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(...) Actually, a synchro-bot is pretty good at this. In case you missed previous threads, this 'bot is one that the direction of all of its wheels are synchronized. The robot can drive in any direction but its orientation never changes. With a (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | PNWLTC update
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I like the photos. I think it's great to have the pages up whenever possible. Some more detailed shots would be great (I'm thinking of the Spaceneedle) James P (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Who are you, lego fanatics ?
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Hello ! Have you ever asked who you are speaking to, when answering/asking questions in this lego newsgroup? I'd like to know more about people involved in this newsgroup: you probably would like too, isn't it? So I have a proposition : why not (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: New Lego challenge !
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Ralph Hempel wrote : (...) This is a great idea, and this could be usefull for at least two reasons: -If you don't have room to create a real maze -We don't have an easy way to make a real bot move in either precise x or y direction (because of (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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These furniture Items use very few comon bricks and plates.. Run out of chairs? Here are some instructions for some attach a 2x2 plate to a 2x3 plate then attach a 1x2 brick to the 2x3 plate and then another 1x2 brick ontop of the first brick wish (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Lego challenge !
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Richard wrote : (...) Depending on the number of sensors used, there will be no more sensors inputs to add a "beacon detector". My first idea was to use some kind of rotating sensor to detect where the beacon is, and to decide when we are near (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Dat Explorer updated to v 0.4
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The Dat explorer has been updated to version 0.4. I have added multiple model support, renamed the directional controls and added credit links. I plan to add many more models to the system. If anyone ojbects to their model being used, just send me (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: motorized switching rails
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(...) You could do it by posting semi-unique pieces next to the switch, and matching pieces on the fascia. The layout might look a bit odd with minifig heads and what-not stuck all over the track... Steve (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Datsville lights, version 1.01 [DAT]
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(...) In this message is an update to the current glitches in the Datsville traffic situation. The following problems are covered: A. Now there are 2 crosswalk signals for either corner the signal is adjacent to. B: The lights to the crosswalks are (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest Lego Users Group
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(...) Didn't we have this discussion before? When I (briefly) lived in Arkansas, many of the locals believed Arkansas to be part of the Midwest. IMO, the Midwest doesn't go South of the Ohio River, and if your state considers itself to be on the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo)
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| | RE: Any Comments on "Light Bricks?"
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Frank: I think you will find that the optics on the front of the light sensor brick are too wide angle to do much in the way of beacon detection. You would probably need to put at least a field lens in front of the brick, and perhaps some tubular (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Meeting over the y2k holidays?
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I may or may not be around then. I'll keep ya'll posted. Sproat, have you seen my new star wars lego [age, it features one of your models ,as well as an improved version of that little test animation I did. (URL) J P.S. I've never been to NASA, but (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.dfw, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: How do I contribute to Datsville?
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(...) Use the web interface. When you create a message to any of the dat-enabled groups, there is a "Include this file" function at the bottom of the message-writing page. Steve (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Meeting over the y2k holidays?
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(...) Yah, I'm guessing I'll only be able to bring one small model to show off. (...) I've been there before, but he's moved since then. Which reminds me -- I need to get navigational info from him soon! :-, I've driven through downtown Ft. Worth, (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.dfw, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: What is the Rarest LEGO set?
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(...) Huh, interesting. Maybe some lingering wariness over this failure is a factor in their current refusual to care about adult fans. (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Meeting over the y2k holidays?
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My wife and I will be in Fort Worth over the holidays. We are both from the area. The Lego will all be left in Knoxville, unfortunately.. :-( Where in Fort Worth does your brother-in-law live? Have you been there before? Naji (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.dfw, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: still-going (double-wide)
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(...) No, but I planned to make an (orange) 1969 Dodge Charger for my own personal usage. However, the Cadillac convertible and sheriff's patrol car (for Boss Hogg and Sheriff Rosco respectively; :-} ) are completed and ready to use, as is a version (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Datsville: The National Bank! [DAT]
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Greetings. YEEE-HAAA!!! I have completed my greatest masterpiece! Dwarfing the bank of Town Jr. by several studs, here is the bank the will make Datsville a major center of commerce! (I think it should be placed near the town square, but these (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: motorized switching rails
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Frank Filz wrote in message <37DFEB31.63DE@minds...ng.com>... (...) Lego had white 1x1 bricks in the 60s with blue printed numbers (0-9). I think there was also a pack with letters. The number pack is 237 - I believe a pack was just sold on eBay. I (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Hurricane Floyd
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Well, looks like I could be in for a blow here (Raleigh NC)... If things hit hard I could be off line for a while so if you need to contact me and don't get an immediate response, don't panic. (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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