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2007-04-11T06:54:07+01:00

Is there a link for the PC Gamer info? Good choice on getting the fast notebook with XP. Vista is too new and has all those bugs which users are just beginning to document, plus it doesn't work yet with the Robonova software. Maybe someone will come out with a fix.

humanoido

Statistics: Posted by Humanoido — Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:54 am

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2007-04-13T00:09:54+01:00

Uh, guy's if you head over to PC gamer they have a how to on running both xp & vista on your computer. good luck, I found an asus notebook w/xp and a fast processor.the address is www.pcgamer.com I just went there and you have to find the May 2007 magazine issue the website doesn't link to articles

Statistics: Posted by engineer — Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:45 pm

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2007-04-10T17:09:53+01:00

ok,thanks

Statistics: Posted by chocobot — Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:09 pm

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2007-04-10T08:49:37+01:00

Just a thought here... when I got a new IBM PC, mainly to have RN capabilities, what I got was a lot more. I had worked with off-brands in the past, but this one is the real thing and works far better than the off-brand computers. One thing that may have helped is getting the duo core processor and extra memory. It keeps everything perky and fast enough, especially when programming and keeping several resources active at the same time.
So I'd recommend the newest IBM pc you can find with the latest install of XP.

humanoido

Statistics: Posted by Humanoido — Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:49 am

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2007-04-09T23:11:08+01:00

limor wrote:
chocobot wrote:
limor wrote:
chocobot wrote:i just hope it works with WINDOWS ME

buying 3 humanoids in 2 weeks but using Windows ME ?
you should try and get XP to avoid potential software compatibility problems.

IF i got a new laptop...it will have vista on it...how is vista?

Some people reported issues with Vista. The best thing is get an old PC that runs XP. CPU speed is not an issue for these humanoid's software. I just had a look on Ebay and there are offers for pre-installed XP PCs with serial-COM interfaces for under $100 (in the US).

I MIGHT JUST GET A USED LAPTOP WITH XP ON IT..

Statistics: Posted by chocobot — Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:11 pm

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2007-04-09T22:52:53+01:00

chocobot wrote:
limor wrote:
chocobot wrote:i just hope it works with WINDOWS ME

buying 3 humanoids in 2 weeks but using Windows ME ?
you should try and get XP to avoid potential software compatibility problems.

IF i got a new laptop...it will have vista on it...how is vista?

Some people reported issues with Vista. The best thing is get an old PC that runs XP. CPU speed is not an issue for these humanoid's software. I just had a look on Ebay and there are offers for pre-installed XP PCs with serial-COM interfaces for under $100 (in the US).

Statistics: Posted by limor — Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:52 pm

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2007-04-09T22:41:40+01:00

limor wrote:
chocobot wrote:i just hope it works with WINDOWS ME

buying 3 humanoids in 2 weeks but using Windows ME ?
you should try and get XP to avoid potential software compatibility problems.

IF i got a new laptop...it will have vista on it...how is vista?

Statistics: Posted by chocobot — Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:41 pm

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2007-04-09T22:34:50+01:00

chocobot wrote:
i just hope it works with WINDOWS ME

buying 3 humanoids in 2 weeks but using Windows ME ?
you should try and get XP to avoid potential software compatibility problems.

Statistics: Posted by limor — Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:34 pm

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2007-04-09T22:34:32+01:00

I KNOW...I MAY HAVE TO GET A NEW LAPTOP,BUT IT WILL COME WITH VISTA...I HEARD IT WILL NOT WORK WITH THE ROBO..

Statistics: Posted by chocobot — Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:34 pm

Windows ME

2007-04-09T22:21:45+01:00

I fell so sorry for you because you still have WINDOWS ME. That is the worst piece of OS that has ever been written. I am surprised that you can program your Robonova with it. Is there anyway that you can upgrade? If you are taking college classes you can get Windows XP for free!

Statistics: Posted by Gort — Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:21 pm

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2007-04-09T17:58:53+01:00

i just hope it works with WINDOWS ME

Statistics: Posted by chocobot — Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:58 pm

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2007-04-09T17:34:05+01:00

You just need the Keyspan number. You can check their website for more information at

http://www.keyspan.com

The one compatible with P/N: USA-19Qi should work. Thats the part number of the unit I have in operation, - it works great, not only on Robonova - 1 but also for other microcontrollers.

One end plugs into a provided usb cable. the other end plugs into the Robonova - 1 cable, serial end, which then feeds into RN. There is a software driver to install. I'm running IBM PC WIN XP. Drivers can also be downloaded at the Keyspan web site.

humanoido

Statistics: Posted by Humanoido — Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:34 pm

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2007-04-09T16:50:28+01:00

Thanks guys,,,,

do i need to bring trhe interface with me to show them?

Statistics: Posted by chocobot — Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:50 pm

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2007-04-09T14:18:10+01:00

One comment from experience.

The Belkin adapter I purchased worked fine for RoboBasic downloads but I was unable to establish a connection in time for a user program download with RoboFlash. After wasting a couple of days diagnosing the problem I went out and got a KeySpan dongle and that works great!

Bottom line is that the Belkin is OK for Basic work but get the KeySpan if you ever plan to program the RN with C or assembler

Statistics: Posted by Fritzoid — Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:18 pm

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2007-04-09T02:22:25+01:00

I'm using a KeySpan adapter. It came from a Macintosh computer and now works on an IBM pc. All I did was update the drivers. So if you have an old one laying around, you may be able to use it.

humanoido

Statistics: Posted by Humanoido — Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:22 am