 | | October 5th Build Session
|
|
Hey all! I won't be able to be at the build session. Kim will be home though and able to let you in. The kids will be having a baby sitter about 5 PM so you won't have access to the house after that. Regards, Steve (21 years ago, 5-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: Anybody know anything about this???
|
|
I signed up last year or so for a Bloomington meetup, and get quarterly invitations, some of which I respond to. THere's never been a critical mass to actually call a meeting, though. (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Anybody know anything about this???
|
|
I was browsing the net today and came across this. (URL) anyone know anything about this? Is it done by some of our members? See you all on Sunday. Jeramy (21 years ago, 3-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | GATS - January 3-4
|
|
I got a signup sheet for GATS here in Indianapolis January 3-4, 2004. They've changed the payment policy so that we are guaranteed $200 instead of competing in a contest. It appears that the payment is based on the number of shows we've done. Since (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Items for the October GATS
|
|
Hey everyone, I unfortunately will not actually be able to attend any more of the build sessions prior to the October 18th GATS. I will however, figure out a way to drop a few things off prior to the show, perhaps on the weekend of 12th if not (...) (21 years ago, 2-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | FW:oil platform
|
|
Due to a family death, I will be unable to attend this Sunday's build session. I want to let everyone know the project is completed, so I will present it on the 5th of October. I know it's cutting it close, but if need be, I can arrange a meeting (...) (21 years ago, 27-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Sunday + Walmart Clearance
|
|
Hi Dave, I'll be there Sunday. My wife went shopping today and found some clearence LEGO at the Lebanon and Frankfort Wal-Marts. If any of these interest anyone in the club let me know and I'll see about making another run to the store :-) 4706 (...) (21 years ago, 27-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: I'll be there Sep. 28
|
|
(...) Yep, I'll be late. Jeremy has the key to get in. Play well, Steve (21 years ago, 27-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | I'll be there Sep. 28
|
|
As it turns out I DO have this coming Sunday off and will be at the build session. I'm sure Mark will be there along with anyone who added bulk packs to his LSAH order. I think I remember Steve saying that he won't be there until probably after (...) (21 years ago, 27-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Sky Dragon
|
|
The sky wheel (Ferris wheel-type thing) is finished. Since I won't be at any build sessions, I want to give you dimensions so you can allocate room. The front and back are 52 studs wide and the sides are 36 studs long. It's not mounted on base (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: IndyLUG PC
|
|
Thanks, Mark! I've found/acquired a few parts recently, too. Let's see what we have now: a fuzzy 14" monitor a CD-ROM drive a floppy drive a keyboard a cheap mouse a socket 7 AMD Athlon CPU and motherboard RAM a computer desk (do we need one, or (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: IndyLUG PC
|
|
(...) Does it smell like diapers, have mice living in it, or anything like that? Maybe your neighbors went Amish, so they had to get rid of it, even though there's nothing wrong with it. (21 years ago, 24-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: IndyLUG PC
|
|
(...) I just happened to come across a HP Pavilion 8240 today in the neighbors trash. I remember brian mentioning he needed the case so I grabbed it. The computer is a 233Mhz intel Pentium Processor, 32mb sdram memory (might be missing), 4gb hard (...) (21 years ago, 24-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: Two things
|
|
(...) It is in my barn. You can come get it anytime, or I can take it to work and you can get it there. (...) Excellent. Thanks, Eric. BTW, our best calculations indicate that we will need 40 person hours of setup time. In other words, we'll really (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Two things
|
|
Two things: 1) Who has my Digitrax DCC system? I need to get it back so I can get it up to Purdue's railroad club. 2) I got GATS information today. Here's the deal: Friday 10/17 - setup 3pm - 9pm Saturday 10/18 - setup 7-9:30 am, show opens at 11am, (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | I'll be there on Sep. 21
|
|
I just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be there tomorrow for the build session. Yeah, it's really late notice, but I know that there are people who like to know if anyone else is going to show up. I'll probably get there between 2:00 and 2:30. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: Update
|
|
Robert, Good to hear from you. Sorry to hear about the illness and I pray they have recovered. I'll post your message on Lugnet. Jeramy is in charge of the web site. It's possible to create a new forum, but I'd rather see you back on Lugnet. Plus (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: is it a relay or is it yet another motorized switch?
|
|
That's cool. I'll make them and and have them for you at the Oct meeting. Keep those cool designs coming..... you're getting a reputation as the "motor man" , "gadget guy" and "DCC expertee". Brian D ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian B. (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: is it a relay or is it yet another motorized switch?
|
|
(...) No, can't make it more than once a month as a rule. Do you need anything from me? I'll be by Steve's house tomorrow to drop off the his knife that I accidently took home with me :) . I'll leave my MOC switch for you. I built a removeable (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: is it a relay or is it yet another motorized switch?
|
|
Hi Brian, The plans are perfect. I'm going to make 5 for you to motorize some of the switches on your DCC loop. I know I have a few more motors but I just can't seem to get my hands on them with a more extensive search. Are you going to be at any of (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: is it a relay or is it yet another motorized switch?
|
|
A couple corrections. 1. Just noticed I have a 2 x 4 plate on top of a 1 x 4 brick. You should probably replace these two pieces with a 2 x 4 brick or similar. The extra plate of height is unnecessary (though it doesn't hurt anything). 2. In a 5 x 7 (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | is it a relay or is it yet another motorized switch?
|
|
Seeing the pitiful designs I've made for motorized 9v train points, my brother Chris came up with one. Put a housing over it, and people will swear it's a relay. Not too many down sides with this one. There's no getting around the 6 brick height (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | S@H order
|
|
I would like to get a LEGO order together by the end of the week. They have free shipping on orders over $99 and I would like to get 15% of with 15 bulk packs. Please e-mail me if you want to participate. thanks mark (21 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: September 2003 Meeting Minutes
|
|
I forget to mention there are build dates at the barn every Sunday from now 'til GATS. Please post here or contact Steve M. to make sure the barn will be accessible when you arrive. (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: September 2003 Meeting Minutes
|
|
(...) TLC's Event Kit includes pieces that can be used for this. The kit I received had a box with 19 lbs of blocks. That's plenty of pieces, and there is a much reduced fear of them walking away. THAT'S WHAT THE KIT IS FOR! (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: September 2003 Meeting Minutes
|
|
(...) Well done Mr. Alano! ;-) Steve (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | September 2003 Meeting Minutes
|
|
We met 14 September, 2003, from before 2:30PM to after 8:30PM. Thanks yet again in Steve Martin for hosting and his family for allowing us to impose. We welcome first-timers Joseph Greene and his charming family and Chayme Higgins. Well, actually, (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: Thots for the Sunday Meeting
|
|
Joe, Looking forward to getting a look at your crane and meeting you also. I'm sure you'll find some space for anything you're willing and able to build. See ya tomorrow, Brian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Greene" <white_volg@yahoo.com> (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: Thots for the Sunday Meeting
|
|
I shall be in attendance and will happily volunteer to be manpower.... I also am working on The following (which is there was a baseplate left I could fill .... The crane is expanding diarama like.. I'm building a Semi (...) Joe Greene UNIX Systems, (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: [Fwd: Event Kit update!]
|
|
My wife is the Daisy Leader and my 7 yr old is in Brownies if we're looking for contacts in Girl Scouts... (...) Joe Greene UNIX Systems, Network and IT Specialist a.k.a. Guesseppi Piegatura di Carta If you aren't having fun, you're doing the wrong (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Thots for the Sunday Meeting
|
|
I was just thinking of a few things that should be on the agenda for this Sunday's meeting. 1. manpower availability for the October GATS , set-up, show coverage, tear-down. Possibly a sign-up sheet to pass around at the meeting. 2. Confirm what (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | [Fwd: Event Kit update!]
|
|
If we haven't done this yet, we should. Are we going through ITLCO or Jake? -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Event Kit update! Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 20:44:14 GMT From: Jake McKee <jacob.mckee@america.lego.com> Organization: LEGO (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: [Fwd: Crane]
|
|
(...) Don't get suckered in, Joseph, unless you're content with 2nd place. 3rd place, if Steve's wife is also competing. :) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: [Fwd: Crane]
|
|
(...) oh, swell. Just what we need. Another of those robot freaks. Wait. That's GOOD. Have you built any cool robots? I hear there's a group in Ann Arbor, Mi. that's having a big sumo event in a couple weeks: (URL) fun. Steve (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: leJOS & BricxCC news
|
|
(...) Yes, it would be nice, plus the two or three unused sensors... I'm happy enough with the LDCC firmware as a DCC encoder (pleased as punch, really). But it "would be nice" if it were implemented as a library or patch to an existing brick OS (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | [Fwd: Crane]
|
|
> > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Crane > Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 10:52:30 -0400 > From: Greene, Joseph N (Zero Chaos) <joseph.greene-eds@eds.com> > To: brickmart@insightbb.com > > >My post to the IndyLUG Lugnet group seems to have (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: Proposed constitution, rev 1
|
|
(...) corrected it. (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: GATS Layout uncouplers
|
|
(...) I was told there probably was not enough bricks or time to get the uncouplers into all the sides...but perhaps we could get at least one in the rail going to the round house. In any case, I do have most all the parts to make up to 8 (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Updated track layout and registry
|
|
Hi all, I missed the meeting yesterday, but don't think I haven't been busy! I've updated the track layout to reflect the most recent changes that I know about. I'm sure that there were more changes today, so the file will need updated yet again. (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
| |
| | Re: GATS Layout uncouplers
|
|
Hi John, Sounds like you've been putting a lot of work in on your uncouplers. We've been meeting every Sunday at 2:00 to work on the layout and it would probably be beneficial for you to drop by with some of your stuff to see what would be the best (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
|
