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(...) So does this mean we have a B1 and a B2 kinda like J2/J3?:-) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) The train car will still have no problems clearing as long as my "inside-1" (1 fulll stud clearance beyond the end of railroad tie on inside corners). On a straight, it doesn't even come to the end of the tie. I'm not sure where you're placing (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Robin, I've created a building hiding the sensor. (URL) here is the side showing the sensor. (URL) it's height, is this good for you? My program will be created on this building being 1 stud away away from the track base. This gives 10 stud (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Our widest trains are 8 studs wide right? So that puts it to the end of the track. I'll make a little building with the switch recessed. How high is it from the table to where the center of the switch is? I'll need this to setup the height's. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I had not know of anyone using reed switches with lego before so I don't have any links to info, but I used a standard reed switch, encased in glass. NO (Normally Open). There was a 20 mm and a 25 mm I believe. (...) I've created a trolley (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dean, I've put a magnet mounted in the middle of the first car (not the engine or tender). It's vertically just above the wheel hubs halfway between the bottom of the car and the top of the track. The face of the magnet sticks out ever so (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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I know this has been covered in the past, but can you point me to info on the reed switch used and implmentation notes. Thanks I'm working on a ping-pong line for a trolley and I'd like to try reed switches. I've had troubles with light sensors and (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I had the sensor in the center of the track on the bottom. Didn't work too well. I've since asked that it be moved to the side where it can be triggered via the side. I'll be doing testing today on that. Dean (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Dean, where did you put your sensor? In my automated station I used reed sensors to tell passenger trains (which have to stop) from freight trains. I cased the sensors into hollowed 2x4 bricks and placed them in the side walls of the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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"Matt Agnew" <magnew@bellatlantic.net> wrote in message news:GH25w9.7w7@lugnet.com... (...) hassle (...) make (...) in (...) used to (...) got! The small 32mm (1.26") double-action pneumatic cylinders are available at Shop-at-Home Europe. In the UK (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Takes one to know one. (we have two amazing Steves in our club) (1) (...) 1 - How many do YOU have? Collect them all! Trade them with your friends! 2 - winner of the first LDraw achievement award ++Lar (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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You can control motor to move switch point in suitable time by gerneral gear, so that motor is never stalled. Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) are 5 (...) them (...) is (...) is (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) If it was put on both sides it would like like a port or something. (URL) 3 & 4 is what I'm thinking of for the side. Dean (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b5f7a67.33439913@l...et.com>... (...) it's (...) How about a magnet on the side of the tender chassis, where everything is black anyway and it wouldn't show so much (esp. if it's on the side away from the edge of the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) On top won't do any good. Damn, what a nightmare... Ok, what do we do now? Dean (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) As with anything else at the dry run, we don't have to completely set it up, we just need to CONFIRM that it will work at the show. So, yes, we do need to being the fabric, to lay it out and make sure that it will in fact encircle the layout, (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Perhaps possible, but probably ugly ... On top? I could stick in on top of the engine Robin (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) My compliments! I've been a big advocate for opening the switches and modifying them for a while. Your method, however, is faster and less hassle than mine (l). I certainly wouldn't mind the "scar" - it's on the bottom. For those who are (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah, I've been raiding my eBay and Brickbay stocks! No cuts, and no sore knees though.. I set up a table in the living room to work on. Of course you'd have a hard time finding a table big enough for that mountain! I have a little more (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Well ours are small time scale items. Yours is one big mountain of an item. GRIN (...) And burned by the soldering iron, stabbed by the x-acto blade and horrified by the insides of the switch track. heh heh. Oh and my pointing finger hurts (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Gee, Dean and Xan keep on reporting "X is done. Y's completed." And so on and so forth. Meanwhile, I've been working on the mountain all week long, and it's still not finished yet! :) Not to mention, some of my supplies are running low. Had to (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Nah, I don't see any need to put up the fabric skirting at the dry-run. -Bryan (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Do we want to have the fabric skirting at the Pre run? Personally I don't think it's necessary as we did it last year and will do the same procedure this year. Your thoughts. Xan (using Dean's account) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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David's Gondola program is done. Though I should add in the ability to use a different sensor as well. Just the Big Hogwarts program left to do and to solve that issue with the detection. Whew. Dean (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) There is a white lip, it just looks gray in this picture. It's the gray stuff 'above' the monorail track. And there is no overlay, it's a gap. The ends of the plexi pieces are flush with their respective 2x2. Steve "picayune" Bliss (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Robin, what about putting a magnet on the side of the engine or one of it's cars? If it was on the side and we had a little out building on the straight it would trip it... Possible? Dean (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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[I'm cross posting this to trains just in case anyone has a idea or fix.] I've finished the reed sensors for the Trolley line. Work fantastically! I've also finished the reed sensor for the Hogwarts. Not so good. In my tests I used a single car to (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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I should have titled this thread as "Switch Track Modification (for those of us that DO, A better way!)" For myself, my points are automated and I can't allow the point to stall the motor or blow the switch apart after x switches. The switch must be (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sure, that's fine with me. I live less than 10 minutes away (by car). How many vehicles should I be expecting? -Bryan (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Also, just a reminder that there is a charge of $3.00 per person for the public show. I'm not sure if you want this in the news release, you decide. Robin (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We may have one parking pass available for our group. I suggest we park at Bryan's place (if he lives close), after we've set up, and then pool in for the exhibit days. (...) There will be an admission fee of $3.00 per person for the Sunday (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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These are the details about the upcoming show. Alex, take what you need to construct an email to our members, and also send the appropriate stuff (probably just the same as the News Release) to any of those people (fans!) that wanted to be notified (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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The organizers say go for it. Here's the key points to include, from their perspective. - Name of the organization: The Toy Train Operating Society - Event: Annual Convention and Train Show - Location: Richmond Inn, 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond - (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I posted some links on this topic just yesterday in another thread. (URL) well. Tim Strutt 8^) ParLUGment #2 (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) We need to have clearance from the show organizers, of course, so don't do anything until you hear a yay or nay from me. I should have a reply shortly. Robin (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Thanks tons, guys. These will be very helpful for our next show. I really like the system. Robin (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Actually I think the apparent overlay is an optical illision. There should be no way those pieces overlap with the bases so far apart. Also since there is no white lip, I am pretty sure this picture was taken during the setup on Friday. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) URL to your site? Dean (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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