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Subject:	Re: IR train base alternative
Newsgroups:	lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod
Date:	Wed, 2 Aug 2006 13:12:13 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Ondrew Hartigan wrote:

Hey all, Well I’m at it again. This time I bring you something with more usability.

The user of this IR unit is now able to build virtually any model he or she wishes too around it. Steam engines are possible, models aren’t limited to the 30-stud base, you can control a monorail,>

Ok so I’m curious as to what you really think of this. Do you love it/ hate it? Please share your ideas as it will help me help you.

Product ideas

I will probably sell these but I need some feedback. Is this something you would want? Would you prefer I sell them preassembled or should I sell just instructions? Any ideas/opinions on this would be great as well.

Ondrew

I knew it would only be a matter of time before someone found an alternative to the new LEGO IR sets configurations. I have some photos of the circuit board posted in yahoo photos. They were taken at the NMRA show in Philadelphia by another club member.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/chamberscd/album?.dir=d83are2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/chamberscd/myphotos

I would be interested in purchasing the modified version. Any idea of the cost based on your parts, etc?

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		Re: IR train base alternative
(...) I’m still trying to figure all that out. If I make 20+ at a time it wouldn't be horrible but it's still a little time consuming. Here’s a short list of components 1 IR receiver base <not listed on bricklink yet so ???...??? 2 28guage 4 strand (...) (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod)

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		IR train base alternative
Hey all, Well I’m at it again. This time I bring you something with more usability. As most of you reading this should know the Lego Company recently released 2 IR train sets. While the idea is great, the implementation left much to be desired. The (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !!

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