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--- Zonker Harris wrote: Don't know if this went out so I'm reposting here on Lugnet too! (...) Ouch! Yeah, I've heard that changing the high voltage end of the transformer is not the way to go, especially where circuitry more complex than a (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I have posted my pictures of the quarterly meet in Fremont. There are only seven of them, but with Joe's pieces all over the floor, who had time for pics. : ) (URL) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Z says: (...) <snip all that stuff about electronics that I don't understand...> ;-) I still think it would perhaps be a good idea to hide the power source for the trains away from the public's hands. If they can't access the control unit, they (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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My initial experiments have met with limited success. But, since there seems to have been some equipment damaged, I wanted to share my findings as a caution to others who might try. :-( I used the RF "transceiver" module. This plugs into the wall, (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I was at a Safeway in Alameda and picked up the 7128 Speeder Bike set from a small display by the deli. There were also the Droid Fighters and the little Duel Set. I didn't check MSRP first, but I paid $9.99 for it. Just thought I'd mention it just (...) (25 years ago, 28-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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