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Don't forget, on August 24th the Greater Lafayette Lego Robotics Club (URL) is hosting a LEGO sumo competition (URL) robots are limited to 12in x 12in and can not weigh more than 2 lbs. For more information, check either of the above web sites or (...) (22 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.hrmug, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.us.legotics, lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Other Stuff...
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(...) I'm sure we could squeeze it in somewhere. SteveM (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Other Stuff...
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I just happen to think about this. I don't think any display for a group from Indianapolis would be complete without a race track. I have a collection of matching race cars, trucks, and people. In fact, I even have the plates for the track, if (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: logos
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I compared it to the original and it look the same. good job. mark (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: logos
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(...) Did you set seam width to 0 in L3P? If you didn't, try that it may solve the problem -Orion (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: autonomous truck
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(...) FWIW, I think having the truck driving around would be probably the coolest thing on the layout. Steve (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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>>Finally, I really do want to make a truck that can drive autonomously on >>the road plates. What do you think? Hey, I don't own any road plates to >>test with. Guess I'll have to buy some 8-). >>-Brian > > > That would be way cool. OK, with that (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Train control (was Re: Small Park)
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(...) [snip] (...) I can understand that. Maybe Sunday I'll get a chance to put in a geared motor and take some pix. I'll take some pictures of the micromotor-based switch, too, FWIW. The only Technic pieces in the micromotor design: 1 micromotor 1 (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: layout
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Very nice. (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: logos
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(...) all 1x1 bricks. Maybe someone from the ray tracing groups have some insight. Steve (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.cad.ray)
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alright, i've rendered the logo out but it has some strange lines in it (pieces used?) they can be found at: (URL) Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: (URL) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | layout
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Do we have use of another mountain with a train tunnel for the layout? (see link) (URL) rebuilding it and can make it fit the layout. I'm also ordering from lego to start my buildings. mark (22 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Train control (was Re: Small Park)
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(...) Our group (NALUG) just did this for our upcoming show in September. We turned a bunch of short Lego wires into a bunch of long sorta-Lego wires, and ran them back to a central control board. We did a trial run of our entire layout for various (...) (22 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Train control (was Re: Small Park)
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(...) I'm with Steve M. on this. If we can use regular motors, it would be better. I just happen to think, the reason for using Manas' was (in my mind) so we could control them from across the table. Given that Steve has many extra motors, just for (...) (22 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Train control (was Re: Small Park)
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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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| | Re: Small Park
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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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| | Re: Small Park
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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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| | Re: Small Park
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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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| | Small Park
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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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| | Re: Is IndyLug meeting anytime soon?
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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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| | Re: IndyLUG logo
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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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| | IndyLUG logo
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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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| | Re: e-mails and submissions
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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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| | e-mails and submissions
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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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| | Re: Is IndyLug meeting anytime soon?
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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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| | Re: Is IndyLug meeting anytime soon?
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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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| | Meeting Minutes...
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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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| | Re: Is IndyLug meeting anytime soon?
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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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| | Re: Is IndyLug meeting anytime soon?
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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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| | Re: IndyLUG meeting soon?!
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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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| | Re: IndyLUG meeting soon?
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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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| | Re: IndyLUG meeting soon?
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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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| | Re: IndyLUG meeting soon?
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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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| | Re: IndyLUG meeting soon?
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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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| | IndyLUG meeting soon?
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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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| | Re: IndyLUG meeting soon?
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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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| | Re: IndyLUG meeting soon?
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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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