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(...) On page 13 it shows the transmit time slots. Giving each channel a unique stagger for repeats certainly helps avoid collisions, but I'm confused as to why they have a transmit hold off. If person A is on channel 1, and person B is on channel (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Can't find this part on Peeron: 2x2 plates with connecting stem
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Y'all know the part I mean: two white-translucent 2x2 plates with smooth bottoms connected by a very thin strand (space of 3 studs between the two plates). I believe they were used as truck or car hitches. Searched for "2 x 7" parts and found (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.parts)
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| | Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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...who can build a working yard (0r, How I've been spending my nights lately) After years of saying that I'd do it, I've finally started on my home layout. The recent sale of switch points allowed me to purchase enough switches to build what I've (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
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(...) The boiler design has its advantages and disadvantages. It gives plenty of opportunity to add all the bells and whistles (pun intended) that American steam locomotives had hanging on them. But it does get a little jaggy. Definitely a matter of (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
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(...) Thank You (...) The idea for floating the trucks was inspired by Benn Coifman and his struggles with his Hiawatha. (URL) LUGNET Trains 29704> (...) Thanks Cale (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | NXT Power Programming > LDD files?
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Yesterday, I acquired and am sharing John's book "NXT Power Programming". I tried to read as much of it last night. Great book! Anyway, I'm at PSU conducting a Lego NXT class with 7 boys. Several of the kids are very interested in the Remote Control (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: Parts requests? (re: x136 and 50944px1)
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(...) part x136 has a different number 32294 on the PT. You are right, I did make the wheel for 50944px1, but did not start to model 50944px1. cu mikeheide (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.cad.dev, FTX)
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| | Additional Acutions Added on E-bay
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I have added some additional sets to my E-bay auctions on Tuesday. These sets include: 7252 Star Wars Droid Tri-Fighter FACTORY SEALED Star Wars ARC-170 Star Fighter 7259 Brand New Star Wars TIE Fighter 7263 Brand New Sealed Box City NEW 9V #4515 (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Absolutely excellent news! Downloaded and printing... (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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Thank you very much for that fine piece of software Bob! After reading your post I immediately run in my LEGO room to grab an RCX and the IR tower to test your software. Well, I had to find out that I had not enough batteries at home and thus had to (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Parts requests? (re: x136 and 50944px1)
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Hello, Just wondering what the protocol is for "requesting" LDraw parts... I've found two bits of particular interest to my projects that don't show in the Parts Tracker: x136 : profiled offset suspension wishbone used in the big Technic F1 cars (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.cad.dev, FTX)
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(...) I did this experiment a while ago, I just presumed everyone else has as well. The Short answer is NO. I could not get the new IR train to control the PF receivers either at full on, or with PWM. My IR train, and PF gear are 100% incompatible. (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Tormod Askildsen appointed Head of LEGO Community Development
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(...) I wish him well, it is a tough job!!! Keep pushing for the AFOLs, they are very loyal, DO NOT FORGET your a toy company. Your fans will stick with you if you continue to promote personal growth and invention. Dan Brown founder Bellaire (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors)
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(...) I wish him well, it is a tough job!!! Keep pushing for the AFOLs, they are very loyal, DO NOT FORGET your a toy company. Your fans will stick with you if you continue to promote personal growth and invention. Dan Brown founder Bellaire (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.ambassadors)
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| | Brick Show websight online.
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aok, websight is online for Brick Show 2008 Not the best sight in the world...yet!! But it is a sight!!! www.brickshow2008.com Dan (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Hi the pro builders are a good lot, Nathan does custom work (called the brick artist), you can also check with the clubs, some of them do amazing work as well. www.brickmuseum.net Dan (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.events, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl)
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(...) Okay, thanks. I can get 'Single output Mode' to work now. 'Single pin Mode' may be working too, but I'm not sure what to expect from it. I would expect setting either C1 or C2 would set them to 9V and run a motor forwards or backwards. Setting (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Wrong Head?
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(...) I received my replacement today along with what appears to be a canned letter. --Jack AFOL, St. Louis (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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| | Re: Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(...) I'd be very interested in that experiment (using a Hobby train RC on the PW Receiver) as well, but this does answer a number of questions for trains. For instance, tunnels and large layout out of line-of-sight on the RC should now be possible. (...) (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Either single pin modes allow to set each output to 1 (9V) or 0 (0V). (...) See the drive datasheet: (URL) can reach 1A peak, continuous value is lower (500-600mA) especially if both outputs are heavily loaded at the same time. Philo (17 years ago, 26-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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