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(...) Are you using the NXT on batteries alone, or using the Li-ion battery pack so you can plug the NXT into a wall for more consistant power? (...) As others have noted, this has worked well with the RCX. It's essentially how the GBC trains are (...) (19 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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(...) I'm not sure if there's a better way, and I haven't tried it with an NXT, but I've had good luck with option 2 using an RCX. I isolated the track by putting a bit of clear tape over the ends that connect to the other track sections. -Elroy (19 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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| | Powering 9v Trains using the NXT
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To all, I would like to find a way (simple way that is) to power our LTC 9v trains using both the standard LEGO 9v train modulator and the NXT. We have attempted the following: 1- Power the train simply using the NXT and the converter cables. Too (...) (19 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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| | Re: Surprise! ULUG will be attending the Train Show in Idaho Falls, Idaho
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(...) The show was a success! In the end only Reed and I were able to attend. Attempting to set-up and take down a 10 table lay-out with only two people turned out to be quite a task! We were exhausted but well rewarded by the enthusiasm of the show (...) (19 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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| | Surprise! ULUG will be attending the Train Show in Idaho Falls, Idaho
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To all, ULUG received a lated and surprising invitation to attend a train show in Idaho Falls, Idaho over the weekend. So Reed, David and I will be traveling to Idaho today to set-up. If you are in the area or attending BYU-Idaho, stop by and say (...) (19 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.ulug, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce)
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| | Rutland Alco RS-3 #205
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After working out how to build the Rutland boxcar, I decided to work on one of the Rutland's diesel locomotives to pull it. An RS-3 looked like a nice challenge, and Rutland owned a few of them. (URL) I tried to capture the most distinctive (...) (19 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX)
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| | Event Photos - Ultra Sonic Super Fantastic Kids Day Weekend 2007!
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Event Photos from the (URL) Sonic Super Fantastic Kids Day Weekend 2007!> ...at the PNC Bank Arts Center - October 6th and 7th - 20x40 GardenSLUG Train display by Augie and Patty - 20x40 Mecha display by the Legomaster - Many thanks to Nadia Efa and (...) (19 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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| | Rutland Boxcar #104
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One of the positive sides of all the recent talk of 9v trains is that it got me building again. I don't usually post renders, but I liked the way this one turned out, and I don't (yet) have the pieces to build it. Here is my version of Rutland (...) (19 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX) !
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| | [Press Release] BayLUG 9th Anniversary Meeting
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For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) October 2007 BayLUG Meeting Sunday, October 14, 2007 11am-4pm Museum of American Heritage 351 Homer Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 This is our BayLUG anniversary meeting. (...) (19 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb)
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| | Ultra Sonic Super Fantastic Kids Day Weekend 2007!
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Hello fellow LEGO Fans! Please join us for the: Ultra Sonic Super Fantastic Kids Day Weekend 2007! ==== PNC Arts Center - Holmdel, New Jersey. EXIT 116 on the Garden State Parkway. FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE (4 URLs) October 6th - 11am to (...) (19 years ago, 2-Oct-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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| | Re: Welcome!
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(...) Jim, A great display! Good work to you and CoWLUG. Your layout seems to have more than the usual share of alien invasions, rampaging tyrannosaurs, and other unusual occurrences - hopefully, this isn't a reflection on what everyday life is like (...) (19 years ago, 28-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.us.cowlug)
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| | Re: Welcome!
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(...) Wow, somehow I had missed that this group had even been created... Thanks for posting the pictures! -Joel (19 years ago, 27-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.us.cowlug)
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| | Welcome!
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Well, since there doesn't appear to be much activity in this group since it was created last year, I thought I would let you that CoWLUG is alive and strong. We did a display at the Colorado Mills Mall in support of the Lego store. Here are some (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.us.cowlug)
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| | Re: September SMART Meeting at Robothon!
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Last reminder about this Saturday's SMART meeting. We'll be meeting at the Seattle Center, in the Centerhouse during Robothon 2007. The meeting starts at 12 noon. This month's meeting will be a BrickHeap Wars event. It's a competition where you (...) (19 years ago, 20-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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(...) Don't forget, we'll be meeting at the Centerhouse, in the Seattle Center on Saturday, September 22nd at 12 noon for this month's meeting. The meeting will be a BrickHeap Wars competition. There's only a bit over a week left to start another (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Indiana Jones sets leaked?
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(...) No. Indiana is a very powerful state in terms of LEGO use, but we're not (yet!) powerful enough to license our state name. Thanks for asking! (19 years ago, 12-Sep-07, to lugnet.licensed, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: September SMART Meeting at Robothon!
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My son, Peter, and I should be able to participate. While I could bring electronic parts, I may not be able to bring a computer so I'm a little hesitant to volunteer to lead a team. However, if there are a bunch of people who want to participate but (...) (19 years ago, 8-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Evansville Old Time Train Show
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GtwLUG is going to Evansville on Saturday, Sept. 22nd for the Evansville Old Time Train Show & Swap Meet. (URL) for Evansville Old Time Train Show & Swap Meet>> More details availabe on (URL) our web-site>. --Jack GtwLUG (19 years ago, 6-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.us.gtwlug, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, FTX)
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| | Re: September SMART Meeting at Robothon!
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(...) There's just a couple more days that we've reserved only for SMART teams to register for BrickHeap Wars. After that we'll open up registration for other teams. Once all the slots are taken, you'll have to join one of the teams that has already (...) (19 years ago, 5-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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Ladies and Gentlemen! Children of All Ages! Step right up! Enter the World of Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus! (URL) Last month, I finished my latest theme train/playset. Inspired by a Duplo giraffe that I found in a mixed parts (...) (19 years ago, 27-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.adventurers, FTX) !!
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