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Okay, I recently bought two lego racers kits, the Supersonic (8366) and the Race
Buggy (8475). I put together the Buggy first, and for some reason it didn't work
at all, so I gave up and waited a day; at which point it started working for
some odd reason. I'm not really sure I understand it, but it just started
working.
So, then I put together the Supersonic, but before I put it all together, I put
batteries into everything and hooked up the motors, and nothing worked again. So
I spent a few minutes fiddling around with the batteries, swapping them out and
trying all the frequencies, before I gave up; and then came back a few minutes
later and all of a sudden it worked again.
Okay, so that was weird too, but I accepted it and went on building the model.
I finished the supersonic, but now I have a problem; I didn't notice it before,
but the range for the Supersonic is ridiculously small. I have to hold the
transmitter within 6 inches of the model in order for it to receive a signal at
all, and if I take it any further out, nothing happens. I tried the same
controller on the Race Buggy, and that works at a good range, so I know it's not
the controller.
I then swapped out the batteries in the supersonic (which are 1.2v 2500mAh
energizer rechargables) with 1.5v duracell alkalines, but the problem still
persists. I even tried batteries that work perfectly in the Race Buggy, but to
no avail, and tried all frequencies as well. I also tried swapping all of the
antennas to make sure it's not a problem with them.
I think this sucks, I have no idea what is going on here, and I was wondering if
anyone had any similar experiences or any suggestions they can make?
I primarily bought the sets for the motors, but I really want the RC units to
work too! Blah!
Thanks!
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I have been told that Lego Loco does not work on Windows XP, are there any
workarounds?
Thanks,
David
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FUT: lugnet.technic
I saw this tonight at Radio Shack. It had dead batteries, so I asked the
store help and they replaced them for me so I could try it out. What a
blast!
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F006%5F005%5F002%5F001&product%5Fid=60%2D4362
I've seen the race cars before in stores, but only in boxes. The cool thing
about Radio Shack is that they let you drive them. And most of them are
selling now for about $80.
They're easy to repair if a wheel comes off or something - and they are fast
enough for indoor use - but I'd recommend rechargeable batteries since I
would imagine it eats them pretty fast at those speeds.
Interestingly, I didn't see #8376 on Lugnet or BrickSet, so I guess this is
a scoop. :)
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I vaguely think I had that problem myself early on, I just can't be
sure of the solution....
Did you try defining the second player's controls *first*?
That's an educated guess...
Matthias Jetleb
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> From the main menu, select two player race (or whatever it's called).
What's interesting is that the 2 player race option is shaded out on my main
menu... I can't access it. Hmmm...
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Matthias Jetleb <Jetleb@Netcom.ca> schrieb in im Newsbeitrag:
luj20v45covv1ft4t5on29ep7dv34kc77k@4ax.com...
> > hi!
> >
> > the game were you build your own cars?
> Yes, you can build your own cars, but the other characters have
> pre-defined cars (Captain Redbeard for example) - I'm wondering if
> there are instructions floating around for those.
>
> > wich racer version?
> Version 1.
>
> > wouldn't it help (,be easier and more rewarding) teaching him ldraw?
> He's 3 - 'nuf said.
>
> Matthias Jetleb
well my sisters pc got slower some time ago and we found out that one of my
nephews then 3 and a half had installed some of his favorite software 'cause
his older brother wouldn't let him play on the kiddy pc. (he probably took
the german comercial slogan "kinderleichte installation" very literally -
sort of "as easy as for a child") we later found out he had watched the
grown ups carefully and just pressed any "ok" button he could find. he kept
it a secret from his brother for some time, enjoying the faster office pc.
- and to keep to the subject they did use mlcad then but of course prefered
the easier blockcad because they couldn't read enough english then.
but i guess this is not what you wanted to hear so youre request might be a
good reason to start up the old game, hope the kids didn't delete it to have
more space for new software though. would dat files do?
oh i havn't seen any floating around as well
no promise though -
at least not over xmas ;)
merry brickmas
tw
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> hi!
>
> the game were you build your own cars?
Yes, you can build your own cars, but the other characters have
pre-defined cars (Captain Redbeard for example) - I'm wondering if
there are instructions floating around for those.
> wich racer version?
Version 1.
> wouldn't it help (,be easier and more rewarding) teaching him ldraw?
He's 3 - 'nuf said.
Matthias Jetleb
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On Mon, 16 Dec 2002 22:24:38 GMT, "Steve Tanner"
<bounga1@REMOVECAPSyahoo.com> wrote:
> I've got a question about the original Lego Racers CD-ROM game. I picked up
> a copy at TRU for $5, and it didn't really come with a detailed manual (or
> maps of the courses). I was just wondering, how do I enable 2 player mode
> on the computer? Do I need a joystick, or can both players use the keyboard
> to race? Does it work as a split screen or something?
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide.
>
> - Steve
It works in split-screen mode.
In the options menu, select different controls for Player1 and
Player2.
From the main menu, select two player race (or whatever it's called).
Matthias Jetleb.
P.S. Keep an eye out for shortcuts!
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Matthias Jetleb <Jetleb@Netcom.ca> schrieb in im Newsbeitrag:
usakvu4kosh1rh8c62di6iarsmbjm83ea2@4ax.com...
> My son's been bugging me.....
>
> Does anyone know of any building instructions for the cars featured in
> the Racers game?
>
> Matthias Jetleb
hi!
the game were you build your own cars?
wich racer version?
wouldn't it help (,be easier and more rewarding) teaching him ldraw?
tw
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I've got a question about the original Lego Racers CD-ROM game. I picked up
a copy at TRU for $5, and it didn't really come with a detailed manual (or
maps of the courses). I was just wondering, how do I enable 2 player mode
on the computer? Do I need a joystick, or can both players use the keyboard
to race? Does it work as a split screen or something?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
- Steve
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