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(...) Can you come up with a reasonable way to convert the design to use the standard motor (from the znap sets)? I've got about 20 of those bought for just that purpose. Can you post some pictures or a ldraw file? Also, this is one case where I (...) (22 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Train control (was Re: Small Park)
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It's cute! I've got a micro-motor point switcher working. Stole and improved someone else's idea. I'll post it and give formal credit later. Next is the automated level crossing. I own I think 8 working micro-motors, which is enough for one level (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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since steve(h) has the roundhouse (building too?), i will work on an industrial area and fueling station for the engine yard. i don't know where it will fit on the layout, just brainstorming. i also tried to render out the file but pov ray is very (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Leah, the park looks great! I took your modified track designer file and changed things some more. (URL) new file is trainshow2.tdl. I moved the elevated track to the other side of the city blocks. This will make it easier to see the stuff (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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That's a very nice park. Now, I'm sure this town needs an old section. You know, a neighborhood where they don't allow cars. Does this 'town' have a name? I have the roundhouse almost done. No, wait. I mean I'm almost ready to start on the (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Hey all, The park for the train layout was finished today. I altered Steve Martin's Track Designer file of the current layout to show what I consider the ideal location for the park. I want to be sure that neither Steve, nor anyone else has plans (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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I often use transparency markers to tag bricks because they wipe clean with moisture. But with those there's a chance the mark will rub off with handling. Has anyone tried this in a group setting with success? (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I've uploaded and ldraw model of the logo. Anybody want to take a stab at rendering it? (URL) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Here is the link to the logo that Mark Peterson did: (URL) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Is IndyLug meeting anytime soon?
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(...) Jeremy Spurgeon (and his fiance Chris) (...) <snip> (...) Eric, can you get Jeremy access to the web site? (...) SteveH was talking about building a roundhouse, MarkP a skyscraper, and Thomas a church. Leah also mentioned she might do a (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I'll need to work out the dimensions for the roundhouse. They I'd be happy if someone worked on a building. Steve (H) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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hey all, i really enjoyed meeting you all yesterday and will start right away with working on the website. as far as the layout goes, i take it that steve(h) is working on the roundhouse track, but not the roundhouse? if not, i would be eager to (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Eric & All, I saw this thread and thought I would give some collective hints on these subjects, since MichLUG / MichLTC have been through a lot of different shwos as of late. : ) I will try to go to one of your shows if I can. (...) Yes, indeed. You (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) GATS is sending me an application and a list of shows. We basically tell them how much space we need, and they leave that much space open for us. They have shows in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, which wouldn't be too bad to go to, I don't (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Very well done. Yes, I am planning on looking into building the track for a roundhouse. Steve (H) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Here's a list of the next events: Great American Train Show - 10/19-20, 2002, 1/18-19, 2003 (URL) Midwest Train Show - Wheaton, Illinois (URL) think the October show would be too soon to get into, since I'm not sure how mobile Steve's stuff (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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OK, so we had a meeting today, July 28th. I volunteered to report to the newsgroup, so here goes. I think the AFOLs who were there were: Steve Martin (host) Steve Hassenplug Tom Garrison Leah Cardaci Mark Peterson Jeremy ? Brian Alano [did I forget (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Ok, my calendar is clear for Sunday. I'm recovering from Brickfest, so I'll try to bring pictures and stories of things that went on. Most of my interest revolved around the Mindstorms stuff, so I may not have much to say about anything else. See (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) We really haven't discussed kids at get togethers. Let's go ahead and try this time. My kids will be around anyway (M 4y, F 3y, M 5mo). I imagine, they'd rather play amongst themselves. If your spouse could come as well that will probably make (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Bring your MOC's and some food like steve requested. Steve will have to let you know on bringing your children. Pizza sounds good again. can't wait mark (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Fine with me. I've never been to a LUG meeting before. Is there anything else I should prepare for and/or bring? What about children (F age 10, M age 6)? (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Sound great. Are we going to chip in and order Pizza again? If so, we could do that and every one could bring a two-liter and a bag of chips. Steve (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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It looks like quite a few can make the 28th, Steve can we have the meeting on july 28th maybe around 4 at your house? let me know mark (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I could. Brian Alano Bloomington, IN (South of Indy 50 miles) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I should be free to meet on that afternoon. I live in Greenwood, IN. South of Indy. -L (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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How many people could meet the afternoon of July 28th? I'm in Clayton IN West of Indy 15 miles mark (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Bloomington, IN (1 hour south of Indy) -Brian (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Sunday afternoon also works for me. . .but does not work for Mark Peterson, yes? (...) West Lafayette (if that wasn't sufficiently obvious from my e-mail address. . .) -- TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in address for direct reply. (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I have a wedding the weekend of the 27th and won't be in town. However, after August 16th, I'll be back in town permanently. I've also got an "ultimate track pack" on order from SaH so I'll have track to contribute to a potential operating (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I can't do the 27th. How about the 28th? Otherwise, someone else will have to host. Steve Martin (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I'll be on vacation on the 13th and 20th. However, the 27th should work just fine. -L (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I should be free any of those days (note, however, that July 20th conflicts with BrickFest, for those able to go. . .) -- TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in address for direct reply. (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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We need to get together, we haven't since december. We need to decide when and where. Saturday afternoons are the only time I have available the 13, 20, or 27 of july works right now for me? Any suggetions from anyone else? Hopefully we can meet at (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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I haven't heard of Indylug having a meeting for a long time. I would be interested in attending a meeting sometime since I haven't been able to yet. Are you guys still activly having meetings? -Steve (URL) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I'd like to meet. I'll be busy until finals in the first week of May, but after that I'm game. -L (22 years ago, 17-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Yes, sure, although I'm not clear that I'll have time free between now and mid-June. . .maybe between finals and summer vacation (which for some of us falls in May. . .). ---...--- TWS Garrison tgarriso@math.purdue.edu (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Is anyone interested in getting together for a meeting? We have't had a meeting since December. Please Reply even if you can't meet. Mark (22 years ago, 16-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Everyone, we need to decide on a meeting date and time. Does next Saturday work? or when? Also, I need suggestions for the web site to give to Eric. Content, Layout, Anything you what to see on it. Mark (23 years ago, 16-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Lafayette (Indiana) Area Lego Robotics Club.
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Steve, This is great news, but do you need to post like this? Why not just cross post in one shot. (i.e. copy and paste the names into the Newsgroups space) Then again I could not fit all the newsgroups you posted to into the space? See Ya... Robin (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.org, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind)
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| | Lafayette (Indiana) Area Lego Robotics Club.
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We're proud to announce the formation of the Lafayette Area Lego Robotics Club in Lafayette, Indiana. The Lafayette Area LEGO Robotics Club is a group of people who meet once a month to discuss and build Lego robots and related subjects. We hope to (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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