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On semaphores... There was a lot of discussion a long time ago on whether NQC should use semaphores to protect temp variables between tasks. There isn't an atomic test-and-set bytecode, so the only way I know of implementing sempaphore would be to (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: 4536 Blue Hopper Car Source?
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Well, I hope they had more than just the 12 you mentioned, because I ordered 20 of them. They told me to call back and they would let me know how many I got, so I am assuming they are out now and just have to find out how short they are on their (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: same fig in three vehicles
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(...) Perhaps it is also linked to the Computer game from Lego starring the rock raiders? Anyway Mr vehicle guy is not the only one to score. Ms hoverthingies has four appearances (4910,4930,4980 and 4990). The rarest figs are orangepants and the (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.underground)
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| | Re: apartments
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(...) couch (...) Argh! That's it. Next time I'm putting the furniture in first. (...) Hmm--Which stair? Nevermind. I'll check both and post a fix. (...) Right now I've got it set at 16, but a problem arises making multi-color buildings. For some (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | H & R Trains Show (Tampa/St. Petesburg area)
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Hi all, I'm back with a new PC and ISP and it's show time... The RobStorm Lego Trains Tour will be displaying and competing at the 37th H & R Trains Fall Show on October 1-2-3 (this weekend) in the Tampa/St. Petesburg area of Florida. The all new (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: RCX Controlled Air Compressor Tester
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(...) Gosh, that's a tall order. Y'know, you're going to send me back into hiding for quite a while. And I was just thinking of taking a break after coming out with my new creation. Maybe I should just loan you my testing machine.... -- C S Soh (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: RCX Controlled Air Compressor Tester
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(...) Ahhh I see now... DHL is the one with the flying trucks arent they ? As soon as I personally watch one of them land on my street, I will gladly send him the assembly( without tanks of course) Its hard to replace them since I dont live in (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Hidden surface removal, and vertex order in part/primitive DAT files
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You mentioned that some parts have a "0 CW-Compliant" tag. Could we do something to make this a standard? Because than I could read this tag in MLCad and make the drawing faster!!!!! Tell me what you think! Mike (...) John VanZwieten wrote in (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: RCX Controlled Air Compressor Tester
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(...) Greetings : ) Silly me, made it more complex than it was. Does DHL stand for "Delivers Holy LEGOs" ??... Thanks for the clarification. Anyway here is a link to several pictures of the assembly process. I will try to put together a parts list. (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: What would you think of a crusader torso being available?
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(...) Wow. Well, I wish you well in this. I can't really bring myself to spend that much for them, but I bet some could. Now stickers, I think I could go for those. Wonder what it would take to have custom sticker sheets produced? Having to cut (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Datsville Construcrtions Steam Roller)
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(...) Well, I checked and.....you used the 20x30 wheels, *not* the larger 24x36. You *must* go LARGER, grasshopper. -John (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Using separate motor power source with Expansion board
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Hi all, I have just modified my handy board to work with a 12V motor power source without doing much modification to the Expansion board. If anyone is interested in doing the same, just follow the directions listed below. 1. Follow the direction on (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: What would you think of a crusader torso being available?
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Basically the problem is it is plastic and they have to make a mold to hold the torso's then they have to transfer the image you want on the plastic using a special type of paint or ink that will stay on the plastic, much like MotherBoards. Its not (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Designers Area on www.lego.com
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In the Technic Advanced section of www.lego.com there are new pages which feature the 8448 Super Street Sensation. One of the pages is called a "Designers Area". It says that starting November 1, 1999 certificates will be given for alternate models (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 8448 Street Sensation Racing - Are you game?
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(...) i.e. 100% Pure Lego. (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Simple Angle Sensor
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Ok, I admit the last few sensors I've posted were probably a little more than most of you want to build. I was working on the materials for the Homebrew Sensors Workshop that I'll be giving at mindfest and I developed a very simple angle sensor (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | McDonald's Promotional Set
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Would anyone know if set #3438 is available in Canada? If not, could someone in the US order one, then send it up to me in Canada? I'd be willing to pay for the set, mailing costs and a little extra to compensate for all your troubles... Bryan (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: CW/CCW, vertex sequence, co-planar, convex, (115kB)
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(...) MAX2DAT isn't really meant to be a comprehensive part authoring tool... it's easy to build simple objects (like a 2x2 tile or 1x1 round plate) directly in LEdit with primatives... but objects like complex technic pieces, wheels, etc often have (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: New(?) part: rotation sensor 3/5 [DAT]
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(...) Dear John *Good* eye -- I don't know how I missed that (oh, well). Here is the revised version for further checking. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers JP 0 Electric rotation sensor bottom (unofficial) 0 Name: 2977b.dat 0 Author: JP Brown 0 (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: RCX Controlled Air Compressor Tester
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(...) Well, sort of. As you can imagine, all my pumps and air tanks are already taken up in my models of Mike's and Ralph's and other compressors in order to carry out the comparative tests. Seriously though, if anyone has pneumatic parts they no (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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