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I don't mean to sound 'bossy' or a nag but the bridge is the most important item there. Without it we can't complete the tracks... Robin, have you checked on it's status? Dean (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Maclean's Magazine etc.
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(...) trains (...) at (...) another (...) Ooops, hee hee hee. Some days I think I just work too hard. sigh Xan (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's all fine and well, but shouldn't we be worrying about the 2001 show first? GRIN Dean (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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this is a test of Xandria creating a Dragon NaturallySpeaking macro that automatically authenticates a lugnet post by only speaking two words. This concludes Xandria's Dragon NaturallySpeaking command. -- Xandria's Lego Realm: (URL) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Personally, (...) But we never told you how many people we had to kill to get these connections (Muaha ha ha ha ha). Just kidding. I must admit, I damn near had a coronary when Maclean's magazine called up -- the guy was really excited too. I (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Wow I'm glad you guys have so many connections with the media! Personally, I'd have no idea how to get in contact with those people... (without committing a crime that is) -Bryan (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Damn, where did the link for the first one go? Ugg. Here it is: (URL) There is also a pneumatics version that is very small here. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I heard from a Ken McQueen from Maclean's Magazine today. They are strongly considering plugging us in their "Overtures" Section. They'll (probably just a photojournalist) come around on Saturday afternoon some time (hope that's okay -- Sunday would (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Too cool. Hope you can make it! Lego Family!!!!!!!! I just get warm fuzzies... Xan (URL) Minich" <cameron@minichfamily.com> wrote in message news:GHAtpE.LFn@lugnet.com... (...) on (...) drive. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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If anyone DOES wish to make a simple switch motor that doesn't have the house here are some instructions. I don't think it would wok to well with an unmodified motor but with one it would be fine. You'll have to make sure the clearance for the item (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Is there anyone from Seattle/Everett that is planing on making this trip on Sunday that would be interested in car-pooling? I would be willing to drive. Post a message or you can email me at cameron@minichfamily.com. Heck if there are a bunch of (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm not, I was just hoping someone could pull off the bits I can't do. Tall order. Dean (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Too bad it's a family show, or we just might have to change the name of the club. Robin (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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"Robin Sather" <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:3b657e1d.155009...net.com... (...) Sounds kinda kinky -- I'll bring lots of video tape... ahem... you just bring your whooping willow.... ;-) Xan (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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WARNING, VIOLENCE IN THE NEXT LINE: I HATE MICROSFOT, I HATE OUTLOOK EXPRESS, I HATE BILL GATES Okay, whew, I feel a little better. Just wondering... Richmond is known to be fairly evil in terms of traffic these days as a result of bus strike etc. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I can see it now. We're going to be sitting there with 30 or 40 extensions cords, and a dozen rolls of tape ... ;-) Robin PS (and that's not a bad thing) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm sorry, Dean (and Alex). Perhaps that joke was in poor taste. I thought I'd give you a little "Oh no" moment, and then make it all better again with the "Just kidding ...". Backfired, I guess. I really am sorry, and didn't intend to upset (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I agree with Bryan, Dean. Don't worry about it for this show. Robin (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all - nearly ready to head out tomorrow morning (we put off leaving for a day because everything was so frantic). Everything was looking great on Saturday - good luck for next weekend and hope everything goes swimmingly. I wanna see lots of (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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