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From: Issac Merkle <the_gaff@hotmail.com> (...) Note that both NiMH and Li-Ion can put out much higher currents then alkaline cells (alkaline cells have a high internal resistance). Could this person have shorted across the output somehow? That (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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(...) Nice model. Big too (I visited Portland last week, and met Kim and Steve Barile for lunch and got to see this engine in person). One thing, we need a reasonable way to get weight bricks, that engine just felt WAY too light for such a (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | LDlite 1.6 problems
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I have been having tons of problems with Ldlite 1.6 I know it's been out for quite a while, but I don't use it much so I never bothered to say anything. I'll list the problems below. I haven't had any problems with previous versions of Ldlite. Can't (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Some window questions
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Just got done reading Gary's history of windows, thanks. It looks like 1x4x2 windows only exist in red and white, sigh, no black, no grey, no yellow, no joy. Chris (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Necessary components in Mindstorms software?
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Since I haven´t got Mindstorms yet, I am as unexperienced as one can be, so you must bear over with me. If I buy the Robolab kit, which does not contain the normal Mindstorms software, only the Robolab software, will I then be missing (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Some window questions
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(...) notches (...) I often put the windows in my buildings inside-out. So the shutter notches are on the inside. Makes the outside look a little smoother. Not a huge revelation, but it took me about 8-weeks post Dark Ages to stumble on it. -Greg (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | RE: Don't use Lithium-Ion batteries
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Someone sent me an e-mail reply saying that they had used an external Lithium Ion battery pack to power their RCX, and that after a few days of use the RCX appeared to stop working, then they discovered that it only worked with internal batteries. (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Voting page for 9906
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Voting part comments: 2400, 6105: The 1/2 cylinder studs on the doors need 4-4edge.dat's where they meet the flat part of the door. 2500c01: I don't think the lights are done quite right here. There's a reference to a 4-4cone1.dat, but I don't have (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Squaresoft Complaints (Was: Some window questions)
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[Moving to off-topic.debate, because that is what it could turn into] (...) Yes, Squaresoft is their US name. I'm bitter over what games they decide not to translate and bring to the US, and the direction of their current games. Not all of my (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | Re: Parts Needed
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(...) I also need lots of pirate/imperial hats and weapons. Sincerely, Tim (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: 8448 Super Car
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(...) I wouldn't say Technic Jr. - it just makes the set so much easier to build, without rooting through 1000's of pieces. (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | RE: Don't use Lithium Ion (was Re: RCX battery cover)
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(...) It would be good to figure out exactly what the burnout mechanism was. does any other external power source work? I use a 4Ahr 12V rechargable gel-cel as used in many security panels, its no-load voltage is about 13V and I have used it for a (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Some window questions
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Welcome back, Chris! May I be the first to introduce Town Junior, where not only there are few windows, there are hardly any buildings or parts! It is a huge thorn in many Town fans, and I am sure you will see this in the coming months! Well, (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Fluid inside Pneumatics
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Hi everybody. I am into developing hydraulic suspension for my Technic Citroen DS project. Pneumatics are perfect as dampers, only that when I put pressure inside them they behave like springs-That's air's disadvantage, it compressess itself under (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Baseplate 32 x 32 Raised with Ramp (fixed version)
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(...) Can I suggest a protocol change?: Especially when dealing with large parts (like baseplates), before submitting a "fixed" part to .cad.dat.parts, send it first via email to the person who pointed out the error to you, so that they can confirm (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Voting page for 9906
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(...) news:FFuFFw.Cr0@lugnet.com... (...) Ah. I didn't realize that. No problem then. (...) Really? I'll have to compare all of mine when I get home (I have 8). Don't forget to dither(?) the dark gray to light gray, please! :) I could deal with a (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Some window questions
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Jeff, (...) Are you referring to Squaresoft? Scott Sanburn (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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(...) Hi Mark, The blue car you referenced is a custom model. I think the Artist simply used the pictures of the new super car as reference and the Pneumatics is his own addition. Neat application of the concept. : ) cheers! John (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Soda-can challenge: beacons, tethers, etc. (was Re: Locating your position with the help of fixed be
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(...) Some "secondary" reasons: 1) You may want to make sure that the entire area is covered. 2) If you bring back the soda cans one by one, you may want to resume your search from the location of the last soda can, instead of starting it all over. (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Some inside info on 2000 SW Lego...
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(...) end (...) Panaka was only doing his job - protecting the queen. I personally thought Mace Windu was a bit negative, more critical than his pal Yoda, even. Anyway his carachter doesn't matter, I need a pic showing him all from tip to toe so (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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