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(...) Kind words from the first lady of party! I find it interesting that the majority of folks who replied to this were people I had a great time with in DC. Makes me think those are fond memories for them as well. Felix (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | initial markdowns at one WM store
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One WM store I checked this morning had some sets on initial markdown. The toy dept manager told me there would most likely be more sets with price markdowns after the 'January reset' information is received. [LEGOSet 4504] marked to $75 [LEGOSet (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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| | Re: How do I power a long track?
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(...) John, Two controlers on the same track? In the past, people have always said that two controlers on the same track was a bad idea. The explanation that was put forward was that the controler that was running at a slightly lower voltage would (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | [rtlToronto] Peach sporadically unavailable
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Hi folks, Peach will be sporadically up and down these next few days due to a malfunctioning SCSI disk subsystem. A new set of SCSI disks were added from a dying server, and those new disks are causing the old disks some grief. Either way, we'll (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Two queries: How-to for loco wheels and which app did this?
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(...) No, I think he means how do you hold the wheels in place when you have taken them out of the holder. One of the most common techniques as I understand it is to use this piece: [LDrawPart 32028:0] You route the axle through the groove and then (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: Two queries: How-to for loco wheels and which app did this?
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(...) LOL, this makes me wonder if you've even seen a lego train :-P I did a brickshelf search, and this pic should clarify everything: (URL) metal axle is clearly visible in this pic. By pulling on the flanges of the wheels, the whole assembly (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Reporting on LDView for Mac OS X
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(...) Yeah, that is probably the source of all my current problems... I believe the Mac OS X LDView is version 1 (Alex Raftis wasn't sure what version of code he started with when he ported it). The current version is 3. I believe it is possible to (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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| | Re: Two queries: How-to for loco wheels and which app did this?
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This may sound stupid, but what does one use to hold the wheels in place? (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: On Xmas Day, a sixth ROTS set. Spoiler Warning!!!
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(...) Did you not get one for Xmas? Matt (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Two queries: How-to for loco wheels and which app did this?
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(...) I think that's done with edge detection in POV or MegaPOV but I'm not sure. You could always ask him (or any other author of images you like). The problem I have with that approach is that parts of the same color blend together. take a look at (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Johnny five robot
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(...) (URL) is where you talk about the MUX, what I want to know is, do you attach the motor control wires to the screws on the side or what, and what size screws are they? (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Camião/Truck
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(...) Boas Festas também! (...) Ah, então aí vão eles: - Gosto dos pormenores de retrovisores e utensílios sobre os guarda-lamas frontais; - Bom detalhe com as suspensões (?) traseiras; - E pára-brisas, cadê ele??? :-D (Posso sugerir um panel 1x2x2 (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: Johnny five robot
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(...) Wow, that's a beautiful piece of work! I think you nailed the look quite nicely. Can you tell us more about the multiplexor and the light sensor you did? Also, what did you decide to program him in? Spotlighted, thanks for sharing! (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Coming to Kalamazoo
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(...) I'd be able to come as well, I'm up in this freaking cold in A2 this week! The 27th would be good. -Jason (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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| | Re: Just build.....
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(...) I don't think the mood here is "LEGO can do no wrong", nor should it be. Constructive feedback is good and LEGO should welcome it. However the mood here, (my read only on this) is that there is less tolerance for people repeating the same (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Happy Holidays = LEGO under the tree
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(...) Between the three of us this year, we made out pretty well. To Me: 628 - Extra Large Grey Baseplate (Can't have enough of these) + 630 - Brick Separator (Handiest piece ever made) + 4790 - Alpha Team Robot Diver (In my stocking) + 4851 - The (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2004, FTX)
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| | Re: Two queries: How-to for loco wheels and which app did this?
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(...) Hi Sebastian, Yes, thats correct, it is the 'train wheels 2' sans the *@$$% holder. As for your second question, in MLCAD, the wheels without the holder are just that- wheels without the holder. Whats missing is a metal axle which connects the (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: How do I power a long track?
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(...) The GMLTC has this problem in our 'small' (approximately 100 feet of track) loop, because our larger 8-wide trains are heavy and we really work the motors hard. Our solution? Add another speed regulator! We put one at each end of the dogbone, (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If that's causing the trouble, there's a couple of things you can do. Clean the contacts with a pencil eraser to remove dirt, finger oils, and surface corrosion. Carefully apply a little bit of "contact conditioner", available at computer and (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Replacement Firmware Released
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(...) With new timer resolution and fine motor power control, will RCX control SERVO MOTORS with precision? I tried to learn PBforth, but I prefer NQC. It would be great! (21 years ago, 26-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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