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(...) Well for the record I have purchased 50 of the Gray Brick Packs this year along with about 10 other various service packs including Black Slopes and a number of Technic packs. If I could have a say in terms of what I would like to see in (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Well here in Canada we have our own Shop@home for the moment. I purchased about $125 worth of Technic service packs a couple months ago. As some have stated, there are many problems with service packs. Many won't buy them, because they just (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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Don't forget those of you asking for roof slopes - we need the peaks as well! There's nothing worse (well... nearly nothing <g>) than having lots of grey or tan slopes and no roof peaks to finish the %$#^%$^% roof! My top ten... 1. Train doors and (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: controlling RCX from PC?!
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(...) This isn't a fix for the slow speed you're noticing, but: what about programming the RCX to take care of the low-level moving around -- the basic motion and testing of sensors -- and then just sending higher-level commands from your program. (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: S@H airplanes
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I just ordered this set today (I missed the original post, still getting caught up). The sets were in stock. I only ordered one - I forgot all about the McDonalds freebie. -- Have fun! John Auctions and Trading and More at my Lego site: (URL) & (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: More Mindfest Tidbits
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(...) It's hard to count pieces with frost bitten hands. As many of you think we have snow all year round, I can say this with a smile. :-) Yes, I am Canadian, but I'm faultless. I never sell any LEGO; at least not yet. <ICS> (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Last day - over 30 lots of LEGO bricks and parts on EBAY
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Hello, I currently have over 30 lots of misc parts and bricks on Ebay - ending Wednesday. Many are still with no bids or run at opening price. Click here to see the details for items listed below: (URL) LEGO Tow Cranes with hooks 20 LEGO lt-gray (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: IntelliMouse Ripe for Hacking
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Probably the first step would be to monitor the data sent from the mouse to the computer. I mean, if it is decoded by the driver or some other file, and it cannot be understood, then this project would instantly turn a lot harder. (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Interests in non-GNU C compiler for RIS?
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(...) native H8 machine code, and that doesn't require a huge investment in time and disk space to install and configure. As I see it, there are already many development systems out there for free that are this simple to install and use, as long as (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: LegOS 0.2.0a multi-threading problem
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Hi, yes, currently, you'll have to make main() your first function. version 0.2.1 will support arbitrary starting offsets. could you report about the stability of repeated program runs? if this works fine, I'll change the ON/OFF behaviour to (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: Does anyone own the 6901 Mobile Lab?
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(...) Wow, I for one have fond memories of that set. It was my first space set ever and propelled me into the vast world of outer space. Sadly... as many sets do, this one became parts to my other ships... but I remember exploring the moon's (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Absolutely. Children benefit from adult guidance, support and assistance. With LEGO and most things, more in the beginning, less later on. It's also great quality time with your children. In my case it was my little brother, and now my nieces. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Parts Pack Survey
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(...) Well, I'm not in the US, but I've purchased something on the order of 200+ service packs in the last year or so. Mostly grey brick packs. (...) I can complain too (and I have been) - but I'd rather try and work out a solution that benefits (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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Hi Juha, There's information on cracking the Cybermaster protocol on my website including links to others who done the same for the Mindstom. CU Bert Lego robots and artificial intelligence (URL) bericht----- Van: Niinikoski Juha (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: RCX with AC power - Still Available
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In a message dated 10/26/1999 2:54:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gasperi@alynk.com writes: << Yea, but they want something like $150 compared to $200 for a RCX and a whole lot of parts with the RIS. >> Wrong.....$120 and that is the same price as (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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To all the people who are complaining about the lack of bulk purchases, how many people have put their money where there mouth is? How many people in the U.S. have purchased a service pack this past year? I know I have... so I can complain. If I (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Mike's Train and Launch Command Auction Update 8
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Note: did avancement has begun today. 1. This is a Once, Twice, Sold auction. 2. To bid send email to mdarnett@nycap.rr.com. I will try to post updates daily. 3. Minimum raises: 0-$50 by $1, $50-$150 by $2, $150 and up by $5. No proxies please! 4. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | controlling RCX from PC?!
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all, i have a little program that controls the RCX from the PC. i know other people here have done that, so... my major problem is that signal round trip time is very high - it takes about 200 - 250 ms to send ONE command to the RCX (waiting for the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Mindfest Questions
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Since I was unable to attend, I do have a couple questions about the event: How large was it? Number of exibits, presenters? How big of a role did the NELUGgers/AFOL's have in the presentation? Any speakers? And nice pictures - but could someone go (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: A few questions on NQC vs. VB
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(...) Hi, Don't miss the opportunity to learn Forth! It's unique environment, it's just another world. :) Here is a history of Forth: (URL) Sergey Udovenko (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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