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Thanks for the much-needed input. My goal was/is to eventually build a fun, interactive multiple train layout with seemingly random events triggered by multiple networked RCX's. It looks like I may be designing a machine that manually turns the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Ultimate LEGO Book - Frustration
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OK, this has been posted before, but I'll post it again: the Ultimate LEGO Book can be frustrating. I've got a copy of this book (actually, Kristin got it from my co-worker's wife, who's a DK consultant, so is Krissy, but she doesn't have cool (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.books)
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| | Re: red castle wall corners?
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(...) elements from this set. Too bad the seller is breaking these lots up this way, one would have to win most all of them to reconstruct any of the sets... ++Lar (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Istruzioni per micro robottino
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(...) aveva bisogno di batterie ma solo un motore collegato all'altra parte del cavo fatto girare a mano avanti e indietro. L'idea e` secondo me veramente bella, ma ricordo che il povero robottino camminava poco e male (anche se forse il problema (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | 4565 for $99.99 from ZanyBrainy - get it NOW before they're all gone!
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Several people have noted that ZB has the 4565 train on sale for $99.99... Well, I called around this morning, and my local one didn't seem to have them on sale. Soooo, I started calling other states. Several stores were all out already, even though (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Dave Baum Book?
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(...) Well said, Terry. I often fear that my half-siblings are being raised in a vastly different environment than I was, but then I see them eagerly build their own designs out of lego, and figure most things will work out. Giving kids the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: using "lego" in domain names
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(...) This information is publicly available at (sorry for the wrapped URL) (URL) legomaniac.org, .com, and .net all came back to the same person: Registrant: James Carswell (LEGOMANIAC-DOM) 5930 - 147th St. Surrey, BC V3S 3A8 CA Domain Name: (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | HUGE Lego Christmas Auction continues!
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We added several more promo sets yesterday and will be adding many other sets tomorrow and Sunday. Also, very shortly, I will be adding an idea book and catalog collection, including 7777, 8888, 6000 and several others! Some Stena ferries (1548, (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: JJ'S REVIEW: 6095 Royal Joust
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(...) But of course! Ze color shall be... GREEN! At least in 6091! I posted a huge description of it this morning... it's somewhere in lugnet.castle... to lazy to find it... DaveE (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.reviews)
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| | Re: Ship Power Core
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(...) I haven't tried this, but you should be able to build an 8x8 circle out of four 4x4 quarter-disc bricks (plus some pieces to hold the 4x4's together). It wouldn't look as good as the 8x8 dish, but it probably wouldn't suck. BTW, the 4x4 (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Minnesota.
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(...) Ann Arbor-Saline Road? Or the Pittsfield one? The former is a really nice, well-organized store. I spent many a night there as an undergrad. I'll probably do the same this Christmas holiday when I'm home--I spend a lot of time in Ann Arbor. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: advice: which Mindstorms system?
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I would buy two rcx set : you get lot more for your money. With multi rcx, you can experiment inter-rcx communication... Andreas Stabno a écrit : (...) ---...--- Philippe Jadin mailto:philippe.jadin@skynet.be Belgium, Europe Simple yet usefull Robot (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: FOTW!!!!
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"marco berti" <arcmberti@dinet.it> wrote in message news:FMsvwA.9Lv@lugnet.com... (...) gemelli o (...) Non ne ha avuto il tempo: le avevo già chiesto se non ce ne fossero altre.... (sigh.) (...) negozio (...) (senza (...) Ok per sabato. Il negozio (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Re: 2000 Sets Spotted in Jersey
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(...) You can probably kiss that phenomenon goodbye--they have a new, better organized management in the Department. However, they do have the full line in now. best, Lindsay (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: lugnet.com/lsahs?
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(...) Until a couple days ago, I swear that the last update to www.lugnet.com/lsahs was the Nov 22-Dec 5 stuff. Anyway, from all AFOL's: Thanks, guys. And I didn't know there was a group just for S@H specials, so thanks again Tom. Adam. (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.service)
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| | Re: What to start out with?
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Well, having read both books now, I have to say this: which book you want first depends on what you are looking for. Jonathan's book (the O'Reilly book) is good if you are looking for a survey of all the programming tools available, and a few basic (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | "Caster Wheel" design ideas??
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Anyone got a good "caster wheel" design from MindStorms parts? I was working with some kids today, and didn't come up with anything workable... Using a skidpad for now.... (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Useful sets
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I bought one of the big green ugly things. It does have the throwbot parts! It also has two sets of rack steering, a black turntable and a couple of the larger bevel gears. Plus a good amount of other useful technic stuff. A BLACK turntable!!! This (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Check out this attempt to capitalize on the half-timbered walls mania
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Take a look at this eBay auction: (URL) Frank Filz ---...--- Work: mailto:ffilz@us.ibm.com (business only please) Home: mailto:ffilz@mindspring.com (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: what to do when ripped off on ebay ???
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(...) Yes, if you are having something shipped to you via USPS, ALWAYS request Delivery Confirmation - it will only cost you $.35 extra. I ALWAYS use it when sending Ebay winnings in the US, so that I can make sure the sets arrived. Sometime in the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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