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(...) To paraphrase Maxwell Smart (Agent 86), "that's the second longest run of straight 9V track I've ever seen!" These videos are a great way to showcase the size, complexity, and details of this layout. The "out-takes" roll reminds me of a few (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) You might want them to at least describe what's in each co-pack. most were shrink wrapped so you can at least see the set #'s. At one point the Rahkshi were also available in 3 set co-packs. Red, White and Blue in one and the Black, Green, and (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Sorry for the self-reply, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention the all-time classic C reference, the book that literally defined the language and that I used so many years ago... The C Programming Language by Brian Kernighan and Dennis (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Manchester's Millyard in the news
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(...) Very, very nice! Thanks for posting these! Jonathan (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) . (...) Is there any information besides the dates available yet? This is the first I've heard of this event (or any afol event) in my city, and I would definatley like to be involved. (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) References for "classic" C programming are getting rather scarce, but the top hit on google for "c++ tutorial", www.cplusplus.com looks like a good place to start. It begins with the basics, and only gets into object-oriented programming in (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Good links! I love those original synchro drive sites. They inspired me originally and looking at them again reminds me of a few ideas I have let slide from my brain. At the risk of this looking like link pimpage, I offered one improvement on (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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I like this! It has the rudimentary look of a new innovation, and you can almost see Kilroy's pride ;) Form has always followed function anyway ; ) I am posting a link to your post on EB (for the adventurer lovers there...). God Bless, Nathan Visit (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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I've always liked the medieval ship concept (even tried a small one myself) and this is one of the best I've seen! I like the imposing bow, overall form, and even the slightly excessive heraldry of the colour scheme. Great work. The black knights (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Wil Wheaton(yes, Wesley Crusher)'s blog got all 'Here's a Christmas list' for geeks-- (URL) blog entry points to another website--that MIGHT NOT BE SAFE FOR WORK/Families (you've been warned....) that has the full Christmas list for geeks 2006-- (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: NQC programming guide
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Interesting! I never knew all those languages were from the same 'family'. Being a 'natural' language teacher I can see how knowing one helps to learn another related one, and I also appreciate the need for practice, practice and more practice. So (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) LOL! (...) Thanks! Cheers Richie Dulin (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! (...) I'm hoping Lego will see how good a two piece rowboat/whaleboat will be and follow my lead. ;-) (...) You never know... Cheers Richie Dulin (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) Yes, I think the new capabilities of the NXT are going to give us all a new perspective on the challenges we've taken on in the past. (...) Cool! There are other benefits to synchro drive as well, I suppose, such as the ability to change (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Manchester's Millyard in the news
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(...) I finally uploaded the train POVs onto YouTube. (6 URLs) Enjoy (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX) !
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(...) I'm more curious to see if this production run of the locomotive and car sets will use the new "assemble-yourself" wheelsets with separate wheels and axles. The original ATSF production had running issues with their own grey wheelsets due to (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That must be what makes it "Egregious." :) Seriously, nice ship with a great write-up, and some awesome building tips too! Arrrrgh! (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) You are touching on the exact reason I am playing with the synchro drive platform. Previously, to maintain "sync" between the rotation of different wheels I had to use locked gearing or a chain. you can see examples here: (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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It's been a while since I've built anything Adventurer's specific, so I took a little time last night to build a steam-powered vehicle for Dr. Kilroy. (URL) This is a total case of form following function. My goal was to make something that looked (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) That's a most impressive flagship. Very ornate, but also quite plausible, and nicely shaped. The gaff arms on the mizzen perhaps look a bit modern compared to the lateen arms on the forward three (!) masts, but otherwise, most impressive (...) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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