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(...) It's silly to allow RoboLab and not NQC. Robolab also supports variables and is also a lot more powerful than the RIS software. And, it's an extra cost thing. NQC is available for free to anyone. (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | How old are you?
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I was just wondering how old most of the members in this forum are? I suspect most people active in Robotics as a hobby aren't children. I'm just about to turn 36, but I was dreaming about Lego Robots since I was 8. MG (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Panaka is yellow?
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I'm sure the topic of race amongst mini-figures is an ancient one, but I just wanted to hear theories from the more informed AFOL's this time. I'm pretty sure TLG just wanted to circumvent any racial issues by making ALL the heads "yellow." There've (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New site for the NGLTC
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Robin, It looks like Tallahassee is about 6 hours from New Orleans. I bet that is the closest you will get to New Orleans. When is the GATS show? Maybe I can meet you there? I do not have a layout, but I have some rolling stock that I would love to (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | LEGO on As-It-Happens
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LEGO was mentioned again on the CBC Radio program As It Happens. People have been calling in descibing their favorite childhood toys. The person last night was a commericial photographer who did a shoot with LEGO a few years ago. He said that he had (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: My website to be in the next Technic Magazine?
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(...) Which means I've probably got one somewhere... though it might be best waiting untilthe new catalogue comes out in case applications now need to be sent to Slough. I recently despatched a Lego Club application to Wrexham... hope it doesn't get (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Mindstorms Wishlist
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(...) Relay bricks. That way you can run a Lego train without having to suck power from the RCX. (...) Might be a bit pricey, but it's definitely a good idea. (...) Maybe, but maybe also a breakout box for sensor inputs? (...) And this should (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Lucky Canadians - Upgrade arrived
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I bought it in November 1999, within the "valid" upgrade timeframe. The lady I talked to wasn't concerned when I bought it, just if it was a 1.0. The "official" corporate policy limits the time frame, but if you talk to the right person, who knows. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: New SW 2000 reviews
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(...) Saw a post of yours the other week dealing with the new sets Mike. I picked up 7137 and 7144 at Target just down the road from work here in Vernon Hills, IL monday(right down I94 from you). And I must say that the A-Wing is very nice as well. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: First Lego League Software
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Ralph Hempel <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message news:000001bf4c8d$06...@pro150... (...) Actually, it is JG, not JS. (...) contests (...) I doubt it sincerely. The contest is aimed at kids, and allowing any software environment seriously (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Mindstorms Wishlist
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(...) How about a new, smaller, style for input/output ports, perhaps a 3.5mm plug? This would allow more ports in less space on the RCX. But it would also require a port-to-LEGO conversion wire, so all the existing electric stuff can be hooked up. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | First Lego League Software
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JS Gregory wrote... (...) Are you sure? I just checked the FLL site and they are allowing RoboLab software, which I know is available from LEGO too. Oh, that's what you said in the last paragraph...sorry. In the note on the 2000 season, it seems (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Line in the Sand
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(...) Nope, not a joke. I seriously didn't remember the reason(s) why other approaches wouldn't work as well as INVERTNEXT. I poked around old messages a little bit, I think I remember better now. Let me (attempt to) explain: When this whole BFC (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Is a CDROM really necessary for mindstorms?
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Yes, you can. I run the original on a AST 486 laptop without a CD drive. I have a pccard "scsi bus toaster" that I use to connect a CD drive when I install things. You can't do the video animiation stuff, which runs off the CD, but you can use the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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(...) thing is huge! Working on a 6 wide scale I have not been able to produce a complete train--I am getting close-- and I cannot imagine buying enough bricks to work at the 8 wide level. Not yet at least. Then again I cannot imagine having enough (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NELUG Castle Display at TCS Brainstorm...
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All followups to LUGNET.ORG.US and LUGNET.LOC.US.MA.BOS (because that is where TCS is). As most of you know many of us in NELUG are going to work on a Window Display at The Construction Site in Waltham MA ( www.constructiontoys.com ). We hope to (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us)
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| | Re: Why not wait
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(...) I agree completely! To reiterate an earlier point, the greater problem is that Han's evolution as a character is watered-down, so that he's no longer a self-serving rogue finding redemption through a cause--he's an okay guy who remains an okay (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Longest train?
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(...) snip (...) Ah, I was being vague again. The trains to which I was refering were regular freight trains not coal trains. snip (...) Why 'space'? Is it because your trains become 'rockets' if you send more than 10 cars and 3 engines down at once (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Castle TCS Window Project (was Re: NELUG meeting report from 12/16/1999)
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(...) I have cross-posted this to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos (because that is where TCS is after all). I think we are starting to get some Ideas and I think I will probably start a dedicated thread for this project very soon. (...) I like this idea a lot (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Web Hosting Questions?
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Robin, The NGLTC is using www.truehosting.com for only $9.99 a month, that includes 50 meg, plus 10 email alias, and some other regular goodies. jt Robin Werner wrote in message ... (...) cost (...) maybe (...) best (...) pop-up (...) time (...) and (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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