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(...) It used to be about every 3 years, but it has been decreasing. I think a set is normally available for 2 years but at a lower level than it was in its first year. This has implications for us as buyers, since we really have just one year to (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm not sure about that. Rob's trick is great - I've used it myself, and probably will again (I tend toward the end of "purist", although I confess some of this may not be high moral standards, but laziness). But I would say that solution is (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Since Pitsco sells the (URL) to DCP adaptor>, isn't that already a LEGO-approved product? DCP's sensors are expensive, but they must have enough educational sales to keep them on the market. (URL) pH> (URL) Humidity> (URL) Position (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) (*ahem* and LUCNY too...) (...) *snip* As a followup to the Bug Build, there was this related press release today, an excerpt from (URL) Children's Medical Center together with LEGO Systems, officially opened the newly renovated waiting area (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: Implecations of 6 LEGO Units Thick Fence
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(...) Oh, yeah, that's great. Nice work. later, James Mathis (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Hi James, I shifted my response to .build.schleim so you may have missed it ((URL) here>). If you use technic rods you can obtain infinite resolution with firmness by using part 4265 to hold it in place. That will work with my solution using (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) And the next most important downside: Firmware is in PROM. No updates or alternative firmware, only Lego programming system, spirit.ocx or NQC. (20 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.mediawatch)
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Steve Hassenplug wrote: > >> The counter argument to all that, is those rare lego parts, or country >> specific ones that are not easily obtained. Hypothetically, what is the >> difference between me (being in Canada) getting cybermaster touch >> (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Is it possible to use LDView as POV-Ray previewer?
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(...) I tried to implement this functionality, but ran into a brick wall. The problem is that L3P doesn't allow for arbitrary camera positioning, so there's no way to convert LDView's arbitrary camera position into an L3P command line. Specifically, (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Re: Implecations of 6 LEGO Units Thick Fence
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(...) Here two odd-valued off-stud-alignment, or odd-stud-alignment (OSA?), of (URL) and 7 LEGO Units shown as potential train door insets>. Other ways to achieve this 3 and 7-lu OSA? Of course, there are always the clever ways of using clips (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I included this link as an example of what they look like (new readers - go back to the original post to find it if you want); However, I'm not sure of how good an explanation is given of the technique itself. (...) Anyway, I've dug out some (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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2 Smooshed Bricks[2] (...) here is a pict of the smooshed brick: (URL) there rest of my pics are here after moderation: (URL) it was a fun night. it was kind of cool seeing such a big object fall and break up. remindes me of the ISD at Brickfest (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I guess this is an important issue for contests, so that someone with infinite $$$ doesn't automatically win. But in all other cases, who cares? I will probably take some flak for this, but it's like the AI battles of top down vs bottom up. (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I had my digital on my belt... after The Incident, the first thing I thought (after ohcrapnonononooooooo) was, "I need a picture of this". Bob Kojima drove with me, so I handed the camera to him and he snapped it while I cowered, bleeding and (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Lol, I get the impression that may be the general consensus... if, the next club get-together, everybody huddles protectively over their mocs when I approach, hey, I can take a hint if it's delivered at nuclear proportions. :) Kelly (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Kelly McKiernan wrote: (URL) Wow, someone was awfully quick with their camera. A great story and I really like the display a lot. Great use of a vertical space, especially since train displays are usually horizontal. (...) Cool. (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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<rant> This is all completely doable. Look how Botball mixes lego and other parts: https://botballstore...c399f4f4fc they choose suppliers; they provide lists of what is legal. It's like any other competition; you may need a judgement call here or (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I know. (...) Right. For C$ (connect four competition) I bought a handful of cybermaster touch sensors off the web, because I couldn't use a touch-sensor-multiplexer that I have, because it was not sold by LEGO. (...) So, exactly what IS (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) You know, Binky... I hear Bionicle stuff doesn't come apart when you drop it... maybe you should stick to that? ++Lar (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Love the nacelles, and the sand-blue color scheme. Such a smooth shape overall. Great use of the click-rotation-hinges as details. I like the idea of working bionicle-style parts into regular-brick builts MOCs, but I feel like the transition (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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