 | | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) What is this track cleaner I keep hearing about? Iain (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) I don't want to give the impression I thought HiTechnic stuff was overpriced-in fact, they were far underpriced considering the effort and care John put into them. It was a matter of time required to put orders together I think that made (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) I have created a very low-profile magnetic reed switch sensor for the RCX that I have used for years on NELUG's train layouts. The sensor lies in the railbed, and sticks up a single 2x4 plate above the railroad ties. This sensor is very (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) No. (...) I didn't know this, but they couldn't have been overpriced then. (...) What I meant was to direct attention to the dichotomy between Lego built stuff and using (and therefore supporting) 3rd party stuff. Which of course we each deal (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) What, do I have to support overpriced products to be part of the Lego community? Do I have to buy things that I might not need to say I'm a Lego enthusiast? As a side note, from what I heard, HiTechnic had an overwhelming influx of orders (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) All this RCX controlled automation is great and very impressive, but this (URL) is what happens to third-party manufacturers (re- track cleaner) that are not supported by out community. Did anyone do anything with these reed switches? (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Reduced Altenburg Layout
|
|
Hi folks, As discussed at the train4.5 weekend, here's what I'll end up filling the Altenburg Lite layout with: (URL) putting in old buildings from my old train 3 layout modules and should have enough to make it look interesting. -The purple (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | [rtlToronto] May Dinner, Friday May 9th, 2003
|
|
Hi folks, rtlToronto May Monthly Dinner Friday May 9th, 2003, 7PM, Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke Join us for our monthly rtlToronto dinner. Topics include: -Usual part trading. Anyone want four of these? (URL) road ahead for (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) It took me a minute to realize what you acheived by running in opposite directions. Very nice; it neatly avoids the problem of having to change the points during the run. (...) Obviously, I'd have to take care to not start the system in an (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes: <snip some description> (...) Jeff, great work! I have managed an automated working layout of one loop with parallel siding and two alternating running trains. The two trains run in opposite (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto11 Photos Online
|
|
(...) ROTFLMAO!! :) Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto11 Photos Online
|
|
Calum, seeing as I am the FIRST to whine and complain that you take forever to update the web page, I'd like to just as quickly say THANK YOU for doing such a GREAT job. Thanks. Chris (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto11 Photos Online
|
|
(...) I have pics as well... (URL) K (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto11 Photos Online
|
|
Hi folks, In August 2002, rtlToronto presented an event called "A Brick Too Far". Nearly a year after the last rtlToronto robot game photo update, here's the first of several galleries of event photos*: (URL) Note I've been a lot better at getting (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
|
| |
| | The Impressive Machine
|
|
(URL) - 1.6 MByte MPEG, 31s ...and this, ladies and gentlemen, is what 1 000 kW worth of hydraulic pumps, a 30 000 l/min hydraluic proportional valve, and 6 slipring assemblies by wampfler get you. Iain PS - I'm working on the model again. (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) Jeff, I'll admit that as a train thing I had minimal interest, but for some reason the idea percolated in my brain and I cant help but try to figure out some sort of robot application for this. Chris Why do solar calculators have an off (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) I solved the unreliable light sensor problem [1], although my version still sticks out two studs from the tracks on one side, and five out on the other. Also there's an extra wire, due to shining a light bulb at the sensor. But we just ran a (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) Yeah, I am after an all-Lego solution; not just for purity reasons, but I'd be too worried about frying the RCX with my less-than-impressive electornics skills. Besides, given that my whole layout seems to be elevated 18 bricks high, it's (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: RCX Train Sensor
|
|
(...) Thanks, Derek. Tell you what: I'll do the sensors, but I'll need you to do the roads ;) Jeff E (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: OMG! Death is X! X is Sledgehammer! death !=sledgehammer!
|
|
"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HEDMJK.xGC@lugnet.com... (...) with (...) The facing-strangers thing I think is the most fun - you get to know everyone and you have a PARTY! It's the party ride! I'm dead serious. Calum (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
|
