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(...) Many of the older sets can be looked up in the database here on Lugnet. While this is useful for the use you mentioned (determining the value of new sets), it's not very useful for older sets. I would think that the value of a set from the (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Pure Energy & the RCX
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Radio Shack has its own version of these same batteries. -Wes (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Pure Energy & the RCX
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Instead of posting deep inside the original RXC Output thread, I thought I start a new one Pure Energy is a brand of rechargeable batteries. Pure Energy Battery Corp, Amherst Nova Scotia, Canada (1-800-868-8756) They are rechargeable alkaline (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: How to handel minors in "LUG's" was (Re: NELUG Turns 50!!)
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(...) Ryan, Just a point of clarification. By the term "tweener" I mean inbetween and it does not refer to someone that is a teenager. And by inbetween I mean Young-Adult in this case or someone who is more mature than a kid and can handle (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Line Followers
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Sorry! I misunderstood you in that last post. If you want to make it go all the way around the robot (which is how I understand it now), then all you have to do is put the light sensor + arm on a turntable and rotate that. To keep from getting the (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Trading for Brown ladders from 6061
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(...) All I need are pitchforks. I can use a Sharpie if I want black swords. :) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: How to handel minors in "LUG's" was (Re: NELUG Turns 50!!)
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Eric, see my reply to David's message for more of my opinion on the topic. One thing though, the term "tween"(which I think is downright, gutwrenchingly sick) refers to those ages 8-12, so I don't think a 16yo would like being called a "tweener". (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Mindstorms recommendations
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Any recommedations on one Mindstorms system over another for a bright boy of 8.5? Yes, he can use computers. I'd rather start him off with one of the sets designed for 9 year olds - just wondering if there is something to recommend one over another. (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Line Followers
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You could make a gantry that can make the arm go forwards and back, and at the same time have it on another gantry that can move side to side. Move both gantrys (sp?) at once and you should be able to carve out a rough circle without twistind the (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: NELUG Turns 50!!
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(...) see (...) purpose of (...) I'll start off my saying that everything was very well said, Dave. Although I am still 2 1/3 years away from being considered an AFOL, I can see why you wanted to set up AFOL group, partly because of circumstances (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Question on Tan Peasants
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(...) Hmm... my thought is maybe a "good" battering ram would encourage the pieces to get broken? With the one in 6062, you'd have to actually push with your fingers to break a piece, but if you made a sturdy wheeled battering ram and rolled it (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | even one more synchro
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Hey folks, Just one more three wheeled mini-synchro design to add to the mix. This is a minimal height design with the motors and rcx mounted very low on the structure. It also features o-ring wheels and upside-down turntables spaced with 8T gears (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | DCP Sensor Adapter,
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DCP stands for DCP Microelectronics. They manufacture a range of sensors for their LogIT range (a data logging device with three inputs - each capable of taking passive or active sensors - sound familier?). This is now relevent with the (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Is the LDraw parts database free?
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(...) Yes, but most people would probably prefer not to install DOSEMU or a similar program unless they have to. (...) Ok, I've never heard this before, and it's not in the FAQ. But now that I know, this is valuable information. (...) Yes, unarj (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | How to handel minors in "LUG's" was (Re: NELUG Turns 50!!)
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Well I am hopeing that this turns into a very constructive discussion on how we can cater to minors in our Local groups. I would be very interested in seeing what people have to say on the issue. I would also like to hear any experiances that people (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Line Followers
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(...) Just a thought (and the reason I still want to use real walls): by bumping into a wall, there are small orientation errors that are introduced (especially when hitting it at an angle). I just like tougher problems! :-) /Vlad (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: WTB Blacktron I w/boxes
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Well... at those requested prices you can find the first 3 on ebay easy enough, the Renegade (6954) is harder to find from what I've seen than the Message Intercept Base (6987) on ebay lately... at 115.00 and a little luck you could come away with (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Technic air-dampers
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My new dampers arrived today, which is a very quick response. One has gone straight into compression. Unfortunately, I cannot see any difference between these and the old items. :-( Jonathon Huw Millington wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Lego at Media Play? (Was: Technic Shuttles at Zany Brainy (Utah))
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(...) You can get Lego at Media Play? The most I've seen there is the Mindstorms stuff. Though I haven't looked often lately -- their selection of computer books leaves a lot to be desired... Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ut)
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| | Connect HP 48GX
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Hi Did somebody ever try to connect the Handy-Board to a Hewlett Packard 48G or 48GX? I don't exactly know the specifications of the serial port of the 48G. But there are several serial options possible. For example the protocol can be Kermit or (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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