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(...) From what I see of Big Blue he looks like a total jackanape which is very fitting for his breaking out. Would some links to non-negative pictures be available? Tim (17 years ago, 5-Mar-08, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) [snip] Hah, and here was me using a 12V Lego train transformer to run my 9V trains ;-) Using a suitable adapter wire of course. But that was 220V, so I left it in the UK. I'm not sure of the rating of those transformers, but I think it was a (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-08, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Here's a couple of useful power supplies. They work on US line voltage or from 100V AC up to 240V AC. For unmodified train controllers: (URL) You should get close to the maximum amount out of you controller, but the controller well overheat if (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-08, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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(...) True, but you still have to upgrade the diodes, capacitor and the power supply. As well as adding more heat sinking ability. And the 3 amp version of a LM350 can swap right into the original socket of the LM317, and still provide full (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-08, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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(...) The LM317 is made by a bunch of different manufacturers, so there's some variation. But the original maximum suggested input is 35V or 32V between input and output. But as I mentioned before, the difference between input voltage and output (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Toronto Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show April 27th, 2008
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(...) As always Dave, thanks for heading this up. Due to injuries from my recent vehicle accident, I'm reluctant to agree to anything more than I can handle, therefore, I will only be bringing my micro train layout. Size = 2 tables. On this note of (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | The Return Of Space
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I invite you to listen to the Spamcast "The Return Of Space", part one of an interview with Mark Sandlin and Chris Giddens, set designers for the yet to be released Lego Factory Space sets. (URL) -Tom (17 years ago, 5-Mar-08, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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| | Re: Technicopedia Update
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(...) Humm,... it sounds interesting what you are talking about. Can you link to Benjamin's website to see that LDraw models? I've looked for, but didn't found it... Eric, I love your idea to use animated gif photos, to show the mechanisms working! (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I haven't worked with one in a while, but I know it'll take at least 36v in, and the limit on power is basically whatever you can handle as far as heat dissipation. So if you get the one in the big transistor-body package (TO-3, I think?) and (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.trains)
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I was poking around looking at LM317 specs and can't seem to find the Max Vin. What's the max Vin we can plug into the controller... I see old laptop "wall warts" and inline "bricks" getting tossed all the time here at work. If this alone helps the (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help wanted to find a part please.(81.6 x 38R)
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Hi Peter , a few years ago I had a piece missing from a harry potter set. I gave Lego Australia a call and they sent me the missing part no probs at all Lego Australia P.O box 4151 Lane Cove DC N.S.W 2066 telephone (02) 9428 9666 fax (02) 9428 9610 (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I am not sure if it would work, but it may be possible to use a power transistor to increase the amps. The heat sink will need to be upgraded to a larger size, and a fan will definitely need to be installed to compensate for not just the (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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| | Toronto Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show April 27th, 2008
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THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW April 27, 2008 - 10.00am-4pm The International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON , Canada I'm trying to figure out how much space is needed for our area. I should have a Duplo play area (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Dwarves and Trolls in the US?
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LEGO Castle set #7036 Dwarves' Mining Age 7+ 575 pcs Will be release August 2008. (For the US Market) You might see it in stores late July. -Abner (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) The main component that is limiting current in a standard train controller is the transformer (wall wart). The supplied transformer form LEGO has varied between 500ma to 850ma .5Amp and .85Amp respectively. That's continuous duty. You can pull (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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| | Call for Participation: Disney-Themed LEGO Display
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A little back story first: GFLUG/GFLTC decided last year that a few of us will try to make it to NMRA in Anaheim in 2008 -- the attraction of making side trips to Legoland & Disneyland is just too great to stay away. Being a Disney-geek as well as a (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.disney, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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| | Re: Railfest Torino-Moncalieri 2008
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(...) Il brutto è che le attendo anche io :-( Il Railfest sarebbe ospite di un'esposizione più ampia a tema ferroviario e fermodellistico ma quest'ultima è in fase di stallo e attualmente non ho nessuna certezza sulle modalità con cui ItLUG dovrebbe (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) One of the big modifications I do is install a fan pointed directly at the source of the heat but the neat thing is the speed of that fan adjusts to the power setting of the controller while always spinning the correct way. I am also going to (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Hi Ondrew, More power sounds nice, but I'd be even more interested in a controller than can run high-load trains all day (such as at a show) without running hot. It sounds like you're advertising this benefit as well, so I might be interested. (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: LPub DPI control?
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(...) Hi Remi, I'm working on DPM and DPI now. Here is what I plan on doing: You set the page size in either inches or centimeters. You define the resolution in terms of DPI or DPM. You control the magnification. For example, if I have a 1 inch page (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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