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I found some of that light weight table cloth material we discussed last Sunday. They didn't any green but I bought some Blue that looks really nice. It comes in 40 inch x 100 foot rolls. I bring it this Sunday and let everybody take a look at it to (...) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Proposed constitution, rev 1
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Is available for your perusal and feedback in HTML: (URL) Word (with revision marks): (URL) (native format with revision marks): (URL) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | September meeting announcement
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Next meeting is again at Steve M.'s barn, Sunday, September 14th from 2:00 until Steve tells us to go home. The formal meeting time usually coincides with the arrival of supper. Anyone have ideas for supper? I think we should do chili soon, but (...) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | August, 2003 IndyLUG meeting minutes
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We met on a kind August day, the 14th. Even the flies seemed to be more forgiving than usual. Brian Alano, Leah Cardaci, Steve McDonough, Steve Martin, Thomas C Coleman II, Jeramy Spurgeon, John C. Moore, Selena Miller, and Mark Peterson gathered, (...) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Versions 2 and 3 of micromotorized crossing gates.
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(...) That's what a RCX with a extra light sensor is for (or homemade light sensors). Either option beats the pants off how I did my first automatic crossing system- it was a electrical kludge (and I still can't think of a better way to do it- in (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Versions 2 and 3 of micromotorized crossing gates.
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Awesome looking crossing. I like the small size of the motors. What do you use to control this? I was in a hobby store last week looking at DCC stuff and they had crossing sensors for this sort of thing. Also, what happens with the gate is down? Do (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Versions 2 and 3 of micromotorized crossing gates.
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Thanks for the positive feedback. I think I like the red one better. I think it's the minimalist in me. But black seems to be a more traditional color. Now, who wants to trade me 10 black 2 x 2 radar dishes? I only have 2, so I had to swap them (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Versions 2 and 3 of micromotorized crossing gates.
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(...) I agree, very spiffy. Crossings get gates at various points in history, based on local grousing, the railroad's capital budget, the actual traffic observed at the crossing, federal or state highway funding etc etc so there's certainly lots of (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Versions 2 and 3 of micromotorized crossing gates.
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(...) Now that's cool looking! I like them both ,,, red and black. you should use them both on the layout. Brian D (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Versions 2 and 3 of micromotorized crossing gates.
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I've made a couple new models of the crossing gates. With the black one, I tried to hide the red motor. With the red one, I tried to make my peace with the red motor. I'd like to use one or the other on the IndyLUG layout for the Indy GATS, but it (...) (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Build Session Sunday August 31
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Good Evening Fellow IndyLUGgers, I see David is going to be at the build session around 3:00. I'm planning on getting there at 2:00. How 'bout everybody else? Brian D (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: [Fwd: "What Will You Make?" Event Kits!]
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(...) I would like to point out that a club doesn't have to be an "LTC" to be a member of ILTCO. A club only has to do 1 train show every 9 months to be an affilate club or 2 train shows a year to be an active club. (1) If you guys were interested (...) (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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| | Re: [Fwd: "What Will You Make?" Event Kits!]
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(...) I do believe I'll nominate him as soon as the constitution is approved! (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: [Fwd: "What Will You Make?" Event Kits!]
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(...) Why don't you contact John Neal at ILTCO and ask him what we should do? We aren't an LTC, but if the LTC kits are slightly different, we should get that version because we are doing a train show. Plus, we still need catalogs. Regards, SteveM (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: [Fwd: "What Will You Make?" Event Kits!]
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(...) The main reson I thought we should get one spoken for is that Jake mentioned a Limited number of kits, and since were a LUG not a LTC we don't have to go through ILTCO.org site. mark (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Build date -7 weeks left
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I might not be there on sunday Aug.31st since it is a holiday weekend and I can work. I'll post if anything changes. mark (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: [Fwd: "What Will You Make?" Event Kits!]
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(...) I don't think that's a requirement/restriction. And, I believe there are a limited number of kits. At the very least, it would be nice to have the stand-ups at the show in Oct. All the rest of the stuff is just gravy... Steve (H) (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: [Fwd: "What Will You Make?" Event Kits!]
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(...) Thanks, Mark, but why don't you hold off just a bit. We need to talk about some things first (to wit: Are we going to form a LTC within IndyLUG?) Thanks for jumping in though. BrianA, I do believe he wants your job! ;-) SteveM (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: [Fwd: "What Will You Make?" Event Kits!]
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(...) I'm going to request one an behalf of IndyLUG mark (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | [Fwd: "What Will You Make?" Event Kits!]
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I think this is very cool. Message below, lugnet link here: (URL) Original Message -------- Subject: "What Will You Make?" Event Kits! Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 20:02:13 GMT From: Jake McKee <jacob.mckee@america.lego.com> Organization: LEGO Community (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Build date accomplishments -7 weeks left
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I will be able to come to the next build session (Aug. 31), since I have that Sunday off from work. I'll probably get there about 3:00. I know that we need more green 32X32 baseplates, but do we need very many blank ones? (By "blank ones" I mean (...) (21 years ago, 26-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Build date accomplishments -7 weeks left
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first off i want to say I HATE AOL as i type this for the third time. for those that couldn't make it here is the what got done. 1. Everyone helped get all the track laid down including a few minor changes for the better, like adding a third loop, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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| | LDCC and RCX gizmos (long)
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I am contemplating how to integrate control of a roundhouse roundtable with control of trains using LDCC (URL). Currently the roundtable software is in NQC on an RCX and is controlled by IR messages 1, 2 and 3, which can be generated by the LEGO (...) (21 years ago, 25-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Road Show Pictures
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I have uploaded the first part of my pictures I took last weekend at: (URL) rest will be up later tonight mark (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Museum venues
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(...) Sounds good. How about next summer when it's hot. That way we can be in the air conditioning! SteveM (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Museum venues
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I've had a couple people mention to me, less than half-seriously, the idea of having an IndyLUG display in a museum. In particular, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and the Evansville Museum ((URL) Is this idea worth pursuing? (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: DCC slowing?
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(...) At the Indianpolis LEGO Road Show this past Friday, we ran the same layout as John referred to at the top of this thread. All the heavy locos that ran the outer loop experienced the exact same symptoms as he mentioned above, to the point where (...) (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | More Roadshow pictures
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I just finished uploading the pictures I took at the Roadshow on Sunday. There aren't any pictures of us club members; just the creations that were there. (URL) David (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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| | Re: Build Date
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Unfortunately, I will not be able to come to the build session on Sun., Aug. 24. I have to work 12:00 to 7:30 that day. That won't stop me from building this week at my own place though. David (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Build Date
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(...) My notes have it as every *other* Sunday starting on the 24th. Steve M.? (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | build date and roadshow pics
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i will be there this sunday. i would like to get all that we have layed out so we can figure out what we need and if it will be possible to cover the tables. i also uploaded my pics from the show (URL) moderated. jeramy ___...___ <b>MSN 8:</b> Get 6 (...) (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Build Date
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Mark, I'll be there. I'll be bringing some track and baseplates so we can get everything laid out. I've finished four sets of crossover switches and 4 sets of "true curve" switches. These will give us some neat options to play with on the final (...) (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Build Date
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Starting this Sunday we will be having build sessions a Steve's Barn to complete the october layout starting at 2pm. I believe these will be every sunday. It would be nice if people could post before the upcoming sunday for each week if they can (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: 2003 Indianpolis Road Show pics
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(...) Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liason LEGO Community Development Team (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: 2003 Indianpolis Road Show pics
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(...) SteveM (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Motorized monorail point with manual and train override
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Brian Darrow wrote: Can't wait to see it in person. Oops. Took it apart yesterday after taking a couple pics. (...) I doubt I'll make any build sessions :( (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Motorized monorail point with manual and train override
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(...) Brian, U Da MAN! This motorized point is fantastic. I like the way you worked out the gearing. Can't wait to see it in person. Are you going to come to this Sunday"s build session? Brian D (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Motorized monorail point with manual and train override
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Motorized Point 2 is undoubtedly my best work yet on trains (not saying much!) (URL) have a couple pics to add to version 2 which shows the track installed on the apparatus. (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | 2 Aug 2003 IndyLUG meeting pics
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2 pics of people, not MOCs. (URL) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | 2003 Indianpolis Road Show pics
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5 pics available at (URL) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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