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To all,
I would like to find a way (simple way that is) to power our LTC 9v trains using
both the standard LEGO 9v train modulator and the NXT.
We have attempted the following:
1- Power the train simply using the NXT and the converter cables. Too much
battery drain during the show.
2- Isolate a section of track via a switch and power the train via a converter
cable only when the train is on the isolated section. This has probably been
the best approach.
3- Attached a servo motor to the 9v modulator and then programmed rotations from
the NXT to the servo motor to determine speed. There was much difficulty
attaching the servo to the modulator.
Is there a better way?
Thank you,
--Brian ULUG/GBLTC
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In lugnet.trains, Brian Pilati wrote:
> To all,
>
> ULUG received a late and surprising invitation to attend a train show in Idaho
> Falls, Idaho over the weekend.
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> Brian
The show was a success! In the end only Reed and I were able to attend.
Attempting to set-up and take down a 10 table lay-out with only two people
turned out to be quite a task! We were exhausted but well rewarded by the
enthusiasm of the show attendees.
The Idaho Falls show is well run and we are treated very well as a LUG.
Please enjoy the following folder:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=280268
--Brian
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To all,
ULUG received a lated and surprising invitation to attend a train show in Idaho
Falls, Idaho over the weekend. So Reed, David and I will be traveling to Idaho
today to set-up.
If you are in the area or attending BYU-Idaho, stop by and say "Hello".
Here are the details:
Sat, 10/13/2007 - Sun, 10/14/2007
Location
Idaho Falls Recreation Center
520 Memorial Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Times
9 AM to 5 PM Sat, 10 AM to 2 PM Sun
Admission Fees
$3 per adult, under 12 free
http://www.trains.com/trc/community/events/event-info.asp?eventid=10641
Thank you,
Brian
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To all,
ULUG will be attending the 10th annual Roundhouse Festival in Evanston, Wyoming
August 4th and 5th.
Whereas Evanston is about 90 minutes from Salt Lake City all of the members will
be staying in hotels.
If you live in or around Evanston, please come out and support the LUG and meet
the members.
Here is a more in depth write-up of the festival:
Wyoming, Evanston — The 10th Annual Roundhouse Festival will be held August
4-5th, at the renovated machine shop, 1440 Main Street. Festival hours will be
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on
Sunday. Attractions will include a model train show, train vendors, roundhouse
tours, turntable rides, entertainment, and raffles. Refreshments will be
available. Admission is free. For more information, contact: Jane Law, (307)
783-6320; e-mail: jlaw@evanstonwy.org; or call the Evanston Chamber of Commerce,
(800) 328-9708.
Thank you,
Brian
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To all,
We will be holding our monthly meeting this Saturday at Jason's home at 4 pm.
If you are new and would like directions, please e-mail me at:
ttd@sfcn<nospam>.org
See you there.
-Brian
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To all,
It is time for my annual (3rd year) Summer LEGO Camp through my local Parks and
Rec program. Since the last camp http://news.lugnet.com/edu/?n=247 I have
relocated from Cedar City, Utah to Spanish Fork, Utah.
After the move, I found that Spanish Fork had a more advanced Parks and Rec
program than Cedar City! I presented the camp about 5 months ago to the
organizers and they agreed, after the customary jiggles about Adults and LEGO.
Part of the agreement was that I assumed the risk of pre-purchasing the sets.
No problem, one can always use more LEGO.
Another round of laughs were generated when I presented my available time slots
for the camp which included three 5-day sessions with 9 participants in each
session.
The laughs shortly ended after the first 2 days of registration; 27 children
signed up filling all three classes and a waiting list was generated. I am
hoping for a 4th class in August.
Anyway, please read the thread too, http://news.lugnet.com/edu/?n=247, for a
better idea of the previous camps.
Once again, I am using the “Creator” line for the bulk of the sets. 3 of the
days and the take home set are from “Creator”. I am going to try Andrew Cross’
suggestion http://news.lugnet.com/edu/?n=251 to create a city on one of the
days.
Again, I am pre-separating the models for ease of building.
Here is the outline of events:
Day 1: Mini Pod Collection
5 Minutes – Micro Building (Cutebot)
5 Minutes - Introductions - Get to know the participants and me
10 Minutes - LEGO Part Lingo - I hand out a paper with printed LDraw parts and
we discuss how to ask for and name a part, such as, 2 x 3 plate, 2 x 2 cone,
etc. 40 Minutes - Set Building (Build 1-4 Models from the set)
Day 2: Wild Hunters
5 Minutes – Micro Building (Seagull) (Optional)
5 Minutes - MOC Presentations
10 Minutes - LEGO Part Lingo
10 Minutes – Speed build. Time Participants on building a frog made of 11
pieces. 30-35 Minutes - Set Building (Build 1-3 Models from the set)
Day 3: Highway Haulers (4891)
5 Minutes – Micro Building (Car) (Optional)
5 Minutes - MOC Presentations
10 Minutes - LEGO Part Lingo
15 Minutes - Back to Back Building. Two participants are given two different
models. One model is completed and the other model is just pieces. They sit back
to back and one participant using the completed model and Parts Lingo tells the
other participant how to put their pieces together without looking at the model.
Then they trade roles. It is a blast to get back together and see how the models
turn out. 20 Minutes - Set Building (Build 1-2 Models from the set) 10 Minutes
- Double Elimination Racing. I bring in some planks of wood and we race the cars
down the planks. Most times the wheels are too small and the model too light to
race in a straight line every time. Anxiety is high just trying to get past the
finish line!!
Day 4: City Building (5482)
5 Minutes - MOC Presentations
10 Minutes - LEGO Part Lingo
45 Minutes – I will design a city using LEGO road plates and then ask the
participants to create buildings, houses, etc. to populate the city
Day 5: Robo Platoon (4881)
5 Minutes - MOC Presentations
15 Minutes - LEGO Part Quiz - Follow-up from the Part Lingo. I hand out a paper
with new printed LDraw parts and the participants need to match the part with
the name. 30 Minutes - Set Building (Build 1-3 Models from the set) 15 Minutes
- Free Building (Participants can use the remaining bricks to MOC)
I will be taking pictures but I am unsure, at the moment, where I will place
them.
Suggestions and Feedback are appreciated.
Thank you,
Brian Pilati
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In lugnet.org.us.ulug, Brian Pilati wrote:
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In lugnet.org.us.ulug, Jonathan Lopes wrote:
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Excellent stuff! I think the monorail looks really cool here. I find that
lots of times, though I am sure crowds like monorails, they look out of
place on many layouts. Not here though IMO.
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Spencer and Isaac have gone to great lengths to successfully incorporate the
monorails into the layout.
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Mostly I am just bursting with pride that THE Jonathan Lopes had nice things to
say about our layout. I aspire to eventually be able to build as well as he
does.
Spencer
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In lugnet.org.us.ulug, Jonathan Lopes wrote:
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Excellent stuff! I think the monorail looks really cool here. I find that
lots of times, though I am sure crowds like monorails, they look out of place
on many layouts. Not here though IMO.
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Spencer and Isaac have gone to great lengths to successfully incorporate the
monorails into the layout.
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Little details like the telephone poles along the tracks are a great touch as
well.
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We have received a lot of positive feed back over the telephone poles. People
really notice those. Being on the edge of the layout though, they really take a
beating.
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I found the vikings taking their plunder from the man on the street funny as
well. Reminded me of a line from one of my favorite goofy movies of the
80’s: “We plunered! And we . . . pruned . . the hedges . . of many small
villages”
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That little scene is my personal ode to “Capital One”!!
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In lugnet.trains, Brian Pilati wrote:
Excellent stuff! I think the monorail looks really cool here. I find that lots
of times, though I am sure crowds like monorails, they look out of place on many
layouts. Not here though IMO. Little details like the telephone poles along
the tracks are a great touch as well.
I found the vikings taking their plunder from the man on the street funny as
well. Reminded me of a line from one of my favorite goofy movies of the 80’s:
“We plunered! And we . . . pruned . . the hedges . . of many small villages”
Best,
Jonathan
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I especially liked the skyscraper ;) it was over 5 feet tall!
I noticed a cafe corner in the layout from the pictures that I didn’t even see
when I was there. one time I saw a comment that the cafe corner would dominate
more simple buildings that you find at shows. but really it isn’t that big of a
problem now that I passed over it at a show myself. or maybe it is just that
brian makes buildings of similar quality and detail so that te cafe corner just
‘fits’.
Spencer
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