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I would be willing to spend upwards of $10 in stamps to send them a bunch of spam junk snail mail, since they were kind enough to give an actual street address! Anybody got any good ideas on a letter/sales pitch we could mail? I was thinking (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Toy Aid for children affected from Earthquake in Turkey
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Yes, thanks Julie! Now I guess it's time to discuss what to do with the leftover money. Turkey's need is desperate, but in the interim there have been a number of other disasters! Julie has the leftover money but it's not fair to keep asking her to (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Hidden surface removal, and vertex order in part/primitive DAT files
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John VanZwieten wrote in message ... (...) I ran the search for 'backface culling', but it came up with four un-related articles. :( -GW (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Analog I/O as Digital I/O
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Also, the "digital(int p)" extends to the analog ports too. When used with a port that is analog in hardware, it just uses 127 as a threshold value to return 1 or 0 (note below 127 returns true). See page 22 in the HB manual. However, with this (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Hidden surface removal, and vertex order in part/primitive DAT files
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John VanZwieten wrote in message ... (...) fix (...) worry (...) file. (...) Thanks for the tip, I'll run a search. Actually I think I've worked out in my mind an automatic clockwise-sorting algorithm. It will fail for primitives like studs which (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Well this gives a new meaning to Spam...
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I've just had a spam mail - from a company that sends out spam mail - asking me if I want any mailings sent out! It appears that for the modest sum of $750 I can have half a million email addresses bombarded. So come on guys - ideas - what - if (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Duplo underrated?
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Try : (URL) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.duplo)
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| | Re: Netherlands verses Holland - Which is when?
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Hi Sanjay, Everyone is right they all use thee same grounds to tell you it. But Im to blame I think because I use them all the time, Holland is more short then the Netherlands and on the other hand I dont like the The in Netherlands. An translation (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.nl)
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| | Re: Hidden surface removal, and vertex order in part/primitive DAT files
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(...) I'd be mighty impressed, too, if you could do this automatically. For solid polyhedra, it's not too difficult as you can assume that the origin of the solid is within the material, but most Lego parts are re-entrent (ie. partly hollow), so (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: What promotions are currently running?
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(...) I think the 8 sets in the series 2719-2759 have only appeared in McDonalds in Germany. They are different to your BB sets. Huw (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: anyone else notice this?
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Hello Jonathan, (...) I was thinking of doing that one also. Planning to strart it about halfway October. (...) Mm, too big for me right now, I think I leave that up to someone else. But I could donate the early stage of the curved track file, (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Episode II
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Where can I read this on the site. I cannot seem to find it? Dennett <dennett@agate.net> wrote in message news:199909261845170...ate.net... (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | A passenger train for datsville [DAT]
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Here is a train for datsville. The train is more like the sorts of trains that would go to a town this size than the metroliner currently in use. (one reason is that the lines to a small town like this are usually not electrified, therefore the (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: conical gear
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Set 8417 Mag Wheel Master has two of them. About $29.99 at TRU. Expensive for just two gears, but it has some other nice parts. I got one a short time ago. -Andy Lynch Chris Magno wrote in message <37EE8005.4300B6A8@home.com>... (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | I've just started a 16 auctions on EBAY...
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I've just started a 16 auctions on EBAY. Click here to see them: (URL) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Technic Shuttle
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O.K. Remy, I'm going to try to find sets 4558 and 8480. I'll send mail on newsgroup to tell you, if I succeeded... See you later, Emmanuel. Remy Evard a écrit dans le message <8E4AE2817evardmcsan...et.com>... (...) >Emmanuel, if you really have the (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Is this a good price?
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Hi all, I came across a few sets of Adventures #5978 at Target the other day that were $27.00. That wasn't their normal price was it? And they weren't on sale either. It has over 300 pieces in it! I bought one set a few weeks back and I have no idea (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Fright Nights
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Hi all, Are the Fright Nights gone now too? I saw one set on the local store shelves, that I haven't seen else where. (sorry don't remember the set number :-( ) I almost picked it up, but changed my mind. Should I kick myself and go back and see if (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | LEGO Info.
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I've done an inquiry to the LEGO hot-line ( mailto:hotline@lego.com ) and here are the answers about several topics that might be of interest to some of you: - As from November 1st the new Robotics Invention System 1.5 will be available at LEGO (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Analog I/O as Digital I/O
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(...) Since the analog inputs read voltage levels, you should be able to just plug in any switch or 5-0volt input directly. To read the values, use the analog command, and in theory you should only get two possible values, 255 for +5volts, and 0 for (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Monorails
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(...) From what I remember of my old-style railway tracks, it is. Lego themselves did a monorail this way once: -> (URL) it didn't have curves. The other problem is that, if you're not a train fan, coming by curves can be quite tricky, although you (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Datsville sports car
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(...) I can drive it myself. :-) Well, my minifigs can, I need a drivers licence first. Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: sparre@cats.nbi.dk -- -- Web...: <URL:(URL) -- ---...--- (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: Netherlands verses Holland - Which is when?
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Op een zekere dag, te weten Mon, 27 Sep 1999 05:07:55 GMT, klom "Sanjay D'Souza" <sds87@hotmail.com> in het toetsenbord en schreef ons: (...) It's rather simple. There are two 'states' called 'zuid-holland' and 'noord-holland', (south and north (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.nl)
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| | Re: Divers (was: Lugnet Roll-call)
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Jeff Stembel wrote in message ... (...) it. USS constellation is 58x10 studs (+front mast) and there is another one (set#343) with dimensions of 54x10. I don't remember if they are bigger than the 6560, though. Selçuk (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Mandtal
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Søren skrev: (...) [...] Velkommen til. (...) Ved du det ikke, eller er det bare ikke dine klodser du bygger med? ;-) (...) Det ser ud som om det hele haenger lidt sammen. Kan man smide et ANN af en "brugbar" stoerrelse ned paa RCX'en? Play well, (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.dk)
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| | Re: Star Wars sets
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(...) My local Sainsbury's has the Droid Fighter and Lightsabre Duel priced at ukp 2.50 each, but the Duel is sold out. There are lots of fighters, though. (...) I wouldn't go as far as appalling, but I agree the 'classic' sets are a great deal (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Analog I/O as Digital I/O
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Can the analog input lines be used as a digital input lines (if there is no requirement of analog input)? Because, these lines are connected to the port E of 68hc11, then what are modifications required in the code? Asim Kar. City University of Hong (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | ldraw.org up and running again (Was: ldraw.org down until Monday)
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As I promised Friday: ldraw.org is up and running again thanks to a friend of mine who installed a new kernel on hugin. Play well, Jacob PS: I have recieved a message from the Danish backbone operator, warning me that the connection to Risø will be (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: Netherlands verses Holland - Which is when?
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Mark de Kock wrote in message ... (...) The Netherlands is more formal than Holland, but otherwise both are used interchangebly in English. However, as Mark notes, *in Dutch* there's a difference between Nederland and Holland, as Holland should (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.nl)
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| | Re: truck wheels: 5563 vs 5571
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Mike Poindexter wrote in message ... (...) (I don't like it either, but) it's actually very clever: it's a race truck, which doesn't need a dual rear axle. By choosing a race truck subject, the TLG designers could reduce the production costs of the (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: next BayLUG meeting
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(...) Any idea on the contact info? Russell Clark (URL) 39423705 (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | FOTW at Wal-Mart
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I bought 8269 Cyber Stinger for $15 at the Wal-Mart in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. The Upland, CA Wal-Mart has 5988 Pharoh's Forbidden Ruins for $40. I'm debating whether or not to buy one, since I already have it. But all that tan at half price.. I think (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Toy Aid for children affected from Earthquake in Turkey
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Thank you very much Julie, all from my heart...:-) Best regards, Selçuk dkrenz wrote in message <37EAFFF1.F1F6DC25@mc.net>... (...) contents from the (...) cost $245. (...) around $350.. (...) do the math. (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Red Axles
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Carlo Ottolina wrote in message... (...) Tu li hai già tutti?!? (...) Immagino che questi siano nell'8448. Che tu sappia, ce ne sono anche di altri colori, per esempio gialli nell'8445? (...) e (...) Sei ancora in tempo :-) Il commento di un (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Re: WHATS ALL THIS ABOUT A MINI FIG BOX
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Make that three. sal (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Datsville overview
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If you want a non advertising place to put this I could host it at www.greenemyst.com (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| | SpaceCase Auction Update #7 - one Lot Left open!
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Hi, Just one Blizzard Barron Left! Please look at this update in 'raw' format. Thanks, Pat. Set # SET NAME Bid US Bidder StatusNotes 1462 Galactic Scout 2.00 theotii open a1 1620 Astro Dart 5.00 doering open a1 1621 Lunar MPV Vehicle 11.00 doering (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: next BayLUG meeting
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BTW the Newpark mall has a LARGE meeting room which is available for a 100$ fully refundable deposit....... (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Interested in 6337 Fast Track Finish?
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Is there anyone out there interested in this set? There are about a dozen or so in the Bay here in Edmonton, and I'm interested solely in 1 part (6 of them in each) - the 2x2 white low-sloped apex brick. Unfortunately, despite the fact that its a (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | I'm back..
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Sorry.. been kinda busy....missed the last GTG too...bummer..now I work Wednesday through Saturday..and Saturday is my 10am-8pm shift...looks like I'll be missing thos get togethers....ah well... (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Netherlands verses Holland - Which is when?
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Sanjay, It is also confusing for us Dutch people. The official english word for our country is The Netherlands. Holland is a province (county) within it. Actually, there are two Hollands: North and South Holland. The name Holland dates back to the (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.nl)
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| | Re: Concerning John DiRienzo
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(...) he (...) deals (...) have (...) Yup, ditto. He does tend to keep a lot of things on the burner at once, though, and can take a bit to get back. But he will. James (URL) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Robot lab
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(...) Robolab doesn't use spirit.ocx. It does use the exact same RCX and firmware, however. Dave Baum (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Datsville Cricket Ground Update
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If you read the origonal message you will find out that no cricket takes place here whatsoever. it is a football ground. The afl grand final takes place on the Melbourne cricket ground so why not on the datsville cricket ground. If you want pictures (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Netherlands verses Holland - Which is when?
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Are the terms Holland and "the Netherlands" used interchangably when describing the country? For instance which of the following is correct? (probably both are) "The Shell sets have been released in Holland" "The Shell sets have been released in the (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.nl)
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| | Re: Lego at Gerf.Org
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(...) Nice idea overall, but bad idea on the domain name. (URL) you go to the above link you will find out why. In a nutshell, The LEGO Group does not like the word "LEGO" in the domain of a website or service etc... Its a trademark thing. So you (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO Stereogram (see it in 3D!)
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(...) Cool! But that's actually not a cross-eyed stereogram. What you've got there is a relax-eyed (or parallel-eyed or free-viewing) stereogram, meaning that if you cross your eyes, you'll see the 3D effect backwards and it'll look very strange. (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: My favorite Adventurer sets
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(...) They mostly had at least a skid under the tail. I can't think of a plane that actually dragged the back end of the fusalage and the trailing edge of the tailplane along the ground like the BB does. Those WWI and earlier planes were so lightly (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.reviews)
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| | FA(eBay): 2100++ Technic parts
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Technic: 4 sets clear engine cylinder, yellow piston and connectors, plus extra connectors (URL) + Technic connectors of many kinds (URL) Technic figures plus 5 helmets with visors (URL) standard black Technic beams, 1x16 to 1x2 (incl 2-hole 1x2) (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Robot lab
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Does anybody know if the Robot Lab uses the same spirit.ocx as the RIS? Howbout the new RIS 1.5 version, is the spirit.ocx still the same? -- et Jim & Linda Clark <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:37EEC609.BFFC86...oot.com... (...) (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Datsville Cricket Ground Update
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Cool!!...Is there anywhere I can see this?? Does the pitch take turn or is it a batsmen's paradise? ;-) Sanjay Jonathan Wilson <wilsonj@xoommail.com> wrote in message news:37EEE091.BE1CA9...ail.com... (...) scoreboard. (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: DAT Explorer v. 0.6.1
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(...) The directions work as on a map, so if you're looking East and want to look left, choose North. Then if you want to look behind you, choose South. The screen always tells you which way you are facing. -John Van (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Hidden surface removal, and vertex order in part/primitive DAT files
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(...) If you run a LUGNET search on backface culling, you'll find extensive discussion of this. Some parts (mostly done by Steve Bliss) have a "0 CW- Compliant" tag, which means you can use backface culling on them. It would be pretty amazing if you (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Space stations?
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(...) It just hangs off the bottom of the station by the 2 studs on top of 6887. The underside of the station is open. EVA required. I might enclose the bottom for docking ports some day. No layout of the quarters other than blue dome is Biosphere (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Question about Rock Raiders Set
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I think you could do better if you wanted to wait a little. I do like the set; the piece count for the price is fantastic. We picked several of these up locally, though, for the same price you would get through S@H: Original retail: $2.99 Kohl's (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: LEGO Stereogram (see it in 3D!)
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(...) Excellent job, great space preception. (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Space stations?
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(...) (As you might notice from above, I love docking ports ;-) (...) From the photo I couldn't tell what that was near the bottom, so I'm glad you told me it was an Allied Avenger. How does it attach: studs, clamp, hook, magnet, pin? Is there a (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Datsville Cricket Ground Update [DAT]
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Here is an update to the datsville cricket ground. It now has a scoreboard. 0 FILE dcg.dat 0 Datsville Cricket Ground 0 Author: Jonathan Wilson 1 2 586 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 stand1.dat 1 2 -768 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 stand2.dat 1 2 -588 -400 0 1 0 0 (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: LEGO Stereogram (see it in 3D!)
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(...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
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| | LEGO Stereogram (see it in 3D!)
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I was messing around with my digital camera this evening and produced a somewhat sucessful sterogram (I think that's what it's called). It's a 3D image of a catapault. To see it go to: (URL) cross your eyes. Let me know if you'd like to see more -- (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
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| | Part 2409
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Heya all ! Where can I download part number 2409 and all other parts ? I need this part for my PD model for Datsville. Where can I get all LDraw parts ? (It was on geocities but now I can't find it.) Thanx. Rene e-mail: virsik@sco.svf.stuba.sk (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Robot lab
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(...) So, you would recommend it for young children? (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Robot lab
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It is much better than the mindstorms software and has three levels of difficulty. It is well worth the extra money. Jim Clark (...) -- There is Love in the Red Letters. There is truth in the Red Letters. There is hope for the hopeless, tears and (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Concerning John DiRienzo
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(...) John's a good guy. He's completely trustworthy. And like many of us, he has a real life that sometimes intrudes on our shared interest of small blocks of plastic. (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Lets get a datsville castle going
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(...) I had a problem when I set my swap file to start at 1GB under NT4, even though I told it to grow to 1.5GB. So I set it to 2GB and everything worked fine. Dunno what res and such you render at - I did it at 1280x1024 no AA and it 2 hours and 3 (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: WHATS ALL THIS ABOUT A MINI FIG BOX
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(...) Read lugnet.market.jambalaya They aren't "free minifigs" either. (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Finding Sets in Stores!
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(...) stores. (...) Considering the number of WalMarts, K-Marts, Targets, TRU I can hit between work and home (25 or so), everything disappeared a long time ago. The last I saw was a KayBee that flushed out its back room at the start of this year (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Shell NZ Promo
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I got a reply to my email to Shell NZ Customer Service regarding the Shell sets which have hit the Netherlands. "...Yes, we will be promoting a new LEGO offer at Shell in the next few months. The product is exclusive to Shell internationally and (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: A use for TownJr
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(...) I have to admit I've actually read that on set boxes too. Welcome to the world of the parent. Thanks for stopping by. (...) Absolutely. Why wouldn't it be? Theoretically, you could give your child anything, (for an absurd example, a martial (...) (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Space stations?
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(...) Yes, you can see the back of a 6887 sticking out of the bottom section between the yellow wing on the right and the red wing. Also the Technic shuttle docks under the wing with the payload bay doors open. (27 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Space stations?
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(...) Yes, very interesting creations! In dark grey, it would vaguely reminds me of Deep Space 9. Does your station have docking ports and/or can it be expandable? Any deckplans to show internal arrangement? Not that it *must* have those things, but (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Space Station/Base Names (was Re: Space stations?)
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(...) I'd think of Base to be something purely military/government. Outpost and Station are either mixed or all civilian -- the difference being that an Outpost would be more on the frontier. (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: A use for TownJr
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(...) Sure, but not all children are the same. If your child understands not to put them in his/her mouth, and you're there to supervise, it's probably okay to disregard the warning. (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: How To Add A Rotation Sensor and A Touch Sensor On the Same Input?
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(...) Yeah, as I said, the light-sensor/touch-sensor combo works well because of the types of values the sensor returns. The rotation sensor works differently, and is difficult to combine with something else. (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Space Station/Base Names (was Re: Space stations?)
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(...) fun. (...) After reading your post again Steve, it seems I ignored it. And I ignored Jonathan too. My apologies! Please forgive me. I like your ideas now that I've read them again. And they can both work together. Steve, to nitpick here, (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: My favorite Adventurer sets
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(...) Some of the WW1 planes are "tail-draggers" On my LEGO models I add the LEGO piece thats looks like a 1x2 plate with two rods attached to either end. Lots easier on the tail : ) (...) you dont see the strings tied to the triggers? <grin> (...) (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.reviews)
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| | Re: A use for TownJr
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(...) Lego is not appropriate for a 2 yr old It says "contains small parts. not for children under 3" or something like that on the box. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: How To Add A Rotation Sensor and A Touch Sensor On the Same Input?
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I already succesfully put a touch sensor and a proximity sensor (a light sensor and an IR port) on the same input. I tried some different configurations to get a touch sensor and rotation sensor on the same input but it didn't work. I'm wondering if (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | [MN] More TAN elements posted - Large Bricks and Wall Panels, Items with Printing
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I've finished posting the TAN elements, a listing of the new lots is below. This consists of mostly printed elements, plus the dome bottoms and some wall sections. The Dark Gray Elements are scheduled to be posted next. Look for them in a little (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Finding Sets in Stores!
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Has anyone found or seen any Pirate sets in stores lately? I had given up finding anything anymore, but last week I found 7 sets in two different stores. A Walmart had 4 Armada flagships and a TRU had 3 King Kahuna thrones. I find this remarkable (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | 9/26 Meeting Summary
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Tim Rueger and I attented today's gathering. Tim brought his Metroliner and Load N' Haul Railroad and set up a train layout using them. I showed my modular space vehicle system, my Mindstorms operated fish feeder, and my old space collection. We (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Lego CAD TV Show?
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Did anyone see a show last week about a supercomputer designed model of a bridge? It was built to validate the computer programs design, with the idea being that if it was accurate using lego it would be accurate using other materials. (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Paradisa question
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(...) Ray, I have opened two of those sets and each one has had a red fishing pole. I haven't a clue as to why yours had a black one. If you want a red one, you can contact me. Tom (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.town)
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| | Episode II
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According to the Internet Movie DataBase www.imdb.com Portman, Jackson, and Baker will be returning for E2. I would guess that both Daniels and McGregor would also be back. I sure hope DiCraprio doesn't get Anakin's role. Anyone else got any more (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Space stations?
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(...) Did you see my stations @ (URL) ?? (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Concerning John DiRienzo
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(...) I heard from him on Monday (9/20) by email. I'm still waiting for the item he offered in trade for a set I sent 3 months ago. He is either too busy, terribly unorganized, or he just doesn't care enough about the people he deals with. I don't (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: visit transy-lego-vania!
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Craig Hamilton wrote in message ... (...) Craig, Your awesome. -- Have fun! John Auctions and Trading and More at my Lego site: (URL) & IG88888888 on AOL (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Star Wars on sale at K-Mart
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Todays K-Mart newspaper insert (Sun 9/26) contains a blurb that all Lego Star Wars sets are 10% off. They specifically mention Episode 1 and Classic Star Wars (?). I stopped into one store and checked. Sure enough, a $19.99 set was scanning at (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: What promotions are currently running?
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Huw Millington wrote in message ... (...) I think the McD's sets you (UK, Europe, Germnay?) had earlier this year were the same as the Blockbuster sets we (the US) had last year. I am not sure if the numbers were the same or not. (...) Every three (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: How To Add A Rotation Sensor and A Touch Sensor On the Same Input?
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(...) This doesn't work as well as putting a touch sensor and light sensor on the same port. The data that the light sensor sends back (a value normally between 40-80) is easy to distinguish from that sent by the touch sensor (0 or 100, if you have (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Star Wars LEGO promo sets
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(...) <snipped descriptions of sets> Are you sure these are promo sets? From what I gather, "promo set" is used around here to describe sets available to the public, but available through different channels (ie: McD's happy meals, shell stores, (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | How To Add A Rotation Sensor and A Touch Sensor On the Same Input?
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Does anyone know how to add a rotation sensor and a touch sensor on the same input of the RCX? Thanks a lot in advance. (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Heeelllooooo ....hellooo...ooo
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(...) I noticed that ONSALE.COM has it. I didn't look at the specs or anything. Hope that helps. Ryan (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.games.lego.rockraiders)
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| | Re: LOOK, GASCANO HERE
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John... Your post offering to sell Gasgano probably belongs in lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade rather than in the starwars newsgroup... posts relating to commerce belong in the market hierarchy. (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Star Wars LEGO promo sets
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Where are these promo sets available?? Where did you find out about them?? Thanks Ryan "Build or build not. There is no try." - Lego Master Yoda ***...*** REPLY SEPARATOR ***...*** (...) sure (...) like to (...) fighting (...) plays a (...) that (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Hidden surface removal, and vertex order in part/primitive DAT files
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I performed some hidden surface removal tests today (I should have been working on other things, like the inventory file cleanup utility...) and it appears that there isn't a standard order for listing vertices in DAT files (I only tested a few (...) (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Multiple Free McD's sets?
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(...) Ditto for me. (...) Ben Gatrelle (27 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
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