 | | Reminder--2010 Christmas Train Show November 20th and 21st
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Hello World! Since what I wrote before was so awesome in it's froodishness, I'll just repost it-- It's that time of year again when I put aside my procrastination and announce to the world (the part of the world that reads LUGNET anyways...) that (...) (14 years ago, 17-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: 3D laser scanning
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(...) I'm with Larry! That's beautiful!! Not only built from (mostly) LEGO, but used to supplement LEGO CAD!! It's a win-win! Thanks! Dave K (14 years ago, 17-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: 3D laser scanning
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(...) That is nothing short of awesome. You never cease to amaze. If LDraw had a "Thomas Edison" award for most prolific inventor I think you'd win it hands down. (14 years ago, 17-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | 3D laser scanning
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(URL) A simple addition: Focusable line laser + NXT sweeping mechanism + webcam + DAVID Laser scanner software + Sculptris + Meshlab + Stl2Dat + a lot of time = LDraw parts ! (URL) A few more details> on the process I use to create organic shaped (...) (14 years ago, 17-Nov-10, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !!
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| | Re: My latest project
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(...) Nice work! It looks like it is only around 55 mm high. Is that correct? That's about 35 mm less than a Roomba. :-) Play well, Jacob (14 years ago, 15-Nov-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Lego manger and request for help
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To The Lego Community, Our church is raising funds to build a duplex home in Haiti during this Christmas season and we wish to build a Lego model as a representation of our fund-raising efforts. The idea is to construct the Haitian duplex using Lego (...) (14 years ago, 14-Nov-10, to lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Re: bush lock primitives, 16 segment and inner edges.
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(...) There's still the question of the interior edges though. Should they be removed or left as if? Also some of these could benefit from use of subparts, a common subpart for both 4273a and 4273b then another subpart to be used by 6577 and 4265a. (...) (14 years ago, 14-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
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| | My latest project
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Hey folks, I've finished blogging about my latest project - Pulito. Basically a swiffer/roomba mashup that autonomously cleans hard surfaced floors. It an also seek out a charging base to recharge itself. Details: (URL) (14 years ago, 14-Nov-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Domino Squad Final Run
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Click the pic for more details... (URL) AC (14 years ago, 13-Nov-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2011
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(...) Steve-- Sorry to hear of this--but understand, and we'll see you next time around. Thanks for verifying this info. Play Well and Prosper, Doc Crandall "The Brick Detective" (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2011
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(URL) Hi All, The BrickFest staff has some bad news. BrickFest ’11 in Portland is canceled. There are no catastrophic circumstances surrounding this, but rather a collection of smaller issues. Given there are so many wonderful alternatives we hope (...) (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !
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| | Re: BrickFest 2011
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(...) According to the (URL) Brickfest> site: "We are sorry to announce that BrickFest and BricKids Has been cancelled due to staffing issues. News of future events will be posted on this site as well as many of the regular LEGO AFOL web sites." (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | IMPORTANT FIX: SR 3D Builder 0.5.6.2
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New version 0.5.6.2 with some really needed fixes for previous version about flex axles NON usability. As before, download from my website: (URL) apologize for this. Sergio (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2011
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(...) Steve & Christina can give the definitive answer but Steve sent a note around to some folk saying it has been cancelled. That note circulated to a fair few club lists and the like. An announcement here and on the other major discussion centers (...) (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Externally Powered Monorail running on LDCC
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Hello everyone! So I've been experimenting with the externally powered monorail... Then I remembered how much fun I had with Mark Riley's LDCC-- (URL) (vid from way back in '06) So one thing led to another, and here's the result-- (URL) (monorail (...) (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | TRU sale November 12-18
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TRU flyer good from Friday November 12th through Thursday November 18th. Note, the two week flyer from last week is still valid as well. 1/2 price on all LEGO Bionicle Stars, now $5.47, reg. $10.99. 30% off all Ben 10 LEGO sets, now $13.97, reg (...) (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: North America LEGO Coordinator
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(...) No way...It's not going to be the same without him! I hope he will still come to events and shows...he really brought excitement and enthusiasm with him. He also made the LEGO Group more approachable for the rest of us. Hope all is well, Scott (...) (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2011
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(...) Hi everyone! Is there--or is there not--going to be a Brickfest in 2011? It was announced at BrickCon there would be but now, according to the website, "We are sorry to announce that BrickFest™ and BricKids™ Has been cancelled due to staffing (...) (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Auctioning off my mint-in-box sets from the 1990s
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I've been auctioning off several Lego sets that I bought in the 1990s and early 2000s and never opened. Check here to see what's currently up... (URL) (14 years ago, 11-Nov-10, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Externally powered Monorail
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(...) Picked some up today and have been experimenting--as of now, the wire brushes are better--the bogey doesn't accomodeate the shoes nicely without some heavy mods... i'll keep playing. though! Not sure if those would work without some more (...) (...) (14 years ago, 11-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | LGEO library update ?
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Hi all ! I would like to know if someone has any news about a futur update of the LGEO library (Lutz Uhlmann's library). As it has been written on the digitalbricks.com webpage there should be "more to come". I don't know if Lutz is still reading (...) (14 years ago, 11-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Re: Externally powered Monorail
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(...) WOW! That is awesome. I am going to have to try this sometime in the future. I will suggest some <https://plus43.safe.../p358.html HO pick-up shoes> for the power though. Not sure if those would work without some more invasive modding though. (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: SR 3D Builder 0.5.6.1 released
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(...) run it - I really wanted to try it. (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad)
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| | No Whackolug Dinner/Meeting this month!
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Please note, due to the fact that Whackolug is participating with the OBB at the Christmas Train Show at the international Centre in Toronto, the Whackolug dinner meeting has been cancelled. Dinner will resume for December at Angels Diner in Guelph (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Supersize THIS!
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, John Neal wrote: Snipped (...) Awww John, (all jokes aside) thats very touching. My two are both grown now too, and I totally understand where you are coming from... although, I dont have to share the Lego anymore, and the (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | SR 3D Builder 0.5.6.1 released
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Hi everybody I'm proud to announce my latest release of the application with some great new functionality. Here is the list of what's new: Added - The ability to switch between standard user interface with free rotation, and a more common user (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: fantastic movie
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Still good video. I really enjoyed it the first time: (URL) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.general)
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| | fantastic movie
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Fantastic! And a lot of names I remember chatting with years ago: (URL) recognition is always welcome! G (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: North America LEGO Coordinator
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(...) It's been a fun 5 years. We'll miss you Steve! David Gregory (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: Supersize THIS!
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(...) HEY YOU KIDS! GET OFF OF MY LAWN!!!! Kids these days.... (...) No, the TCLTC is on hiatus right now, ever since the ILTCO NMRA show in Detroit in 08. I have condensed the layout down somewhat to a more manageable size, but without Ross' mind (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | North America LEGO Coordinator
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On behalf of the LEGO Community Team: (...) Ben Ellermann LEGO Ambassador (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | LEGO Universe Creator Gazillion Entertainment Raises $60 Million
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LEGO Universe Creator Gazillion Raises $60 Million November 9, 2010. Gazillion Entertainment -- which owns NetDevil, the developer behind recently launched MMORPG Lego Universe -- raised $60 million in a new round of funding led by Singaporean (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Supersize THIS!
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(...) Mmmm my very own BOLD JOHN coupon. Coupon... hmmm, I guess thats what the kids are calling it these days! Hey John, are you still setting up the layout at different events, or now that the strong back (and mind) is in college, do you and your (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Externally powered Monorail
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(...) Thanks--I only seem that way 'cause I'm always inspired by the amazing people I hang out with... (...) Why yes... yes yo did get us to strike the show... Then I went home and did this as a result... So, in a way, Chris is totally responsible (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Externally powered Monorail
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(...) Thanks! I think the pics cover how 'easy' it is to convert the monorail bogeys for power pickups (going to the hobby store today for more inspiration), but if Ross or you (or anyone) has any questions or want additional info, just let me know. (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Supersize THIS!
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(...) I confess. It's only 3 inches......... from the floor! JOHN (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Supersize THIS!
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(...) I've seen it. It's actually a Whopper Jr. Plus it's kind of old and wrinkled. Probably well past its sell by date, it's been in John's pocket so long, unused. Coupons tend to expire. Unused. (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Externally powered Monorail
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(...) Totally awesome, Dave! I sent a link to my son, Ross (who is currently attending college); you will soon become, I predict, his new hero! :-) Well played. JOHN (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Supersize THIS!
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(...) Well, Janey, when you are hungry for a Whopper, LMK. (Because I have a coupon for one that I could give you). Wait! What were you thinking I meant???? <evilgrin> JOHN (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Supersize THIS!
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(...) snip (...) Awwww thanks! Janey "Red Brick" Wait a minute... is that "artist" line a compliment or an insult coming from you??? Wink. (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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