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(...) This set is probably my all time favorite lego set of any theme or any time period ever. It is absolutey amazing. I think that the designers of this set had a hugh amount of shear talent. I am pretty sure that nowadays they use computers to (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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| | (In)compatibility of RC Trains and Power-Functions
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I am trying to determine whether there is any compatibility between the RC trains infrared remote-control protocol and the Power-Functions infrared-protocol. Does anybody know definitely whether a Power-Functions transmitter has any effect on an (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Rutland Alco RS-3 #205
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(...) Close up photos are here: (URL) They were quick snapshots, but I think most of the construction detail can be seen. -Elroy (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Time to give props....
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....to Wayne Hussey and his able crew, who put on a fest for the ages. I've been to the big show in DC, Brickfest PDX (part1), and the now defunct Bricks-West. This year's NWBC was hands down my favorite fest experience. I didn't think it was (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickfair is official....
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(...) It also seems an odd choice to be so close to BrickCon (formerly NWBrickCon) which has been early October for several years. A month apart makes it more difficult to attend both. I would have thought that sometime Feb - Apr would have been (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: ARM Assembly Language Programming on NXT?
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Hi T.C., (...) I have an AT91SAM7S-EK here, it has 4 LEDs and 4 touch buttons. It should also be fairly easy to write a driver for one of the serial ports (polling would suffice for a start). On the NXT the only I/O that is easy to use with the (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt.nxthacking)
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| | A power rail idea
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OK, so 9V is dead. Not a happy thought. Still, the engineer in me can't help but think about ways to work within the new regime. After 40 years of off-and-on model rail and toy train activity, the first thought that comes to mind is that anyone who (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: rltToronto22 Results
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(...) To be fair, credit for the idea goes to Sacha. My pictures are up on flickr: (URL) It was great fun, looking forward to the next one, right Jeff? Wayne rtl22 bronze medallist (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | 8480 Technic Space Shuttle
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Hi Everyone, I just acquired an 8480 set ((URL) As I am sure that most of you already know, I have to say what a fun build this was. I wish LEGO Technic would produce more sets like this. I am not a fan at all of studless construction, to me sets (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Rutland Alco RS-3 #205
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(...) Great work, Elroy. Like Tim David mentioned, the 4x4 wedge on the nose is great and I really like the trucks. Could you perhaps take some close-ups of them? (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: rltToronto22 Results
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(...) What a great Event. I want to thank Wayne, for coming up with the game idea and concept, and doing a lot of work behind the scenes for this game. I have a lot of fun, and was a treat to be a new library; a lot of people came came out, and I (...) (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rltToronto22 Results
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I am pleased to announce the winner of rtlToronto 22 is Chris Magno! The scores were: Chris M 3 points Rob A 2 points Wayne Y 1 point Derek R 0 points Jeff E Disqualified Looking forward to seeing everyone's pictures and videos! (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Peeron inventory corrections
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Oct 13 894-1: Tracking Station {non-U.S. version of 452} 3062a TrGreen Brick and OldGray 1 x 1 Round with Solid Stud can also come with open stud 897-1: Launcher {non-U.S. version of 462} 3062a TrGreen Brick 1 x 1 Round with Solid Stud can also come (...) (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.inv)
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| | Re: BrickCon 2007 Pictures: Load-in
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(...) The Omicron Weekend by Keith Goldman, Ryan Rubino, and Mike Rutherford, has been more fully described here: (URL) was voted Best of Show at BrickCon 2007. (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon)
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| | Re: Brickfair is official
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(...) Yeah. I've gone camping with them every year for the last 9 years. Tis a tradition, doncha know. I suppose Lego is important enough for me to break tradition, right? Adrian (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Jet Train
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I found this at HumanDescent today. Yes I know it's not real, but I had to share it anyway. So if anyone needs an idea, here's one: (URL) sjf (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Prime number generator
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I've been trying to write a prime number generator in NQC by way of exercise to improve my programming skills, but I've run into some unexpected trouble. I have two sets of code that are virtually identical, one in NQC and the other in plain C. The (...) (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Brickfair is official
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(...) You have Labor Day 2008 plans already? C'mon, your family will be your family the whole year. ; ) David (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickfair is official....
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(...) Argh! Many of us have prior family engagements for Labor Day weekends. That was a poor date choice. Not to mention the traffic will be clogged with so many more vacationers. Bah. Adrian (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: Rutland Alco RS-3 #205
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(...) They're strong enough if you don't touch them. They fall off left and right when handling the model. Once it's on the track and running, though, they seem to stay in place. I've been running my test model with a few cars most of the morning, (...) (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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