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Adam Murtha wrote:
> In lugnet.org.ca.vlc, Dean Husby writes:
> > Adam Murtha wrote:
> >
> > > Wow! I didn't realize you had so many automated/automatic gizmos. Who did
> > > the drive in theatre?
> >
> > I did. It's an iPAQ 3670 in there. The iPAQ's screen and dimensions match LEGO
> > studs perfectly.
>
> What's an iPAQ?
Umm. It's a PDA. Here's a link
http://www.compaq.ca/english/business/handhelds/ipaq/h3600.htm
> > > I've been trying to do a sign to rotate EXACTLY like
> > > the one at that drive in, maybe the person responsible might be willing to
> > > share the details.
> >
> > The sign is a micro motor with the sign directly attached. But to get the speed
> > to a good level I used a diode bridge and a zenfer diode (5.1) and ran the whole
> > mess on a train regulator on power level 7. (One down from MAX)
>
> What does a diode do? I was planning on using a 9v motor with a train
> regulator, hopefully it will be as effective as what you did.
The Diode Bridge allows the power to flow only one way regardless of what way the
polarity is. It also cuts down on how much power comes though. The Zenfer diode
lowers the power level even more. With out that setup the sign spun around like
crazy. WAY to fast..
> > Lets see, on the Industrial line we had:
> > My CN engine
> > Large Black My Own Train
> > 4565 Steam Engine
> > 4563 Load N' Haul Railroad
> > 4564 Freight Rail Runner
>
> You just said you didn't have a 4565, but you did have a 4565...You've got
> me confused.
There were no 4565 engines there. I did have the steam engine made out of parts from
the 4565 set.
--
Dean Husby
LUGNET Member #320
TFM's LEGO Workshop - www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm
The Vancouver LEGO Club - www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc/
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