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(...) But weight is not the only force happening - something has to move it laterally. When the leg is pulled sideways the link doing the pulling is in tension, the heavier the bot is, the more tension there will be. ROSCO (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: News from California
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(...) Glad to hear that everything is alright, I knew that section of the fire was terribly close to the Michon compound. I was worried #1 about you guys and your safety, but also #2 about the toxic cloud that would have covered all of Irvine if all (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.legoland.california, FTX)
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| | How to pull a long train (Was: Re: End of 9V Trains protest layout idea)
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(...) The running resistance is a complex issue. Its main factors are: weight, speed, distance between axles, and track type (straight/curve). On the real life trains, suspension is also an important factor. On a straight track, the movement of a (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC?
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No shortage of crane options. I like that :-) How about a large pedestal-mounted crane? (2 URLs) Now I'm biased because I built one :-) (URL) But this sort of model lends itself well to RC'ing, particularly with a 4-function control (i.e. just like (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Ross and all who answered on LDraw.org. Seems the consensus is to model at least a minimum of inner stuff. For the moment, I'll resubmit with a "needs work", as I prefer to work on the delivery of the others NXT parts to the Tracker. (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: SpringBrick: A hypothetical LEGO convention
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(...) It's a hybrid of the two ideas. And yes, I watch too much Food Network. :) (...) I think on some level, I knew this. And I've tossed out this builder's challenge idea to a few friends here and there & I think this came out in discussion, to (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickfair is official....
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(...) I see what this is about.... suffering from a little (URL) peladophobia> are we, Steve? Because, physically, you seem to be reacting in the exact (URL) way!> Beast! :-) JOHN (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickfair is official....
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(...) We've tried that for many years now within the state (i.e. the TexLUG group). The most we've ever pulled together for any event is probably near 15 people. Out of that, there are only 4 or 5 'regulars' that keep the group going. If we did (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: SpringBrick: A hypothetical LEGO convention
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(...) True. And that line of reasoning has driven me batty as well. And for better or worse, what some people in the community are pushing for is a type of Sarbanes-Oxley Act for events, or accountability at some level. Some people come at (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: End of 9V Trains protest layout idea
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(...) Good question - depending on my former tests, I would guess, that short 4-wheel waggons (like the lightweight barrel waggon from set 2126) with not more than 6 studs distance from wheel block to wheel block offer the lower running resistance. (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickfair is official....
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(...) And I'm officially creeped out...just kidding john (but really, john naked with the hat on or off, hat off is just too much skin). I'm sorry that the burning man dude can't go to the LEGO event. might I suggest a building challenge for the (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: News from California
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(...) Joe- Thanks for your kind thoughts. The "excitement" for us was Sunday night when the fire started around 18:00 and built very quickly. The air outside our house looked like a Hollywood London fog punctuated only by street lights. No ash, but (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.legoland.california, FTX)
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(...) All the best to you and yours and everyone else affected by the fires. Jonathan (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.legoland.california, FTX)
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(...) I'm glad that you are safe and sound. My thoughts are with you and your family. Joe (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.legoland.california, FTX)
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| | Re: No free shipping from S@H?
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(...) My US holiday catalog has the free shipping on $99 or more orders. Russell (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | News from California
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LEGOLAND California is closed today due to the fires in Southern California. Interstate 5 and the associated railroad tracks from Oceanside to San Clemente were shut down at 02:00 this morning, cutting off access to the park from north of San Diego. (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.legoland.california, FTX)
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| | Re: Looking for 7819 as a .DAT file
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Adrian Rohnfelder schrieb: (...) Do you have had a look at this side (URL) you found what you are looking for. As far as I know this is side with the most sets made for LDraw. cu mikeheide PS: What you are searching in at present not available. (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Fake Lego sets on ebay
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Just found out about some fake Lego sets that appear to be straight knockoffs of previously released sets. Here are two examples, but there are many running from the same seller: (URL) Technic 8289 fire truck> (URL) pirate ship> Just wanted to let (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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| | Re: SpringBrick: A hypothetical LEGO convention
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(...) This line of reasoning is driving me batty. Money taken in from a public display is not "profit". As part of the overall budget it is simply revenue that helps pay for the event. If you don't mind paying X amount more per event attendee then (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: SpringBrick: A hypothetical LEGO convention
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(...) I've been looking at the LEGO convention model, listening to the on-line criticism thinking to myself that some of the points are very valid. How do you hold a convention without holding a public day? And how do you run it more closer to a (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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