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  Brian Hopkins Share brick with friends (shared secondary password)  (For Windows)
  
  
  When do you think this function will be implemented...  This is probably the only thing I'm eagerly anticipating.    P.S.  when this functions in implemented does it require...  moreShare brick with friends (shared secondary password)  (For Windows)
  
  
  When do you think this function will be implemented...  This is probably the only thing I'm eagerly anticipating.    P.S.  when this functions in implemented does it require only phones with the same OS or will an iOS and Android be able to talk to the same brick at the same time.
  
  
  I was hoping to implement these in our district robotics program, but I'm the only one who can make purchases without using a Purchase Order agreement.   less

  • March 28, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins Question? 
  I'm not sure if I am in the minority, but finding the link from  www.sbrick.com to your forum is by far not straightforward.  Why isn't there a link at the top of the main web page that links you directly to the forum front page?  ...  moreQuestion? 
  I'm not sure if I am in the minority, but finding the link from  www.sbrick.com to your forum is by far not straightforward.  Why isn't there a link at the top of the main web page that links you directly to the forum front page? 
  
  
  P.S.  When is the next push for a windows update?   I would love to design my own controller.     

  • March 14, 2015

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    Tamas Misik Thanks for your suggestion.
    The next WP app will be available next week

    • March 14, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins Who sales Sbricks in the states?  I believe you have a distributor already present??

  • March 7, 2015

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    Lénárd Pásztor Of course we have. You shouldcontact with Brickpower at sbrickusa@gmail.com

    • March 8, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins posted a topic in the forum Support:

  2 Phones Paired to 1 brick ?

  I know that thier goal is to actually allow this, but i've yet to find out if it can.  I know for a fact that i can't pair a windows phone plus apple phone at the same time. 

  • March 5, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins → David Haja: Quick Request for Windows App.  Is it possible for you to make a profile exactly like the two joystick profile but make it return to center on its own.   It would be greatly appreciated. 

  • March 3, 2015

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    Ethan Heffernan this is a good idea and it is difficult in some models to make physical return to center mechanisms

    • March 3, 2015
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    David Haja Done. You can find in the profile list called Two Joystick II.

    • March 3, 2015
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    Brian Hopkins Thank You !!! Its been a long wait, but I feel like I can finally use my brick for the first time.
    
    Now for figuring out if I can hook up two phones to one Sbrick.

    • March 4, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins How's the windows app progressing?   IN all the time I've played with it. I've never lost connection.  The thing is rock solid.   It just needs to have the kinks ironed out.   Will we actually see a release on March 6th or will we get pushed back...  moreHow's the windows app progressing?   IN all the time I've played with it. I've never lost connection.  The thing is rock solid.   It just needs to have the kinks ironed out.   Will we actually see a release on March 6th or will we get pushed back again.   I really want to buy into the Sbrick and hopefully write grants to purchase a 2 dozen or so, but the lack of solid windows app is holding me back.  Windows BLE still seems to have the cheapest buy in price.   

  • February 16, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins → Lénárd Pásztor: Will windows phone get its update tomorrow?  I'm anxious to see if you can fix the minor issues that are prevalent in the current version.

  • February 6, 2015

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    Lénárd Pásztor we are not finished the next development round with the Windows Phone app. The next release scheduled to 6th march.

    • February 7, 2015
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    Brian Hopkins Well that's extremely frustrating. Is it possible to update the app so that we can at least invert the motors. Its the only thing that makes the current app hard to manipulate.

    • February 7, 2015
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    Lénárd Pásztor OK, I think we can do it on monday.

    • February 7, 2015
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    Brian Hopkins One other odd tidbit that I find interesting. The Port tester will spin the motors at full speed. When you flip to the actual controls. The motors speed drops its very odd. Besides that. The thing works flawlessly.

    • February 7, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins Is it normal for my Sbrick to hum like a banshee?  

  • February 5, 2015

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    Brian Hopkins nope. its the sbrick. I can put my ear right on it.

    • February 5, 2015
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    Jorge Pereira You are right.. I'm using right now one of my SBricks with LEGO PF Lights, tried several Duty Cycles and heard nothing but with a PF M Motor I can hear a high frequency noise with low duty cycles (when the M Motor doesn't spin).
    It also happens with XL...  moreYou are right.. I'm using right now one of my SBricks with LEGO PF Lights, tried several Duty Cycles and heard nothing but with a PF M Motor I can hear a high frequency noise with low duty cycles (when the M Motor doesn't spin).
    It also happens with XL and L motor, with the XL motor is almost un-noticed. I think is still related to the link above as it only happens with motors, not with LEDs - with low Duty Cycles, internal capacitors charge and discharge pretty fast to the motor but not to the LED, the LED maximum current is ~2 mA.
    Vengit also had a initial problem with the M motor because it use very high protection capacitors.  less

    • February 5, 2015
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    Brian Hopkins I wonder if they can zero out some of the buzz by raising the minimum speed of motors. Could be changed in the APP.
    
    Right now I'm using the beta app for windows. It has some weird bugs buried in it.. But I will save criticism for the next release. It...  moreI wonder if they can zero out some of the buzz by raising the minimum speed of motors. Could be changed in the APP.
    
    Right now I'm using the beta app for windows. It has some weird bugs buried in it.. But I will save criticism for the next release. It still seems more stable than my dad's iPhone. Silly thing kept searching for my brick all the time.  

    • February 5, 2015
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    Jorge Pereira They can set a predefined threshold value but it changes from motor to motor (some 9V motors I've used don't even have a threshold) and it can also be different between motors of the some kind. So its difficult to preset a common value, should be left to the user.

    • February 5, 2015
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    Technicmaster0 . It depends as well on the load of the motor. As that it's probably impossible to find out whether the motor is still "blocked" or not.

    • February 5, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins posted a topic in the forum Suggestions:

  Passcode for Connection

  I just want a passcode implemented into the Sbrick.  I find it odd that anyone can just sink with the sbrick.   Not that it would happen, but anyone during a tournament could sink with your brick and cause havoc. 

  • January 31, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins Is it possible to place a passcode on Sbricks?  It would make it so much easier to keep things secure when running multiple bricks during tournament situations. 

  • January 31, 2015

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    Lénárd Pásztor Yes, absolutely. It is already implemented in the SBrick firmware, but the app not supports it (yet).

    • January 31, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins → Likol Lee: Considering it took you a handful of days to write a basic app.   Its sad to think they can't release something for individuals who have a brick but with no way to actually use it.    I bought mine in November under the impression the official app...  moreConsidering it took you a handful of days to write a basic app.   Its sad to think they can't release something for individuals who have a brick but with no way to actually use it.    I bought mine in November under the impression the official app would be available in December.  Then they slipped it to January and now we have to wait till February.  One can only hope they release it on time. 
  
  
  Either way.  Its your app.  You have the right to do with it as your please.   

  • January 14, 2015

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    Lénárd Pásztor OK, got it. If you want to publish it to the store (as unoffical SBrick client) you are welcome, or if you can send it to me, we do some test before we publish your app.

    • January 14, 2015
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    Likol Lee How to send app files(.xap) to you?

    • January 14, 2015
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    Lénárd Pásztor Please use info@sbrick.com. Thanks!

    • January 16, 2015
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    Likol Lee OK, I already send app file to info@sbrick.com.

    • January 16, 2015
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    Brian Hopkins Likol Lee - any updates? Is there a chance that we can have Likol's app posted on windows? I'm anxious to use my own phone.

    • January 28, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins → Likol Lee: Any chance you will post this on Windows Store.  I know its basic, but to be honest.  That's all I would like.  The current release date is  2/6 for the beta version.    I don't care.  Basic is fine with me.   I just want to actually use my 60 dollar paper weight.

  • January 14, 2015

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    Likol Lee I'm not sure! I just find it interesting that so write this app.
    Maybe wait for the official version is better.

    • January 14, 2015
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  Brian Hopkins → Profile suggestions - Offical Group:

  

  • December 29, 2014
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  Brian Hopkins joined the group Profile suggestions - Offical Group

  • December 29, 2014
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  Brian Hopkins replied to a topic in the forum Support:

  Intersting.  I had zero issues with purchasing one SBrick and I live in texas.  Sometimes there is a real wierd glitch in the purchasing and it won't scroll all the way down to United states.   Just try it again. 

  • November 29, 2014
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  Brian Hopkins replied to a topic in the forum Suggestions:

  I currently host robotics tournaments for our district.  Our main problem is that most of our machines are cable run.  Its a nigthmare to say the least, Gears chew through wires at an astronimical pace.  Not to mention wires get...  moreI currently host robotics tournaments for our district.  Our main problem is that most of our machines are cable run.  Its a nigthmare to say the least, Gears chew through wires at an astronimical pace.  Not to mention wires get unplugged while moving robots about causing kids to crumble as robots refuse to move about the playing fields. 
  Give me the ability to run twenty plus machines at once and i will be one crazy happy camper.  Not to mention you might keep Early from ditching lego bricks for VEX IQ robotics Bricks. 
   
  Brian D. Hopkins
  HRE Robotics Coach
  Dickinson Texas  less

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  • October 24, 2014