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(...) Yes, change the "wait for 9" to be a "check for 9", and the problem should go away... Loop forever if Touched and distance < 9 { turn on motor } else { turn off motor } Kevin (14 years ago, 19-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) Chris, Sure it is, as long as the NXT cables are long enough to place the sensors where you want on the track. As you already figured out, the tricky bits are in the software. Here is pseudocode for what I would do were I to program it in G (...) (14 years ago, 19-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) Dang, I wish I knew French! That is a pretty intense web page, and the results look amazing! Someone's been busy adding new belt and hose types! Also, Don, you've done a great job on the trickiest of the math bits. Thanks! Kevin (...) (14 years ago, 19-Aug-10, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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I am hoping to build a race timer mechanism using my NXT and 4 touch sensors. Essentially I need it to be similar to a pinewood derby timer. I am holding a LEGO car race for our homeschool group, and would love to be able to do all of the timing (...) (14 years ago, 18-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Défi de création
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L'association QuéLUG, en collaboration avec The LEGO Company et Exporail, le musée ferroviaire canadien, annonce la première édition du Défi de création QuéLUG!!! Tu as 15 ans et moins? Tu es passionné(e) des briques LEGO mais trop jeune pour être (...) (14 years ago, 18-Aug-10, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc)
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From July 27,2010. LEGO® Systems, Inc. Expanding North American HQ LEGO, the world's fifth largest toymaker, is expanding its North American headquarters in Enfield, CT. The Danish manufacturer of plastic building blocks, a long-time staple at the (...) (14 years ago, 18-Aug-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) There's a tutorial in French here that appears to expand on Willy's tutorial. (URL) on the pictures it looks like there are plenty of examples of rubber bands and belts. Have fun, Don (14 years ago, 17-Aug-10, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: *** MLCad V3.30 *** new feature request
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(...) LeoCAM had a really rudimentary "snap-to" functionality added to LeoCAD. It didn't work entirely well, and was never entirely completed (as it was an academic proof, rather than an actual attempt to create a functionality). The sources have (...) (14 years ago, 17-Aug-10, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Hi Andrew, This is not really a detailed tutorial, but the usage example I posted on this page shows rubber bands, including sample files: (URL) this helps. Jim (14 years ago, 17-Aug-10, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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I have been playing around with MLCAD and LSynth, and have had lots of luck when generating point-to-point and point-through-point items like cables and hoses. However, I have had exactly no luck trying to generate rubber bands and belts. I see (...) (14 years ago, 17-Aug-10, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: LEGO® STAR WARS™ Celebrates 30th Anniversary (Star Wars Celebration V)
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Here is the video link of the LEGO Star Wars Celebration V event in Orlando over the weekend. (URL) Star Wars Celebration V> Enjoy! (14 years ago, 16-Aug-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | [FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group] Les nouveautés dimanche 15 août 2010
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Bonjour Voici la lettre d'information du site "FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group" ((URL) lettre recense les articles et les brèves publiés depuis 1 jours. Nouveaux articles ---...--- ** Toy Story 3 : le train ? ** par Denis HUOT le 15 (...) (14 years ago, 16-Aug-10, to lugnet.org.fr.freelug)
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(...) Thanks for the awesome set of links!! Saves me a ton of work! I will have to see how well they integrate with LDraw generated models. Mike (14 years ago, 16-Aug-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) You could try to track down a copy of leoCAM. Maybe that'll do it. Or perhaps some of the leoCAM features have migrated back into leocad? I don't know, but it might be worth a look. Good luck, Don (14 years ago, 15-Aug-10, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Someone has already created a rigged Lego character for use in Blender. Take a look at the following link: (URL) fun! Reuben (14 years ago, 15-Aug-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Hi there, You could try experimenting with Unity3D. This is a free download. It looks like the Unity suite of tools was used to create the online game Lego game "The Quest for R2-D2" (URL) are some tutorials on how to create characters with (...) (14 years ago, 15-Aug-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I guess great minds think alike! Yeah it works well so far. Right now I'm building my own version of the new excavator with that same system. The thing to remember is to make sure the axles going to the switch can turn freely. I'll post some (...) (14 years ago, 14-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, after a long discussion with Sergio via e-mail and a period of trying different things, it appears that SR3DBuilder will only run (both now and in the future) on a native installation of Windows (not even a virtual machine) that has a (...) (14 years ago, 14-Aug-10, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Hi Nathan, Don't you love differentials? Smart gearboxes..... I invented the same pneumatic switch/compressor solution years ago, and its great! As you pointed out, how fast the switch flips all depends on how hard it is to pump the pump. (...) (14 years ago, 14-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: FS: SW & Other Technic Set Lot--Price Reduced
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(...) I now have twelve sets in this lot; the Power Puller (8457) is no longer available. I am asking for $300 for the lot. Thank you. (14 years ago, 13-Aug-10, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | WHaCKOLuG - Aug, Sunday the 15th
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Hi all, This Sunday the 15th is our monthly dinner at 6:30 pm at our NEW LOCATION... Angels Diner in Guelph, Ontario. This dinner meeting is open to anyone (18+) that shares the love of Lego, be it a collector, a builder, a seller, a hoarder of all (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | DOOMS DAY - or rtlToronto Firday 13th dinner
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It has been said that one of the 9 signs of the Apocalypse is a meeting of lego people for a gathering on a Friday the 13th. Well, Hades be damned. This Friday Aug. 13th 2010 meet us at Swiss Chalet at 7pm for a fun filled meeting of doom, and (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | LEGO® STAR WARS™ Celebrates 30th Anniversary (Star Wars Celebration V)
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LEGO® STAR WARS™ Celebrates 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back at Star Wars Celebration V Interactive LEGO mural building event supports ‘The Empire Gives Back’ and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ORLANDO (August 13th, 2010) – To (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | TRU 20% off City Aug 13-19
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TRU flyer good from Friday August 13th through Thursday August 19th. 20% off all LEGO City sets. Over 25 to choose from. flyer shows: 3178 Sea Plane $11.97 (was $14.99) 7638 Tow Truck $15.97 (was $19.99) [S@H $17.99] 7239 Fire Truck $27.97 (was (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: os x support for old RCX?
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i'm on an intel mac though... still possible? r (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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I still program the old RCX using NQC on a PPC Mac (OS 10.4). Bit of mucking about to get it to work, but it does. I'll see if I can't get some notes together over the weekend for you. Cheers Tom (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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I had a look and osx is supported in leJOS, but it seems quite cumbersome for a total Java illiterate like me. i'd be happier if i can go the Robolab way. Thanks for the tip though, Andrew! If it comes to that, i'll go for leJOS. R (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Motorized Excavator - expensive!!!
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I did not do the math on the power functions components. So thanks for sharing that! Yup I guess the Europeans get to enjoy a better price for once. I am little disappointed that Technic does not seem to evoke much passion here in the US. Well (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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I know at another very large toy company that there is a person who comes up with the price of a toy (fulltime employee(s)!). It does not always have to do with the actual cost in creating the product. There has always been a suspicion that Technic (...) (14 years ago, 12-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Straight currency conversion does not account for many things that have a significant impact on price: 1. VAT. So far, we've managed to avoid that evil, and it's been noted to account for a substantial amount of the price the Europeans have to (...) (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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The chain is not necessary. It was a quick way to hook the motor to the differential. There is sometimes a delay in the system because the pump is such a small load (even when the valve is completely closed). To avoid this delay, add mechanical (...) (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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| | How LEGO Revived Its Brand
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(From Businessweek: July 23, 2010.) How LEGO Revived Its Brand In an excerpt from Design Is How It Works, former BusinessWeek staff writer Jay Greene explores LEGO's troubles and its comeback By Jay Greene Paal Smith-Meyer is waving a BusinessWeek (...) (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.books, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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(...) The answer to the higher price is Power Functions content. 8258 Crane Truck ---...--- 1x - XL motor ($10) 1x - Battery Box ($7) 2x - Linear Actuator ($30) 1x - Pole Reverser ($5) ---TOTAL---...---($52)---- 8043 Excavator ---...--- 4x - M motor (...) (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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The chain is not necessary. It was just a quick way of hooking the motor to the differential. There is sometimes a delay in the system because the pump is such a small load even when the valve is closed. One way around this is to give the output (...) (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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| | some ships in Atlantis colors
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Hi, it's been quite a time since i've posted something on lugnet. Here are my latest mocs: (URL) For microfig scale lovers: (URL) Finally also another capital cityship in microfig scale: (URL) Cheers, Didier (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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I have just started playing around with leJOS on Linux with a lot of success--I would imagine that it would run nicely on OSX as well. (...) It does appear to be, sadly. ;-P -- Andrew G. Meyer (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | [FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group] Les nouveautés mardi 10 août 2010
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Bonjour Voici la lettre d'information du site "FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group" ((URL) lettre recense les articles et les brèves publiés depuis 1 jours. Nouveaux articles ---...--- ** La gare de Fay aux Loges, partie 3 ** par Jac le (...) (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.org.fr.freelug)
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Hello Nathan, Is there a technical reason you use a chain link between the motor and the differential grear? Would it be unsave to engage the gears directly in this case? With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Nathan, I really like your solution. I've seen a number of automated vales, but almost all had the drawback that they could generate considerable stall load on the motor. This solution appears to be much more efficient. Jetro (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) For a very long time (too long according to many) LEGO has used a conversion rate of 1Euro=1USD when the actual currency conversion is quite different. At this moment, 160Euro=209USD. The case of the Crane Truck was especially 'painful' as (...) (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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