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A rarity! A FOTW in the UK! Went to the TRU in Hayes for my lunch break. In the fortnight since my last visit, they had rearranged all of the shelves (large Playmobil sets now encroaching into Duplo/Primo territory). Anyway, along the top shelf (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote (...) True enough! Since I am not a collector per se (or is that just what I keep se-ing to myself?), I tend to see everything through "Technic-part-glasses". I guess this is reflected in my flogging approach. eh? :) LINC (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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I have added some comments to my pages on "The Gantry on the Inside" at my site. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | WTB: 4549 Road and Rail Hauler
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Hi All, I'm looking for this train set. I would prefer if it were new, but used is ok as long as the set is complete. Thanks, Thad Spam-proof e-mail...just remove the NOSPAM. (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Tanks
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Janet and Carl McIver wrote (...) First, thanks for the info on the capacity of a pop bottle. Second, "water rocket and spud gun hobby" ?!? You learn something every day. Third, there are _two_ people who are involved in this hobby lurking on this (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Newbie with LDraw
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(...) It is always wise to make a backup of the your original files. 1. In the case of the Paulo's DAT to DXF converter, I don't think that the original file is altered. 2. Inlining with LDAO _does_ alter the original file, but the altered file is (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | RE: Working around the 3 output limitation
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(...) Agreed, This is the heart of the philosophy of the lego purist. On a related note: Has anyone managed to build a single robot that contains two (or more) RCX's that communicate via the IR ports? 6 Inputs, and 6 Outputs, Pure Lego, What are we (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Tanks{now off topic}
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(...) I'm on a water rocket list and one of the members mailed me a video of his rockets. He got a 20oz Sprite bottle up to 200psi without blowing! the release mechanism failed. Shane Weston -- Did you check the web site first?: (URL) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi to all And HAPPY NEW YEAR. I have a question. How can i convert a floating variable into a integer variable? I must send via serial line the result of the functions SECONDS(). Thank Federico E-mail:fedsante@tin.it (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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(...) Hear, hear! Well said. Cheers, Ben -- Ben Kimball <mailto:ben@fusiondev.com> Fusion Development (URL) Custom Intranet Solutions P.O. Box 204325, Austin TX 78720-4325 Visit the siphonFAQ! (URL) -- Did you check the web site first?: (URL) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Tanks
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I've been lurking in on this one for awhile, but wanted to let you all know that PET soda bottles can hold 75-100 PSI no problem. The main issue for those in the water rocket and spud gun hobby is the joints of your homemade fittings, that they (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Working around the 3 output limitation
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This is a little ramble on the subject. The ideas in the later posts of this thread are in my opinion what Lego **is**. It is innovation in the face of "limited" options. It is creativity and problem solving. When I bought my Mindstorms it said (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | S@H / new service packs
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I've noticed a couple people have ordered the new packs from US S@H, and have been told backordered to February...I just tried Canadian S@H yesterday, and was told they don't exist. Has anyone else heard anything about the new service packs? I'll be (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)
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Hi to all And HAPPY NEW YEAR. I have a question. How can i convert a floating variable into a integer variable? I must send via serial line the result of the functions SECONDS(). Thank Federico E-mail:fedsante@tin.it (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: 8839 Technic Supply Ship *MIB*
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(...) This is a good set for technic collectors and worth the current price (75) as a set, but I have to question whether flogging it for the parts is the best approach! There are cheaper ways to get these parts, eh? So I wouldn't advise getting it (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Auction:various lego sets, update 3
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Welcome to this auction .There are sealed and used sets. Updates are send to all bidders and anybody requesting to be on the mailing list. For descriptions see below. #set set name year bid bidder Status new sets 6043 Dragon defender 1993 $16 Bill (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Mars Expansion
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Juergen Schnorr wrote in message ... (...) found (...) Just to Clarify... The rocker-boogie suspension is a MOC, and the expansion pack is _not_ available yet (as far as I know). LINC Ps. For those new to Lego lists... MOC = my own creation. (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Bonding Lego plastic?
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-----Original Message----- From: D/ <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> Newsgroups: lugnet.robotics Date: January 01 1999, Friday 10:38 PM Subject: Bonding Lego plastic - Try Low Temp. glue sticks. I have had good success using a mini craft glue gun, using (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: UP engines (was Re: New pictures of 700, Potential challenge to big red
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Thank you for the history lesson Larry! As usual, you are a plethora of information and a good guy to have around. You guessed correctly how I managed the trucks: one attaches to the frame and the other hinges upon it. I used four motor because, (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Indictment of Lego
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You go, Matt!! (translation: good work, keep it up!) What in the heck is going on in Europe?! This is pathetic and hilarious at the same time! Dare I say conspiracy??... Item: New theme for year 2000: The Conspirators. "Help the lego faithful as (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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