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• Problem with LegoSoccer code
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  A user recently wrote in about a problem. Basically, NetBeans wasn't detecing the QuickTime files that the Camera class needed. Here's my reaponse to that inquiry in case it might help others:
  
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  I hear you are having some trouble with the Lego Soccer code? I saw the screenshot, and a fix is really simple. Just read the README.txt file that's included in the code bundle. In particular, #4 under "General Notes", which walks you through this particular topic. Basically, you'll just need to download the Java QuickTime framework from Sun's site and add them to your CLASSPATH environment variable. NetBeans should then be able to locate the framework and quit giving you those error messages.
  
  Google "Java CLASSPATH Windows" or something to that effect if you don't know what that all means -- but I'd also say that if you don't know what that means that you might also want to spend a day or two getting familiar with the Java programming language since you'll definitely need to hack the code a bit depending on your particular setup, lighting conditions, etc.
  
  Also, use the standalone Camera class to troubleshoot this issue and get it squared away as a standalone issue before trying to fire up the entire project (this'll make your life easier.)
  
  I can always help if you need more assistance, but I would also encourage you to take advantage of the "Make Noise" feature on the online version of the article so that others can benefit from our discussion. In fact, I may go ahead and post this response there too.
  
  There are lots of good Java mailing lists out there too, which are great for getting help in response to particular issues.
  
  Hope that helps.
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  Posted by ptwobrussell on September 22, 2006 at 05:31:35 Pacific Time

• link not working
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  Sry to be picky... but
  The link to the lejos FAQ doesn't work for beans.:(
  If you could fic that soon, it would be great!
  
  
  
  Douglas Jordan

  Posted by Dwj300 on May 29, 2006 at 13:20:38 Pacific Time

• LEgos vs Vex and System 2.0 vs Nxt
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  This article Combines two of my absolute favourite things soccer and makezine.com
  
  I Bought and read the entire first year of magazines a couple moths ago and this is my favorite so far.
  
  
  anyway..
  
  I've always wanted to get back into robotics. I built some old school erector set robots back in the day,
  And after reading this new MAKE magazine, especially your article I'm looking at investing in lego robotics.
  
  SO i go to the lego site, and see the trailer and potential of Midstorm NXT.
  It seems stellar AND mac compatabile.. BUT not available until fall..
  
  How limited am i being a mac user if i purchase the current version of mindtorm? I know you were able to integrate your mac, but can a newbie,with some basic OOP and Flash ActionScripting skills get the same results as a windows user?
  
  Should i just wait for NXT?
  
  August is a long time, except I'll be watching soccer on TV for most of June and JUly. WORLD CUP!!!
  
  or will I be bettter off buying lego mindstorm now so when NXt is out I'm a robotics super star
  
  
  
  icarus
  

  Posted by icarus313 on May 23, 2006 at 14:26:51 Pacific Time