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(...) gradually depress the sensor. There is not a sharp cutoff like there is with a typical contact switch. I tried building a touch sensor multiplexor, but I was unable to reliably get even 3 to work because the minimum resistance is quite large (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Obj.: r/c servos
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To add more to all those servo information, I've build a servo controller which use the printer connector on the PC. It doesn't use any electronic, everything is made by software (Delphi 3.0) It is quite usefull to try this at home since you'll (...) (27 years ago, 23-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: ideas for a RIS 2.0
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(...) If that were true, then the following multi-touch-sensor adapters would not work: (2 URLs) Robert Munafo (URL) LEGO: TC+++(8480) SW++ #+ S-- LS++ Hsp M+ A@ LM++ YB64m IC13 (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) It's funny: when I was younger, I thought LEGO was cheaper in Belgium (where most of my relatives live) than in the US because it was closer to Denmark. Maybe it was cheaper because my parents didn't have to pay for it; my grandparents did :) (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: What pieces do you wish existed?
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(...) This particular point has driven me nuts since childhood. As a teenager I built a large streamlined helicopter ("Airwolf" a.k.a. Bell 222) that used a lot of slopes, and kept eyeballing those airplane parts wishing they were split in half. (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Richard is right. We do whine a lot...... BUT Americans do make sure their elected representatives HEAR them (whining). When USA taxes are raised, the usual result is someone in government gets booted out of office. Lower taxes are the norm. (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Parts Needed Update
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NEEDED: Brown, red, and yellow epaulets Black Shako hats 1+ blue 1x3x1 arches 8+ white lattice windows (fit 3x4 frames) (I have 2 yellow and 4 blue of same I could trade) 1 yellow freestyle flower TRADING FOR 1 red lower sail from the Black Seas (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) I seriously doubt you're subsidizing our gas prices. What you're doing is paying a boatload of taxes to pay for all the silly social programs you enjoy. (...) Yup. (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | RE: Base Plates
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I appologize for the confusion. I should have been more specific. -----Original Message----- From: Robert Munafo [mailto:munafo@gccte...O.SPAMcom] Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 1999 10:18 AM To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com Subject: Re: Base Plates (...) (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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According to the Simply Software adverts (which are probably in lots of the bulky computer mags this month, e.g. PC Advisor), they are having demos of the Droid Developer Kit at their store in Forest Road, Walthamstow on Saturday 28th and Sunday (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Lego Pager
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(...) In Tom's case, I'd guess an extra limb. Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: Base Plates
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Robert Munafo writes: > Perhaps when you said "15x15" you were giving the dimensions in inches. The > 48x48 baseplate is 15 inches (or 38.3 centimeters) on each side. Inches are English measurements. Centimeters are Metric measurements. Studs are (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: POV-RAY question
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(...) I goofed on the spelling; it's "ambient" and not "ambience". Anyway, modify in the "finish" section of the sub-part you want to light up. e.g. in the L3P output file, find the sub-part you want to light up, and change from: finish { ambient (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Hello, I have just uploaded a page for my Rose MOC. I invite you all to see it: (URL) LMKWYT! Greg "Morrissey is my alter ego-- no, wait, I am Morrissey's alter ego." Majewski citrusx__@yahoo.com (URL) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Great RCX sensor page
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While surfing yesterday I stumbled onto Michael Nielsen's web page. It has some great info about implementing RCX sensors. I don't recall ever seeing reference to Michael's page on this list ... so I requested (and received) his permission to post (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Base Plates
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(...) The largest one I've seen for sale in the last year is a 48x48 gray baseplate for US $9.99 (at Toys R Us and The Construction Site). It's item number 628 "Extra Large Gray Baseplate" in the Shop At Home catalog (if you're using the web (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Base Plates
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The grey base plate is set number "628 Extra large gray baseplate". I don't have one in front of me, but I believe it's 48x48 studs or something like that. 627 and 626 are smaller ones (maybe 32x32) in green and blue. They are in the Lego catalog at (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Green slopes, some plates, and road baseplates now up
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Scott and I have conversed off-line, and Scott is committed to making things right. I think that 9 months of my patience was quickly wearing thin, and I blasted off a couple of quick posts to get Scott's attention, as other previous efforts to do so (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Tesco's are selling those bisuits...
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Yes, the famous chocolate chip "cookie" tins are now on sale. My local one had them reduced, to £1.99. They are cynically advertised at half price, showing as being marked down from 3.99 to 2.99 to 1.99. Considering they never ever sold at 3.99...... (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Spare Lego for us
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[This followup was posted to lugnet.general and a copy was sent to the cited author.] On Fri, 20 Aug 1999 04:58:00 GMT, Larry Pieniazek uttered the following profundities... (...) Of course, air mail, sea mail, etc. would be prohibitively expensive (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Conversation w/ a LEGO Rep
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On Mon, 23 Aug 1999 14:51:45 GMT, Steve Bliss uttered the following profundities... (...) <rant at no one in particular> Oh how criminal. The shame of it. Oh how you yanks are ripped-off in so many ways. Stop your pathetic whining over what are (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Lego Pager
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On Mon, 23 Aug 1999 15:59:31 GMT, Scott-A uttered the following profundities... (...) umbilical cord, perhaps? (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: robotic rovers
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(...) The best versions of them don't have too much gearing in between the motor and drivetrain (motor drives the differential through only one gear) so they are pretty efficient. They won't be as fast or powerful as an A/B motor design however, (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: The fabulous - Building Idea Book #1
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As you can see, in the 1960's Lego was not just for children! (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The fabulous - Building Idea Book #1
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Back in the 1960's Lego was not just geared to children! (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | RE: Base Plates
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Lego catalog has them. The largest (I think it's 15x15) is (if I remember correctly) $11.00 USD -----Original Message----- From: Hossepian, Nishan [mailto:Nishan.Hosse...xerox.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 1999 8:08 AM To: (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: SC Suggestions (was: Still bargains on my SC lots (was Re: FA - SC items - 6982 exploriens ...))
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(...) Duly Noted, and in the hopper. Thanks Steve, Derick Bulkley SeriousCollector.com (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | RE: ideas for a RIS 2.0
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(...) The standard Lego sensor already varies depending on how far it is depressed. John A. Tamplin LiveOnTheNet.COM, Inc. jat@LiveOnTheNet.COM 2104 West Ferry Way 256/705-7007 - FAX 256/705-7100 Huntsville, AL 35801 -- Did you check the web site (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Droid Developer Kit at Toys R Us?
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(...) Or go to Maplins- they have them for ukp 89.99, or you can buy a Lightsabre Duel first and get the six quid back when you buy the DDK. Funnily enough the one in Norwich had empty boxes, so I couldn't get a good look inside. Ah well. :: paul (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Green slopes, some plates, and road baseplates now up
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(...) To the Lugnet community: Please rest assured that the bricks for sale on Ebay are not commited to other buyers. ----The following was posted on RTL 8/16/99 and in Lugnet.General 8/24/99---- My name is Scott Smallbeck and many of you will (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | RE: ideas for a RIS 2.0
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I'd be interested in a semi-analog touch sensor... ie: press the button a little, it shows a low raw value. Press it all the way in, it shows a high raw value. I imagine the easiest solution would be to just create a sensor with a 1/2" throw (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Visit to LEGO Imagination Center; Old KSC LEGO display
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Thanks, Scott. I started to get peeved again when I noticed your eBay auctions for the very same items that I ordered from you. We'll converse further off-line. Ed (...) have resolved one (...) did not receive what (...) me from past sales (...) (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Visit to LEGO Imagination Center; Old KSC LEGO display
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(...) I have emailed you to get your situation resolved and have resolved one other issue. I think that only leaves one person that did not receive what they ordered. ----The following was posted on RTL 8/16/99---- My name is Scott Smallbeck and (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Train doors and windows
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(...) I'd say "yes" there are. (...) This seems too good to be true, but I am prepared to send my wantlist spreadsheet. (the total piece count is 110,000 pieces... I may be able to prune it back, some, maybe) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Green slopes, some plates, and road baseplates now up
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(...) big lot of Green (...) Scott - Please don't sell the LEGO pieces I paid for last November! These eBay lots include some items that I purchased from you, but never received. You haven't returned eMails or snail mail letter inquiries, but (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Q:Best approach to line tracking
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I am creating an entry for a line following contest at an upcoming robotics event and I am looking for ideas on how to design my robot. The models I have built to date are based on a single light sensor but I have just received a second light sensor (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 10x20 green baseplates
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(...) Gary, when I read this I went and checked out my small collection of these 10x20 baseplates. All 5 are your type 2, but there are three different variations! a) Lego in medium size letters on the top studs, a textured underside (similar to the (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: lego sweeper
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I wonder where mine is, I know I don't have that set in my Excel list. I bought it when I was living in Ohio, I moved back up to Michigan, must be at my mom's! I must find it! :) Scott "I don't know how much Lego I have anymore" Sanburn (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Visit to LEGO Imagination Center; Old KSC LEGO display
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Hmmm... Scott, this post remonds me that I sent you a check for some green pieces last November, and I never received them. I don't think you cashed the check, but you didn't reply to my eMails or postal letters either. I spoke with others who were (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | The fabulous - Building Idea Book #1
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(Reprinted from RTL.LEGO) I've been wanting to get the very first Lego idea book posted here for some time ..... Ah! Someone else beat me to the "publishing" punch. (URL) fabulous book shown at this website is the "BUILDING IDEA BOOK #1", (Lego (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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