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WHOA!!! I went to the Lafayette TRU today and found more clearance than I've ever seen there. There were over 100 of those clearance tags in the LEGO aisle. About the only sets that weren't on clearance were the brand new Harry Potter and Star Wars (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | June meeting Pictures & possible build date
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The pictures I took are at: (URL) Is it possible to have a build date (i.e. a saturday afternoon) soon. we have a liitle over four mounths and a lot to get accomplished. mark (21 years ago, 14-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: updated layout list
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Updated again. Now featuring thumbnails (ooh!). (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | updated layout list
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I got the layout list updated with info from today's IndyLUG meeting: (URL) added a column for the size of the item in question. Let me know if I missed something. I hope to annotate either the Track Designer JPEG or .tdl file and post it for your (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | large layouts and dcc
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sounds like just adding other connections along the track will eliminate the loss of signal around a large layout. (URL) had bounced the idea out and about last night and sounds like it has already been tested and approved. this is starting to get (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | parts needed for train conversions
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well, i picked up two decoders that i think will do the job, i forgot to pick up two 75-82 Ohm 1/4 watt resistors. anybody have these? i will try radio shack in the morning, but i'm not sure they are open on sundays. well, it's been a busy week for (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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(...) Yeah, right... you'll need to talk to Kim about that one. Steve (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | June meeting reminder
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Next IndyLUG meeting is Sunday, June 8. Come anytime from 2:00P.M. onward. Dinner plans, anyone? Bring what MOCs and ideas you have for the summer collaborative opportunity. Note that this opportunity is not as yet themed. (Tho we might think about (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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(...) Cool, we can leave an LDDC-enabled RCX on the layout for Steve to play with! (...) An AC power supply (such as comes with the train regulator) would be handy. Also if you have an infrared tower to spare, we can leave that on the layout, too. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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(...) So do we. > A DDC unit could easily be attached in-line. (...) Thanks for the tip. That's a great idea. (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Cheap parts cabinets & a Pitsco Dacta Catalog
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Menard's hardware store (where I work) has 18 drawer storage cabinets on sale right now for $8.99 (regulerly $11.89). I can also get 10% off of that if anyone's interested in getting any of those. I just got my Dacta catalog in the mail this (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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For the DCC, I think this is where I can bring my electrical training to good use. After all, my backup was programming ;) If you're interested in converting, I can offer 1 of the motors I got from those Target sets (4561). I mostly purchased them (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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Gee, I wish I had time to attend the IndyLUG meetings! Anyway... In lugnet.org.us.indylug, Brian B. Alano wrote: ... (...) I have a suggestion. I modified a train motor so I could control it with an on-board RCX. Unfortunately, the project hasn't (...) (21 years ago, 29-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | IndyLUG PC
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I was thinking after the meeting last month that it would be handy to have a dedicated IndyLUG PC in the barn, hooked up to the Internet (using Steve's phone line, of course :) ) It would keep us out of Kim's hair, and make it easier to do (...) (21 years ago, 29-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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It looks like all the pieces are in place for L-guage DCC! I do think DCC the way we need to go, even though is will cost $50 minimum per train motor. I'm not that good with a soldering iron, but I can follow instructions, and the ones at the link (...) (21 years ago, 29-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | dcc modification of a lego train motor
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brian alano: do you feel comfortable doing this? (URL) will buy all the supplies but i do not feel comfortable with the electronics. i don't know if you are into this sort of thing, but i figured i'd check. thanks jeramy ___...___ Add photos to your (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | dcc and rcx
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i guess the link to the topic would be nice: (URL) new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* (URL) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | dcc and rcx
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interesting topic i found today. we could do dcc with only having to modify the motors! i'm up for modifying one of mine, but i do not have the rcx. brian, this looks like your cup of tea! jeramy ___...___ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Selling train sets at the next GATS show.
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(...) couldn't fill my order because they ran out and couldn't get anymore. Oh, well. Steve (21 years ago, 27-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Last call for bulk packs
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I will be placing my large order with LEGO Direct on Monday (May 26). If anyone still wants to add a 15% off pack or two to the order, now is the time to do it. I'll check this newsgroup and my email tomorrow night before I place the order. If I (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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