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First, let me repeat the request for specifics. I *have* had some reports of indivdual sensors failing (and being replaced by LEGO), as well as the rare motor that seems a little bit to high in internal friction (and, again, at least addressed by (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: The Yellow Devil
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Looking very good! Especially for a space MOC ; ) The streamlined nature of the whole thing appeals to me and the back story represents everything that makes me cringe...and then smile... at space. God Bless and thanks for sharing, Nathan (URL) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: " (needs work)" officially sanctioned by LSC
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Travis Cobbs schrieb: (...) Good News! I have to go to update DATHeader. There should be a new version available tomorrow. (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: 3039 (Slope 45 degree 2x2) molds are wearing out
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(...) For what I know, the rough on slopes will disappear on future. I don't know if is a certain thing and how the change will be (all parts at same time or when molds are substituted). LBaixinho (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Hi Fly, I suspect that your NXTs are fine. On the other hand, I suspect your rechargeables are toast; there is a big difference between those two things. An underpowered NXT will behave erratically, and therefore, as the battery looses its (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: caserma dei vigili del fuoco
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Ho pubblicato altre foto che spero non siano troppo pesanti (il minimo di risoluzione che son riuscito ad applicare a 1,3 MPixel é stato 1280*960), col solito problema chiaro-scuro (eh si, in fotografia faccio proprio pena :D Ciauz! "Cyberix" (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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"Giuliano" <bgiuliano@mclink.it> ha scritto nel messaggio news:JDx9BC.2CB@lugnet.com... (...) come segnalato a Marco, spero di riuscire a portarla.. come unica opera MOC "importante" finora realizzata, mi farebbe piacere esporla, venendo da Napoli (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) You should be able to estimate time-to-failure in the presence of your censored data; people do this all the time in engineering and cancer and many other fields. Steve H seems surprised at the fact that any NXT died and I must say that I am (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) That is pretty sweet, Tim. The nose looks fantastic. 7 Wide feels right here as well. (...) I do. It is another fabulous MOC from you. I think I just might attempt to build one for myself. Best, Jonathan (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Clearing up scratches on pieces
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(...) There is an alternative to the brasso, especially if you are merely trying to do away with scratches and not trying to remove print. The key, FUTURE's Floor Wax. It has been used by model airplane builders forever. Check it out here (URL) Kam (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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(...) What exactly do you mean by "Dead"? I've never seen any NXTs die. I've been told it's possible to reprogram the flash memory enough to wear it out, but that required someone writing a PC program that did nothing but reprogram the flash, and (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: The Unofficial LEGO Advanced Building Techniques Guide
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(...) Here the .doc document splitted : Introduction, vocabulary and SNOT : (URL) (click "télécharger document") Offseting : (URL) From Letterings to Disclaimer : (URL) OpenOffice version : (URL) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.build.schleim)
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| | Re: New Thomas Duplo Trains
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(...) I found Spencer a poor substitute, considering that Mallard was featured in the original books, in the story of Thomas' visit to the National Railway Museum in York, UK. Yes, there were A4s in silver streamlined livery, but the name could have (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | 3039 (Slope 45 degree 2x2) molds are wearing out
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I've been meaning to post this for quite a while but have forgotten to. (URL) This post> reminded me. Regarding from the year 2006 that contain piece 3309, Slope 45 2 x 2 [LDrawPart 3039] The slope part of these bricks is supposed to be pretty (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Surveying MTBF of Edu NXTs
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I have 11 commercial (C) and 25 educational (E) NXT sets. The 11Cs are doing fine after about 4 battery changes. They have been in use since July 2006 for about 60 class hours. I'm sure there's a more empirical way to calculate how much run-time 4 (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: BrickJournal Issue 6 is OUT!
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(...) Maybe:-) I thought I had corrected that, but I didn't. My mistake. I'll be releasing a corrected issue soon! Thanks! Joe (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, FTX)
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(...) I seem to recall it also takes the rough textured surface off slope bricks. ROSCO (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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(...) I'll have to give that stuff a try. Thanks for the advice. Are there any issues with using it on transparent parts? -G (remove the capital S's in the email) (URL) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Tunnel Mouth / Bridge Arch
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(...) Maybe also use the pin holes to build an internal spiral? Lift the balls up like concrete in a concrete mixer. ROSCO (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Hypothetically speaking? the future of IR/RC trains
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(...) Non-LEGO model railroaders have been scratch building power trains for decades. We should be able to come up with motored wheels and power pic-up (probably based on DCC). The big problem is the track. I think it will be possible to put metal (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.trains)
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