The "Device Type" is a DATA8 (signed byte) used for quick reference to a devices type in the VM byte codes.
The range is from 0 to 127 and it is possible to have 100 different device types. The value is allocated below:
Type No Description
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0 "Don't change type" type
1..50 Reserved for LEGO existing and future devices
51..100 Free to 3th. party devices
101..127 Reserved for internal use
An additional MODE is used to change function on sensors that supports more than one function.
Known Device Types