... I mean really. It is in the 6th season, going into the 7th season. Do we really need to define the races and what the stargate is every episode? There just isn't a practical way to do something like that. This show is not giligan's island where a 30 second song can give you the entire background information.
There's 2 schools of thought. Each singular show has a singular plot or the series has continuity. I think they walk the fine line between those schools, and are barely on the continuity side.
I really like the witty comentary of Jack O'Neal. My favorite line is when some random bad guy was talking about his badass master after he knocked Jack down on the ground:
Bad Guy: You don't even know what [badguy's name] is capable of!
Jack (lying down on the ground): You... BASTARD!... You ended... that sentance with a preposition!
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Steve's Leg-Way This LEGO robot was built to stand on two wheels and balance, follow a black line, and/or spin in place. LegWay Program The program for LegWay was written in BrickOS (LegOS) and uses EOPDs to maintain a constant distance to the ground. As the distance decreases, LegWay moves forward. As the distance increases, LegWay moves backward.
Every 50 ms, LegWay attempts to re-calculate the balance point by measuring the current distance and motor speed. To move forward (for line following) LegWay actually sets the motors to run backward, causing a tilt, which it automaticly corrects, by moving forward. When one sensor is over the line, it stops that motor, and LegWay balances using only the other motor, causing it to turn.
To spin in place, both motors are shifted "off center" in opposite directions, the same amount, but they still correct for tilting.
In the pictures, you may notice the second sensor is disconnected. The main LegWay program will follow a line if two sensors are attached (always moving forward) or attempt to stand still, if only one sensor is attached.
If the motors are set at full power (either direction) for more than 1 second, LegWay assumes it has fallen over and the program ends. LegWay EOPD SENSORS LegWay uses two EOPDs (Electro-Optical Proximity Detector) from HiTechnic Sensors to balance and detect lines.
The EOPDs are based on the IRPD (Infrared Proximity Detector) circuit, but use visible light to determine distance by checking the detector, sending a pulse of light, and checking the detector again to calculate the amount of light reflected. The value returned will change based on the distance to an object AND the color of the object. IRPDs can be used in place of the EOPDs, but they will not work as well for detecting/following lines ** I'm told these sensors will cost the same as the IRPD sensors, and will be available in a couple weeks (November 1)
For this application, a small change in the value will usually indicate a change in the distance to the surface, while a large change will represent a change in the surface color (white to black) The EOPDs usually do not return a usable distance to a black surface, because the light is absorbed. LegWay VIDEOS Here are a couple videos, and some more pictures. The videos were taken with my LEGO Vision Command camera, so they're not really the best quality. I don't know my bandwidth limit, so if the videos don't work, try back later.
Brickshelf Pictures LegWay Following a Line LegWay Spinning This video really doesn't show how fast it's going. The motors are at full speed (almost) and in this video, it doesn't change direction. Legway Building instructions LegWay Past I attempted to build LegWay using an accelerometer to detect tilt, but soon realized the acceleration due to gravity would not change as the robot tilts, because the robot is accelerating at 9.8 ft/sec?(physics was a long time ago). So the reading will be zero, until it smashes into the floor.
Several people have said they tried (without success) to build something like this with standard LEGO light sensors, but I don't believe they have the resolution required. (not even close) LegWay Future My next project will be to make LegWay work with a remote control. I have a couple ideas, which include using a SpyBot remote to drive LegWay around, or use a regular LEGO remote to run some pre-programmed moves.
Another idea is to make LegWay stand up (from a lying position) on it's own. It can't do that right now, because the center of mass is below the axle when it on it's side. Thanks for checking it out. Feel free to tell me what you think. Steve e-mail:hassenplug@mail.com
Because it will get /.ed
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Steve's Leg-Way
This LEGO robot was built to stand on two wheels and balance, follow a black line, and/or spin in place.
LegWay Program
The program for LegWay was written in BrickOS (LegOS) and uses EOPDs to maintain a constant distance to the ground. As the distance decreases, LegWay moves forward. As the distance increases, LegWay moves backward.
Every 50 ms, LegWay attempts to re-calculate the balance point by measuring the current distance and motor speed.
To move forward (for line following) LegWay actually sets the motors to run backward, causing a tilt, which it automaticly corrects, by moving forward. When one sensor is over the line, it stops that motor, and LegWay balances using only the other motor, causing it to turn.
To spin in place, both motors are shifted "off center" in opposite directions, the same amount, but they still correct for tilting.
In the pictures, you may notice the second sensor is disconnected. The main LegWay program will follow a line if two sensors are attached (always moving forward) or attempt to stand still, if only one sensor is attached.
If the motors are set at full power (either direction) for more than 1 second, LegWay assumes it has fallen over and the program ends.
LegWay EOPD SENSORS
LegWay uses two EOPDs (Electro-Optical Proximity Detector) from HiTechnic Sensors to balance and detect lines.
The EOPDs are based on the IRPD (Infrared Proximity Detector) circuit, but use visible light to determine distance by checking the detector, sending a pulse of light, and checking the detector again to calculate the amount of light reflected. The value returned will change based on the distance to an object AND the color of the object. IRPDs can be used in place of the EOPDs, but they will not work as well for detecting/following lines ** I'm told these sensors will cost the same as the IRPD sensors, and will be available in a couple weeks (November 1)
For this application, a small change in the value will usually indicate a change in the distance to the surface, while a large change will represent a change in the surface color (white to black) The EOPDs usually do not return a usable distance to a black surface, because the light is absorbed.
LegWay VIDEOS
Here are a couple videos, and some more pictures. The videos were taken with my LEGO Vision Command camera, so they're not really the best quality. I don't know my bandwidth limit, so if the videos don't work, try back later.
Brickshelf Pictures
LegWay Following a Line
LegWay Spinning This video really doesn't show how fast it's going. The motors are at full speed (almost) and in this video, it doesn't change direction.
Legway Building instructions
LegWay Past
I attempted to build LegWay using an accelerometer to detect tilt, but soon realized the acceleration due to gravity would not change as the robot tilts, because the robot is accelerating at 9.8 ft/sec?(physics was a long time ago). So the reading will be zero, until it smashes into the floor.
Several people have said they tried (without success) to build something like this with standard LEGO light sensors, but I don't believe they have the resolution required. (not even close)
LegWay Future
My next project will be to make LegWay work with a remote control. I have a couple ideas, which include using a SpyBot remote to drive LegWay around, or use a regular LEGO remote to run some pre-programmed moves.
Another idea is to make LegWay stand up (from a lying position) on it's own. It can't do that right now, because the center of mass is below the axle when it on it's side.
Thanks for checking it out. Feel free to tell me what you think.
Steve
e-mail:hassenplug@mail.com
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I haven't gotten a chance to look at 1.2b, (I use nightly builds) but on my version I have noticed that while the prefrence window stays skinnable (I use the modern skin), the buttons in the actual browser are skinned to look like my xp.
My Speech book (don't have it on me for direct reference) referes to me (1983) as either the Digital Generation, or the I Generation (Generation I), I standing for either Internet or Information. Based on the obvious growth in Digital Information, esp over the Internet.
Upstream entities can implement these sorts of controls without telling users, and it's tempting to do so because it will reduce the number of user complaints.
Actually, it doesn't. I work for my schools ITS Department, and we get PLENTY of calls about "the internet being too slow". These calls range from all sorts of people, from the computer illiterate, to the tech savvy. In fact, I think it increases the amount of calls, because no where does it say that their spyware-ridden KaZaA is slower at college, than it is at home on their dial-up connection.
You can't go straight to this model. How do you know what a TiVo is? Ok, so you are an informed consumer, but how does Joe Sixpack know what a TiVo is? TV commercials that show the product and feature it, not just mention it as an aside.
I work at my school's IT department and we use packet shaper which limits all P2P programs to 5% of the total bandwidth of the school.
When napster first came out, it took up more than 85% of the total bandwidth. That meant people trying to do searches in the library weren't able to do so in a timely manner. This way, everything works, and people are still happy (because happy students == more tuition). It just means that you can't get instant gratification. You actually have to wait for your songs to download overnight. And movies/pr0n? They turn into a week-long wait.
I am very happy with what the school did with it's P2P apps, even though I live off campus.:P
Boo. Hiss. I didn't like that show, and I don't like my little brother watching that show. It's too bad too, because I was just getting to like TNN, with their TNG Marathons and less and less wrestling. It dissapoints me that they would put this (IMHO) show back on the air.
Now, if only we could come up with a Linux tool to do record TV with tv in, and have a similiar recording engine comparable to Tivo. I would be willing to donate something to that project, cuz monthly fees suck.
It's called Replay TV. I don't know about the newer models, but my Panasonic Replay PV-HS 1000 does the job well. I got it for my dad last year for his birthday. Not only was it on sale, it was being discontinued (for the newer line) so it had a "Manager's Clearance" or something of the like. It has NO monthly payment, which is one of first reasons why I got it. As long as Replay TV stays in business (cross my fingers), I'll still have service.
Not only that, but it has that mysterious 30 second skip button that TiVO users have to hack to use. I love it. It spoils me.
... user interface design flaws allow users on Kazaa to share their personal files without their knowledge...
Well, I could find out what I was sharing ok Kazaa when I used it. Yes, we all know that if it was designed better the users would have more control - but, one of Kazaa's better features is it's ease of use. That's why it's popular. The fact of the matter is that the people just don't care enough to change anything. For the people that have sensitive data on their computers, they should be responsible enough to guard it, just like not keeping your credit cards on your front porch.
The worst threat we face comes from software patents, which can put
algorithms and features off limits to free software for up to twenty
years. The LZW compression algorithm patents were applied for in
1983, and we still cannot release free software to produce proper
compressed GIFs. In 1998, a free program to produce MP3 compressed
audio was removed from distribution under threat of a patent suit.
There are ways to cope with patents: we can search for evidence that a
patent is invalid, and we can look for alternative ways to do a job.
But each of these methods works only sometimes; when both fail, a
patent may force all free software to lack some feature that users
want. What will we do when this happens?
Those of us who value free software for freedom's sake will stay with
free software anyway. We will manage to get work done without the
patented features. But those who value free software because they
expect it to be techically superior are likely to call it a failure
when a patent holds it back. Thus, while it is useful to talk about
the practical effectiveness of the "cathedral" model of development(1),
and the reliability and power of some free software, we must not
stop there. We must talk about freedom and principle.
Thank you. I'm not young (maybe compared to some) and I'm definitely not stupid. I just know how harsh the nerds are on this page when someone asks a question that just possibly might have already been answered. I figured a little ego-stroking might do the trick to get the information I needed.
Also, congratulations on your use of the English language.
I am new to the linux world, and my first distrobution was RedHat 7.2, however I really wanted to wait for the distrobution with KDE3 in it. You know how being young and bored in a dorm room can get, so I installed 7.2 using 2 CDs (although my 2nd CD was corrupt; always check your md5sums). 7.3 has 3 CDs. Can anyone explain why 7.3 is now on 3 CDs?
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Anyway that's it....more than you wanted to know....
Actually, that's exactly why I posted it on here. I knew there was at least 1 person who knew all these things about Spider-Man. I'm just grateful that you delved into my Score: 0 posting to find it. =)
I'm not a comic book fanatic, so I was wondering if someone could tell me about the comic book's style of webbing. I've heard conflicting stories (shoots out of his arm, he has web packs that he reloads). Thanks!
you make your font size as small as it can go. Cause right now, the whole freshmeat site is quite un-attractive.
Go ahead and mod me flaimbait. I already have -1 karma. =)
Slashdot Mirror
... I mean really. It is in the 6th season, going into the 7th season. Do we really need to define the races and what the stargate is every episode? There just isn't a practical way to do something like that. This show is not giligan's island where a 30 second song can give you the entire background information.
There's 2 schools of thought. Each singular show has a singular plot or the series has continuity. I think they walk the fine line between those schools, and are barely on the continuity side.
I really like the witty comentary of Jack O'Neal. My favorite line is when some random bad guy was talking about his badass master after he knocked Jack down on the ground:
Bad Guy: You don't even know what [badguy's name] is capable of!
Jack (lying down on the ground): You... BASTARD!... You ended... that sentance with a preposition!
It's just so clever. =)
IANAL, but am really interested in the outcome of this case. Anyone care to summarize? Thanks in advance.
I saw it at 1624. :P
Steve's Leg-Way
This LEGO robot was built to stand on two wheels and balance, follow a black line, and/or spin in place.
LegWay Program
The program for LegWay was written in BrickOS (LegOS) and uses EOPDs to maintain a constant distance to the ground. As the distance decreases, LegWay moves forward. As the distance increases, LegWay moves backward.
Every 50 ms, LegWay attempts to re-calculate the balance point by measuring the current distance and motor speed.
To move forward (for line following) LegWay actually sets the motors to run backward, causing a tilt, which it automaticly corrects, by moving forward. When one sensor is over the line, it stops that motor, and LegWay balances using only the other motor, causing it to turn.
To spin in place, both motors are shifted "off center" in opposite directions, the same amount, but they still correct for tilting.
In the pictures, you may notice the second sensor is disconnected. The main LegWay program will follow a line if two sensors are attached (always moving forward) or attempt to stand still, if only one sensor is attached.
If the motors are set at full power (either direction) for more than 1 second, LegWay assumes it has fallen over and the program ends.
LegWay EOPD SENSORS
LegWay uses two EOPDs (Electro-Optical Proximity Detector) from HiTechnic Sensors to balance and detect lines.
The EOPDs are based on the IRPD (Infrared Proximity Detector) circuit, but use visible light to determine distance by checking the detector, sending a pulse of light, and checking the detector again to calculate the amount of light reflected. The value returned will change based on the distance to an object AND the color of the object. IRPDs can be used in place of the EOPDs, but they will not work as well for detecting/following lines ** I'm told these sensors will cost the same as the IRPD sensors, and will be available in a couple weeks (November 1)
For this application, a small change in the value will usually indicate a change in the distance to the surface, while a large change will represent a change in the surface color (white to black) The EOPDs usually do not return a usable distance to a black surface, because the light is absorbed.
LegWay VIDEOS
Here are a couple videos, and some more pictures. The videos were taken with my LEGO Vision Command camera, so they're not really the best quality. I don't know my bandwidth limit, so if the videos don't work, try back later.
Brickshelf Pictures
LegWay Following a Line
LegWay Spinning This video really doesn't show how fast it's going. The motors are at full speed (almost) and in this video, it doesn't change direction.
Legway Building instructions
LegWay Past
I attempted to build LegWay using an accelerometer to detect tilt, but soon realized the acceleration due to gravity would not change as the robot tilts, because the robot is accelerating at 9.8 ft/sec?(physics was a long time ago). So the reading will be zero, until it smashes into the floor.
Several people have said they tried (without success) to build something like this with standard LEGO light sensors, but I don't believe they have the resolution required. (not even close)
LegWay Future
My next project will be to make LegWay work with a remote control. I have a couple ideas, which include using a SpyBot remote to drive LegWay around, or use a regular LEGO remote to run some pre-programmed moves.
Another idea is to make LegWay stand up (from a lying position) on it's own. It can't do that right now, because the center of mass is below the axle when it on it's side.
Thanks for checking it out. Feel free to tell me what you think.
Steve
e-mail:hassenplug@mail.com
Steve's Leg-Way This LEGO robot was built to stand on two wheels and balance, follow a black line, and/or spin in place. LegWay Program The program for LegWay was written in BrickOS (LegOS) and uses EOPDs to maintain a constant distance to the ground. As the distance decreases, LegWay moves forward. As the distance increases, LegWay moves backward. Every 50 ms, LegWay attempts to re-calculate the balance point by measuring the current distance and motor speed. To move forward (for line following) LegWay actually sets the motors to run backward, causing a tilt, which it automaticly corrects, by moving forward. When one sensor is over the line, it stops that motor, and LegWay balances using only the other motor, causing it to turn. To spin in place, both motors are shifted "off center" in opposite directions, the same amount, but they still correct for tilting. In the pictures, you may notice the second sensor is disconnected. The main LegWay program will follow a line if two sensors are attached (always moving forward) or attempt to stand still, if only one sensor is attached. If the motors are set at full power (either direction) for more than 1 second, LegWay assumes it has fallen over and the program ends. LegWay EOPD SENSORS LegWay uses two EOPDs (Electro-Optical Proximity Detector) from HiTechnic Sensors to balance and detect lines. The EOPDs are based on the IRPD (Infrared Proximity Detector) circuit, but use visible light to determine distance by checking the detector, sending a pulse of light, and checking the detector again to calculate the amount of light reflected. The value returned will change based on the distance to an object AND the color of the object. IRPDs can be used in place of the EOPDs, but they will not work as well for detecting/following lines ** I'm told these sensors will cost the same as the IRPD sensors, and will be available in a couple weeks (November 1) For this application, a small change in the value will usually indicate a change in the distance to the surface, while a large change will represent a change in the surface color (white to black) The EOPDs usually do not return a usable distance to a black surface, because the light is absorbed. LegWay VIDEOS Here are a couple videos, and some more pictures. The videos were taken with my LEGO Vision Command camera, so they're not really the best quality. I don't know my bandwidth limit, so if the videos don't work, try back later. Brickshelf Pictures LegWay Following a Line LegWay Spinning This video really doesn't show how fast it's going. The motors are at full speed (almost) and in this video, it doesn't change direction. Legway Building instructions LegWay Past I attempted to build LegWay using an accelerometer to detect tilt, but soon realized the acceleration due to gravity would not change as the robot tilts, because the robot is accelerating at 9.8 ft/sec?(physics was a long time ago). So the reading will be zero, until it smashes into the floor. Several people have said they tried (without success) to build something like this with standard LEGO light sensors, but I don't believe they have the resolution required. (not even close) LegWay Future My next project will be to make LegWay work with a remote control. I have a couple ideas, which include using a SpyBot remote to drive LegWay around, or use a regular LEGO remote to run some pre-programmed moves. Another idea is to make LegWay stand up (from a lying position) on it's own. It can't do that right now, because the center of mass is below the axle when it on it's side. Thanks for checking it out. Feel free to tell me what you think. Steve e-mail:hassenplug@mail.com 1
I haven't gotten a chance to look at 1.2b, (I use nightly builds) but on my version I have noticed that while the prefrence window stays skinnable (I use the modern skin), the buttons in the actual browser are skinned to look like my xp.
My Speech book (don't have it on me for direct reference) referes to me (1983) as either the Digital Generation, or the I Generation (Generation I), I standing for either Internet or Information. Based on the obvious growth in Digital Information, esp over the Internet.
Actually, it doesn't. I work for my schools ITS Department, and we get PLENTY of calls about "the internet being too slow". These calls range from all sorts of people, from the computer illiterate, to the tech savvy. In fact, I think it increases the amount of calls, because no where does it say that their spyware-ridden KaZaA is slower at college, than it is at home on their dial-up connection.
I love seeing graphs of the slashdot effect happening. :P
You can't go straight to this model. How do you know what a TiVo is? Ok, so you are an informed consumer, but how does Joe Sixpack know what a TiVo is? TV commercials that show the product and feature it, not just mention it as an aside.
oops. I replied under the wrong thread.
When napster first came out, it took up more than 85% of the total bandwidth. That meant people trying to do searches in the library weren't able to do so in a timely manner. This way, everything works, and people are still happy (because happy students == more tuition). It just means that you can't get instant gratification. You actually have to wait for your songs to download overnight. And movies/pr0n? They turn into a week-long wait.
I am very happy with what the school did with it's P2P apps, even though I live off campus. :P
~Mike
Boo. Hiss. I didn't like that show, and I don't like my little brother watching that show. It's too bad too, because I was just getting to like TNN, with their TNG Marathons and less and less wrestling. It dissapoints me that they would put this (IMHO) show back on the air.
It's called Replay TV. I don't know about the newer models, but my Panasonic Replay PV-HS 1000 does the job well. I got it for my dad last year for his birthday. Not only was it on sale, it was being discontinued (for the newer line) so it had a "Manager's Clearance" or something of the like. It has NO monthly payment, which is one of first reasons why I got it. As long as Replay TV stays in business (cross my fingers), I'll still have service.
Not only that, but it has that mysterious 30 second skip button that TiVO users have to hack to use. I love it. It spoils me.
Check out any ad-centric geocities page. Those lovely overlay ads just throw themselves on top of the page.
Well, I could find out what I was sharing ok Kazaa when I used it. Yes, we all know that if it was designed better the users would have more control - but, one of Kazaa's better features is it's ease of use. That's why it's popular. The fact of the matter is that the people just don't care enough to change anything. For the people that have sensitive data on their computers, they should be responsible enough to guard it, just like not keeping your credit cards on your front porch.
Get it? :P
You'll always remember Napster because it was the first, but those bastards at the RIAA/MPAA are hard at work.
Software patents
The worst threat we face comes from software patents, which can put algorithms and features off limits to free software for up to twenty years. The LZW compression algorithm patents were applied for in 1983, and we still cannot release free software to produce proper compressed GIFs. In 1998, a free program to produce MP3 compressed audio was removed from distribution under threat of a patent suit.
There are ways to cope with patents: we can search for evidence that a patent is invalid, and we can look for alternative ways to do a job. But each of these methods works only sometimes; when both fail, a patent may force all free software to lack some feature that users want. What will we do when this happens?
Those of us who value free software for freedom's sake will stay with free software anyway. We will manage to get work done without the patented features. But those who value free software because they expect it to be techically superior are likely to call it a failure when a patent holds it back. Thus, while it is useful to talk about the practical effectiveness of the "cathedral" model of development(1), and the reliability and power of some free software, we must not stop there. We must talk about freedom and principle.
I realize that in general, new stuff == larger files, but I how does a minor update constitue an extra 500MB CD?
Thank you. I'm not young (maybe compared to some) and I'm definitely not stupid. I just know how harsh the nerds are on this page when someone asks a question that just possibly might have already been answered. I figured a little ego-stroking might do the trick to get the information I needed.
Also, congratulations on your use of the English language.
I am new to the linux world, and my first distrobution was RedHat 7.2, however I really wanted to wait for the distrobution with KDE3 in it. You know how being young and bored in a dorm room can get, so I installed 7.2 using 2 CDs (although my 2nd CD was corrupt; always check your md5sums). 7.3 has 3 CDs. Can anyone explain why 7.3 is now on 3 CDs?
Actually, that's exactly why I posted it on here. I knew there was at least 1 person who knew all these things about Spider-Man. I'm just grateful that you delved into my Score: 0 posting to find it. =)
I'm not a comic book fanatic, so I was wondering if someone could tell me about the comic book's style of webbing. I've heard conflicting stories (shoots out of his arm, he has web packs that he reloads). Thanks!
you make your font size as small as it can go. Cause right now, the whole freshmeat site is quite un-attractive. Go ahead and mod me flaimbait. I already have -1 karma. =)