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Well, the sink is fixed (see earlier post) and I've managed to grab a few shots of the test setup I used to take measurement. (URL) are 4 pictures, the one labeled setup, is the simple test setup I built. the rcx is set to Light sensor, in Percent. (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) --snip---- (...) Do I really need to say anything here?? I mean first Calum makes an effigy of me with lego: (URL) this. Iain dreams of me...... I just gotta stop hanging with you guys. (smirk) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) yup, my 7760 shunter clone uses a 7720 plate... (...) You can mod the track piece vs the crossing itself-I'm going to give it a try soon when I get back. Calum (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Benjamin! I'm still unhappy with the driver compartment and will probably tweak it a bit more, but for now, it's cute. I made a few smaller cars as well. On the oval, the two cars that came with railway express are HUGE in comparison. (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The baseplate from the old 4.5 series trains (the baseplate that fits over the motor ass'y with the bumpers on the front and back) also fits over the new 9 v motor. Glad I didn't sell the 7720 a few months back when somebody asked for it. The only (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unfortunatly not, I only have a 5 stud area to work in, at 6 studs the bricks would hit the drive motor. Jeff (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for the info Lindsay. A few years ago I started keeping my broken bricks in a separate container. I'm noticing that container is getting a little full. There is a slew of bricks that got damaged when my friend and I made a movie (mostly (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How accurate is the rotation sensor at high speeds? (...) Thanks for the Idea Iain, I'll try that this afternoon amd let you know how it goes.... (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I noticed the boiled bricks much, much, much sooner. Ack. Very bad. Sort of like the "fry-pan LEGO" thing from not too long ago. A 6985 in a fish tank is small fry (sorry, three-way pun fully intended) in comparison. BTW, I noticed you have (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) wierd....the only thing I can say is that I spooked him (Iain) by telling him my idea of getting a khaki coloured E-bay hat since I use E-bay too much....and keep sending Iain some decent stuff on-line.... ....that and telling him I posted an (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I had the most HORRIFIC dream last night! (Mostly thanks to Ben!) I dreamed I went to the St Jacobs outlet, but they had somehow "Expanded". It was now a two-story store. The lower level was tiny, and was almost like a "front". It had about the same (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:GD9B55.GGG@lugnet.com... (...) Yikes!!!!! For a moment there, I thought that was your 4561 Express Train siting at the bottom there!! Iain (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good Call, Iain!!! Dave....I guess it probably isn't my place to say it...but according to the RTL toronto Gurus....ummm Calum....I guess its bring what you can.... I guess for "future" train events, if applicable, will be more structured... I (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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oh, me bad.... (URL) at bottom of page... where bad space sets go when they're no longer used... Dave (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:GD9A8s.F5x@lugnet.com... (...) Hook, line, and sinker!!!!! ;) See?! Isn't it so fun!? Iain (who wishes he had the motivation to clean his room to "uncover" the hiden 9V track beneath a (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:GD9A2C.Erz@lugnet.com... (...) Yes, I'll echo that!! Chris, you are awesome... Iain (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(isn't it nice that i'm not going on about 'bot stuff?) Anyone holding a list of stuff people are bringing? Or is it just basically a 'whatever shows up' I made a cute little engine and was wondering if there's room at the show. Have a boo: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can see it now... Chris whips out the RCX... oh, i'll just stop here. (...) Dave (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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some questions have come up. mainly from Steve. 1. Posted on web site - May Monthly Dinner: Thursday, May 18th, 6pm, Mel's Montreal Deli. 440 Bloor West (East of Bathurst) One week later Is this really Thursday, May 17th or Friday, May 18th? For (...) (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Can you space the 2 1x2 brick apart and use a bushing between them to hold the axle in place? Martin <more snip> (...) (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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