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Subject: 
Using fiber optics to light a Lego town?
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Date: 
Sun, 4 Mar 2001 04:01:15 GMT
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I'd like to light my Lego town.  I think the most sensible way to do this is
with small fiber optics, because that takes a lot less wiring and generates a
lot less heat.

I really have no idea what this involves, though.  Has anyone lit Lego with
fiber optics before?  Where can one obtain the fibers, and how much do they
typically cost?  What are the hidden surprises in trying to use fiber optics
with Lego?

Thank you for any help!



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  Re: Using fiber optics to light a Lego town?
 
(...) I wish I could tell you more, but my experience has been pretty simple. I used my father's professional grade (but old) stiff gooseneck type. They're about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. I think there were 4 leads (maybe 18 inches long) from one (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)

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