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(...) No, the switches are WAY to stiff. You have to open up the switch and shave off most of the bumps that cause the friction... There's lots of delicate stuff in there. I made the mistake of using one of my switches that was flaky to begin with (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's what I figured... I've been looking at the layout and I don't see any easy way to move things around with out causing absolute hell... Sigh... (See other message to Byran) Dean (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Can't you apply what you learned from the first try? Are you willing to let someone modify one of yours? (...) I tried a whole bunch of options. There is one remote possibility, but it requires some serious fudging of the track. Probably not (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Um, what exactly does "modify" mean in this context? Not just as simple as removing the yellow switch thingy I'm guessing... -Bryan (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Oh dear... I'm building the test for the program building of the hogwarts area and realized that my modified switch is in fact the wrong direction! Ugg... After the horror of the first switch I don't really want to do the other one... Anyone willing (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It's actually plexi sandwiched between lengths of 1x2(approx). The base and plexi are permanently attached, as per Larry's explanation. (...) Yep. This (and the display tables) are what connect the different sections of guard. (...) I think (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) If you want the train to stop at the station you must isolate the track and run it by the MS. (...) There is one magnet sensor before the switch track. And there is a light sensor just after the switch track. (...) Yes. I have 7 more sensors (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ok I think I've left enough room for all of the above. But why do we need a (motor?) wire running to the track? Also, I'm not quite clear as to the sensor you're talking about... Do we have to place it inside the mountain? Perhaps the dry-run (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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This is Alex using Dean's account (don't ask). Okay, folks, it's time for me to publicly admit that I just can't do the truck. I have tried several times and nothing comes together. I only wanted a wardrobe/make up truck (just the trailer part, not (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Snicker... Dean (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Well, some of you know I broke my little top of the micro motor broke so it wouldn't stay on... And my Train crossing NEEDS it to stay on by itself. So I called up LEGO and they said they'd send me out one. At no charge. (How nice)... Well it (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) WhoMping, WhoMping, WhoMping !!! Robin (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Great. Here's what will need to get to and from the RCX. The power cord (Same as a train Power plug) one wire going out to the Sensor east. Another sensor inside the mountain (so we know when the train has cleared the switch) A motor wire (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ok, now that we've got all our directions sorted out, I've found a new location for the RCX. :) It's inside the northern-most piece of mountain. The hole for IR commands faces east, towards the rest of the layout. You can also run wire out (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hi all, I was fairly involved with the whole ordeal, obviously. SEALUG is still planning to organize some kind of fest for Northwest people so we can all get together and have a good time. Hopefully we will be able to organize something at (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Plexi ... again
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b5c77a4.8098355@lu...et.com>... (...) of (...) make:-)j/k (...) Larry P posted a verbal explanation with ASCII art of how the brackets are made (from binder clips) here: (URL) following messages Kevin ---...--- (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Crap, I meant North East, sigh... I had the map upside down. I can't believe I did that... (...) Heh, that's ok. It seems we were both asleep on this issue. Dean (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm still a little confused here. There are no switches at the southwest "corner". Do you mean the southeast? What switches are you controlling there? (...) D'uh ... didn't think of that. I really have to start getting more sleep at night. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Plexi ... again
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(...) Excellent!! Thanks for jumping in, Chris! Robin (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) level area... heh heh. Plexi would sure be a nice 'piece of mind' insurance deal... Dean (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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