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I can offer some suggestions. Part of the fun of Lego MindStorms is figuring things out on one's own ... but a few hints probably won't hurt. Because the light sensor is particularly sensitive to infrared (IR), you should be able to use it to locate (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Any info on new castles sets?
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(...) :). (...) Lego has been on a two year cycle: establish the theme the first year, fill it out the next, then move on. There wasn't much that was compelling the 2nd year of the Ninja line beyond the Shanghai Surprise and the Minifig set. Even (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: FA(eBay): blue hoppers
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(...) And how many 1x2 tilting hinge tops would I have to supply for an even swap? Chris (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: FA(eBay): blue hoppers
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The problem with that is that what Larry sees as decent and what I see as decent are two different things. Which is fine by me. I came out of the dark ages a little less than a year ago and have gotten pretty big into trains since (something I (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: New Website
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(...) Impressive! Your Falcon is, of course, awesome, and I also particularly liked the Bespin scene and the AAT. (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: What happened to Larrys' eBay Hopper Auctions?
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(...) Unfortunate. It would be interesting to see how much damage we (as a group) could do to their feedback rating as punishment for wanting to scam folks and getting pissy when someone tries to educate buyers. Chris (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Version 2 of Amtrak EMD type F 7 attempt
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(...) I'd have to say that I liked the front window a lot better in version 1. The slope of the version 1 window definately gave it more of the 'sad puppy dog eyes' look. Other than that I thought the changes were improvements. Steve Martin (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Adventurers set 5901?
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Rob, I have replied to you directly but yes it looks the same the UK version is boxed, we don't generally have polygbags over here? I also have a few 5096 sets which are also boxed if you or anyone else is interested? Jakey(uk) (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | update: over 400 batches at 'goingx2'
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Christopher's LEGO parts auction V: I have taken bits and pieces from my previous auctions and the ones that I participate in as a buyer for this format. 10 Sept 99: Any listing without a bid can be bid on at any level. If no one else wants it for (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Fire Extinguishers
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(...) Why does this sound suspiciously like a class assignment? BTW, we got your mail the first time, I guess nobody decided it deserved a response. AlanC (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Fire Extinguishers
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CAn anyone of YOu tell me how can I make a fire extinguisher robot by standard Lego Mindstorms system that has only 2 touch and 1 light sensor.Plz reply me back on my email rather as a post to the group.I prefer it that way Thank YOu all Imad Khan (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Forth vs Assembler
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(...) There are a couple of reasons to choose pbFORTH over raw assembler... 1. Assembler requires an assembler, which means downloading and configuring the GNU tools on eiher Linux or Cygwin for Win9x. Not for the faint of heart. 2. Once you get (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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I have a permanent setup in my lounge room, on the 3 doors in a "U" shape on folding legs. It's rather overcrowded, I need a fourth door I think. Mark H. (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: FA(eBay): blue hoppers
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Prior to Busy Bee finding a stash of hoppers, this set mib went for $60 to $80 US. When this little hiccup in supply gets absorbed by rtlers, the price will again creep back up to this level. So if you want one you had better make Larry a decent (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Train track
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I am interested in 9V. I would like to add some straight and curved pieces. Actually while I am thinking about it points and crossovers would be wonderful as well. ;-) If you have ones to send me does that mean they are unofficial Ldraw parts? Not (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Texas Legomaniacs Unite!
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(...) At this point, I'd probably have to participate in a pretty informal capacity. I probably wouldn't participate in parts exchange, because my Lego budget is pretty limited right now, which means that I only buy sets that I really like and (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Upcoming _Star Wars_ Mindstorms and Technics Releases
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(...) Thanks. I too am a bit supprised they are doing a B-Wing but although the B-Wing did not get much screen time it has played a big role in many of the Star Wars Vidio Games that were release so therefore it is probably more recognizable to many (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | FS: F1 Racer (set 8808)
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I have one Technic F1 Racer for sale, lego set number 8808. 92 pcs. (c) date on box 1994-95. Price: $10 Condition: New in sealed box. Box is in good to mint condition. Terms: Buyer pays shipping. US sales only. (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Forth vs Assembler
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Since observing these Lego email broadcasts, I've been wondering what Forth was. Engineering background, not CS! Now I know, after reading Ralph Hempel's "RE: Mindstorms/reinforcement learning". Very cryptic by the looks! Why not use honest to (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Zany Brainy Sale
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I just received a flyer about a sale ZB is having. The 6195 Aquanauts Base, (URL) and 6975 Alien Avenger, (URL) are 50% off. The Aquanauts Base is $44.99 and the Avenger is $29.99. A discount of 20% on Rock Raiders and Space Port begins on OCT 14 (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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