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These things work with the RCX! Up to three units (6 motors total)will work! Wow!!! Here's the RCX code! (URL) received the new 8539 (Manas) in the mail yesterday. I have not built the models. But I have taken the receiver unit to pieces and (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Friday - Disaster, Saturday - Good Times
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(...) Well I haven't done any building for 48 hours... It's a much needed break, and I'll start up again tonight! Still gotta "hammer out" the mountain. (...) Hey Robin, don't be so hard on yourself. Friday *was* a horrible day - took me 1.5 hrs to (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: A great addition would be...
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(...) Don't worry about it Dean - what we've got planned will wow the crowd already. Besides, you've worked wonders with the existing sensors. Yeah maybe for the next show we could think about adding that part in... -Bryan (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) If we are to pull off the station 9 3/4 part as well we will need: 1. Motor switcher for the Switch Track 2. Reed sensor in the building like the other one 3. Light Sensor and light combo for main track 4. Wires 5. RCX Brick 6. Program I don't (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Friday - Disaster, Saturday - Good Times
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(...) My message vanished... Damn it... Robin, that's NOT funny. People have spent a lot of time, effort & money on their items. You shouldn't be joking around like that. You upset two people for sure... Dean (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I don't. I just have the switch. Can anyone make one? If it's manual you don't have to worry about motor stalls and what not and the switch is modified. And yes, the switching would isolate the siding and stop the train. (...) I thought his (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: A couple of notes
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(...) Well one thing Alex did was to convert most (if not all) of the outside baseplates into 32x32s in the hopes of reducing the likelihood of "flipping." Will that suffice? Do we need to attach the inside baseplates? -Bryan (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Friday - Disaster, Saturday - Good Times
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(...) Dean (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I will have power for the screen and for the PC speakers that will sit under the table. (...) I've got a few containers, forklift boxes etc for it. David is bring buildings and the cranes. (...) I think one person should be in charge of this (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: A great addition would be...
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(...) Oh if it's an RCX you need, I've got one myself... Version 1.0. If you want me to bring it Dean, let me know! -Bryan (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | A couple of notes
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I do have a few thoughts about the layout that I'll throw up here. Dean, you mentioned extra speakers for your "multimedia presentation". Do you have those ready to use? Do they require power? We could probably just put them under the table there, (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Friday - Disaster, Saturday - Good Times
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Well, now that I've almost recovered from the last couple of days, I'm finally ready to post. First of all, I think the layout looks awesome, and will be very well received. You guys have all done so much excellent work. Paul has been such an (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ya, that would be cool! We'll just have to do it manually. Do you have another little motorized "switching house"? I know you have the right point already ;-). We could forget the RCX and just have a remote control for the switch, which would (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I mean station 9 3/4's. Dean (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Huh? I don't quite understand your message, Dean. Don't we already have Hogwarts Express stopping at its station, then driving off? Or are you talking about something totally different? -Bryan (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'd LOVE to be able to build a RCX controlled section that brings in theHogwarts and stops it at it's station but I just don't have enough bricks or other parts for that. Too bad non of the other Mindstorms members are helping out... Dean (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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(...) This is the original message by Chris Phillips: (URL) my version, following John Barnes's suggestion, I put a 100 ohm resistor in series with the reeds. The devices are very low current, and if you make a wiring error and connect them to an (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | News Release
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Vancouver Legoâ Club P.O. Box 54063 Pacific Ctr. N. PO Vanvouver, BC V6C 1Z6 www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc July 28, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver Legoâ Club to Display at Train Show The Vancouver Legoâ Club announces it will be displaying at The Toy (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Upcoming Public Event with VLC Lego Display
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Event: Toy Train Operating Society's Annual Convention and Train ShowVLC layout is located in Minoru "D" Location: Richmond Inn, 7551 Westminster Hwy (at Minoru), Richmond, Minoru rooms A, B, C, and D VLC layout is located in Minoru "D" Date: (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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(...) Good. (...) Sounds good. I've finished the Hogwarts program. I've also added another sensor that can detect when the track is busy and delay the hogwarts from leaving. This will allow us to run two Passenger trains safely! It's going to be (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Plexi ... again
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(...) No an S1 and an S2... :-) (BTW there *is* a J1 as well) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Plexi ... again
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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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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| | Re: Plexi ... again
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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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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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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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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Fabric skirting
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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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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| | Re: Updated To Do lists
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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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| | Re: Updated To Do lists
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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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| | Re: Updated To Do lists
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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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| | Re: Fabric skirting
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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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| | Fabric skirting
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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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| | Re: Updated To Do lists
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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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| | Re: Plexi ... again
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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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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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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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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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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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| | Re: TTOS Train Show Details
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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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| | Re: VLC News Release
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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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| | Re: TTOS Train Show Details
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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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| | TTOS Train Show Details
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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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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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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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| | Re: Plexi ... again
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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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| | Re: Plexi ... again
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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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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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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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| | VLC News Release
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I think we should put out a news release. If we were to get on the TV I think we'd have a good shot at some new members and support etc... - Xan's willing to write one up and send them out but she needs the following: - Show Address, dates and (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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You can use a motor to control both New or Old Switch Point easily, there are 5 switch points in my layout, some are new type and some are old type, all of them can be controlled by RCX smoothly! I don't know why the modification is needed? (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Plexi ... again
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(...) Robin ,Steve has now posted pictures in lugnet.org.us.michlug (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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(...) Yep. Now a motor can easily control the switch. -Bryan (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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(...) The modification allows the switch track to be MUCH easier to move. It is incredibly hard to move the switch from one state to the other. Make the mod and it's smooth sailing. Dean (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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I'm trying to make sure that I understand the purpose of the modification (being the modification guy that I am, I like to know what and why others modify pieces). Is the purpose to get rid of the firm 'snap' that occurs when the switch is thrown (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Oh oh, Huston, we have a problem...
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(...) The horror is over! I've made the modification (See public message) and it's working fine. (Just gluing now) Except for a scar there is nothing out of the ordinary. It will work great for the show. Also, I finished the RCX Track power (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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Today I realized that my modified switch track was the wrong way. A right instead of the needed left. After the horror of modifying the first one (I used one that didn't work well, figured it would be best... No so. Nasty, the metal contacts had (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help -- wardrobe truck
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(...) First, you should not try to combine wardrobe and makeup into 1 truck. It's never done that way. Secone, don't try to fit too many stations into one trailer. A standard 20 foot trailer would contain only 4 stations plus storage space. Stagger (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: Oh oh, Huston, we have a problem...
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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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| | Re: Oh oh, Huston, we have a problem...
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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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| | Re: Oh oh, Huston, we have a problem...
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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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| | Re: Oh oh, Huston, we have a problem...
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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 oh, Huston, we have a problem...
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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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| | Re: Plexi ... again
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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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| | Re: Weeping Willow
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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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| | Re: Weeping Willow
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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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| | Help -- wardrobe truck
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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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| | Re: Weeping Willow
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(...) Snicker... Dean (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | LEGO comes though again!
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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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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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(...) 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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(...) The RCX must be on the south west corner of the mountain near the switch track and sensors since it must control 4 devices down there. Yours can be anywhere since it's just a motor and you can put more then one connector together to make (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I didn't read the entire thing. I just noticed the header and figured it might be a plan to alert you guys. It's very sad when 'Power Mongering' takes over... sigh... Dean (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yep they are 4ft. and 1ft. lengths. (...) Clips. (...) Provided by GATS. (...) Yep using my staple gun.Works great. (...) I'll call steve R who made them and see if he can take a picture of one of them and post it.All we ask for is 1000 bricks (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Some more pictures. (URL) definitely stapled to the 2 x 2. Interesting that there is no top edge on the this segment, and that they've overlapped the two pieces. (URL) base is held on by some sort of black bracket. You can see two of them in the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I really like the setup that MichLUG used in their layout at GATS this past weekend. Here's a good picture: (URL) used what looks like probably 1/8" plexi in a 2 x 2 grooved base. They've got different lengths of both base and plexi. If you look (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3B5C5814.AC4FBD27@a....bc.ca>... (...) Thanks Dean, I read all the offshoots to that thread, and pretty much withdrew when it seemed to get messy. Talk behind the scenes is still going on, however :-). Once our show and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) bureacracy, needless sniping about trademarking, little empire building ... brother. Why do people always feel compelled to do that? I see it in other clubs I'm a part of. People quickly lose focus on the things that brought them together. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I plan to put it behind (below) the station about 20 studs, near the mountain side. If the RCX was in that ridge, the wire would reach no problem. If you timed it to activate roughly at the time the train would be pulling in, or perhaps just (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The "left" part? The RCX will be needed up at the top right part. That's where the Hogwarts switch is (well, closer to it anyway), and the Willow will be located just to the left of the mountain ridge, behind Hogsmeade station. Shouldn't the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Great! Where is the hole or is it completely hidden? Can you leave a little hole facing the middle of the layout so that I can IR it commands without having to remove it each time? If the hole was 6x3 that should be fine. (6 long, 3 high) the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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