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(...) That is still better than the pick-a-brick at the Mastermind at Yonge Ave. I emailed them before the weekend to confirm the location, but it is actually gone from the store. The sale guy there said it created too much mess and they sent the (...) (21 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well... hardly ever. (21 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nope. stock feature. just highlight something, right click and hit "Search the web for.." -Rob A> (21 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) is that an add on? like the super cool "bug-me-not" right click thing I installed? Chris (21 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Rob Antonishen wrote: snip .and I will have to go play with the (...) SEE!!! i had a "calm polite discussion" with someone who claimed that Giant Tiger NEVER has LEGO... HA!! PROOF!! vengeance is mine. (evil moo-ha-ha laugh) Chris (21 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Since Dave is lazy, and firefox lets me google by highlighting and right clicking... WebBrick: (2 URLs) Beyond that, I'll get into specifics if you need 'em. (...) Or if you are using apache and have the mod_proxy module ((URL) installed, you (...) (21 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm sooo sad. soooo sad that I decided to go on a boat cruise on the river. That was tres cool. Though a lock that only drops you, like 60cm, is kind of odd. Thanks to the continued performance of the Canadian loonie, I can safely report that, (...) (21 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dateline, Chicago. The Department of Homeland Security has just reported that a foreign national has locked himself in a store on Michigan Ave. He is apparently making demands for something he calls "K8"'s as well as certain length Technic (...) (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well, its been almost 45 min now. I wonder what ROB bought me I cant wait. Chris (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) thank rob buy me something Chris (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) I thought you'd appreciate thw whole 'Chris is cool' thing... but alas... First--you need a webserver Second--you need a webcam Third--you need webcam software Really, that's about it. For (...) (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm in Chicago, across the street from a real Lego store (Michigan Ave). I'm going to walk across the street in two minutes and see what is there. mmmmm. -Rob A> (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HOW did you know??? I love the EXTRA sugar!! its the best! umm yes i said triple triple for me please. I seems a tad........disjointed. (...) OH. sorry Chris (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris - Did you eat a whole box of maple glazed donuts again before you wrote this? I seems a tad........disjointed. -Rob A> (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW, you SUCK at subtle. let me try again. DAVE, do you have a step by step "how to " to do what you did for some kind of interweb-tele-robotics thing?? :) Chris (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Well Chris, I was at your site a little while ago and I was thinking... How can Chris be so amazingly cool??? I mean he blows stuff up AND he gets paid for it! Then I thought about how (...) (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave i was at your site a few days ago... and i was thinking... when is calum coming back, then i thought, why is steve so mean to me, then i thought, what ever happened to Jeff E... THEN. then, i thought, ~IF~ i had a web cam, and some lego, (...) (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I actually got around to trying to find out why the webcam wasn't displaying on certain browsers. Turns out that the webcam software I'm using (webcam32) is not compatible with the latest version of Java. So here's a very quick fix--just using (...) (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) YAY Susan. oh ya, I guess Jeff E was there for some of it. I guess we have to tone down the American bashing, it would seem that Jeff now owns one. :) Congratulations Both of you. Chris (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congradulations to the both of you! Jeff VW (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Oh wait we already knew that. She's Born! Please join me in congratulating Jeff and Susan on the birth of their first child Rowan. Mother and baby are doing well, Jeff hasn't sleep in three days. So nothing new for him really. Rowan was born Oct 10, (...) (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ummm Derek, shhh those are supposed to be protected secrets... Actually, all jokes aside, considering this post from you Derek, I'm gonna make a leap in faith and suggest that from NOW ON, please use the paints in an WELL ventilated area. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is one of those situations were you have to paint a horse to get a convincing looking cow on camera, and if you want a horse you have to tape a bunch of cats together? Derek (21 years ago, 11-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As long as you are painting over the Fusion paint this is fine. The problem that I've encountered with Fusion is that it picks up color from underlying plastics, paticularly red plastic. I've been making models and movie props for years. If (...) (21 years ago, 11-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) If you need to paint anything plastic, Krylon has a special formulated paint called Fusion Paint. IT was specifically designed to bond to most plastics. the colour pallet is limited, but for painting plastic without flaking... its amazing. (...) (21 years ago, 11-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm working on my train layout. it's like 3 weeks before the show and i've barely begun.so if y'all don't mind that my whole layout is like a 'work in progress', it'd be appreciated. As well, in the train layout i'm working on stuff that will make (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ralph. I'm sorry. I give up. I loaded the .srec into my brick. I D/L ed your Tkl GUI i TRIED to follow along on your page. But I could not even manage to enter TEXT into your Tkl GUI. after a few days of not being able to turn the Brick off ( (...) (21 years ago, 9-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oops, my mistake, I mean the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (not the default gateway, as I had stated) This geek stuff is eating my brain. Janey "Red Brick" (21 years ago, 8-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) When we went to ipconfig... the info we got was the same... 192.168.2.10 mine 192.168.2.11 for him 192.168.2.1 for the router default gateway 255.255.255.0 we are both getting the router (192.168.2.1) for the default gateway Janey "Lost and (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) What's the IPs on these 3 nics? (yours, the router and the son's?) Sounds like his machine is getting an IP on a different subnet than yours from the router, and not getting his gateway ip set up right. (21 years ago, 8-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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Can anyone make heads or tails out of this network issue??? My computer (running XP HomeEd.) can access the Internet without issue. History... I have been using highspeed for a bit, and my children were starting to complain about dial up, as well as (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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YEP its TRUE MONDAY is TURKEY day.(1) and I felt I needed to post this for the world to see. CHRIS 1. OH wait, its ONLY thanks giving here in CANADA, go back to your regular lives. pass the stuffing. (21 years ago, 8-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But then (as of right now) 25% of people incorrectly selected "Janey is innocent" (a patently absurd obervation) when they really meant "Chris is GUILTY" ;) ROSCO (21 years ago, 7-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: (snip) (...) yes Steve... the ANSWER is that as opposed to voting with the TRUTH, the male population of this place, are voting with there EYES, and viewing pics with more "exposure." Chris (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ok, I admit, if you read this aloud: (...) ...and then read this aloud: (...) ...it does sound like the same voice. But that proves NOTHING. OR... Maybe it does prove something... It's that guy over there... The one sitting by the computer (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WAIT... say that again... Steve Hassenplug said : > > I really don't know what to say, Chris. How could you make up these lies? > > Steve > I KNEW IT!! I recognize THAT VOICE... When "DEEP THROAT" said tome that he was giving me the pics (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) believed it. How could anyone think they could get away with this level of deception!?! (...) Yes, all these things exist in both photographs, which proves without a doubt, that they were taken at the same place. I really didn't think Chris (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm innocent I tell ya!!! oh wait, that's not my lab...Or is it? -the third brickmodder on the grassy knoll (21 years ago, 7-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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We call on you now, to CAST your vote: (URL) to review click here ---...--- (URL) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, what can I say? Sure, I KNOW, it looks like I'm busted! Those picture of me... and the fact that it is totally obvious my earlier pics were a copy of HIS set up! Frankly I was just going to take the blame, just to let this all end.... A (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the TRUTH... YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!! (URL) Miss, are a Fraud. and a PHONY. I would like to submit to the learned member of LUGNET, the following evidence. I ask those here and at home to view this: (URL) DUN DUN music) A small child (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ... (...) I can hardly believe a Chris-Fig would do such a thing. But, of course the picture says it all. I'm sure it's impossible for Janey to have faked this latest photographic evidence, or that would mean she would have had to destroy a (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh really??? How interesting, protecting the innocent eh??? (...) (URL) (...) (URL) (...) No, not happy at all! At first, I was in total shock... I couldn't believe my eye, my OWN figs, total SCABS!!!! I was crushed when I looked at your (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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I noticed this: (URL) "Don’t miss LEGO® Master Model Builders (there are less than 50 in the whole world) who will officially open the exhibition on October 8 and 9 by building a GIANT LEGO® robot right before your eyes!" -Rob A> (21 years ago, 6-Oct-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.sud)
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(...) Thanks Ralph. but before we storm Janey's house, she has some serious Buzz Hargrove issues that need to be addressed. other than that. Sure. I'll see if i can cram PbForth into a spare RCX i have around here. Thanks. Chris (21 years ago, 6-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I had very little to do with this. Janey, as your friend; I was doing everything in my power to protect you from something deeper! something MORE dark. (...) OK, you have forced my hand. I had no intention of showing these pictures to help (...) (21 years ago, 5-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) that give you an idea just how big the blades are. Derek (21 years ago, 5-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They are the goofy edged flat things on the trees in my backyard. They form the logo of a famous hockey team. Maybe you have heard of them? They are the Toronto Maple Leafs. They also form the logo in the middle of my country's flag - that's (...) (21 years ago, 5-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Leaves? Leaves!? What are these leaves you speak of. Derek Downtown Toronto (21 years ago, 5-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, This is the exact application that I wrote the DCC enabled pbForth for. Sometimes it seems like I'm flogging a dead horse to get this into the mainstram of LEGO applications for DCC, but it's a heck of a lot easier than dealing with (...) (21 years ago, 5-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oops ...... (21 years ago, 5-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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is the memory... I just received an eBay winning auction consisting of 1 9v geared motor, a few wires, and a red micro-motor. So I'm all excited 'cause I think now I have 3 micromotors!! Yippee!!! So where are the other two? Oh right, I still have (...) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: snip (...) You go girl! I laughed, I cried, 5 stars... Dave K (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) (snipped the blah blah details...) Hmmm, I started reading this... and my reaction was "Oh cool, nice job, Chris...." (...) started to feel a bit ill.... and then a rush of uncontrollable nausea which lead into some serious soul searching as (...) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX) !
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(...) See?????? This is why Steve should pack up and move to Toronto--he fits right in wit hthe mocking and such... I mean, he's going to have to tweak it a bit 'cause he's not as good as us Canadians, but he's the best I've seen coming out of the (...) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You really didn't need to do all that cutting, wiring, & downloading. The regular firmware does that, also. Steve (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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ok, im not the first to do it, heck, im like the 100th. this is my prototype DCC technic brick. I want to make a "brick" that has a simple IN and OUT that can be hooked up in series, so that i can use it on ANY lego motor. I bought a Digitrax (...) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ...and if you look to the right you will see Dave K's place.... and over there on the Left is Jeff's new place :) Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i was going to sugest Mr. used. its a great place. OT: my truck is at about 21 cents/Km (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That sounds like the kind of place I'm looking for! If only it wouldn't cost me $20 bucks in gas for this silly item. When I start thinking about the price of gas you know it's bad. At current prices it about 10 to 12 cents a km to power my (...) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There's an amazing place here in Hamilton called Mr. Used. I'm sure they'd have what you want. I'd take you there if you want to trek out on a field trip. Also, if you need a fibreglass shark (or two), stained glass church windows, McDonald's (...) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you MIGHT try a fewof those nick nak phoney "antique" shops on queen kinda near carlaw (ish) (VERY ish) OR there are some kinda junk-ish typestors on Queen (the other way) near bathurst/spadina LASTLY i THINK there are this type of junk (...) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Does anyone know a junk shop type place where I might find a metal ceiling fan blade. I just need one. Thanks, Derek (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) was the one under the table Chris (cough) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i have some 2x4 BoP wood you can use to dremel up. Chris (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, you could throw 'em my way so I can practice using my Dremel... That's a good use... Dave K (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ... (...) I think I have three sets of switch points, and I've never found a good use for them... Steve (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, lets make this clear. the ONLY train stuff i own is: a box of MISB switch points a box of MISB STRAIGHT track some yellow/black train mostly still in box THATS IT AND!!!!! the ONLY reason i own all that was to have it in a place in my (...) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LOL, thanks Iain, pass me a tissue for my monitor please. You can take the nerd out of Hog Town, but NOT if he takes his laptop with him. Hope you are having a good trip Calum. Janey "Red Brick" (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I can't believe you posted this from Japan. Stop thinking about nerd things and go enjoy your experience! :) Iain (21 years ago, 4-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, I was assuming he wanted to make a cool GBC, and, in an attempt to create a really cool module, he decided to try and put a train to good use. Unlike all the train people that want to add a Mindstorms to their train layout, he wants (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ummm dunno about anyone else, but I certainly didn't make that assumption... ROSCO (21 years ago, 3-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I doubt it's a problem with the chip. In order for the DCC to send the signal to the chip, it must send a message pulse that sometimes either goes above 9v, or goes below 9v. The RCX has a maximum output of 9v. So, to send the signal, it must (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hummmm what chip did you use? this one is rated to 1 amp, and IIRC, the stall is higher. and IIRC, (some more) the stall of the technic is LOWER. we'll see. maybe this is todays project. Chris (21 years ago, 3-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) I'm going to give you an FYI, but if you DCC a 9v motor using the brick you're building, you get a diminished power output to the motor as oppsed to going straight 9 volts to the motor, or (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) UMmmm NO!! this is NOT for trains.... heck. i even said in my original post: "so that i dont mess up my (technic) motors. " i think DCC is a nice way to add many motors to a technics creation, and only need once pass through wire. Chris (21 years ago, 3-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I love the assumption here that Chris... Chris Magno! Is going to use this for trains. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 3-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can get more outputs or a smaller brick by chopping a wire, and using the 2 bits for signal input and motor output. Only really useful if you know the brick is gonna be close to the signal and motor though. ROSCO (21 years ago, 2-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) see, in my little mind, this serves 2 purposes. 1. to see if my THEORY that if i post, LUGNET over all stats to post, and when i stop, LUGNET slows down.... and 2. i dont care about the lights. i was thinking about a SIMPLE 2x4 plate and IN (...) (21 years ago, 2-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You need to get some LEGO electric plates then look thru these helpful instructions-- (URL) there's two ways you can do it--DCC chips have a few options for lights and things. Some of mine came with 4 light outputs but I only used 2 So you (...) (21 years ago, 2-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave. I am now the proud owner of a DN121ip Digitrax DCC chip. (URL) seeing as your the DCC guy, where should i start. i want to make it into a "brick" the way you did. so that i dont mess up my (technic) motors. where should i start. what do i (...) (21 years ago, 2-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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October 14th, 2005: Monthly Dinner @ 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Hey folks, Please join us for rtlToronto monthly dinner at Swiss Chalet on Friday October 14th. Obvious topics include rtl20 debate, what's up with Hobby (...) (21 years ago, 1-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, still on the road, but always thinking about rtl :) Calum (21 years ago, 1-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm good with that. You're home now? Dave K (21 years ago, 1-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You mean have dinner on the Friday we are supposed to have dinner on. What a concept. Derek (...) (21 years ago, 1-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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How are you guys for October 14th? Calum (21 years ago, 1-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey there guys, I will be happy to come and pay the $10. We need to bring our lawn chairs, correct? Marketa said something about bringing the chocolate chip cookies again BUT only if she can plug in her lap top sometime over the weekend? As Allen (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Hobby Show--huh??
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(...) Agreed! Derek (21 years ago, 30-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) To the best of my knowledge no group has ever been paid to attend The Hobby Show specifically. I can't speak to other shows, but for this one I'm pretty sure there has only ever been two basic types of booths: 1) Club booths - like us, or the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) hehe. I know exactly what I'm going to do with my capacitor when I get home tonight... One manually-power GBCm, coming right up! (21 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Jeff E had a lovely little Marry Go Round that was powered of a crank connected to a gear motor. You could get it going around pretty good too, as I recall. I can't seem to find any pictures of it. I thought he built it for Train2. Derek (21 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Depends - the module that got the most run-time at BrickFest was likely my Cascade one (as it can run stand-alone and for an hour or more at a time with no supervision... better than my children, actually). I only swapped batteries on it (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Hobby Show... Moonbase Moonbase Moonbase... was - Re: Hobby Show--huh??
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(...) Why thank you for that intro Dave. I am in fact taking the lead on organizing the moonbase layout at the hobby show. So if you have ever wanted to build a moonbase, anything spacey, or a space monorail, Bring it with you to the Hobby Show! For (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Like Calum said before, I don't think we should have to PAY to be there (don't some groups get PAID to be at shows?). But electricity is nice in our modern times, and it's a good time, so you can count me in for another $10. -Greg (21 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I would be ok with pitching in like 10 bucks... (i am assuming that there are at least 10 of us there) I think power will be a necissity baised on past experiences... (The gutter train ran 1 motor for about 6 hours on 1 9 volt battery, and (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) Well, if we're running a GBC all day, that'll be hard on batteries, even with rechargables. What else--anyone bringing MOCs that require power? If we aren't worried about it, then it's (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I agree. Power is really nice to have, but not at any price. My feeling is that's too high for our needs. I was thinking, if it was half that, then ya maybe it's worth chipping in for it. (...) Agreed again. What ever you decide, I'll chip in (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Can I ask a dumb question? Do we NEED electricity as we don't have a train layout? We could all run off battery. BTW, thanks for leading this and taking the call to go. Calum (21 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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I had a nice chat with Christine from the Hobby Show. She informed me that they've been losing money over the last few years and need to defer the costs if people want the hobby show to continue. As many of you remember, I had some conversations (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: The Train Show (since we were, indeed, talking about it...)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) A more definitive answer from Doug--one of the shows organizers-- - - - Thanks for your note. We will have access to the site at 6.00am on Saturday. The table, chairs etc company will (...) (21 years ago, 28-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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