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by helumpago
10 Nov 2010, 05:01
Forum: Site Comments/Complaints/Suggestions
Topic: bumping, legal?
Replies: 2
Views: 5125

Re: bumping, legal?

Unless the post has a question in it that hasn't been answered in 4-5 days, the bump will be removed. If the bumping continues, we will consider other measures. Bumping is something that is unacceptable on almost any forum, so I don't see why Mindboards should be any different. - Xander Okay, thank...
by helumpago
09 Nov 2010, 04:31
Forum: Site Comments/Complaints/Suggestions
Topic: bumping, legal?
Replies: 2
Views: 5125

bumping, legal?

I was just wondering, for the sake of my future reference, what's the mods/admins position on bumping (posting pointless things to get you're topic sent back to the top)? I know some forums look down on it, but it doesn't look like it's a big rule here.
by helumpago
29 Oct 2010, 00:29
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: where are all nxtasy old posts?
Replies: 23
Views: 31373

Re: where are all nxtasy old posts?

I'm curious what might have been the reasons for the old owner of the nxtasy forum that he didn't reply to any requests. I guess it's not just because he's dead... that occurred to me too, but I desperately hope it ain't what happened. It's more likely, I think, that he just lost interest, or the e...
by helumpago
28 Oct 2010, 20:50
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: where are all nxtasy old posts?
Replies: 23
Views: 31373

Re: where are all nxtasy old posts?

NXTasy sort-of... crashed. It was down for about a week, and, according to those who tried, all attempts to reach the original owner went unanswered. After that week, several adult NXTasy users/mods started MindBoards. Nearly all information on NXTasy has been lost, so we're starting from scratch.
by helumpago
26 Oct 2010, 04:21
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: My project idea .......!
Replies: 19
Views: 24750

Re: My project idea .......!

Sorry if this is shouting Xander but you have to admit it is funny Hmm, I just noticed something when you said this. Not even a month ago the above comment would've been directed at the now-inactive Brian Davis. I take it Xander's the new main ban-hammer? Welcome to you're new position of power, oh...
by helumpago
25 Oct 2010, 01:49
Forum: Robot Building
Topic: Homebrew Projects
Replies: 16
Views: 20755

Re: Homebrew Projects

fuzzball27 wrote:Small hand tools? Like what?
i.e., small scale screw driver (especially Phillip's head), needle nose pliers, wire cutter. stuff like that. nothing to special
by helumpago
24 Oct 2010, 19:25
Forum: Robot Building
Topic: My nxt cant turn well help!
Replies: 4
Views: 8494

Re: My nxt cant turn well help!

there are many options open to you. you could remove the rubber for the unpowered wheels (making them more slippery, therefore better for turning), or purchase a rotacaster (google it.), build a ball caster, or simply return to you're normal, everyday caster (just curious, why can't you're project u...
by helumpago
16 Oct 2010, 17:33
Forum: Robot Building
Topic: Bipeds
Replies: 35
Views: 48965

Re: Bipeds

mightor wrote: Who wouldn't want a Lego bionic leg that you can rebuild into a bicycle?

- Xander
ha! When Muntoo finally takes over the world, that'd be useful for a quick get away!
(you can't catch me, I'm the ginger bread man!)
by helumpago
15 Oct 2010, 03:45
Forum: Site Comments/Complaints/Suggestions
Topic: TEST Thread - play with tags and signatures here
Replies: 35
Views: 45519

Re: TEST Thread - play with tags and signatures here

doc-helmut wrote:childish gadgets .. ;)
that's why you're playing with robotic lego, right? :)
by helumpago
13 Oct 2010, 00:29
Forum: Robot Building
Topic: Getting the Lego NXT to run larger brushed DC motors???
Replies: 8
Views: 14783

Re: Getting the Lego NXT to run larger brushed DC motors???

There are two ways (that I'm aware of). the simplest is to use a relay ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relay ), but these can only control the motors in one direction, at the same speed (using a simple circuit and two relays, it is possible to control direction). If you need speed control, you could ...