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(...) Ooh ooh: Lego Palm[Pilot] case. (27 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Help needed with opto-interrupter rotation sensor
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Hello, I am new to the area of homebrew Lego sensors and electronics. However, I wanted to build my own opto-interrupter based rotation sensor using an emitter dectector pair. I have been trying to setup my circuit like the one proposed by Malcolm (...) (27 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Bulk Ordering - Secrets Revealed.
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(...) (snipped for brevity) Sorry to come in late on the discussion, everybody, but I have a citation that I think might be helpful if we *are* going to set up a mail campaign. Bear, John Send This Jerk the Bedbug Letter : How Companies, (...) (27 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Eliminate high-speed derailments forever! (and possibly void your warranty)
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Okay, how's this for an idea: Most electronic stores stock a kind of universal power converter. These have several output settings, including 9v and 7.5 volt. If you use the 7.5 volt setting, the train never gets enough power to derail on curves. (...) (27 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Update (Re: Next NELUG meeting and an E-mail Issue.)
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(...) As all NELUG Members should be aware, I solved this problem by setting up a mailing list that all members can use to contact the group. The mailing address for the list was sent out in a mail message last week. If you did not get this message (...) (27 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.ri)
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| | Bulk Lego
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Some auctions on Ebay: (URL) have LEGO bricks of every color and '1x' size available for use, although not much green is left. I have over 100,000 bricks slotted for sale! If interested, you'll need to send mail to: earle@edgemail.com A full on-line (...) (27 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Web page Update (with Ldraw stuff too!)
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I've added nifty LDraw content to my web page. All are welcome to gaze upon it and bring many wonderful and joyous comments to me. I would post the DAT files for the ships, except for 2 minor details. First is I'm using illegal parts from the (...) (27 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: [Building FAQ] What are the dimensions and aspect ratios of LEGO(r) bricks?
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Supplement to conversion I added in: Adam Howard <abhoward10@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:FG4FGJ.9Fn@lugnet.com... (...) After taking some more samples I have decided I need to take a lot more. So far I've measured about 20 parts varying in (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.faq)
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| | Re: LEGO section starting on Compuserve
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(...) Yah, go ahead. The lists are at (URL). (...) Looks like you've got some interest there -- good luck with the area! --Todd (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: UK Jambalaya Box - Reply if you want to join in!!!!
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Michael Edwards wrote in message ... (...) I hope we get a split from one of the US boxes sent over, hopefully one chock full of US parts, green majisto hats.... roboforce figs and accessories etc. (...) Ooops, just answered that, Oh and the parts (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: UK Jambalaya Box - Reply if you want to join in!!!!
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Scott-A wrote in message ... (...) A common rule for the other boxes is not to allow 1xX or 2xX bricks in common colours. Of course there is nothing to prevent decorated bricks from inclusion... now where are those old 1x4 headlight bricks.... (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: UK Jambalaya Box - Reply if you want to join in!!!!
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Jason Briscoe wrote in message ... (...) A, (...) something (...) then (...) to (...) the (...) these (...) I know I have plenty that I class as junk that others may want; blue train tracks.... samsonite era flat trees.... homemaker cabinets.... (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Jambalaya box (UK) - Four strong and Rising!
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Jason Briscoe wrote in message ... (...) the (...) address. (...) I'll cautiously put my name down, but no address as this is a bit fluid atm. (Duckie) Dave Till. (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Jambalaya box (UK) - Four strong and Rising!
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Jason Briscoe wrote in message ... (...) the (...) address. (...) items, (...) Might as well add my most wanted parts. Large wheel and tyre from 8422 (same as 8838, but smooth tyre) - need 1 Old caterpillar tracks, as found in 8851 and expert (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Technic Box #1
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The box has moved through Columbus, Ohio and is on its way to Ben! John Matthews (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: 2x2 plate with hole ?
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There are many other models as well, a lot of Space creations, like Blacktron II, Space Police, etc. Scott S. (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: 313 (1971) London Bus
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I'm really not to sure. I was using scans from kl.net that wern't (sp?) very clear. <looks at scan again> I think you're right about it being 7B -- Calvin Walton (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models.sets)
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| | Re: 2x2 plate with hole ?
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Thanks again, I can tell from looking at the instructions for that set I'll need the 2x2 with one hole not two. After a little trial and error I figured out that the lugnet set/piece inventory refers to it as a 2x2 plate with 90° female joint (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | KAPAs first holiday auction - Update
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Back from my trip, I am happy to announce that some people started bidding on my first auction! Get in now as going 1 is scheduled for Wednesday. Here are all sets sorted by theme (all sets are in sealed boxes and generally in good condition. (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: 2x2 plate with hole ?
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OOPS, how about a Space set instead? (URL) S. (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: 2x2 plate with hole ?
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Hey Scott, Thanks for the quick answer. Do you happen to know off the top of your head a town set that uses it? thanks, Chris Hill (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Bluewater
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I went to the LEGO shop in Bluewater today. An excellent shop that sells a lot of stuff not available at Billund or Windsor (AFAIK). I came out with a Droid Development Kit :-) The jewellery and keyrings Jon mentioned in his post are very desirable, (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Cybermaster controlled by Quickbasic for DOS
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I have just posted some information on cracking the Cybermaster communications with the PC for those of you who want to use a Cybermaster on a DOS machine. Included is a simple program that allows you to initialize the Cybermaster and send commands (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: robotic rovers
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I have another LDraw(n) rover that I posted in the (URL) group. Only problem is that it's kind of top-heavy, and the motors don't gear down much. Still, it's another design to compare. Incidentally, has anyone tried to combine a rotation sensor and (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Southern Legofest reminder...
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Michael Huffman <mhuffman@mindspring.com> wrote in message (...) Thanks for the offer - I'll no doubt be in touch! Huw (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Yet another rover w/ transmission [DAT]
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Here's a new design that I came up with; one that actually incorporates the transmission into the chassis itself. 0 Enhanced rover with differential transmission 0 Name: ROVER3.DAT 0 Author: Ian Warfield 1 16 -210 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 0 0 4477.DAT 1 (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Blacktron sets for sale!
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If anyone is interested I have two Blacktron sets for sale/auction. They are 6987 - Blacktron star base and 6876 Strider robot Both are complete used, and have their original instructions, which are in good condition. 6987 has part of its box as (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | RE: robotic rovers
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A/B steering is the simplest possible (and least accurate) steering mechanism. One motor controls each wheel. Similar to the very first robot you build with the Mindstorms CD. No fancy gearing or other machinations. Usually the robot has trouble (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 2x2 plate with hole ?
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You can use a standard peg for it for the many different Technic wheels, it is used a lot in Town models. I never had a problem with it, you just need to build a good base around so that piece stays there. Scott Sanburn (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | 2x2 plate with hole ?
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I was browsing Steve Bliss' element catalog (great resource Steve) and was wondering about the 2x2 plate with hole: (URL) it possible to securely place a peg/pin in the hole and make it a wheel holder or is the hole too shallow, weak, wrong size, (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | 13V ~ port on 12V transformer
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My question is what is it for? My dad says it is the first change after the step-down from 240V (Europeans who use 220V transformers have a 12V ac port). The other 2 ports on the tranformer have a use - one for accessories, one for control of the (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Colonial Viper
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Bram, I love it!!! I love it when I can recognize a model without anyone having to tell me what it is (even though you did I would have recognized it immediately). I have actually been taking a break lately from my Star Wars modeling working on (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | FA: Empty boxes for sets 190, 722 and 730
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I have three empty boxes (no pieces) for auction: 190 Building Set With People from 1975 (URL) - includes all 3 plastic trays inside. This box is in good used condition, the binding of the lid has some wear on both ends but the lid is in no danger (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Colonial Viper
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(...) thrill to see the rendered presentation! Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: An aside on the "Plagiarism" thread...
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(...) The latter. If you use his method, you *should* note it. However, we're our own enforcement here, so if you don't want to give credit, you don't *have* to. It'd just be more polite to Tom; and once the audience checks out what else Tom made, (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: robotic rovers
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I'm pretty much inclined to go with KISS too; it's less complicated, with fewer parts to worry about and less that can go wrong. Plus you can always expand on it and modify it easily. Bot 5 looks like a good design, especially if it has stood the (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | help! looking for site
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Hi, I'm looking for a site I saw a few month ago, where it was show how to use a small piston(air cylinder??) to controle a switch. Does any one have the URL on the hand Thanks Martin (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | differential transmission [DAT]
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Here is a rendering of a "differential transmission" rotation decoder apparatus that I've come up with. It's the most compact design that I've come up with so far. The missing part "2977.dat" refers to my rotation sensor mockup that I made out of a (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: The Ruthlessness of Lego was (Re: Spare Parts Service - How it works)
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Hi Sanjay, As I've been away all last week, I missed this thread. I can't say I much like the sound of it. Sending Lego NZ's spare parts stock to the US isn't much better than dumping it. I thought you would be wanting to keep it in the southern (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: new store
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Jerry Tucker skrev i meddelandet ... (...) and (...) as (...) to (...) Well, it sounds reasonable, but I doubt it's the truth! Concerning the 'wiredness', I think Finland and Sweden are among the top 10 in the world. It's more a case of shopping (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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