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If you are using a Handyboard then what you probably want to do is simulate a servo motor rather than actually go through the effort of building one that behaves like the ones from a hobby shop. As an example, if you had a lego motor driving a gear (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Check out this attempt to capitalize on the half-timbered walls mania
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(...) I think they are computer printed, either onto sticker paper, or plain paper and glued. Which means you can do just as well yourself, and not pay a premium. (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | RE: What's Off-Topic?
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How about a "what's off topic" Lego group? ;-) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: help! trying to pose mini-fig arms
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(...) hehhe.. not *that*, alanis, is irony :Þ J (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | RE: RCX Output (Train applications)
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When I tried this, my train only ran at about 1/2 speed at full output from the RCX plugged into the train power supply and batteries removed. Any ideas why? My trains are a little old and I'm considering cleaning the tracks. Maybe I'll try again (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 2000 castle sucks
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(...) Thank you for this post. It did my heart good to hear the good things about the new castle. -- jthompson@esker.com "Float on a river, forever and ever, Emily" (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: The War of yellowcastle Storyboard
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(...) Better yet, if you play with colors, ALWAYS make sure you either set the background and foreground colors, or have a wallpaper and set the foreground color. I have seen too many pages which set a text color, which happened to be the same as my (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Database conversion to HTML table
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(...) noticed that if you save a large worksheet as HTML and then try to open it in Word, the software will not cooperate. Guess Word has some sort of table size limit. Build well, Andreas Stabno (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: What's Off-Topic? (was: Re: sensors (was: Re: New newsgroup lugnet.loc.eu))
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Thanks for the clarification. I did know this, and should.have been more clear that I did. Essentially, as this list is so beneficial, I am loathe to fragment it into (and need to subscribe to) several lists. Too lazy? Maybe. --Doug -----Original (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Black feathers
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(...) Hi John, From Margo's castle-and-pirate inventories, I see that black feathers appeared in 1974, 6035, 6066, and 6073, one set in each. They are the rarest colour, I believe. I'm fond of 6035 as well - a perfect set to use on each side of the (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 2000 castle sucks
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(...) After building the castle last night, I have to say I kind of like it. It definitely needs work, but it is a good starting point. The new door arch is juniorized, but I suspect we will all manage to make good use of it. It doesn't look bad, it (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 2000 sets yet??
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(...) I enquired at the small, privately owned toy shop in my village when I was out at this morning. I never buy my lego there as they always mark it up (e.g. 8001 for £25) The lady owner said that they she did have some new star wars lego on order (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Aaargh!
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AAA...AAARRR...RRRGG...GHHH...HHH HHH...HHH!!!...!!! Mario Ferrari ha scritto nel messaggio ... (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.eu, lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Re: Mid-evil/Castle themed Market.
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(...) Thanks, In one way this has been an interesting challenge for me because the only Castle set I currently own is 6097 Knight Lord's Castle. I have been forced to use what I have from the rest of my collection that includes a lot of Star Wars, (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 6854 Alien Fossilizer and 6232 Skeleton Crew availble at Amazon.com
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(...) True enough. At the moment, there are many coupon codes floating around for $10 off, such as PRESENTS-4-ALL, that help offset it to a more reasonable level. I've also received several coupons in the last few months for $10 off Amazon toys, so (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Cross-theme MOC's
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Bram Lambrecht wrote: .....stuff snipped (...) Warning: non-purist technique! Plastic modelling/slot-car method - flat black spray paint on the INSIDE of either clear or light blue transparent windows. Of course if I had a half-dozen Moonstalkers it (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: What's Off-Topic? (was: Re: sensors (was: Re: New newsgroup lugnet.loc.eu))
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(...) Just a clarification... "Going through LUGNET" doesn't necessarily mean not getting the group/list via e-mail. All LUGNET groups (including lugnet.robotics) are subscribable (directly or as digests) via email... (URL) the big picture... Doug (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Medieval/Castle themed Market.
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<snip> (...) Don't worry I am still into Castle at the moment I just wanted to do something other than the Market for a little while. I am thinking of doing some residential homes or something like that. I have not built up the courage to try and (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Knights Kingdom invades SoCal
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They're here......... Target in Chino Hills, southern California. Only saw three sets, but I was just passing through quickly. It looked like they were rearranging and making room. Bruce (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Aaargh!
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(...) I guess they didn't sell it, they DESTROYED it. I'll try to get more info. Mario Web page: (URL) member page: (URL) member of ItLUG: (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.eu, lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Large sized Models
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Is there anyone out there who has built models of larger sizes, I am thinking a model 5 foot tall or so. There may be an opportunity for someone with the ability to do such a model. I would like to hear from some folks who may be interested. (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: 6854 Alien Fossilizer and 6232 Skeleton Crew availble at Amazon.com
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(...) Well, here's the not-so-hidden price structure that offsets the benefit of such an order, according to the CSR I just talked to: As a toy, each item has a flat $1.25 shipping charge; The whole order has a flat $3.00 shipping charge, whether (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Mid-evil/Castle themed Market.
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At the moment, I am listening to the radio morning show, and if you recall the episode of "WKRP in Cincinnati" where the more "hip" DJ's invited a highway patrolman to the studio to administer breathalyzer and dexterity tests to them as they got (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 4565 is $50 off at Zany Brainy
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(...) Hmm, the two Zany Brainys here have several signs up advertising the speed controller for $19.95 when purchased at the same time as 4565. Of course a parent in a hurry might not notice that, but then I would never expect the register clerk (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Trailer for the 5571
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Has anybody built a trailer for the 5571 Set If so can somebody direct me to the pictures Many Thanks -- Michael Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Home of the UK Technic Club Magazine Web site: www.technic-uk.co.uk (URL) to be updated, soon to (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | What's Off-Topic? (was: Re: sensors (was: Re: New newsgroup lugnet.loc.eu))
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I, too, subscribe to this list via e-mail, rather than going through LUGnet. It just seems easier to me. I much appreciate the notices of special offers (although the Shuttle/Zany Brainy thread got a little repetitive). And I read all the posts (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Black feathers, was 2000 castle rocks
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(...) Yup, they're called Da Bullz... Oops, I mean the Bulls. ;) Jeff P.S. They're all a load of bull. ;) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Mid-evil/Castle themed Market.
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(...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: What are the 10 worst pieces ever made by TLG?
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(...) This list points out that if we were to compile an overall list, many parts should be left off because they are very good pieces in their theme. In fact, in their place, I consider every one of the above pieces very good, though I definitely (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: sensors (was: Re: New newsgroup lugnet.loc.eu)
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What is sci.electronics.design ? (...) I thought that's why they used a well behaved plastic like ABS. It's easy to machine! :) Sorry, but I just had to add my $0.02. I just love to grind them bricks JB (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 2000 castle sucks
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I humbly disagree with you Jonathan(1). I am glad that Castle is back (in grey). Some of the parts do suck, but some of the parts are terrific! Same as any other year. Personally, I think 91 Castle sucked, but not this forthcoming year. Not at all. (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Black feathers, was 2000 castle rocks
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Jeff Johnston wrote in message <3858E765.F6C7AA78@m...ne.net>... (...) I agree with ya, Jeff! Its nice, I mean really nice, to have new Castle sets! Where did you find them?!?! Now this is funny, Cowpack... I noticed that Huw Millington's new site (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | New $50 off coupon from MyFamily.com
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I just received a new coupon for $50 off a $95 purchase at MyFamily.com. (They had a $50 off a $75 purchase coupon a few weeks ago.) Anyway, this new coupon is to bribe me into filling out one of their questionaires. If you bought something from (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: 2000 castle sucks
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(...) 6091 has all that, and it is the only one that does. I plan on getting two or three of them, for minifigs and other stuff in it. Jeff (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 2000 LEGO in Knoxville TN
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The Target at Downtown West has most all of the 2000 sets, notably missing only the two largest - King Leo's Castle and the Falcon. I really liked the new minifigs, but all of the sets looked a little juniorized to me. Naji (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tn.knx, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: advice: which Mindstorms system?
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I note a number of people interested in "kitting up" for some serious robotics building. I did the same thing. A mixture of Pitsco, S@H and store bought technic sets gives you all the gears, beams, wheels and axles you could want. But for RIS and (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 2000 sets in Austin?
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I went on a trip yesterday for lunch and didn't notice much. Although I must admit I was shopping for Star Wars mostly and didn't pay attention to the other themes. BTW--Welcome back to the states!! Jason Spangler wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: Elephant ears (was Re: What are the fins on some steam locomotives for?
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(...) Yep, there are photos at: (URL) are pictures taken out here in Newfoundland...the track here is a bit wonky for running, but I should get a chance to do some repair work this spring, then more running of the engine. James Powell (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Introducing LEGO Direct
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(...) I realy hope, this includes the WHOLE world. (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Partial review of 6600 Highway Construction - Comments on the Highway System
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(...) (URL) page 26 for the construction sets. (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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