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  Re: Compact dozer design
 
(...) There appear to be 2 motors. Looking at this pic (URL) it appears the top motor drives one or other of the 8 tooth gears on the right (probably forward/reverse), and the bottom one drives the 8 tooth gear on the left (probably steering). The (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: L3P Options?
 
(...) I would think if any "system-wide" or "shared" files are included they should by default be inlined, as any changes would affect (maybe deterimentally) previous renders. Any project-specific files I create always get saved locally, so I see no (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: sensor defined variable
 
I didn't actually try it from command line but this may be expected as explained below. Fast firmware download changes NQC to use a 4800 baud messaging protocol without complement bytes. This works fine for the downloading phase. Then the "unlock (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Crawler Treads
 
Thanks Andrew, it looks like those in the UK have to order these through commotion - pitsco only ship some items over here, although I think it is more to with TLC rules than anything else. It is a shame you dont see these items on the shop@home (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Compact dozer design
 
I must admit, it is not clear if the drive is actually driving the two tracks - in which case it will be two motors, or if it is simply driving the cylinders from the tracks - which wouldnt make a huge amount of sense, but is possible. A picture (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: L3P Options?
 
(...) I'd be willing to try and give it a go. I'm still working on a new front end to it (allows automation and a few other things specified in the draw file itself) The current build is at: (URL) Dean Earley, Dee (dean@earlsoft.co.uk) irc: (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: L3P Options?
 
(...) Sure, I already had you and a few others in mind, exactly because I'm aware of your "dissection" and others heavy color redefinition. But if anyone else is ready to spend some time with a beta, and give some feedback, please send me a mail. (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: L3P Options?
 
(...) There will be the following include file options: -ib<file> include file at beginning of POV file -ic[<file>] no camera, optional include file -il[<file>] no lights, optional include file -ie<file> include file at end of POV file But are you (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: sensor defined variable
 
(...) I gave up on the "fast" option a long time ago. It only works for me at normal speed. JB (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: No hitachi gcc compiler found
 
(...) I recommend using the pre-built installers that I have on the BricxCC website. They make installing cygwin and the cross compilers trivially easy. You can install a slightly old version of brickOS and leJOS with these installers as well. Then (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
 
  Re: sensor defined variable
 
(...) As I mentioned earlier ((URL) you need to specify the -TRCX2 switch on the NQC command line: nqc -TRCX2 -Susb -d program.nqc GUIs such as MacNQC or BricxCC have configuration options which let you pick your target and then they pass that (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Crawler Treads
 
(...) I bought two of these new star wars set with the chain links (#7258) yesterday and I am very happy with the purchase. Each set not only comes with the coveted tread links, but 2 worm gears as well. The droids that are included are great for (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  Re: sensor defined variable
 
i did it with MacNQC and it's working perfect now the weird thing is that just after firmware downloading, i tried to dload the PlayTone(SENSOR_1*10,5); program, and i still got the error. i tried it with macnqc and no problem at all. well, it (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Late April Meeting - April 30th!!!
 
(...) Yeah we realized it but thought it better to have a meeting than to skip again. I'm now wondering how many LUGOLA members are going to LLCA. I didn't really give the build off much thought... (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  BrickNebula PodCast
 
Announcing (URL) BrickNebula> PodCast, (URL) Episode 1: Star Wars & LEGO>. David Lukens & myself have been tossing around the idea of starting a space/LEGO podcast to help us launch the BrickNebula web-site. With the new Star Wars LEGO sets being (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, FTX)  
 
  Re: Late April Meeting - April 30th!!!
 
(...) Hi, Um.. You guys realize that's the weekend of LLCA's Star Wars event, with the ISD build-off, etc.? If I wasn't already planning my weekend around that I'd have loved to go and meet you guys! Maybe next time.. Darrell (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: sensor defined variable
 
(...) The command line interface should work just fine, it's just not something I have installed on my machine, so I was trying to walk you through the way I do it in case you have the same interface. As to the error you get when downloading, I'm (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: FL9 MOC
 
(...) Hi, Thanks for your compliments ! That makes me feel very happy. To build the model, I used pictures found on Internet and a drawing found in a modelist magazine. You're right, my loco is 8 studs wide and 39 studs long. I know it's shorter (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: t5
 
(...) -TJ (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Lego Paint?!?
 
(...) Would you mind telling us what the color codes and brand of paint you got gtom Home Depot? Or the info someone would need to take to Home Depot to get the exact paint colors. Thanks, Ahui (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: GPS Reality?
 
"Steve Baker" <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:4259F6E0.708040...ail.net... (...) where (...) I know of a group of students at the university in my town that have solved this GPS problem for a limited area. But it also have the (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Lego Paint?!?
 
Very nice! And bright! FYI, the primer you'll need when he's a teen and wants to repaint is called Kilz. Unless he wants to paint it all black... :-) James Wilson Dallas, TX (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: sensor defined variable
 
i'm doing it from the command line is it not a good idea? from the help file, it seems pretty straightforward: nqc -Susb -firmware xxxxxxxx.lgo (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Compact dozer design
 
(...) I can't figure out how that adder- subtracter device works. Are they using two motors or one? Do the differentials do all the work? (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: sensor defined variable
 
(...) How are you running NQC? If you are using MacNQC ((URL) under the 'RCX' menu there is "download firmware". A valid firmware file (firm0327.lgo) needs to be in the firmware folder. You also need to make sure the target is "RCX 2" (you can set (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  sensor defined variable
 
i got the firmware (firm0328.lgo) and tried to download it to my RCX 1.0, but no luck so far /Users/roc % nqc -Susb -firmfast /Users/roc/LEGO/firm0328.lgo Downloading firmware:......... ......... ......... ....... No reply from RCX tried it several (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Lego Paint?!?
 
(...) We did something like that for my son's room too. We used blue (which is a Buzz Lightyear color) for the walls, and yellow, red and green were planned for the trim. We never got around to using the trim colors though, after my wife made those (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.color, FTX)
 
  Re: sensor-defined variable
 
(...) Nothing is wrong with 10, it was my assumption that was wrong. There are more than one version of the LEGO firmware, and it appears you have an older version that does not allow variable frequencies (the frequency must be a constant). Try (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Late April Meeting - April 30th!!!
 
Just testing that I can once again post. :) I'll be there! I'll try to get the rest of the 405 contingent to join in, but I offer no promises... -Dave (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Compromised Functionality on Lugnet and Brickshelf?
 
(...) I agree! IF everyone that cared about what hits the spotlight list consistently highlighted (or didn't highlight) things, you would be absolutely correct. (...) Right... We don't. BECAUSE, based on user comments, which we listen to carefully, (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.suggestions, FTX)
 
  No hitachi gcc compiler found
 
Hi Everybody I'm try to install brickOS first time. After several try with downloading files from different site, I finally installed brickOS(I think). Then, When I type "./configure; make", I'm getting message below. Welcome to the brickOS Makefile (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
 
  (canceled)
 
 
  Re: Compromised Functionality on Lugnet and Brickshelf?
 
(...) Thanks, Marc. That helps my understanding of the current scheme ... Shaun (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.suggestions, FTX)
 
  Re: sensor defined variable
 
how do i install the 2.0 firmware from mac os x? (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: House-Moc II
 
(...) That was incredible! Very nicely done. Calum (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Re: Compromised Functionality on Lugnet and Brickshelf?
 
(...) snip You can get the justification for the Spotlight weights (URL) here> and (URL) here>. This bit strikes me as particularly absurd: These can be tweaked as necessary. And will be, if we can't get spotlighting to highlight what we believe (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.suggestions, FTX)  
 
  Re: Compromised Functionality on Lugnet and Brickshelf?
 
(...) Seriously jeopardised? (...) It's not the only thing that matters, no, but posts to .announce.* and in particular, posts to announce.moc get an upweighting, and posts to .admin.* and .off-topic.* get a downweighting. That was spoecifically in (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.suggestions, FTX)
 
  Re: sensor defined variable
 
Ensure you have the correct build target as well as the firmware setup when you compile. Orion -- (URL) - Build Robots (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Compromised Functionality on Lugnet and Brickshelf?
 
Frustrated Comments Ahead: Is there any summary information available to try and understand how some of the major AFOL resources are now being administered? Both Lugnet and Brickshelf seem to have undergone major practical changes in the last few (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.suggestions, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: Hey all!
 
(...) Yup. Posts can be highlighted without being responded to. Also, posts in .announce.moc get a +5 boost to their Spotlight rating - see (URL) this> post. And welcome to LUGNET! Let us know if you have any more questions - people here are usually (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.people.newbie, FTX)
 
  sensor defined variable
 
well, i have the rcx 1.0 but the firmware is 2.0 or it should be :) i installed it some time ago why am i getting that then? r (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: New MOC: Wasteland Rover
 
(...) Cool! Reminds me of the forward commandpost thing they use in the movie Independence Day when they try to nuke the aliens. (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: This would work
 
Hallo! I’m Tomasz Zajac. On Brickshelf I’m Speedmen89. I’m 15 years old and I from with Poland. I belong to only Polish club LEGO – www.lugpol.org. (URL) on steering and drive simultaneously with use standard brick I know since long ago, but I (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: sensor-defined variable
 
(...) # Error: argument must be a constant File "C:\DOCUME~1\jhansen...\temp.nqc" ; line 5 # PlayTone(SENSOR_1*10, 5); # ^^ #---...--- # 1 error during compilation If you use RCX as the target for compiling (or Cybermaster) then the PlayTone (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Ferrari Enzo MOC
 
Here is a (close to) minifig scale Ferrari Enzo. It is quite cool, and my first MOC to reach 1000 views. (without being posted on lugnet) Only seats one minifig, but this is the configuration in races. Complete with scissor doors and air intake. (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Hey all!
 
Just wanna say hi and that lugnet is great. I have had some trouble posting, but I think I have it under control now. One thing--Some of my MOCs have been on the highlitghted list, but I have no replies. Is this normal? Thanks, -Josh (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.people.newbie)
 
  Re: House-Moc II
 
Wow! I love it! The details... the sun canopy... Really quite great. Keep it up! -Josh (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  sensor-defined variable
 
hi again i tested your example, just to try, and i get compiler errors:; PlayTone(SENSOR_1*10,5); ^^ what's wrong with 10? what am i missing? thanks r (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: L3P Options?
 
In lugnet.cad.ray, Lars C. Hassing wrote: <snip> (...) Hi Lars, Before you release, would it be possible for me to have an advanced copy of L3P, so I can adjust LPub to handle the new format? LPub does post processing of the L3P generated POV file (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: 200esimo set
 
Auguroni di cuore, tra l'altro è un set bellissimo ;-)))), che nelle tue mani farà sicuramente meraviglie. Anche io con i set presi a Billund a raggiunto una nuova quota: 406 :-))) Ciao A presto GAetano "samurai74" <baldi_nospam_@venus.it> ha (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: Abbiamo vinto!
 
Ciao a tutti, (...) Attenzione, ho trovato un errore davvero fastidioso nel programma, che potrebbe aver influito negativamente sulla nostra prestazione. Ovviamente il NNS 2.0 funzionava a meraviglia, ma l'inno veniva suonato una volta sola! (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: On sale or not n sale
 
(...) I see the same problem in the UK although I'm not sure what the laws are like here. I guess they mean (*discount bundle price* rather than *sale price*). Tim (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: L3P Options?
 
(...) That is excellent news! I missed the first post (ref'd above) but that is exactly what I meant. Would it be possible to include a file in the directory with a name like L3Colours.inc or something that declares any modified colours one wishes (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: What's up with the Wal*mart Lego selection?
 
(...) As it happens, there was a magazine article in (Australian) Business Review Weekly this week primarily about the demise of TRU but also about Wal-Mart as it is the category-killer's killer. What it says ... Discounters [e.g. Wal-Mart] realised (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.loc.au)
 
  Lego Paint?!?
 
An idea my wife and I came up with was to paint our son's room. Since I am obsessed with LEGO, we went to Home Depot with a handfull of bricks and got color matched paint. (URL) would have liked to use more orange, as it is solely an accent color (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Re: House-Moc II
 
Hi James, (...) Thanks for your reply. (...) You are right. I used "hose rigid 3mm". If you bend them, they stay in the needed form. This form is fixed by these "tile 1x1 with clip". But you have to use a pair of hingeplate with 2/3 fingers to (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Abbiamo vinto!
 
M I T I C I !!!! Emozionante anche il racconto, speriemo in foto/filmati il prossimo LF congratulazioni ancora Andrea (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  New MOC: U like Duplo?
 
My son just turned two, and he owns more Duplo than he knows what to do with. As a result, I decided to build a life-sized model of him. The model itself is super heavy (yes, heavier than him!). Check it out at Brickshelf! (URL) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  [FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group] Les nouveautés mardi 12 avril 2005
 
Bonjour Voici la lettre d'information du site "FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group" ((URL) lettre recense les articles et les brèves publiés depuis 1 jours. Nouveaux articles ---...--- ** Salm Auto Sport invite Freelug à son (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.fr.freelug)
 
  Re: House-Moc II
 
Wow! ... Wow! So much detail, every part of it looks stunning. How were the sun canopies done with that bend? Are they clipped onto Flex tubing ? Thank you very much for sharing this. (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: 200esimo set
 
(...) Direi che hai preso un bel set come 200° :-) Complimenti ciao Francesco (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: 200esimo set
 
(...) [snip] Nooo... perchè dici così... adesso potrò finalmente smettere di prendere il valium e dormire tranquillo... :-) (...) Ciao Mario (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Lego Users of Central New York (LUCNY) to show at Finger Lakes RailFair
 
For the third consecutive year, the Lego Users of Central New York (LUCNY) will have a working LEGO­­® Train layout at the Finger Lakes RailFair. The event is sponsored by the Cornell Railroad Historical Society, and the Cornell Chapter of the (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.trains.org)
 
  Foto Billund
 
Iniziano ad apparire le prime foto dela gara su Brickshelf... ecco un punto di vista "Danese" (URL) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: HO REALIZZATO UN SOGNO ...... ANZI DUE !!! GRAZIE A TUTTI !!!
 
Bellissimo resoconto, impreziosito da "sensazioni" che, leggendoti, non ho potuto fare a meno di risentire... Hai però dimenticato un evento importante.... Il tuo attraversamento della trafficatissima autostrada !!!! Eravamo tesissimi, non ti si (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
 
  Marching band
 
Hi friends, another little Moc for my town: a marching band with drums and pipes and..... (4 URLs) I hope, you know this kind of "band" in USA too. Here is the link to my homepage at 1000steine: (URL) Andreas (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  House-Moc II
 
I promised you to present my next buildings as soon as they are finished. Here is my next big house-Moc. It is built after a real building in Bielefeld, Germany, but it was destroyed in worldwar 2. Only the front is taken from the original buliding, (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  MOC: Apollo 13, post-explosion
 
On April 13, 1970, an oxygen tank exploded on the Apollo 13 service module, which was on its way to the moon. The explosion blew the cover off the craft, stirred its innards a bit, bled away all the reserve oxygen and most of the power, and nearly (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.space)
 
  Re: vignette meeting
 
(...) We had a contest and voted to decide on the 4 winners. People’s choice — IndyLUG GATS (2 kids looking at nanoscale layout), by Jeramy Spurgeon Judge’s choice — Joe Vig Goes to the Proctologist (Joe Vig about to get probed), by Brian Darrow (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
 
  Two weeks remaining - JLUG Contest
 
Hello Everyone, Just a reminder...... ONLY TWO WEEKS ...... left to enter the JLUG moc building Contest. The contest ends the end of this month. So far we have 33 entries, with some very outstanding MOCs making a showing. We are looking forward to a (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
 
  Re: sensor-defined variable
 
(...) Hey, how do you think the rest of us learned? Perfectly all right (...) Yes. The SENSOR_n (where n = 1, 2, or 3) is just the numerical reading from the configured sensor. It's not a variable (you can not assign a value to it), but you can use (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: the absentmindedness of Dave...
 
(...) OK, now you've really got my curiosity up - what sort of GBCm needs three rotation sensors? Precision P&P robot for individual balls? Meanwhile, I keep plugging away at designs that almost, but not quite, work. Sigh. You're canibalizing (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Huh?
 
(...) Aw, that's just a bunch of Star Wars junkies dreaming quite a dream. I did some looking around and found this- (URL) The article is dated Sept. 13, 2004 but I think it's still good. Adr. (21 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
 
  sensor-defined variable
 
hi [pls excuse the newbieness of the question...] in NQC, can i have a variable defined by a sensor to control parameters of, say, turn time of a motor, or the note of a PlayTone(x,x)? thanks (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  the absentmindedness of Dave...
 
So a few months back I was asking for a few mini-pneumatic cylinders 'cause I only had 3 and I was working on a GBC that required more than 3. My problem was I remembered having mre than 3, but couldn't find them anywhere. A few nights back I was (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Minifig Scale Motorcycle-Repost
 
Hey legohaulics! The previous post was screwed up, so I'm reposting. Here is one of my recent MOCs, a bike scaled to minifigs. It does seat a minifig, and has a decent amount of chrome and SNOT. (URL) is the MOCpage.  Enjoy, and please post (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Re: LEGO reports improved financial results
 
(...) Well, can't say it's exactly good news for those of us who bought Ambassador passes a few weeks before the divestiture announcement! (We certainly don't go to the parks for the rides.) -Ted (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.lego)
 
  HO REALIZZATO UN SOGNO ...... ANZI DUE !!! GRAZIE A TUTTI !!!
 
Venerdi' mi sentivo come una bambina al suo primo giorno di scuola ... emozionata, agitata, con l'adrenalina a mille. Realizzavo un sogno : andare a Billund e vedere Legoland !!! E non ci andavo da sola ma mi aggregavo ad una compagnia che ..... (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
 
  Re: Some thoughts on painting transparent Lego elements
 
Hi James (...) Glad you found it useful. (...) [snipped lots of good stuff] Useful suggestions, James. I knew all of that (at least in theory), since I've been a model builder since the 1960s (although, back in '67 I was more of a Stick It Together (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.parts.mod)
 
  Re: L3P Options?
 
(...) You'll be happy to know that the coming L3P (yes, I know I've said that too often) has #ifndef's around everything, e.g.: //// Primitive stud.dat #ifndef (stud_dot_dat) #macro stud_dot_dat(L3ArgTe...,L3ArgMat) L3MacroBegin("stud_dot_dat") #if (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: And now, for another theme bastardization : : Track MOW Ship
 
Quite sweet, this. Personally, I would say this belongs in both space and trains, as it has a bit of both. Great detail, great moc. I'm jealous of your amount of replies, my posts never get any. :) Congrats on the first "spaceish" model. -Josh (21 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Minifig-scale Motorcycle
 
Hey legohaulics! Here is a MOC of mine, a bike scaled well to a minifig. Motorcycles are one of the harder things to build in legos, and I think I captured it fairly well. The chopper does seat a minifig, and has a fair amount of chrome, and plenty (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Re: Micro-scale? Nano-scale? Minifig-scale? How 'bout FineScale? Also, Make magazine.
 
(...) That's the one! I had to come home and check it... James (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
 
  Re: Alternate connectors
 
While the 9V connector is cheap - I am quite happy to go with simple In-Line 2 pin connectors (IDC) - they are small, and cheap and have a fairly neat finish. The PP3 battery connectors would be somewhat bulky and look a little clumsy. Plus this (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Compact dozer design
 
I dunno - but I really like the compact adder-subtractor drive. I have been messing with those a lot - and that is very small. -- (URL) - Build Robots (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: My First MOC
 
As promised, here is a link for Brickshelf. There is a movie there too, but the lighting wasn't great (it was raining, and I was in my basement) so apologies. The robot tips in the movie because the floor it was on was slanted due to the drain in (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  Re: vignette contest?
 
(...) Michiganders is the phrase I heard used most frequently. (...) MichLUG is indeed going to have a vignette contest at our next meeting. I announced it here: (URL) The rules are here: (URL) As the rules state, the contest is open to anyone, even (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
 
  Re: GPS Reality?
 
But using a GPS's simple bearing and distance would work almost flawlessly. The accuracy number only reflects that the unit knows that the user is in a circle of that radius. However, the unit knows exactly how far you've gone, if not where you are. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Crawler Treads
 
Wish answered. Deep link: (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  Re: Gearbox
 
Thanks. (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  No comment
 
(2 URLs) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.events, FTX)  
 
  Re: Gearbox
 
(...) Here ya go: (URL) (Doubt this will work, but if it does, yay) Iain (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Raytracing a primarily black model
 
OK, you did that on purpose! Given the title of the folder, I've gotta ask - What Magazine? (great renders, btw) James Wilson Dallas, TX (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Vendo questi set
 
(...) Ciao Marco sarei interssata al castello, mi fai pervenire la tua quotazione ?? Grazie ANTONELLA acarabel@tin.it (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
 
  Re: Huge Bridge?
 
(...) This is becoming almost a habit! Steve (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  Huh?
 
What the heck is (URL) this> about? Warning! I suppose that the link could lead to MASSIVE spoilers, but I'm not sure. If you check out the (URL) main page,> you'll see a ton of stuff that will ruin your viewing pleasure, so be advised. But what the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, FTX)
 
  Re: L3P Options?
 
(...) You got it. 0 L3P IFPOV meta-statements are probably the way to accomplish what you want. Hmm, thinking more about it (I could just go try it), you'll probably still need l3p's -p parameter, or l3p probably won't even look at the primitive (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Best Plastic Product ever...
 
The marketing people for the Plastics Design and Moulding '05 Conference in Telford, UK have come up with a great way of getting some publicity. They have carried out some market research to find the best plastic product of all time. No prizes for (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: Huge Bridge?
 
(...) That would be my bridge. Thanks for your comments! No, it's not the record span. The longest span, to the best of my knowledge, is this 8.9 meter bridge: (URL) My bridge (spanning a modest 17' 3 1/8" (5.26 meters)) withstood about 5 hours of (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  Re: Micro-scale? Nano-scale? Minifig-scale? How 'bout FineScale? Also, Make magazine.
 
(...) Hey, Was the rubik's cube machine (URL) this by Jonathan Brown>? His site was CLSOTW about two years ago. Bruce (21 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)

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