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--SNIPPED-- (...) I can't answer the question but it might be useful if you could do up a CAD diagram of the sensor and train mechanisms for easy reference. I'm afraid I can't really understand what you mean here. It would also give a way of (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.trains)
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[crossposting to .trains to get some feedback, so limit LafLRC discussion to on-topic on this thread] (...) I don't know, but it's a question that we might like answered before we go too much further with this. Understand we can always limit things (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) If we stay with the current 6-wide cars that we have (with the 8-wide sensing mechanism) would there be a problem with other 8-wide trains triggering the touch sensors and triggering the GBC sidings? I can't remember much about the 8-wide (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) The latest idea was to have one RCX control train detection and switching (off the main line) for up to three stations and have another RCX for each station (load/unload/train-control) Each "siding" RCX would have to make sure it doesn't put (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Well, I've got 50, but I get your point. At just 20 cents a ball off-the-shelf at Meijers, they're not too bad compared to soccer balls on Bricklink... except that we already have 1000's of soccer balls in circulation free. (...) A very good (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) You need to drop the idea of using the "Horta eggs". Unless you can suppily enough for everyone to replace the soccer balls. Mixing the really nice, realistic balls (which are a different size) with soccer balls will only cause the stream of (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Absolutely. I was thinking more along the lines of how many clubs could allow us to "rent track" through their layout if we used 8-wide? I'm still trying to figure out how to run two trains on one track and *ABSOLUTELY* not collide them - (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) OK, I think it's been moderated. Pictures of the first 3T get-together: (URL) Grey & yellow gantry with pick-and-place arm. Slow (10-30 sec / move), but could clear the board. Kirby's: Red & black with three long "fingers" to sense cubes, and (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Hi John, Calum and Iain have played with lego trebuchets here: (URL) a video here: (URL) 11. megs. throwing stuff can be fun. Chris (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Some clubs build 8 wide trains. We could be one. :) Actually, many the trains have decoration that sticks out that wide. I've had to make changes to the engines I'm using so they don't trigger the train sensor. That won't be a problem. (...) (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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Ok, I just finished watching a show about siege machines on The History Channel. At the end they talked about the annual Pumpkin Chuckin' contest held in Delaware where regular joes build machines to compete to see who can throw/launch a pumpkin the (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Agreed. (...) Yes. I've got this on most of my modules, but would develop it a lot more for a train layout. At ChiBots I even had one minifig who had fallen off of the top level, and was being held over the roiling ball stream below only by (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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We were talking about this off line, and I'd like to continue this discussion on-line. We're trying to figure out how to make a GBC that looks like it should be part of a train layout. (...) Right. (...) The problem is actually getting paint that (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Yes, I do. However I also only have a dial-up connection at the moment, so we'll see how long this takes (like, all day). I'll update here with deeplinks when availible. (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Yes, Steve's was the smallest, and fastest, and the only one that was completely on a 32x32 (and a road baseplate at that). It brought to mind a black cubistic turtle, and was the only one of the three that attatched to the board on the side (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) I'm not exactly sure the size, but it was smaller than the others. I think it was the only one that was attached to only a 32x32 baseplate. (...) It carries five cubes, checks three cells, and was somewhat fast. I'm not sure the exact time per (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) You should check out ITT Industries. We have a lot going on here in Fort Wayne in the Aerospace / Communications Division...If you submit a resume, put my name on it as a referral (the referral bonus would buy a few toys). I think we are (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) And just how small is your robot? Since I couldn't make it (I had to spend the evening with my evil step mother), I didn't get to see anything. If your robot is small, does it hold all the cubes or pick one up at a time while awaiting your (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Well, I am open to opportunities in the embedded or analog design fields ..... JB (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Or Toronto Canada... We have a few robotics enthusiasts AND socialized health care. :) Glad to see you guys doing this. Cant wait for the pics Chris (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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