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I have a transformer, when powered by 110 vac I get 16 vac out. I put it through a bridge rectifier and the problem is when I put a cap say 20v 1000uf across the + - of the rectifier, the voltage jumps to about 20 vdc. If I omit the cap and attach (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Hassle-free free webspace?
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(...) Ask in lugnet.publish. This ng is a non-discussion area for testing and/or experimenting with newsreader setup/configuration, signature files, line wrapping, etc. --Todd [crossposting this reply to lugnet.publish, with followups set to (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.off-topic.test, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: [Part] Tile(?) 2X2 Octagonal w/ Clip
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(...) It's not really a tile, is it? It's thinner than a tile, and it doesn't have a mini-tube on the bottom to connect to studs, and it doesn't have a thumbnail groove going around the edge. Check out the 6427 Road Signs set: (URL) think it's just (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: 1970's-'80's collection FOTW?
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(...) (Whiping the drool from my face) Congratulations! Any chance of an auction? Mark (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Removable lightsaber blades confirmed
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It looks like the light-sabre blade is as thick as a regular rod-bit, which should fit into the cone on the cannon on the X-wing. Steve (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | legOS-0.1.6
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Hi there, due to your contributions, a new version is out already. Rotation sensors work now, thanks, Eric! If anybody feels like integrating dedicated radar code with the sensor module, please do. Ciao, Markus. (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Mid Ohio LEGO Fest '99?
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On Fri, 29 Jan 1999 05:17:36 GMT, Michael Huffman <mhuffman@mindspring.com> wrote: [good stuff snipped] This sounds interesting. I'm not sure I'd be able to be there, but it sounds very cool! I especially like that you want to reach non-internet (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.oh.col)
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| | Re: [Part] Tile(?) 2X2 Octagonal w/ Clip
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Is that the new stop sign part? Steve (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Fun with hoses continued
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(...) But, how do the sphere-based hoses look rendered by LDraw and LDLite? Steve (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDLite and memory (or lack thereof)
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(...) One of my machines is running Windows 95b, IE 4 (desktop update removed) with 128MB for RAM, 1600x1200, 16bit color, and I haven't noticed a problem. My other machine is Windows 98, 128MB-RAM, 1024x768, 24bit color. Also no problems. Steve (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDAO Modeler is awesome!
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(...) I'm glad to hear you say that--I sometimes wonder if it was worth having both functions. At least I can share a lot of the code between the two. (...) I just get lost on the underside details. Something about having highly detailed concave (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Green mask
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please see (URL) all there in the zip files, including the solder mask (green) layer. f. In your message you said: (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Mid Ohio LEGO Fest '99?
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Keen idea. Some random thoughts Friday may not be good for those that have to travel a long distance, my preference would be to be able to set up on Saturday and fest Sunday. Unfortunately that is completely incompatible with holding it at a church. (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.oh.col)
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| | Re: measure motor torque with a light sensor
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(...) Actually you are measuring the speed of the motor. For DC motors the current is linear with torque and the speed is linear with voltage. If you just hook the motor to the input, you made a tachometer. It will only work in one rotation (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | 1970's-'80's collection FOTW?
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Hi All, Just picked up a collection that appears to be complete and in excelent to near mint condition, which is great as the majority of the sets were released between 1973 and 1982. It contained plenty of classic lego sets, with instructions and (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Next version of LDAO
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(...) Hey, you're right. Thank you very much for catching this -- it should work on any linetype. Turns out it could any linetype with 4 points/vectors. Less than that, and it would croak. That's what I get for employing the cut&paste method of code (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | 4 Slizers in new Index catalogue
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They are packaged in pairs, (8500/1, and 8502/3 I think) for 8.99 a pair. Sadly, despite the catalogues claim that they'll be available at the end of January they had neither pack in stock. -- Huw Millington (URL) - Home of the promotional LEGO set (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Building a dome
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(...) I built one once. Have a look at <URL:(URL) Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: Jacob.Sparre.Andersen@risoe.dk -- -- Web...: <URL:(URL) -- ---...--- LEGO: MOC+++c TO+++(6543) TC+++(8880) AQ+++ BV-- #++ S LS++ A-/+ YB72m (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: TLG 'DOES' read this...
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Hi RTL rs Like Steve Bliss said educational stuff is just as expensive as normal LEGO, but maybey harder to get. In my earlier days I thought that educational stuff would be cheaper because the quantities are bigger but no way. Its excactly the (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | auction 8480, 6097, 6559, 6558, 6979 update 4
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Hi, everybody Answer to FAQ: Space Shuttle is absolutely new, mind and whatever you wand. perfect, factory sealed box. The same is true for the rest as well. Answer to FAQ 2: shipment prices can be found at (URL) update 4 Set No. Set Name Year Bid (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Adventurer (Egyptian) sets
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(...) These are the new 'Amazon' ones. Details and pictures of all Adventurers sets at: (URL) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: [Part] Tile(?) 2X2 Octagonal w/ Clip
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(...) That is odd. I don't know about the hinge category, though. It seems to not be a hinge in the sense I am used to. (or was that just a poke at me? <g>) Does this clip thing just connect the piece firmly onto something? Or does it actually allow (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Green mask
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I would like to get a set of Handy board PCBs done. I have obtained the diagrams of the PCBs from the handy board site but I need to get Green masking done due to the intricate design but I haven't found the greenmask diagrams on the site. If (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | 1999 Catalogues
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I spoke to Lego Aust today and they said that the 99 catalogue probably won't be in till March :^( I hope this isnt true? (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
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| | Re: Fun with hoses continued
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(...) I thought I sent a reply through email, but that could have gotten messed up (geocities mail is screwed up) I don't have those original hose files I used. But I will extract the ends from the model dat file and send them to you. I'm the one (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDLite and memory (or lack thereof)
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(...) As I said to John in the other reply, I have no problems. In addition to the ledit and 2 ldlite windows, I also had Netscape 3, FreeAgent, and Winamp all running at once. There _must_ be a setting somewhere that is giving you guys problems. -- (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDLite and memory (or lack thereof)
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(...) It must be something with your setup John. I just tried it with an LEdit window and two LDLite windows open at the same time, no problem. And it is not horsepower, as I am on a P133 with 48megs. -- Terry K -- (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Bulk brick sale (Now only White, Red)
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Black and Green are already gone (11 minutes elapsed time) (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | RC control
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I currently own a Legomindstorms that I'm incorporating with the Lego RC cars. I took the car apart and altered the control board so that it can control two motors. This would allow a radio controlled robot to have full movement through the RC and (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Auction: 8064, ...update 5
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Hello, I'm auctioning five Technic sets (update 5). Set Bid Bidder Status 8064 Universal Set $65 open 8839 Supply Ship $70 Stephen Robson open 8865 Test Car $160 Mike Christiansen open 8868 Airtech Claw Rig $180 Mike Christiansen open 8872 Forklift (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Bulk brick sale (Black, Green, White, Red)
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New, unused, bulk bricks for sale (Not an auction). First come, first serve. Buyer pays actual shipping costs. Black and Green bricks for $0.03/brick. White and Red bricks for $0.015/brick. One lot each as described below 200 Black bricks: $6.00 1x1 (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Model Team #5571 Monster Big Rig for sale
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(...) 'cause (...) This set is no longer available. Thanks, Barry (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Mid Ohio LEGO Fest '99?
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Talking with some friends, we thought it would be a good idea to rent out a community center or a church for part of a weekend & do a LEGO Fest, where people would display their own creations, allow us to all meet up, but more importantly to (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.oh.col)
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| | Re: LDLite and memory (or lack thereof)
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Well, I tried this on my home computer and it worked just fine. I wonder why it won't work at the office. Maybe the LAN software hogs some DOS memory, I don't know. -John Van John VanZwieten wrote in message ... (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | [Part] Tile(?) 2X2 Octagonal w/ Clip [DAT]
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This part comes from the 6463 Lunar Rover set. It looks like something which could have a number of uses, such as "feet" for landing gear. Oddly, it doesn't have a part number on it (odd for a part this big). This is another one of those "is it a (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad.dat)
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| | Re: What's the flywheel for?
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(...) Typically, flywheels provide extra mass that helps the motor maintain a constant RPM under minor variations in load. (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: New Page
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(...) Normally I don't criticise other's web pages, but this time I'll make an exception. My first impression: The page looks great, but none of it belongs to Sam Edwards. Clearly all the graphics and layout is from Lego's official page. You should (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Pyramids
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For any of you interested, here's how I came up with the slopes formula: Layer 1 and 2 have no 2x2 slopes, they start at layer 3. Layer 3 has 4, layer 4 has 8, 5 has 12, etc. (add 4 to each layer). This gives the series: sum(0,0,4,8,12, ... (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Variations on the "ADDER SUBTRACTOR" ("differtrans" ?)
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Today, I played around with my dad's design on the differtrans thats featured on my site ( (URL) ). He managed to put the motors (almost) directly on top of the smaller geared side of each differential. Its the most compact design we have made so (...) (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: SEV2
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(...) Hmm. For one-to-one combat, better break out the heavy artillery fighter. That one looks like a match. :) -Tom McD. (26 years ago, 29-Jan-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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