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Hey Hendo, Good to 'see' you in .castle again... The vikings are (I hear) new to North America. They've been out here (in Ireland) for quite a while. I agree they are nice sets, pity about those KK2 swords... God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Now there's a serious design flaw. In fact the use of your email address in this way appears to be contrary to the MOCPages privacy policy. " We hate unsolicited e-mail just as much as everyone else. We will never distribute, sell, or abuse (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unfortunately all the thumbnail images contain you address in the URL (right click and select view image and look at the name of the file). I assume this is where they've been harvested from. Tim (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) cleaning mechanisms, sensors, look and feel and even the sound of their product mimics Roomba. Yet it doesn't have the quality, or the years of robotics expertise that underlie iRobot's Roomba"" (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Has MOCPages been harvested for spam?
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I have an email address I uses exclusively for MOCPages. I just received eBay account fraud spam directed to that email address. I've looked at my MOCPages pages and couldn't find anywhere where this address is displayed. Has anyone heard anything (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | OT - anyone own a robot vacum?
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My walmart flier has a Koolvac for $130 CAN. Does anyone have a robotic vacuum? I cant find much about this specific bot on epinions. Should I spend the $130, or just live with the dust bunny's ? Chris (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Question for Gary Istok
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Hey Gary! Is there anything you can tell me about these bricks?: (URL) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Opening Door
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Dear all, I was looking at the pictures of (URL) 7893> today and noticed that it's doors open by using droid arms as hinges. I wondered if such a technique could be employed in a train an found that yes it could... but with limitations. My first (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: NQJ - wanna trade? -Followup
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(...) much snipage (...) Today, I have received my FIRST trade.True to his word, Tim has shipped me the 1x1 new Black technic brick. As the NQJ list has show, this brick will be passed on to Rob A, for 2 dragon wings; where I will ship them off to (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: latest results
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(...) I never took the time to think about this in those terms...hmmm...I will have to think about the impact of this to my approach... (...) Or a break in the line...either way, go straight... And, as a side note, I rebuilt Sniffer on Sunday and (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, FTX)
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| | Re: Zellers BOGO
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And in the second part of the flyer that arrived in the mail today, Monday is a senior's day. Those "55 and better" get an additional 10% off their purchase. Potentially 32.5% off LEGO. Gail (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | On eBay Boats and Bionicles
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Take a look at: (URL) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | HI / HOLA
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Hi Group, (Texto en castellano mas abajo) I am residing in northern Spain (Bilbao area), and am looking for any LEGO organisation/group of people. I dont know anybody with this interess here (although the availability of Lego shows it is fairly (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: latest results
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(...) These are things I just didn't have time to test. My newest line following robot "Twisted" was made to follow a line with six inch radius turns. I spent a great deal of time working on it, and have at least four or five scrap prototypes on my (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: 2006...eccoli!
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Peccato per il muso e la coda decisamente troppo "juniorizzati" .... Credo che con un minimo di inventiva si potevano mettere i bagagli sotto ai piedi dei passeggeri... Poi non mi piace il carrello retrattile perchè resta in vista, inoltre la (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: 3x1 curved slope available in dark bluish gray
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(...) None that I could see, unfortunately. I believe one of the sets has them in yellow and one has them in black. I really like that piece as well and am waiting for them to be more easily available in other colors in addition to light bley. (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: 3x1 curved slope available in dark bluish gray
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(...) Did you notice if any of them also had light bley 1x1x2/3 slopes? At present they are only included in one of the more expensive sets. Thanks, Tim (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: 3x1 curved slope available in dark bluish gray
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(...) So I did actually have the packaging from one of these. The item number is 8661, Name: Carbon Star. There are 3 more racers in the line: 8663, 8664, 8666. From the picture it looks as if 8666 comes with (8) of these slopes in black. All are at (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: latest results
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(...) encoded by the position of the sensors instead of software (which, incidently, would make it very tunable at run-time - hold the sensors onto 12L axles projecting forward, for instance, so you can slide them back and forth). Hmm. That should (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: 2006...eccoli!
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In lugnet.org.it.itlug, Luca Giannitti wrote: [...] (...) [..] (...) (URL) un aereo largo 8! Per non parlare dell'apertura alare di quasi 60 studs! Però gli interni hanno un livello di dettagli notevole!!! Mannaggia a chi ha il c*** di averli in (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: L3P-Bug using LGEO
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--SNIP-- (...) IMO the best solution would be to have a magic number at the start of the parts. eg. 0 LDP or something. That way the 'partness' of each part would be quicly verified merely be reading the first five bytes of the file regardless of (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: L3P-Bug using LGEO
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(...) Surely the extension is entirely to identify the type of file, otherwise they would be irrelevant? While I understand that .dat is a widely used extension it would be foolish if any change was to .ldr (for parts), another extension would make (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: L3P-Bug using LGEO
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(...) I think Tim meant LDraw files distinctive from other programs' .DAT files. Also from (URL) is problematic because its an ambiguous file format, many different programs use it. To identify more with LDraw, we chose LDR." Anyway, as Travis (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | New Exo-Force lego anime influenced minifigs and mechs!
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Go to this address to check them out! (URL) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.general) !
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| | Re: Giochi Sforzeschi - Comunicato N° 1
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x Luca (Z) Ricevo i tuoi emails ma per qualche motivo le mie risposte non ti arrivano. Avevo già risposto al tuo messaggio qualche giorno fa, inviandoti anche tre allegati. Ieri ho rimandato il tutto ad Antonella con preghiera di farti un forward di (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | [FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group] Les nouveautés mardi 15 novembre 2005
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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. Nouvelles brèves ---...--- * Les Exo-Force arrivent ! * - 15 novembre 2005 Nous (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.fr.freelug)
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| | [FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group] Les nouveautés dimanche 13 novembre 2005
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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. Nouvelles brèves ---...--- * Un cours de SNOT ? (c'est quoi ça ?) * - 13 (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.fr.freelug)
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| | Re: Zellers BOGO
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(...) I got a London Drugs flyer today - they have all Lego at 20% off, from Nove 15 to Nov 20. -Chris Gray (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Keeping the castle, selling the rest! 200+ pounds of LEGO! Chicago
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I know, I know, totally uncool to respond to my own post but I don't see an edit option. Anyway, here are a couple photos of the minifigs in the lot that we are offering for sale..... (URL) quick count revealed that there are better than 700 plus (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Scorpion
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(...) I just met with Chris Dee who is here in New Jersey on a biz trip. He just showed me his render of the Scorpion! I am so impressed! There is hardly another part as hard to make as the Scorpion. He did a fine job. Thank you so much. Lego Fans (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Sergeant Destroy - Greco Stylin'
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(...) Okay first things first, your kids have some very strange looking toys!!! (URL) (...) But WOW, he is really cool! Great facial profile, and nicely shape upper and lower arms and thighs. I love the pony tail he sports, does the original as (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Gundamy is the word for the day! Thanks Chris! I am so glad to hear from you. The Mecha looks better in person. I really want better pictures. I'm working on that. Hey, we BOTH made a Gundam! :) (...) Be sure of it. We Rock, He She It, Rocks, (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Control Lab Connection help
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(...) More like 16! (...) Yep. And if all else fails, check the connections. Speaking of cables, I have also used a USB to serial cable connection on a laptop that lacks a serial port, running WinXP. You need a driver for the USB to serial cable, of (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: latest results
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(...) well, I started with this: (URL) seriously: follow this thread: (URL) I stunk on the advanced line following event, BTW (perhaps I should have (...) nope.. I would blame the lighting in the room. but I'll probably make a better attempt (...) (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Vikings Discover America
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Greetings... I apologize if this is old news. (I've been offline as some of you know and actually knew little about this theme prior to this week.) But a very quick search of the topic turned up little, so I felt it worth posting... Last Friday I (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: A hinging problem
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(...) Yeah, that would work - useful in a tight situation if there was only a 1x2 space available at the bottom. I have a couple of these (titan XP) and I used them to great effect on my f1 car. which i should finish. (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A hinging problem
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(...) *grin* did I make chris blush? oops... (blush) 8417 eh? I have one of those :) I'm the sort that only buys one of any model I buy. I can't see a use for any of the parts in this situation though. to be fair, I have a lot of respect for you (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Mata Nui mast
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I drew this Mata Nui mask based on the original oval-stone look from 2001. The mask is drawn within a Golden rectangle & follows golden proportion. I just wanted to see if it would look good proportionally as Mata Nui is the 'great spirtit' of (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Right on man! I was cruising Brickshelf thinking, "Man, I haven't seen anything new that's caught my eye in a while..." then I see this dark grey head. I think, sleek design, good photography, I'll give it a look-see... and then I notice (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Sergeant Destroy - Greco Stylin'
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G'day all, I've long been a fan of our man Felix's (URL), and find it fairly surprising that no-one else has adopted building people in this scale. So, I did it myself. I based my effort in no small part on this little figurine I found amongst my (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Keeping the castle, selling the rest! 200+ pounds of LEGO! Chicago
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I've over done it once again. Overwhelmed with Lego, everything but the castle is going. We're keeping that and a few figures but there is probably 200+ pounds of assorted Lego and hundreds of minifigs getting ready to join someone elses collection. (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | HGTV and Holidays/Christmas!
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One of my colleagues in PR just called me with something cool on what has to be the shortest turn around ever. HGTV ((URL) is wanting to film someone’s house that is VERY decorated in holiday/Christmas themed LEGO creations. The kicker? HGTV wants (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.announce)
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| | Re: Gluing Lego
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(...) Chris forgets the key fact that the pipe he so brilliantly drilled through was copper, which, AFAIK, is bonded together using solder and a blowtorch, versus Oatey's (Thanks, Lar! I actually have a rough idea of the product you're talking (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Domanda sul regolamento
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(...) OK. Ho riformulato la regola come segue: +++...+++ Al termine della prova, la giuria verificherà che gli oggetti prelevati siano stati stivati dal concorrente ad una altezza dal terreno di gioco almeno pari all'altezza dell'oggetto prelevato. (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Summary: MUGS 2005-8
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Another couple of new visitors on Sunday, along with most of the old regulars. And Brikwars!!! Which Tim won, as usual. Unfortunately the newbies didn't make it into the rollcall pic though. (URL) More pics (URL) here>. ROSCO (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, FTX)
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| | New from MECHANIZED BRICK
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November 15, 2005 This week is the 5 year anniversary of the MECHANIZED BRICK website. I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who has visited the site, and especially all of our customers over the last five years for their support. Here's to (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: Colossal Castle Contest III
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(...) I still need to photograph most of the used sets and update the prizes page. All of the used sets have instructions and are in very good to excellent condition without smoke damage. I can't say when I will have time get the sets assembled and (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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| | Re: S@H bulk packs - old or new grey?
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(...) I just rec'd 10 packs of the assorted light gray (10145) They are old gray. Ordered Friday, delivered to me today. Jonathan (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.color)
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| | Re: Hwy Tractor Trailer
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(...) Thanks Chris, this truck is probably my favorite as well. And I will post when the BIG trailer is complete.Take Care! Glen (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Awww, swizzle sticks, I was just thinking about you! Hahahaha, to tell the truth, I always wanted a distinctive Anime looking Mecha in my Biomechanical Ranks. This did it for me. (...) Thanks, I feel much the same way. I am very happy with it (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) You're too sly Eric... you know how to build Gundam after all! Stop fooling us! Show us what you got up that sleeve of yours. ;-p I gotta say Eric, this is one of your best mecha yet. Hmmm... Maybe I'm just liking it so much 'cause of the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New for '74
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I wasn't really expecting anything new or different when I clicked on this 1974 catalog update at Peeron: (URL) I was pleasantly surprised! A very neat illustration on the cover as well as some "drawn" Lego models inside were a treat to see! Well (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: L3P-Bug using LGEO
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(...) What can I say? Tim has always been focused sharply on models. Although he used "model" extensively throughout that post, any implication of having separate definitions of "part" vs "model" as file-types is inaccurate. (...) That was entirely (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | DelVaLUG at NBC10 Consumer Expo 11/12-13
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What: The (URL) NBC10 Consumer Expo> was the latest incarnation of an annual event conducted by Philadelphia TV station WCAU. DelVaLUG's first public event was at last year's Halloween-weekend Tech & Lifestyles Expo ((URL) photos>) (and we still (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: Hwy Tractor Trailer
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Hey Glen, I must say, that’s one fine looking truck. It's by far my favorite in your BrickShelf folder. I'm looking forward to the trailer when it’s done so make sure you post again. Thanks for sharing, Chris. (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: L3P-Bug using LGEO
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(...) this is what I did in the end. nontheless I consider this a bug worth reporting and subsequently sort out the ldr-dat mess we are currently in ;-) w. (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: L3P-Bug using LGEO
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Steve Bliss wrote: [snip-snap] (...) hmm ... I always understod .ldr as scene file and .dat just for parts. at least this was what I thought reding from tim's post back in 2001: (URL) extension change is just that. Nothing changes (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: A bit ticked!
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(...) Well I should follow this up... after some more contacting Lego very kindly sent me a 4105 tub, which I have just received. Fair Play to them... Thanks for your help! God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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| | Re: Turners Cross a segment of a Castle
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(...) Thanks for your comments! I tried to pack as much in as my collection could supply... and I put a lot of effort into colour balancing so I'm glad you liked it! Thanks and God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: 3x1 curved slope available in dark bluish gray
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(...) Those are all the $9.99 USD selection racers. I believe the two 3x1 parts on the front of 8669 are dark bley. I did not buy this set, but on the packaging they looked like dark bley (though they look black here). The smaller, $3.99 selections, (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: Recensione set 8873 - 8874 - 8875
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(...) Mah, a me non piacciono i colori in generale. Io adoravo i castelli anni '80 proprio perché erano grigi come ogni castello che si rispetti, o al massimo neri per rappresentare un tipo di roccia più scuro. Di colorato c'erano solo le divise (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Turners Cross a segment of a Castle
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(...) Thanks so much David, I really tried to push each building to the maximum to get a large MOC full of small details... God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: 3x1 curved slope available in dark bluish gray
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(...) Thnaks, useful to know! (...) Best pics I could find (URL) 8667> (URL) 8668> (URL) 8669> (URL) 8670> I can't actually recognise yours, maybe its another set or has changed from the artists impressions. (URL) All the pics> Tim (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| | Zellers BOGO
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Saturday November 19th to Friday November 25th, Zellers "Buy one, get one 1/2 price* ALL LEGO *The second item must be of equal or lesser value. Selection varies by store" They show a few sets, including 5554 Thomas Load and Carry Train Set at (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Excalibur's Shrine
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Great concept, the knights are intimidating and the sword 'in' the stone is ingenious... God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Yay! (...) Meee 2! (...) When I was building the Mecha, I introduced some stops around the joints to cope with the stability issues. The loss of poseability in some places, in my mind, makes it more of a sculpture. (...) Thanky. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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Right on right on E. I got to say, I'm loving the CUB. There's a lot of brickwork here that I'm loving. The hip especially, the angles and shaping of the body. That's where Mecha meets sculpture right there. Very impressive with the click hinges, (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: A hinging problem
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(...) We're famous? US? :) this little lug? (blush) (twist toe in floor) Gosh. :) thanks Chris PS. i have access to a MISB 8417 any interst? (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A hinging problem
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(...) Good idea Matt - How about something like 48336 (Plate 1 x 2 with Handle Type 2) I don't have any, but they look like they would snap onto a couple of 2555's -Rob A> (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A hinging problem
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(...) how about 2 of these: (URL) with a lightsabre blade (or similar) between them and an appropriate part to connect the top? (you can tell i'm writing this as I think of it, as well as butting into the famous rtl...!) -Matt J (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Colossal Castle Contest III
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(...) From the categories & prizes page: "See links for actual photos of used sets." What links? The pictures themselves aren't links. I'm not sure where to click. (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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| | Re: Domanda sul regolamento
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(...) Concordo, come da suggerimento di Guido. (...) <MODE GLI_ULTIMI_ARRIVATI_...ONO_CAPIRE ON> Uno stratega del calibro MBeri ci mette un attimo a trasformare la sfida in una corsa di carrelli della spesa :-))))) <MODE (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Gluing Lego
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(...) You know as soon as I read Calum's message I thought, didn't he spend an evening helping Chris with his plumbing? Shouldn't he know what to use? Anyway, a little dab will do you. Personally I wouldn't even glue them. That's so not the point of (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: latest results
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(...) OK, I can't find the reference - Chris, what was your "skip over" light array idea? I stunk on the advanced line following event, BTW (perhaps I should have built a robot specificly for the task, and written the code more than 24 hours in (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: Gluing Lego
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(...) Calum, I'm ashamed of you. Did you learn NOTHING from that night of plumbing and water pipe drilling experience? (BTW I can't find that blog link with the cool illustration of how it all went down) Think for just a second. Lego is made of ABS. (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I threw all the packaging and instructions out and I can't find any leaked pictures of it to use as reference. Sorry. I will double check tonight when I go home. I know it comes with some orange 1x2 tiles and black hubs on the wheels. (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: A hinging problem
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(...) About the only hinge-like thing I can think of that will fit in a 3x1 space, hinged on the long side is the standard 3937 Hinge 1 x 2 Base and 3938 Hinge 1 x 2 Top combination. But that is 1 brick high rather than 2 plates high. -Rob A> (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Domanda sul regolamento
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(...) Mi viene in mente un plate 32x16 con costruito attorno il robot + un bel mulinello di invito anteriore.... ma è solo un'idea buttata lì, è ben diverso dover far salire la ruota ad un'altezza superiore, (del tipo pari alla sua stessa altezza (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Basic NQC Problem
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(...) While the 2nd edition should indeed have some firmware v2 informations (I don't have this edition), the (very useful) chapter 4 covering the new firmware is actually in the Extreme Mindstorms book (ISBN: 1893115844). Philo (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Basic NQC Problem
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(...) They first came out with the release of the latest version of the firmware back in March 1999, but they are sadly not well documented, except in one place I know of... (...) ...in Dave's excellent *2nd* edition of this book, he dedicates (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Recensione set 8873 - 8874 - 8875
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Ieri ho comprato i set in questione, li ho presi per devozione verso i set castle ma non avrei creduto di restare tanto stupito di quanto avrei avuto davanti. Passiamo a descrivere il contenuto delle scatole: Il set 8873 è una piccola catapulta con (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: MOC: Minifig-scale mobile crane
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(...) announce the availability of a new boom option for our popular BRE-550M movile crane. Already used extensively with the many lattice boom options, we are now pleased to make available our 3-section telescopic boom with optional SSL. Now you (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Domanda sul regolamento
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(...) Ciao. In effetti, c'e' una discrepanza tra le due proposte. La mia proposta era intesa a chiarire che gli oggetti devono essere ritenuti dal concorrente. Se possono esserci soluzioni che rendono banale il compito, e' giusto rivedere la norma. (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Gluing Lego
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(...) Oateys All Purpose. That's what we used on KCCUSA(1) and it worked well. Noxious stuff so all the usual cautions apply, especially ventilation, although not quite as bad as MEK. Like MEK it works by melting the ABS so when the solvent (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | RE: different light readings...
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Hi David, I am sorry that I did not clarify my question. Thank you very much for taking the time out to help though! I fully understand that variations that light sensor produces, and I do make calibration the first thing to do before I run my bots. (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Pezzi danneggiati
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Ho appena chiamato al numero verde... che dire, un servizio impeccabile, l'operatore è stato di una cortesia e di una disponibilità davvero esemplari, che fanno onore ad un'azienda di questo calibro.... X Luca ho notato che nella pagina domande (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Sears Tower: Supersize Me
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(...) WOW times a million Spencer. Amazing! I'm mostly into technic building but always apprec. other works of art. THAT my friend is a work of art! Again, very nice and well done. Take Care, Glen Bell (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Hwy Tractor Trailer
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Hello all! Here is the latest completed MOC(for the most part). (URL) Working on a large heavy hauler trailer set-up right now.. waiting until the $$ flow is better then will be hunting for 40+ modle team wheels(just for the trailer). For those of (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Gluing Lego
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Hi folks, I need to glue together some Lego sculptures (ersatz FLL trophies--hey, I learned a new word from reading rtlToronto). Could someone recommend a glue that is easily available at Home Depot? I've read Methyl Ethyl Ketone was what they use (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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| | Domanda sul regolamento
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Ecco alcune domande, o forse dovrei dire precisazioni... (...) "Raccogliere" ha un significato un po' vago...come è stata interpretata la proposta di Guido (URL) Una ruota e' considerata valida quando e trasportata a bordo del robot (...) Sono forse (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) I introduced stops around some of joints to help. Once the weight of the Mech exceeded the joints abilities, I surrounded some of the joints with bricks. Limiting some of the posability, yet continuing to use the rotational click hinges as the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Searching For 2x4s
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I don't have the extensive and organized storage methods that some here make use of - just LEGO boxes from parted out sets, buckets and tubs, using the holey plastic bags. As time goes by (and I move a few times) the old mental inventory gets a bit (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: Creator Tub #5369
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(...) I noticed that at my Fry's (Kroger). I also noticed that they had a number of sets on sale if you have your VIP card. Anywere from $.60 to $12.00. Looks like they are attempting to clear the items out so that they can reload the toy (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: A hinging problem
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(...) I forgot about that part completely! On revisiting this issue, I have a further problem with the space. :( I think it's even smaller--a 3x1 on the bottom and a 4x1 on the top. Any ideas? Thanks btw for reminding me about 2873...got a pile of (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Are there varieties of 4679 box?
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(...) Thanks Paul! I really enjoyed the surprise of opening each box last year. I got six of these new boxes, but I suspect I'll offer them to trade with other group members--perhaps there are items people in rtlToronto want more of? Calum (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Did you really get a 20 inch mech to support its own weight using only rotating click hinges? Really? Are you serious? No, really? That's a rather tricky thumb, as well. So you say both the heel and the toe pivot? Maybe future pics will make (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Control Lab Connection help
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(...) Well I answered my own question. I had two serial cables given to me by my father and neither worked. The new serial cable I bought did. Now I have the power of eight! In answer to my other questions: Yes, you can use Control Lab interface (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Excalibur's Shrine
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Submitted as an entry to the Castle Room Interior category of the CCC III. (URL) AC (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: Basic NQC Problem
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Thanks to both Brian and Ralph. Your responses were very detailed and helpful. I've played around with the suggested code and learnt a lot. Are events relatively new in NQC? I purchased a second hand copy of David Baum's Definite Guide (1st ed). I (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: different light readings...
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(...) Different light sensors will produce different readings. The range of readings you get will also vary between different light sensors (for example, between the same white surface, and the same black surface, one light sensor might have a (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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