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  Re: Powering motors from the mains
 
(...) Purist approach is to use a 9V train speed reg and LEGO(r) wires from the speed reg to your motor(s), possibly through the polarity reverser switch to give control. The speed reg is powered from a wall wart trafo so if you buy a UK train set (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
 
  Powering motors from the mains
 
I find batteries a pain, especially as there output isn't constant over their lifetime, therefore I'd love to be able to power my motors from the mains. I'd like to know what methods their are are doing this. I'd prefer a purist option but I do know (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: BrickFest 2002 Presenters Wanted
 
(...) Sounds like a great line-up, I wish I could make it! Oh, well, there's always next year... ROSCO (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  BrickFest 2002 Presenters Wanted
 
BrickFest 2002 is putting extra focus on both Technic and Mindstorms activities this year. With that in mind, the organizers are looking for individuals or organizations who are interested in giving related presentations. There are already a few (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Technic/Mindstorms™ competitions
 
The BrickFest organizers are proud to announce the details of the Technic/Mindstorms competitions to be held as part of BrickFest 2002. There will be three competitions, one on each day of the event. Friday, July 19 The Technic Competition - Scree (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Re: MoTeC rule question.
 
(...) The only reason I brought it up was because of the another paragraph and the subsequent e-mail. "Personally I don't mind modifications as long as, say, 90% is LEGO. But the rules are there and if your entry does not qualify I might have to (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Key aspect and my vote
 
(...) I am as hard-core a purist as they come, but the above argument sounds pretty definite to me, and more so if we take into account the ballast question. Cosmetic changes, those non essential to the workings of the machine are ok. It's not like (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: John Deere JD690-B backhoe
 
(...) Taken right off the side of the machine! Josh (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Technica needs a new home
 
(...) Take a look at superb.net - that's what peeron uses, and they have lower end services which might fit your needs... :) Dan (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Technica needs a new home
 
Take a look at (URL) meg. free and no advertising. I am sure they would appreciate some mention of their hosting to benefit their business. -- Bob Fay THE SHOP (URL) Hughes" <hughesj@one.net> wrote in message news:Gw183t.BDs@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.technic)


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