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(...) Well, the first rtlToronto DCC will be switchable. Here's the deal from the enduser standpoint: a) your motor pack has to be modified to allow for the DCC decoder to drive it. This means installing a small switch inside it and some extra (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, you've got me, Chris, JeffVW...yourself. I wouldn't call that not a lot of people. Calum (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I don't plan on bringing too much to the dinner on Friday since there probably won't be a lot of people show up.... however...I decided to post my travel plans to get there....I most likely will drive to (approx. 45 minute drive) Mississauga and (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was having fun with some motors tonight and had a great idea for a secret project for Train2....so I built it this evening...just for the fun of it, I won't describe anything at all, nor will I bring it on Friday.... All I can say is my sister had (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Tony ;-) that probably isn't close enough to Richard's tastes....(then again I don't really want to speak for him).... I'm sure he doesn't mind you coming at his vast forces with sabres rattling... and no body armor or shields. I'm sure (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it had a bit to do with Robotics 8, but there is a deep dark reason why I decided to delve into the RCX "scene"....which I won't reveal yet.... mwa ha ha ha ha ha!!!! (...) ....I don't want to speak for Calum <but> I think these are my (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snipped the rest> I thought I already was on the "castle side" I think there is a couple more....Eric deGuili for one (who is in Italy right now....and I hope is smart enough to buy some really old classic Lego sets) ...btw, he showed me some (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes..... it looks like DCC is a closer realization at (or with) rtlToronto than was possible...Awesome....I still like that DCC joystick/controller for $150... it looked very neat (I saw it at my local hobby shop).... but I really don't want (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually yes. Among fighting corporate Real Estate this morning, demonstrating my two fisted project management skills, and the usual critical nonurgent at the office, we also managed to hunt down a source of L272M's at a component firm. With (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GGp40B.AA9@lugnet.com... (...) I will! Well, Pirate, anyway. That's close enough. :) Iain (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Calum, have you found the chip yet? OpAmp in 8 pin dip is a common thing, you'll probably be able to find a equivalent of that chip that will do the job. Bring the spec of the chip with you to a store so you can check the spec in databook (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi, yes I'll be there but the only MOC I'll bring will be rolling stock. That all I can do with my current assignement. I also have a big project for the november train show. Martin (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Will anyone join the Castle side? ;) -R (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We got him hooked NOW boys!!!! ok, Calum, here's the deal. Dave joined the train side. and BOTH Ben and Jeff Joined the RCX side. I'll tell ya what I'm going to do. If you give me back Dave, I'll release BOTH Jeff, and Ben. That's about Fair (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I don't know what you'd call it....Chris might say "coming back from the darkside" ... (actually to do that, he might expect me to 'burn' all my trains....yikes!!!) But I broke down and bought the RIS 1.5 (at toys r us) for 199 CDN.... ....ohhhh (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OKay, will do. Just out of curiosity, are you bringing a vehicle with you to Train2? I live only a few blocks away, but lack transport. I'd be happy to help you unload, etc., if I could beg a lift for my modules in return :) Or even a hand with them (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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It may not entirely be new information, but the Lego Shop @ Home is now accepting (back) orders for the Gas N Wash Express... this may not be too important for some....it means for me that I can possibly begin to finish the big town sets... I need (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So far, it sounds like 4 or 5 are coming from Ottawa, and maybe 3 so far from Montreal. Unless Martin is bringing something, the MonLUG'ois are too busy working on their November Train Show and weren't planning to bring any modules. As for us (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) well I'll try not to let you down... :) well that might be smart since Dave isn't "planning" on coming out... also what is the status of some of the other non-RTL attendees...are they coming or not, and what are <they bringing?> Benjamin (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Anyone else bringing modules to train2? I'm counting JeffVW, JeffE, Iain, Ben and myself right now. Also, my plan is to build a narrow quick and dirty railyard, if no one is up to it, mainly because I have these 18 inch wide pieces of (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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