Re: TI-H: What we need to concentrate on with the RF
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Re: TI-H: What we need to concentrate on with the RF
On Mon, 04 Nov 1996 21:49:12 -0800 "Robin, Jim, & Eric Barker"
<rbarker@polarnet.com> writes:
>Ok here are some things we should stick to with the RF (whatever that
>stands for) link, here is what we need to concentrate on):
Eric, I agree with you for the most part--- except for the bit about only
2 people being linked. Yes, a two-station link would be easy, but would
cause many problems with frequency interference, switching, etc.
On the other hand, if one was to develop a reliable protocol for 3 or
more users, once a protocol was set up, then an almost infinite number of
users could exist on the band, leading on to such possibilities (with the
use of a RAM Expander) as MUDs, IRC, and even an online Casino-type
gaming area, where two people can play chess, checkers, etc. and anyone
can watch.
Nonetheless, a two-person link can't do this--- obviously. =)
If a high frequency was used, it would need to be set up so the radius
was under 3000 feet, which would cover a large high school in it's
entirety. (That would be fun... talking with the rest of my high school
during geometry. =)
Finally, the RAM Expander could pose a problem. One would have to divide
the Link port up into 2 ports, where one would be used as a RAM expander,
another for the RF Link. This is possible, but it would almost require a
microchip inside the RF Link device.
I am about to check out the I2C protocol, and from what I have heard, it
may work.
If anyone would like to assist me or would like to know more about my
plans, E-Mail me. <Castomel@juno.com>
- J. Bishop
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