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(...) I just set-up the train loop on my table at home. It's actually pretty small. The whole GBC pictured above will be moved 1 baseplate towards the left (front). The train will not run right against the back of the GBC. It will be 8 studs away. (...) (21 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: LafLRC @ IndyLUG
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(...) Ok, I just updated the layout, and put it on the front page of LafLRC.org I also figured out how to map directories (or something like that), so you can see the GBC page at laflrc.org/GBC Steve (21 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: LafLRC @ IndyLUG
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(...) No. Kerby's module is not 3x1, as shown. It's 2x2. Steve (21 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: LafLRC @ IndyLUG
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(...) Looking at this layout,should I modify my 2-baseplate module so that it dumps at a right angle? I don't see a straight 2-BP section that is unassigned. It would be a really easy deal to modify my module so it dumps at a right angle and would (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Pictures from Curious Kids Museum
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As announced here: (URL) MichLUG/LTC displayed at Curious Kids Museum in St. Joseph MI this weekend. Here are some pics from yesterday: (URL) ... there will be more galleries as others upload their pics but this should whet your appetite, the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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| | LafLRC @ IndyLUG
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Ok, we need to work out the detail of the GBC layout for the train show. Here's what we're working towards: (URL) outside loop goes to the rest of the layout. We can move the inside loop as needed. The train can be moved to make it one baseplate (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Mich...
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Brian, You should talk to these guys about putting a GBC into their layout (in the future) (URL) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Michiana-LTC to display at 19th Annual Model Railroad & Toy Train Flea Market - Sunday, September 27
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To All, The Michiana LEGO Train Club is pleased to display at the upcoming 19th Annual Model Railroad & Toy Train Flea Market on Sunday, September 27. Event Details: Sunday, September 27 10:00AM - 3:00PM EST Address: Walker Arena Annex Fourth and (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug)
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| | Re: September 24th 2005 SMART Meeting
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Last reminder of our meeting this Saturday. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. I hope everyone's had a chance to work on a robot for Robothon, and that many of you will have a chance to attend Robothon in two weeks. -- David Schilling (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Tic-Tac-Toe-bot
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(...) The only issue I have with it is, unlike C4, the "winner" (or lack of one) is a foregone conclusion... *IF* the robot can actually play (as Steve & C4 demonstrated). Note I'm still in favor of doing it, just pointing that out. (...) 3-in-a-row (...) (21 years ago, 22-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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Ok, I've been thinking about the Tic-Tac-Toe game. Everyone I've talked to seems to think this will be a good competition for us to have early next year (after FLL). There are a couple questions to work out. 1) What size is the game? We can play the (...) (21 years ago, 22-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: Alright, no more waiting, when is the next meeting?
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(...) Hey Scott The gang down south (aka SanDLUG) is also looking to have a meeting in October too. Right now we're thinking about the 22nd or 23rd of October. Just thought I'd better pass it along. Adr. (21 years ago, 21-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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It's been far too long since we've met, we need to start the dialogue. When and where, and maybe why. Anyone got an available location? I would really like to see a meeting go down in October, please debate amongst yourselves and let us come up with (...) (21 years ago, 21-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: My Latest Creation
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(...) Bryan... I'd be interested in knowing how you have your drive train setup. I'm sure it is too complicated to easily explain... Maybe a couple of pictures? I've tried a few RC buggy motor drive vehicles and have found that trying to send all (...) (21 years ago, 20-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, FTX)
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(...) Yes, there is a standard Lego 9V motor for the steering. It is connected directly to the rack with a 12 tooth gear. The buggy controller is really well suited for hooking a polarity switch up to it directly. The axel output for steering is (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, FTX)
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(...) Sounds nice. So, it has a motor to steer in addition to the drive motors? Is there a reason for not using the build-in steering? Oh, I guess for future development. (RCX Controlled) Would it be possible to have the polarity switch so it will (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | My Latest Creation
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Okay, so I was a little ambitious this weekend… I created a four wheel drive chassis that runs on two RC Buggy Motors. The motors are doubled up on the same drive shaft that runs both the front and rear differentials. Steering is done via rack & (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: something to do...
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(...) and, the mating game was solved long before any 3x3 game was even invented. But, that's not really the point, is it? Actually, with the exception of C$, I suspect this will require more programming than any game I've done. Even with Project X, (...) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Sorry, to hear that you think the next RTL game is lame. did I miss something? a 3x3 game was solved a LONG time ago. and by a plastic chicken no less. (URL) are you smarter than a chicken? The logic to solve 3x3 is public knoldge. if you want (...) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: something to do...
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(...) That's up to you (the builder). (...) I'm inclined to think that each builder may want to use his own indexing system. However, there would need to be some markers to indicate where each block goes. Maybe those could be white lines, on a green (...) (21 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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