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(...) not sure how I ended up in the wrong group. Thanks Brian... (...) You're just trying to use up all that area you're going to have. Sorry, this creation is going up, not out. :o I'm going to plan on using 1 32x32 square. And, I think my wife is (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Awwww... come on Hassenplug, go for the 64 x 64! ;-) SteveM (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Next show
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The basic unit is 32x32, but we easily accommodate other multiples of 16, esp. 48 x 48 and 32 x 16. (FUT lugnet.org.us.indylug) (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Sorry, Jeramy, I stayed up late watching the Colts and slept in this morning. The most usable software for downloading the firmware is BricxCC: (URL) basic steps for getting LACC into the RCX: 1. Turn off the RCX that is running LDCC (the one (...) (21 years ago, 16-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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You should also download LDCC and LACC in case we need to reload them on the RCX. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: roadshow stuff
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(...) Full Throttle itself can be downloaded from (URL) Dr. Vegetable's Workshop>, and requires only that the driver for the USB tower be installed on the computer. The USB driver is available on the RIS 2.0 CD-ROM, and can also be downloaded from (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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The rubber band wraps around the #5 angle piece, then goes between the other end of that piece, and the piece added in step 21. (...) This is the part I'm having trouble with. i can't seem to figure out where the end near the front wheels connects. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) This is the part I'm having trouble with. i can't seem to figure out where the end near the front wheels connects. the pictures don't really show it at that angle. jeramy (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Brian, what software do I need to download in order to have full throttle running tomorrow? jeramy (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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I finally have some pictures for my mechanical maze robot, in case anyone wants to build it for this weekend. (URL) hardest part is getting the rubber band just right. I used the biggest one I could find. Before it's streatched, the rubber band is (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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"Brian B. Alano" <throwaway@insightbb.com> wrote in message news:HJKpvH.1IqC@lugnet.com... (...) over-heating. Also the bottoms of 10025 and 10022 seem to rub. I've had to replace some plates so i made them tiles... Randall Lee Crabtree (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Thanks for the reply, Mark. (...) Both motors had Digitrax DN121 decoders (...) I don't think the DN121 has this. (...) Both had the factory default speed tables. We ran both motors without loads (okay, 1 had a bumper on it) around the loop, and the (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Well, now that you asked... I actually took a couple maze robots. In addition to Wally, my simple robot, I had a right-hand wall follower, A-Mazing, (which I may have brought to the last meeting) My wife liked it so much, she made a left-hand (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) was not heavy enough to get the traction required to prevent it from slipping in the turns. However, I think that test was done with no load of cars, so the additional cars may help hold the motor down on the track. It is worth a try if we (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) It's at the Children's Museum. (www.childrensmuseum.org) How did your other 'bots do? SteveM (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Actually, I think I'd prefer light gray (to look like concrete pedestals), but either is fine. (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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can the ja3 run with just one motoer, especially if it is only pulling a few cars? jeramy ___...___ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. (URL) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Well, after taking three days off for Brickfest, I won't be able to take Friday off, and I have other plans for Saturday, but I'm pretty sure I can find a way to get down there on Sunday. Tonight, I hope to draw up instructions for building a (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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We noticed what is listed below in a reply from Mark Riley and I beleive it is the problem! So Brian, different decoders? different speed settings? In lugnet.org.us.indylug, John C. Moore wrote: Subject: Re: DCC slowing? Author: Mark Riley (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) . Did you have any black 2 x 2 (...) I have some of the black 2 x 2 plates with pins. How many do you need? I could bring them over tomorrow when I drop off the airport. Brian D (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I talked with Brian and he is bringing the airport. We'll have to squeeze the Cosmic Cow a little bit, but I think it will fit. Did you have any black 2 x 2 tiles with technic pin? SteveM (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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ok, yes mark, please bring your usb ir tower steve, i have 10 of the gray 2 x 2 tiles with technic pin and 21 1 x 1 round plate clear, i only have 3 1 x 1 round plate in translucent light blue. brian darrow, if you could bring your airport and any (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: J3a slowing under DCC power
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(...) Yet another reply to the problem was that it is very likely to have been over heating! The problem I guess is likely to occure when running the heavier engines and cars with DCC. I am sure my gray wheel sets may have added to this problem. (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Hey everyone! I posted a message for the train people lastnight about how my J3a had slowed in the corners so badly while running with the DCC. So far the one reply was in concerns of my gray wheel sets on the rear of the engine. I had heard that (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Pictures of August Meeting
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Pictures at: (URL) mark (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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(...) If you are referring to the LDCC control program (URL) Full Throttle>, it can recognize a serial tower on a COM port COM1 thru COM8. I have never tested it with a USB-to-serial converter, but if the driver makes this appear as a COM port to (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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Yeah, I think so. I have a USB to serial cable. Hopefully FullThrottle will be able to use it. Or someone could bring a USB tower if they have one. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Just a reminder and for those that were not there, for setup at the roadshow we are meeting at steve's house on friday at 9am the show runs Friday 12-5 Saturday 11-5 Sunday 12-5 LEGO recomends a minumum of six people at all times working the layout. (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) mark (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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brian, i just realized that my laptop does not have a serial port, just a parallel and two usb ports. can you still use it? jeramy ___...___ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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In lugnet.org.us.indylug, Brian B. Alano wrote: Is it controlled by a motor? If so, we should be able to control (...) Well, it looks like I may make it to the meeting after all, however as in the past it will not be until around 6pm. And if no one (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I wasn't in on that discussion. I for one would love to try it. Do you have a URL I can refer to? Is it controlled by a motor? If so, we should be able to control it using the Lego Remote through LDCC. I think Steve M. still has his decoupler (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Confirmed for Show
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Got another letter from GATS today. We are confirmed for the show on October 18 and 19. We are getting three tables, 10 passes, and a 40x40 space. The letter didn't say what building we'll be in, but the building we were in last time has been torn (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: August Meeting
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Hey everyone...Soory for having missed the last 2 meetings. And once again I am not sure if I will be able to attend the August meeting. I have been without a computer or internet for over a month, then something happened with lugnet and I could not (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Sounds good. Any suggestions for the meal? SteveM (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Mr. President, I would like to put the following on the agenda: * shift sign-ups for Road Show * Whether or not we want to formally organize, and if so, I would propose a constitution for discussion. -Brian A. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | July 2003 meeting minutes
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We met July 9, 2003. We didn't have a formal meeting. I also forgot (again) to take attendance. We talked about the August Road Show: * We discussed some audience-participation ideas, such as a "guess the number of parts" contest. I think Leah said (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Thanks for the reminder, Mark. Meeting starts at or after 2:00P.M., whenever you get there. I think I'll bring a fruit salad. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Just a reminder that this comming sunday is the second sunday of the month, which is when our regularly scheduled meetings are held. What are we doing for food? Bring moc's we need moc's. mark (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: GATS and domain name
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(...) That sounds good, or we can take a few bucks from the GATS $50 check we're guaranteed. - Eric (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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