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Thanks! BTW, I have a model of Tux I've been saving for a Linux release (Converted to LDRAW type-3 lines from a DXF file). -gyug (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Six Wide Hummer model
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(...) Pretty nifty. Is there a way to access the instructions, or am I actually gonna' have to think for myself? :) Brian (bbq) Sauls (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Six Wide Hummer model
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(...) The last Town JR construction set (6565) had a six-wide railing used as the sides of one of the cheesy (did I say that?) trucks. I didn't see it in the LDraw parts list, but I thought I saw it on one of the other cad programs. Of course, I (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: proud of myself (+ some questions)
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(...) A differential can be used to add two motors together. One motor on each axle, then let the "shell" of the differential power the drivetrain (which of course has its own differential). (...) If you're adding them together with a differential, (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Power supply
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(...) Paul, Thats exactly what I did for my old Nova Township layout. I used an MRC Tech II powerpack instead of the LEGO one. I didn't feel that the LEGO power pack had a slow enough low speed. I soldered my wires directly to the track, but I'm (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | FA: Garage Doors and Compartments
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I have four garage style doors with "runner/channel" elements and 12 compartments that I am going to auction off. The garage doors are in good condition with some storage/usage wear, they still have most of their shine left to them compared to many (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: new Windows-based Lego CAD program
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(...) Looks like a nice description! Can't wait to see it come out and get a chance to try it out :) Chances are, cool stuff like this probably will get a writeup on ldraw.org like MLCad did. Keep it up! :) -Tim <>< (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: GMLUG.ORG is up!!
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(...) Cool! Can't wait to see the site grow!! (...) Try Patrick Delahanty's Regional Shopping Guide - (URL) - I believe there is a map of the US with clickable regions, you might wanna ask him if you can use the midwest, or where he got the graphic (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.ia, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: proud of myself (+ some questions)
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(...) Good idea. Unfortunately, I don't have one of those, and am a lot more likely to get a second roation sensor. :) How bulky of a set up would that be? It's a challenge to keep the robot compact. (And necessary, since it's hard enough for this (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | GMLUG.ORG is up!!
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(URL) is up and running (sort of). I have put together a bunch of basic information, enough to get the site up and going. It still needs work and I'll listen to any and all comments/complaints/whatever. Paul ps. Anybody know of a good place for (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.ia, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: Adding motor torque [was proud of myself (+ some questions)]
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(...) Yeah, that makes sense. A bit bulky, but probably worth it. I'll have to try that in Version 0.2. (...) I'm hoping to come up with some way so that the act of powering the lower-geared motor automatically causes it to engage. That way, you (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: proud of myself (+ some questions)
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(...) If you have a fiber optic component from the Extreme Creatures or Space Shuttle sets, you could use that for the heartbeat instead, freeing up the rotation sensor for steering. It's ideal in this role because you don't need to know direction (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Adding motor torque [was proud of myself (+ some questions)]
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=>From: mattdm@mattdm.org (Matthew Miller) =>... =>Wow, I can sure tell that there's only one motor. While it works great on =>wood floors, it barely moves on carpet. Is there a good way to add a second =>motor? I hesitate to just link them to (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | proud of myself (+ some questions)
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So, I got sent home early from work today, due to the hurricane and all. Good thing because 1) I'd left our windows open 2) Kenmore Square is apparently flooded and it woulda been hard to get home later and, most importantly, 3) I made a cool lego (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Decoding the LEGO IR remote control
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Hello All - - I'm interested in using a LEGO IR remote control to control other things besides the RCX. Has anyone here done any PIC development along these lines? I would like to use a PIC to decode the output of a Sharp GP1U581Y and convert the 16 (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Power supply
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I have a real nice HO layout power pack with handheld remote laying around but no speed regulator. I have started buying some train stuff but if I just buy the speed regulator power to rail connectors from Shop at Home, can I just wire those into (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: RCX 'brick connectors' and how-they-work??
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OK, I have a pretty good working solution. I used "contact cement": The SOLVENT kind, not the Water Based kind. I did two experiments in attaching .002 inch thick copper foil to the Lego bricks. The copper foil has a self- adhesive coating to start (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Six Wide Hummer model
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(...) ryan, i made a hummer model some time ago. if you want to see it, go to www.geocities.com/tb...itary.html (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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| | New LEGO at Toyworld Subiaco
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Hi Perthites, The above mentioned have the new technic sets in, including the Supercar II (AUS$288). Anyone seen it cheaper? 8445-Indy Storm 8446-Green Crane Truck and 8444-Air Enforcer Helicopter we're all there with prices between $55 and $100. (I (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
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| | Re: motorized switching rails
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Nick, et al: I've posted an "alpha" version of my web page devoted to my motorized switch design. Pardon the construction dust, but you'll get an idea of where I'm going with this design. Please refer to: (URL) don't want any comments yet, because I (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
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