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Hey people, Yall might be interested in the Mini Maker Faire that's happening this weekend at the Evergreen Brick Works. (URL) Mini Maker Faire is the ultimate celebration of making, crafting, DIY-ing, tinkering, hacking and sharing. It’s a weekend (...) (13 years ago, 3-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Official LPub manual online
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(...) Jaco, Thanks so much for writing this help web page. Its been needed since LPub4 first came out. It looks great! Kevin (13 years ago, 3-May-11, to lugnet.cad)
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| | 4x2ReVu: 4195 Queen Anne's Revenge
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Something most land-bound souls don't know or understand is the truth that a worthy sailing craft has a soul. Born among the timber and sweat of the craftsmen, bound to the heart of the captain and crew, the ship serves out her life to further the (...) (13 years ago, 2-May-11, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Re: MOC In Design By Me Gallery - Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Whoops. That link was to a video. Here is a link to the Flickr images: (URL) (13 years ago, 2-May-11, to lugnet.space)
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| | MOC In Design By Me Gallery - Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Hi All, Been a looong time since I posted anything. My latest MOC, is only virtual for the time being, the Space Shuttle Atlantis. This is a mini-fig scale version of the orbiter and has detailing (like the main engines actually gimble!) I designed (...) (13 years ago, 2-May-11, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Need Help Designing a Train Table
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(...) Rather than the custom-built-wooden-tables route, we ((URL) TCLTC>) took the folding table route, specifically (URL) THESE> from Costco (They are cheaper to purchase at the store itself). The nice thing about this table is that it can adjust (...) (13 years ago, 2-May-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Need Help Designing a Train Table
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(...) Clifton; (...) We use two- inch spring clamps to connect the tables on the underside. Two per side on each side where two tables are joined: (URL) spring clamps hold the table together without damaging the wood. Our tables’ legs are attached (...) (13 years ago, 2-May-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Official LPub manual online
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(...) On the other hand, I might do that (make PDF of everypage) myself as a service and create 1 document of it. If I find some time do so... Be aware though that online pages are subjected to change. (13 years ago, 2-May-11, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Official LPub manual online
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(...) There is no PDF version. You could print every page to PDF. There are no plans for an offline version. (13 years ago, 1-May-11, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Need Help Designing a Train Table
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(...) Clifton; Thank you for that info and the links. My table is only for personal enjoyment, will not be traveling, and I have a limited space in my garage. I had considered leaving a space in the middle, but your modular idea is really great. (...) (13 years ago, 30-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Ninjago Red Castle
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(...) Beautiful. Spotlighted. Love the detail on the front door, the scorpions, and the grill tiles. Nicely played! Janey "Red Brick" (13 years ago, 1-May-11, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: Official LPub manual online
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Thank you very much.Is it possible to get a .pdf version for viewing offline (my main computer that I use for serious work does not have access to the internet)? I think I am not the only one with this wish. Saso (13 years ago, 1-May-11, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Ninjago Red Castle
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(URL) Click the pic for more details... AC (13 years ago, 1-May-11, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Bricksmith 2.5: More performance improvements
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Thanks Allan! (13 years ago, 30-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac, FTX)
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| | LEGO robotic boat
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Hi, "Serendipity", a LEGO robotic boat, was launched on April 28th, 2011. It was able to autonomously cross the Lac de la Haute-Sûre in Luxembourg, traveling 800m within 40 minutes. The boat started from Lultzhausen; it reached two waypoints in the (...) (13 years ago, 30-Apr-11, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) Well, since the Me tracks are compatible with the standard Lego Track, you can just use the standard parts in BlueBrick. However, I guess soon or later a BlueBrick part contributor will create these Me track parts and add them in the BlueBrick (...) (13 years ago, 30-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | LDraw.org File Encoding Standard Ratified
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Hello, The LDraw Standards Committee (LSC) has unanimously ratified changes to the text encoding requirements of the LDraw.org File Format. The Text Encoding section now reads as follows: (...) The LDraw 1.0.0 specification has been updated (...) (13 years ago, 30-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce, FTX)
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| | Bricksmith 2.5: More performance improvements
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(2 URLs) Bricksmith 2.5> adds the following features: Multi-threaded file parser (10.6 64-bit only) Inlined primitives drawn with faster optimized structures Direct primitive vertex interaction Cursor-centric zooming Supports 3DConnexion mice for (...) (13 years ago, 30-Apr-11, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.mac, FTX)
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| | Re: Official LPub manual online
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(...) Nicely done, and much appreciated. Chris Eyerly (13 years ago, 29-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Power pickups (Was: ME Models Metal Rails)
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(...) Eventually...yes. As we have said from the beginning, our ultimate goal is to provide a complete "L" Gauge rail system. Unfortunately, I can't give a timeframe on that as of yet. (...) Absolutely, Scott. We're going to do this and we're going (...) (13 years ago, 29-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Official LPub manual online
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Hi folks, On behalf of Kevin Clague, author of LPub, I am pleased to announce that the official online manual for LPub 4.0.0.1x is now public. Please find it at https://sites.google...gwithlpub/ Let us know what you think. If you have questions just (...) (13 years ago, 29-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad) !!
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| | curious as to what Fabuland derivative creations are being built
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I would welcome some links to pictures of current Fabuland creations. Just by searching on flickr, I have seen some really fun and inspiring ones, but I am sure I am only seeing a fraction of what is being built. thank you, sheree (13 years ago, 29-Apr-11, to lugnet.fabuland)
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| | Re: Need Help Designing a Train Table
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Damon, You should first determine the purpose of your train tables and your long-range goals. Are the tables train tables only for your personal use, or do you anticipate using them as part of a club display. If the later is true then you need to (...) (13 years ago, 28-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | TRU flyer starting April 29
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This weeks TRU flyer starts Friday April 29 and goes through SUNDAY May 8, except where noted. "Join us on Saturday May 7 from noon til 2 pm and make a LEGO rose for Mother's Day! While they last! Max. 100 per store." 20% off all Pharaoh's Quest, (...) (13 years ago, 28-Apr-11, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: LGEO library update ?
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(...) No one has any update on the LGEO library current status? Maybe someone is still in contact with Lutz or can directly asking him? (13 years ago, 27-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Need Help Designing a Train Table
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I am hoping to finally move my Lego Trains on to a proper table so that the kids and I can actually enjoy them, instead of just admiring them (if you know what I mean). I currently have a 4 x 8 plywood set up on some saw horses and its just not (...) (13 years ago, 27-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Certified BFC parts with wrong winding
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(...) Thanks! Now corrected by Tchang. (URL) (13 years ago, 26-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Library search paths.
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(...) I would personally advise against it, but can't give a real justification for this recommendation other than the fact that it's non-standard. (...) The spec is very specific about ldconfig.ldr being in the main LDraw directory. LDView (...) (13 years ago, 26-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Hondo Ohnaka's Mobquet Combat Swoop
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(3 URLs) Click the pics for more details... AC (13 years ago, 24-Apr-11, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Power pickups (Was: ME Models Metal Rails)
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Hi again Eric, Are you going to be offering power pickups? When running RC or PF trains, the track can simply supply the power, since control is delivered thru the RC or PF controllers. This would eliminate the need for batteries. Some track layouts (...) (13 years ago, 24-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Certified BFC parts with wrong winding
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Hi all, I just wanted to let you all know it seems 3009p18.dat has wrong winding, even though it's marked BFC CERTIFY CW I noticed this also for 2450.dat but that one seemed to a known problem,3009p18 is not on the part tracker as far i can find it. (...) (13 years ago, 23-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Library search paths.
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(...) <snip> (...) Lars' project looks interesting but my generic LDraw search handling code is all done. I'm only looking for a way to get the 'default out of the box' colors in place upon first start. The user can change that of course but it (...) (13 years ago, 23-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Library search paths.
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(...) I don't think you should use the normal search strategy (enhanced or not) for ldconfig.ldr because it's a special case. It's got global scope, and it's not referenced by name in your ldraw files. Tim's on the right track. A good strategy would (...) (13 years ago, 23-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Library search paths.
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(...) Well those directories are often write-protected and given other sorts of restrictions. A better place would be {USER}\Documents\ldraw. Tim (13 years ago, 23-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Library search paths.
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Hi all, I'm working on my new editor and wondering on how to implement default color loading. I wanted to let the system look for ldconfig.ldr much like normal parts etc, but this won't work cause it's in the root ldraw dir instead of parts or p. So (...) (13 years ago, 22-Apr-11, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: So who is building a bot for Brickfete??
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(...) Oh Dave, I know you may be good at building a BIG, and heavy bots, but when it comes to finesse, your skills leave something to be desired. Look. I see it thus: If you(someone) can build a bot, that fits within the starting size and can either (...) (13 years ago, 22-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) Not exactly a clone brand. A clone brand is one that seeks to just copy LEGO's products, most like to make a quick buck. Clone brand products can be easily used by themselves. Not quite so with ME Models's metal rails, though you could if (...) (13 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: So who is building a bot for Brickfete??
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(...) I vote yes to this as well. Spirit of the game baby, its alive and on the inside! Cheers Janey "Who do we get around here to add stuff to the webpage???" Red Brick (13 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: So who is building a bot for Brickfete??
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(...) And if we can get a clarification on the rules that if *any* part or piece of the robot falls below the top plane of the board, it automatically loses This will prevent the 'hook' grab onto the back and/or sides of the wood. IMHO, the hook (...) (13 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | ItLUG Lecco (Ballabio) 2011 - Updates
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Some updates from the biggest italian event. - 34 AFOL registered at the moment from 4 different countries - 2000 square meters for exhibition - Activities confirmed: 1) Sumo robotic contest 2) Line follower robotic contest 3) GBC 4) Cad workshop 5) (...) (13 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.events)
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