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(...) hehe I must admit I started this whole gas price thing, but what was snipped in the process was how expensive European gas is. I am glad that I don't have to pay taxes on petroleum products like Europe does cuz that would deflate my Lego (...) (27 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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Hi Dave & Robert, Robert Munafo <munafo@gcctechNO.SPAMcom> wrote in message news:FGzv17.4G8@lugnet.com... (...) bricks. (...) the (...) one of (...) I like this idea. I think we could use the rest of the digits to identify the piece more accurately. (...) (27 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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(...) Wow. That's pretty darn disappointing. I even bought extra touch sensors to use in multiplexed designs (but I haven't made the multiplexer yet). I guess I'll have to build some of my own touch sensors... I wonder why LEGO designed the touch (...) (27 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) The inch was redefined some time ago to make it equal 2.54 centimeters exactly. It used to be slightly larger, but it was close enough that it didn't really make any difference when they changed it. (27 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.faq)
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Thanks Robert! That did the trick. It had been awhile since I had read your earlier post and I completely forgot about the standard gap. Thanks, Adam Robert Munafo <munafo@gcctechNO.SPAMcom> wrote in message news:FGzt2q.1op@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (27 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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I know you went several hundred studs in length if I recall, but is there any chance that the stud center spacing is actually intended to be 8.000 mm ??? This is not intended as a slur against your measurement technique, but an honest question. (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Baseball mini-figs?
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(...) it (...) promotion (...) No very Cool! I bet if you could get 9 of'em together they could beat the Sox. :) (...) cap. (...) David, Are you planning on comming to the NELUG meeting next week? If you are can you bring it. Or if you have a (...) (27 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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Hi Sproat, No, but I have started making sketches for the horse. I pulled one apart a few days ago. Wasn't able to get the head to come apart, but at least I can see the internals of the body. I'll post it to the parts tracker once I decide whether (...) (27 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: New web site!
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Well, gee, we're not advocating that you give up, just that Homestead may not be the place to get fancy... We'd all love to see your creations. As to how to cancel, you might try reading the FAQ at the site. (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: wishing upon a star
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(...) I like this system, but just want to comment that it's not a complete substitute for the part numbers that LEGO molds on the bottom of the bricks. Another issue is that there are an awful lot of parts that don't fall into the category of (...) (27 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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(...) Let me guess -- no other toy stores in Milpitas? I don't live in your area, but WAL-MART is a national chain and I've heard that they apply different pricing policies in each store based on conditions in each store's local market. If a (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Wal Mart specials
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I went by the Wal Mart in Milpitas today and I couldn't find ANYTHING that was marked down. Even the stuff on the *clearance* aisle looked like it was full price. Anybody know what's up? Fred - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fred Yokel 2635 (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Has anyone purchased the Suprise Bag from S@H?
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(...) But it's supposed to be a surprise! ;-s --Todd (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) No way! Cool! (...) GIF, GIF! :) Is it *really* a LEGO® minifig? Did it come in LEGO packaging? I'm hoping it's not, but is there any chance it's a clone? --Todd (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | trying to guess the stud spacing by measuring bricks
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(...) The reason your approach doesn't work is because all LEGO parts are deliberately manufactured with a very tiny gap allowance on each contact-surface dimension. If this weren't the case, the bricks would not fit well when dirty or marred. It (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Conversion between LDU, inches and millimeters
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(...) This surprises me. *Exactly* 25.4 mm / inch? I thought that the conversion rate was kind of one of those irrational numbers (1) that had digits trailing off into infinity or, failing that, Imelda Marcos' shoe closet. :-, (...) *This* is cool. (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.faq)
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| | Conversion between LDU, inches and millimeters
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(...) Conversion constants are much more relevant to the stud pitch than the brick height or width, because brick heights and widths are subject to the error caused by the fact that LEGO always designs elements so there will be tiny gaps when (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.faq)
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(...) just program your robot to turn the opposite way as the sensor that goes off the line. i made a line tracker with one light sensor that had treads instead of wheels. when it got off the line, it started roving back and forth (more and more (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Cookie from banner GIF
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(...) Another ramification of my switchover is that the link in the Cool Lego Site page (#83) is also obsolete. It should point to the link above. Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Train doors and windows
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(...) Sounds good to me. I would love to buy dozens of doors and windows, but I only need a few to complete some projects. And besides, I don't have the money. Russell (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New web site!
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(...) even (...) stuff (...) You have a point there! I really don't want to sour people especially here on Lugnet! Maybe I should just give up on it. How do I cancel my account? Thanks for all the help! Blake (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Has anyone purchased the Suprise Bag from S@H?
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Scott Smallbeck wrote in message ... . I am curious to hear what other have received in their Suprise (...) I ordered one several months ago, and received: 1 fire chief 6407 1 clips and trans pieces (this was an older pack. Now the clips and trans (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Hello Seattleites, take 2
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"ectal" <ectal@speakeasy.org> wrote in message news:37C241B3.41AFDE...asy.org... (...) These would work well for me too. Downtown would work well too. Good bus access from just about anywhere. I probably won't go if its out in the 'burbs somewhere. (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea)
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| | Re: Lego Birthday party supplies
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I live in the Seattle area and there is a store called Party Universe that carries LEGO party supplies. (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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I am putting an order together for S@H and am thinking about buying a Suprise Bag. I am curious to hear what other have received in their Suprise Bags. Thanks, Scott (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Eliminate high-speed derailments forever! (and possibly void your warranty)
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(...) Wow. Good for them! (and us :-) I would have opened mine too, but am glad that someone put it into good terms. Maybe this is something for the FAQ for those that aren't electronics' newbies? (...) <snip> (...) Very good. (...) <snip> (...) (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Lego Birthday party supplies
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Hi all, I hope you can help me. I am looking for the lego birthday party stuff and i know they make it cuz i have seen it at the lego place in the mall of america. but since i live no were near it i was hoping someone on here might know where i can (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Transitional piece construction
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(...) I'm not 100% pure. So I would use sticker edges between rail joints to insulate. Or just mount the track one stud apart, that makes a fine gap. (...) Why? You just need two switches back to back, like so (bad ascii art) A2---\ (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train doors and windows
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(...) I'll agree that it sounds to good to be true, but I want to have my hopes dashed along with the rest of you. Which leads to the question: Is this hypothetical offer open to everyone, or just trainheads? James (URL) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New web site!
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(...) Right. Homestead may be great for making certain kinds of canned things but it's not much for general purpose creation. Yahoo/Geo or Xoom may give you more control. Depends on how much effort you want to put in. Right now, you've got less than (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Legofest? Call for more info
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Jason, Please sort out your e-mail -it always bounces! See below This is a MIME-encapsulated message --UAA21753.935437918....cix.co.uk The original message was received at Mon, 23 Aug 1999 20:51:58 +0100 (BST) from root@localhost ----- The following (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Train doors and windows
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If something comes of this, probably makes sense to consolidate all the orders/requests/wishes into one. Either we do it independently or Christer does. Since I communicated with him offline about a much larger (3 orders of magnitude) request, I (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Transitional piece construction
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How would you connect 2 different LTC layouts together when the way the transformers and therefore power distribution is different? If you did a straight connection then one group would control the others trains. The solution I thought of was to (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: New web site!
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(...) Sorry, I ment that at homestead every thing is drag and drop, I could not even figure out how to import the button in the first place. I'm new to this stuff and I don't know much about it. (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | My apologies (was Re: Lego Pager)
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(...) My apologies. This thread veered way off topic, and I forgot to set the f-up away from this group. [f-up set to lugnet.admin.general] -Tom McD. when replying, more insidious mobsters used spamcake instead of cement. (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | KAPAs Auction - Update
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24 hours to go for going 1 and some more bids came in. Also got some better information on shipments. A 2kg (somewhat around 4 pounds) pack to the US is supposed to be 5.00 - 10.00 USD. Here are all sets sorted by theme (all sets are in sealed boxes (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Lego Pager
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(...) profundities... (...) you (...) You said you wouldn't tell!!! >:-( ;-) Dang! I could have been the world's fastest Lego sorter! :-) -Tom McD. when replying, spamcake is photosensitive. (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: All-LEGO stepper motor
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(...) Thanks! I'm looking forward to hearing about yours when you've got it built, what you changed and how it works. One of the best things about this (doing LEGO work on the Internet) is seeing different people do the same thing in different ways! (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Train doors and windows
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(...) I am interested in the following. Sorry, but I don't know the part numbers. 1 pair of red train doors 2 pairs of black train doors 2 pairs of yellow train windows 2 pairs of black train windows Russell (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Fire Engine MOC
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(...) back... (...) at (...) I checked it out this morning and the rear wheels are pretty much centered with the rear hosebed / equipment box area. The engine looks "off" because the tires are just too small. It's a pity there isn't either a (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New web site!
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Hmmm... there seems to have been a slight mistake... That should probably have read: (URL) for buttons, just check out (URL) will give you the exact line of html code that you need to insert into your html file, and also will show you a horde of (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | [Parts Request] Minifig Pirate Sword
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Hey all, Has anyone started work on the Minifig Pirate Sword? Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: New web site!
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(...) Perhaps because you didn't point followups to another group. That's usually why. But announce is only for (from the header of the group) CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.announce (group): General-interest announcements to the community (breaking news (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | RE: ideas for a RIS 2.0
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(...) Yes, it's one of those rubber things. Cybermaster's touch sensors come with a translucent housing, so you can see the inards quite nicely. There's a resistor across the two contacts, too. Tilman -- Did you check the web site first?: (URL) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Train doors and windows
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(...) Try using the resource at this URL (URL) by looking in the TRAINS subcategory, most of the parts are there....) There is a resource that lets you look up parts by number but I can't recall what the URL for that is. Hope that is of some help (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | New web site!
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Hi all I'd like to announce first web page @ www.homestead.com/ge...ocars/home . There's not much to see because it's still under construction since I have only had it for a day or so. I have tried to add a lugnet button to my site but I'm having (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Conversation w/ a LEGO Rep
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Is it possible to move this discussion solely to the debate area? Thanks, Steve -----Original Message----- From: Eric Kingsley <kingsley@nelug.nospam.org> To: lugnet.general@lugnet.com <lugnet.general@lugnet.com> Date: Tuesday, August 24, 1999 2:38 (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: [LDAO] New beta version available
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(...) (Apologies in advance for the jw-esque question...) I've been out of touch for the past three weeks, but a quick review of the ng's don't show anything new for LDAO. Has this version (2.10 beta announced 1999-06-29) been released yet? Whoops, (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Conversation w/ a LEGO Rep
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(...) I agree as well and that is probably one of the reasons many people dislike Americans. We rarely take a Global view and are for the most part more concerned about ourselves and rarely think outside of the bounds of the USA. That being said (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Macintosh IR cable
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Hello, I just talked to Pitsco LEGO DACTA. I was curious about the IR tower they sell, because it comes with a Macintosh cable. It turns out that the cable is available separately, item 4119830, for $15. This item is not listed in the catalog (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Conversation w/ a LEGO Rep
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Steve Bliss skrev i meddelandet <37c15dc5.5818575@lu...et.com>... (...) Boy, are you being robbed, we only have to pay ca: 1.05 USD/liter ;-( (And how much does a new Volvo cost for you?) -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: POV-RAY question
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Scott R Dennett skrev i meddelandet <199908231819070990....te.net>... (...) Not exactly headlights and such, but I made some experiments around Christmas last year. You're welcome to take a look, and if you want I'll try to find the POV-source for (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: The fabulous - Building Idea Book #1
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Gary Istok skrev i meddelandet <37C2C299.C1D9616A@u...ch.edu>... (...) Swedish! Unfortunately not mint at all, and missing some pages :-( -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | RE: ideas for a RIS 2.0
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(...) But it IS true, and that's why the 6 input mux at: (URL) has some problems. Find out for yourself by putting a meter across a touch sensor. The resistance changes from about 1K to 470R when pressed depending on how hard it is pressed. Michael (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Train doors and windows
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(...) I'm interested too, but is it possible to get a short discription of the parts noted here above. I can only track the numbers 4182,4033 back !! Most of my doors have *NO* number on it, and when they does,its marked on the RIGHT HAND door,not (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ideas for a RIS 2.0
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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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| | Re: Conversation w/ a LEGO Rep
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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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| | Re: Conversation w/ a LEGO Rep
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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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| | Re: Conversation w/ a LEGO Rep
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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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| | Re: Droid Developer Kit at Toys R Us?
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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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| | Rose
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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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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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| | Re: T-16 Skyhopper
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Thanks, John. Now I can go pla around with it and figure out how to all the height field stuff. Ryan "If football ended for me right now, I know my life would still have meaning because of the love Jesus Christ has shown me." Mark Brunell ***...*** (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Visit to LEGO Imagination Center; Old KSC LEGO display
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This post reminds me of our trip to LegoLand last Spring. I was with the whole family and my wife was bored within an hour. I am going back in October by myself while my wife spends a day at the hotel by herself. I am taking a digital camera and (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | WTB: Mania Magazines
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I would like to buy Mania magazines from 1996 and earlier and the last two issues from 1998. I am also looking for Brick Kicks magazines and any other old lego magazines and catalogs. If you have to sell or trade, please let me know! -- Have fun! (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: T-16 Skyhopper
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Try here: (URL) about that. I just looked at my history to find the url, forgeting that I couldn't get it at the povray site either. -John Van Scott R Dennett <dennett@agate.net> wrote in message news:199908241055280...ate.net... (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Hello Seattleites, take 2
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Yes, Federal Way. I was actually hoping we could have it sometime after the fair. I have to start getting the kids ready for school and I am blowing through a bunch of lego sales on ebay and have spent most of my free time sorting lego for these (...) (27 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea)
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