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Any idea as to when this set will come out in Canada? I'm getting excited hearing how people in the US got it, and now in Australia, so shouldn't Canada be next? :) Bryan (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: House with porch
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(...) I guess I'm thinking more of the small to mid-size buildings, with POV output to display at least some detail. Can't you just see a POV generated animation of a drive down Main Street? -John Van (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: Road baseplates
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(...) It's a bummer that they don't sell a mirrored version of this plate so you could make a two-plate-long driveway. It'd be great for a drive-through restaurant. Steve (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Anyone out there?
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(...) Hmmm...well, the Turnpike hits I-287, which you take north to Stelton Road exit where there's a lot of food and so forth. Head south on that road and the first major intersection is Centennial Avenue; hang a left and the Wal-Mart is about 1/3 (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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| | Sound
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I wanted to make the RCX make a certain pitched sound based on sensor readings the other day (primarily the light sensor), however it appears you can't make the frequency of the command equal to a variable. Does anyone know why this is and if there (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 8448 Super Car II arrives in Australia
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(...) -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Cleanliness of the pieces
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(...) I thought that was clay. That was on those cogs when they were donated by Todd. If you think you can get it off without distorting the plastic, it would be worth a try. I just happen to be allergic to most forms of mold and (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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The tank SHOULD be clean, it was brand new never used when I put it in... so unless too many people have been drooling on it?? (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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(...) Hmmm....I suspect you ride a sport bike. I ride a Cruiser, so I look more like that big guy in the breath mint commercial: Little Old Lady: "Excuse me, your breath..." Biker Dude: "YEAH?" LOL: "I couldn't help notice how nice it smells..." Or (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Silas in Vancouver
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I just sort of assumed that other Vancouver LEGO aficionados would notice the 'new kid'. I mean, LEGO people kind of stand out in a crowd, even if it is a few million in size. Randy Silas P <silasp@uvic.ca> wrote in message (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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| | Re: Cleanliness of the pieces
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(...) I got the box from Ben today. I just saw a bunch'o green mold on one of the bigger yellow cogs. I just happen to be allergic to most forms of mold and fungus. (And Barbara absolutely loves mushrooms! X-P ) (...) Which is a wicked cool idea! (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: Cleanliness of the pieces
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I must be a little confused here. Are there 2 Technic boxes floating around? Did I miss something? I will admit that I am not too savvy reading Todd's web based news, and the original 'technic box' thread disappeared from my newsreader weeks ago. (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: Lego man
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(...) mind (...) from (...) my (...) sliced >bread! Hey, I've even brought models to school. First time was in sixth grade for a Tech. Ed. (basic computer-as in turn on, use mouse, & type) class. I built a simple grabbing hand. For the next two (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Lego man
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(...) That reminds me--I got my first 8880 a week ago, replaced the V8 with a more realistic looking V12, added scissor doors, and covered all surfaces with bricks and/or plates. It's a lot heavier, and sags a bit on the suspension. If you try to (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: House with porch
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(...) I feel the same way, but I think the reason there aren't many LDrawn buildings is that LEdit isn't particularly well suited for large constructions. Zooming out eliminates details, and there's the 1000 part limit... --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: Where are all the boxes?
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(...) Oh, I know. It was just frustrating to not be seeing *any* progress reports. As I expected, it seems to be a combination of failure to report progress when the boxes were moving as well as failure of boxes to move due to real-world (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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I hadn't heard the term before but yes, the boxes in question are exactly what you've described as a "Lego bee". To answer your questions: There is no set number of people involved. The sign-up lists just keep getting longer (faster than names are (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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(...) How will this affect the motors? How about the pneumatic pump, piston, and tank? These look fairly clean; I'll probably just leave them alone anyway... (...) Thanks, but I needed something to do while watching the Simpsons. :-, Cheers, - (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: Poor man's Tachometer
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(...) Would sandwiching a rubber band in place of the 1/2 height rings give you enough spacing? A single white band could probably be wrapped around both of the cross-axles, and it would keep the Lego-purists happy. I like your design--it's the most (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Cleanliness of the pieces
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I've found a nice cleaner that removes just about anything, including smoke smell - Lysol Kitchen Cleaner. It leaves a nice citrusy smell too ;-) If this is the Technic box, and you don't have time to clean them, I'll soak them for a day or 2 in it, (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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The Doctor What wrote... (...) What I really like is to hold doors open for old ladies while dressed in full leathers. It messes up people's minds delightfully <g>. Even better if my SO is with me, also in leathers, since he's a good deal bigger and (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Where are all the boxes?
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Since I'm new to this site, I got real courious when I saw this. What are these boxes? Are they a Lego bee? Where someone starts a box, and it goes from person to person each one adding pieces they don't need and taking those they need? How many (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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All, I feel that we need to reach a consensus on how sanitary these boxes should be. Obviously, fingerprint oils and minor dirt and such should be expected. But suppose someone were to receive a box with, say, moldy bricks? What should that someone (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: mechanical clutches
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I agree that the adder/subtractor is the way to go (at least for now) if you want any semblance of accuracy in your robots - I even started the thread on what was the best design for the a/s (remember LDraw?) from which this branched out. (I hope (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Technic Box #1
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(...) I have received this box today, and will process it after dinner. Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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Although I have sent my box already, it did take me a couple of weeks. My work schedule got extremely busy and made it hard for me to do anything else. That situation also made it nearly impossible to get to the post office as well. LEGO comes (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: robotic rovers
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It sounds like you guys are trying to re-invent the adder/subtractor system. Check out (URL) for some designs using this. In an adder/subtractor you have two motors, A and B. The wheels are then run through a mechanical linkage such that one wheel (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 10x20 green baseplates
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What colors are these 4x6, 4x10, 4x12, 8x8, 8x16, and 12x24 bricks available in? I have some 8x8 black, but are any of the others available in black, and if so, what sets are they available in? I'm going to start building the INSIDE of my 66x66 stud (...) (27 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Brasileiros, por favor...
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Se voce é brasileiro e le esse grupo, coloque uma mensagem aqui, ou me mande um email (tirando o nospam) Paulo (27 years ago, 28-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.br)
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| | Re: robotic rovers
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(...) To which you wrote: (...) Then he wrote: (much more concisely) (...) It could work in theory, but I just tested it again with 2 motors that were grossly mismatched. Having both motors interconnected (electrically) did NOT cause their (...) (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | 8448 Super Car II arrives in Australia
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8448 available at Toys 'R Us in Chadstone SC, Melbourne. Price is about $270 (AUSD). Seen it. Bought it. Built it. Love it. ;) Gotta get to work, have fun! Paul (URL) (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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David Eaton wrote in message ... (...) probably (...) usually (...) They are pretty demanded (not the track, but the trains and cars are). Some of these you listed are very tough to find, and I would say they don't come up very often because there (...) (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Aug 30 - Sep 5, 1999
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I just called S@H and asked about 8232 and was told that they have sold out of this item. (...) Thanks! mark (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) you are probobly talking About the technic cam. it is available in one of the latest parts updates. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Holobrick vs Real McCoy (was Re: star destroyer?
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(...) Well, note that they also have replicators. Although the capain might get upset if he finds out you used the raw material for the next five years worth of meals to create a jillion train doors/windows... (...) Remember, they don't have money (...) (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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| | MINDSTORMS links
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Hi all, The Online Resources from my upcoming book are now online. There are links and short descriptions of each resource--everything from the official MINDSTORMS site to the patent for the electrical bricks to legOS to Mouser. It's organized by (...) (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Hallo.... ist da jemand??
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Und nochmal: Hallo Dödeli, (...) Schade... happichschon... schnüff.... trotzdem danke... Hier die Piratensets, die ich derzeit habe: Setnummer Beschreibung 6236 König Kahuka 6244 Speicherturm 6248 Totenkopfinsel klein 6256 Kahukas Boot 6257 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.de.by.mue)
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| | 8 LEGO UFO 1/4 saucer sections trans af-green
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I have some of the quarter round saucer sections in the transparent anti- freeze green color. Follow the link below to see a picture. (URL) (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) wheelchair friendly.. Let me see if I can find that brochure, and I'll scan it and send it to you... -Earle (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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Hallo Kai, (...) Oh, c'me on. The more, the merrier. Grüß Dich, Truderinger Bub. :-) (...) Schnuddel, Du kannst es gerne kaufen. Ich hab es schon. HEY, RALF! ICH HAB ES SCHON, DANKE!!! (...) Ich mag das Armada Flagship. Ich mag das Armada Flagship! (...) (27 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.de.by.mue)
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