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(...) For a very long time (too long according to many) LEGO has used a conversion rate of 1Euro=1USD when the actual currency conversion is quite different. At this moment, 160Euro=209USD. The case of the Crane Truck was especially 'painful' as (...) (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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I wonder why the US price for the Motorized Excavator is so high. See the comparison to last year's flagship product: 8043 - Motorized Excavator USA Price $200 Europe Price 160euros 8258 - Crane Truck USA Price $150 Europe Price 160euros I used the (...) (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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I haven't posted in this forum since 2008 and haven't built much, but upon looking at the new 8043 Excavator set at Toy's R'Us, it became apparent that although the new linear actuators dramatically simplify the process, they are not the only (...) (14 years ago, 10-Aug-10, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) There exist programs (not sure where) that can convert a video file into a series of still images. From there, it could be converted into a set of building instructions. (14 years ago, 17-Jul-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster)
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(...) I found the files. The trick is that they NOT in the directory which is installed on your hard drive when you install the software, they remain on the CD so you have to look inside the ISO file. Since these are all video files (MOV), it is (...) (14 years ago, 16-Jul-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster)
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(...) The building instructions are contained in .mov files. (yeah, I know, not really practical, but it's what you can get.) The files are located under /shared/build. Jetro (14 years ago, 15-Jul-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster)
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(...) I downloaded the image and installed the software, but I can't find any files that seem to represent the building instructions, even with hidden files shown. Which directory are the file in? Eric Albrecht (14 years ago, 15-Jul-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster)
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(...) XP doesn't like the Cybermaster CD because o a compatibility issue with QuickTime. You can still get access to the building instructions though. Just make sure you change folder properties so it'll show hidden files and folders. Jetro (14 years ago, 13-Jul-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster)
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Hello again, It is a dutch version of cybermaster software. And it needs to be run on windows 98 or something like that. It doesn't like windows XP or windows 7 Greetings, Maico Arts Op 27-6-2010 20:43, Jetro de Chateau schreef: (...) (14 years ago, 13-Jul-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster)
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Hello, If you want to, I can put an ISO or a RAR-ed ISO on my webserver. Download will take a lot of time (256 kbit) but it's available... (URL) Arts Op 27-6-2010 20:43, Jetro de Chateau schreef: (...) (14 years ago, 13-Jul-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster)
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| | Re: Motors comparison page updated
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(...) Ahhh... OK. Hopefully it will be available soon as a stand-alone item. -dave (14 years ago, 12-Jul-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) This motor is included in the new train sets: (URL) I guess it will be available soon as spare part. Philo (14 years ago, 12-Jul-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Very good data, as usual. But... where is the PF train motor available? I only see the RC train motor at shop.lego.com -dave (14 years ago, 12-Jul-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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This year at BrickFair there will be a bigger and better Great Ball Contraption. Come be a part of the collaborative display that is always entertaining and fun to watch. For information and module specs visit Steve Hassenplug’s (URL) (...) (14 years ago, 6-Jul-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfair, FTX)
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(...) Great to see, thank you. Benn (14 years ago, 5-Jul-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Supurb as always. Thanks! (14 years ago, 29-Jun-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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Hi all, I just updated my motors comparison page to include the RC train motor and the new Power Functions train motor (much improved as you'll see). (URL) Motors comparison page> (2 URLs) Philo (14 years ago, 29-Jun-10, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !
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(...) You are right, but there are people (like me) who read it. (...) Good, then you are set (don't forget the antennas). (...) It was available in Dutch from an FTP that has since disappeared, but honestly, unless you want the building (...) (14 years ago, 27-Jun-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster, FTX)
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(...) Thanks The robotics Cybermaster group looks dead - nothing for 2 years. I do not have the remote control (RF tower), as I found in the papers and invetory. I dont have time, but I am thinking of taking the elektronics out and building my own. (...) (14 years ago, 27-Jun-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster)
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(...) Hi there, Did you have a look at the inventory? As long as you have RF tower and the antennas (at least 2 of them) in addition to the big blue/green brick you are fine. There are indeed 3 touch sensors in the set and a couple of electric wires (...) (14 years ago, 27-Jun-10, to lugnet.technic)
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