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(...) Martin, Did you get my e-mail. I scanned the amendment and sent it to you. I can send it again if you wish. That goes for anyone else too. (25 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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Did you follow the footsteps to the lava? That's as close as I've got to getting of the beach, besides the rock thingy. -Nathan (...) (25 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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This has be mentioned before, but since the search engine is out of order I'll start a new thread. The new site at www.bionicle.com (auto-refers to www.lego.com/bionicle/) requires flash (4?) to view. Once that's going it does look nice although (...) (25 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.gaming)
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Well, sort of. You'd need to send it VLL in P mode. Difficult to do unless you have a RCX or Scout. Even if you do, I haven't figgured out how to do anything other than a straight list of instructions, no control flow or even looping, so the (...) (25 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I just got one of those barcode trucks... how can I tell if I need to call for the update? Maybe we need a group for reporting errors and if official TLC update sheets are available. Even better would be some sort of database of sets that are (...) (25 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | RE: It's Alive! or, Building The Dinosaur
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(...) Yup. I even have a splitter that drives the IR tower too. But you have to be careful with the polarity. One of these days, I'll even take pictures and post it on my site... Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- Check out pbFORTH for LEGO (...) (25 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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I added the RoboRiders page and a new poll to Slizer Legacy :).Please visit. (URL) (25 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You programme the Micro Scout by hand, using the three buttons on front of it. There are only instructions on the CD-ROM. (25 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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One way is to just call and ask. :-) I found out about a correction sheet and parts that were made for the barcode truck model I have. It does help, though, if it looks obvious that a correction sheet should be available. -- Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde (...) (25 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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Hello, I have seen that the "Droid Dev. Set" demands a PC. Can this "brick" be programmed, or is it just the manual that is on cd-rom. Your Lars Gertsen - Denmark (25 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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That's fine, but how am I supposed to know there is an amendment sheet in the first place? Duq "Geoffrey Hyde" <ghyde@ledanet.com.au> wrote in message news:G6Ct47.KxC@lugnet.com... (...) LCSA, (...) them (...) (25 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Mine must have had a different amendment sheet. I don't see any rubber bands where the arms connect, I didn't even get any red rubber bands in my set, and I can't see the grey bits in the original instructions. My set didn't have any trouble (...) (25 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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Let me be the first to say I've been to your site and of what I've seen I've liked it. -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. who is gathering information on making his own website. "Grant White" <manics1@supanet.com> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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If you need the amendments sheets for a particular model, I'm told by LCSA, at least, that all one has to do is to call or write with details of the amendment sheets that are required. Shouldn't really be necessary for them to post it on their site, (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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$70 in the UK now Sale just started today, now all gone -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Home of the UK Lego Technic Club Magazine (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Just letting everyone know that I've made a new site. (URL) I'll be showcasing Technic and Mindstorms creations in a little. WARNING: VISION COMMAND PICTURES MAY BE TOO POOR QUALITY TO COPE WITH, ENTER AT OWN RISK! he he. Nathan (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I checked Walmart.com and found 8458's at $85.00! I'm not sure if this has been mensioned before or not. (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Sorry, I posted the same thing twice. dang geordan (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) geordan Sorry, I don't think I remember seeing your previous topic. (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Whoops that should have been main not manin. (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) geordan Sorry, I don't think I remember seeing your previous topic. (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi. This is my first post. I'm the creator of Slizer Legacy. As the manin page says, the site is dedicated to RoboRiders and Bionicle as well as Slizer. (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I just stumbled across this webpage and I'm stunned: (URL) steering AND suspension. w/o using any fishy pieces it appears... /Tobbe (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) If you already own a videocamera you can buy a cheap video editing card for your computer and use it to take still images. The quality leaves much to ask for but it works and if you already have a videocamera it's cheap. If you shoot each (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) In set (URL) Vision Command, Clear ones (three pieces) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It is still availible in Sweden through LEGO Service. Perhaps one should get a load and sell them to the US ,) It should also be availible in the rest of Europe since LEGO Service in Sweden ship their packets directly from Denmark to the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Anyway, that looks great! I just got out my 8422 to compare and the color scheme is much better IMHO. It kind of looks like a fusion of 8422 and 8417, taking the functionality (front suspension) from the former and the neat appearance from the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) of (...) altogether. Any chance of scanning these amendments for the head, and making them available? Lego should really make these available on their site, but for some reason they don't. Martin (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Please BEWARE! any device that is meant for AC voltage will work with DC but at a risk of burning out the diodes in the rectifying bridge with too much current. The wallwart it comes with supplies about 1300 mA AC which alternates at 60Hz (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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I posted this a few days ago and got no reply whatsoever. I wouldn't mind some feedback. Thanx geordan (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I got an 8448 for Christmas and once finished thought..."Wow...Cool...Hey, look at this." Not soon after I found the entire driveline BROKEN!! I found this to be caused by a younger sibling turning the engine fan while the transmission was in (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't know, I kind of prefer the Throwbot names for 8500-8507. The Slizer names are too generic. "Torch" has much more character than "Fire Slizer". As for Bionicle, the USA shop.lego.com shows the same names as everywhere else so I'm (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I just got the set for Christmas, and there was this leaflet of amendments to the instructions that amounted to the following: - At one point when the half completed droid is upside down the instructions show a rubber band on the bottom of the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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"Ralph Hempel" <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message (...) I recieved my copy of the 8485 set today. And you're right, the T-rex model is absolutely stunning! I was building this for an uninterrupted 3 hours, and I enjoyed every second of it! It is (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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That site is Jeff Boen's:) Just wanted to give all these compliments a place to go. Post scriptum; I got an 8448 for Christmas too. Nathan (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I think this was a problem only with the early elements which have been replaced since before the introduction of the Silver Champion. Nathan (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) So thats where my yellow ones came from... (...) If I see either of the other 2 then I will have to fight very hard to resist the urge to buy them just so I can get more of these wonderfull connectors... (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Throwbioriderz? (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In set (URL) Police Buggy, Blue ones In set (URL) Fire Helicopter, Yellow ones In set (URL) Rescue Motorbike, Green ones All are currently availiable at LS@H I have these, and can give you quantities if needed. Eric J. Keef (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Glad to know that it has arrived:) Why not call Lego consumer service? My guess is that they'll be happy to replace it (Which I've allready told you:)) Kind regards John Jensen (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Michael Edwards" <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:G69zuw.JCo@lugnet.com... (...) 71xx (...) How about 'TechBots'? Short and sweet. -john jcfiala@cssltd.com (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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If you are thinking about the Sony Mavica, consider the Olympus C3000/C3030, incredibly good image quality, 3.3 Megapixel images, 16 or so possible quality settings, I use the HQ setting and a 64MB smartmedia card to get over 80 shots before I need (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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ummm, the Mars Exploration Expansion Pack doesn't come with a camera at all... from what i have heard it pretty much sucks. just a few parts that are cool and the longest wires you canget that is all. m. (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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"John C Fiala" <jcfiala@cssltd.com> wrote in message news:G6AIIx.BBy@lugnet.com... (...) that (...) pop (...) makes (...) All I did was cross the existing bands that function the head. Connect the left neck band to the right of the head, vice (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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"Rainer Balzerowski" <balze2@gmx.net> wrote in message news:G6ALIG.JtH@lugnet.com... (...) 2)Vision (...) what (...) our (...) Yup. (...) Nope. (...) better) Really? (...) Sure!! Email me at Arcanamachi@netzero.net Hows about sending me the same (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) You want to buy a vision command set to use the camera for photographing our lego inventions, right ??? Have you ever seen an image made with such a camera ?? (It's a logitech webcam, i find the results from my cheap noname webcam better) If (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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"Ralph Hempel" <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message news:NEBBIJADEJHLFJD...mts.com... (...) Hi Ralph. Is this RadioShack 273-1656A an adapter you use with the Mindstorms 1.0 RCX, in lieu of batteries? I just want to make sure - I'd like to get an (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Destroyer Droid head?
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(...) Mine did the same thing, and I made three changes: - I used a larger (looser) pair of elastics for the head - I shoved the "nose" tube piece in quite a bit further than is depicted in the instructions - I swapped the (technic pin/half length (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, I encountered that same problem, and found a solution. The head is only held on with a 3L axel with stud, so what you do is take a piece of tape and wrap that piece around twice, sticky side to the axel. What you will notice when you put (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Destroyer Droid head?
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Hi all. I've got the technic Destroyer Droid, and it's a lovely model, with that great rolling feature. However, the head has a distressing tendency to pop off in the midst of rolling. It's easy enough to fit back on, but it makes the model less (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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"Matthew Miller" <mattdm@mattdm.org> wrote in message news:slrn94mt91.6h8.....bu.edu... <snippage> Actually I've made my mind up to get 1) Mindstorms-Mars Exploration 2)Vision command 3) both cause I've read they both come with cameras suited to (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Ralph, that's very helpful! I'll go get one ASAP. Seems like everything we got this year takes batteries so it'd be nice to get something running on power :-) Cheers, Heather -- Heather Patey St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Pirate (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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| | RE: It's Alive! or, Building The Dinosaur
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(...) Great! It's just like a Mindstorms jack. There is also a "~" symbol next to the 9-12V marking, which means you can supply any polarity you like. They do, after all, have to make it kid-proof! I'd recommend RadioShack 273-1656A. It's a 9V 800mA (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks Ralph. I took pictures of the jack and the adapter and posted them at the end of the picture set: (URL) jack says "9-12V" next to it. The plug for the adapter looks like any ordinary adapter. The adapter says on it: PRI: 230V - 50 Hz (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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I just got a Silver Champion and I want to know if the blue shocks that raise the panels will break or if they are the updated ones? Rob (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Heather, As far as I know, the transformer has a plug on the end, so you should be able to go to any RadioShack and get a 9V-800mA(or so) adapter. Just be sure to check polarity. Are there any symbols near the jack on the Command Center (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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(...) Glad you enjoyed them! (...) My set crossed the ocean too, so my adapter is no good either. I used the batteries, although I think they're only going to last another few play sessions. (The jaw/arms movement seems to take the most power, by (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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Here's something I've noticed, for Slizers only in America TLG has dumbed down the names. Roboriders being the notable exception. TLG dumbed down the Slizer story the whole group name and even the names of each robot. After looking at Bionicle and (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Forgot to mention, they're clear blue. ROSCO (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Jonathon, If it's the part I'm thinking of, there's a couple of them in the RIS set - both RIS sets in fact. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | what sets include this part and in what colors?
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The sets dont need to be current... the part I am talking about is a "modular" connector. It has 2 pegholes on the "top", and then a set of 2 pegholes on both sides folowed by 2 more sets of pegholes on the other 2 sides. The ones on top and 2 of (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Does anybody notice that the 85xx coding is going to these little fighting guys? I would like to come up with a name to for the 85xx series , like 71xx Star Wars Any suggestions? Here's one(s) I made earlier...... LFG - Little Fighting Guys? TFG (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wow...that looks really neat...increased my expectations quite a bit. I won one off an auction a week ago and am waiting for it to arrive any day now... Thanks for the pictures...now I can have something to look at and admire while I wait :-) (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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For Christmas I received a MIB copy of <set:8485>, the Technic Control Center II, and have built the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the second alternate model; I have posted to Brickshelf some pictures of it being built. Warning: it contains the odd blurry shot (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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(...) Unfortunately, the polarity switch is no longer available through Shop at Home. If it were, I'd pick up at least 4 of them. Ah, well- perhaps they'll start making it again. Thanks for the responses, everyone! It's bad news, but at least I (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sorry, I'm wrong !!! I didn't notice that this rubber is a kind of resistor !! Rainer (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It will work neither with a motor nor with a lamp (I tried that). The switch is made from conductive rubber whose resistance is too high (several hundred ohms). Jürgen (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Gah! totally my fault. Okay, the images should all work now.... Tobbe Arnesson <tnt@arnesson.nu> wrote in message news:3a49f678.190182...net.com... (...) page, (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Shit, the white spaces haven't the same size as in the editor. (perhaps better now) ^ 1 O_/_O 4 | | 2 O O 5 3 O O 6 Rainer (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I may be wrong, but I opened one of them and don't find any resistor ?!?! Are there perhaps different versions of touch sensors ?? Or is the black contact in the switch the resistor ?? (Or is a 500 ohm resistor in the RCX at its input ?) (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's like this : ^ 1 O_/_O 4 | | 2 O O 5 3 O O 6 ^ - marks the yellow button _/_ should be the switch 1 and 2 are connected 4 and 5 are connected the switch is between 1 and 4 (or 2 - 4 or 1 - 4 or 1 - 5) Understandable ???? Rainer (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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"Tony Hafner" <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message news:G67yvA.LJ0@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) I (...) No, since it contains a 500 ohm resistor it wouldn't make a very good switch. -a (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I've been thinking about this. It would be great to use it as a switch but I haven't found the logic in it yet. I've used some trial and error to try to find the correct wire positioning but I think I'll have to bring out my multimeter and (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Dito on the walker... /Tobbe (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Got the same problem... (...) I use Forté Free Agent and some headers disappear after a while (logic yet to be found), I simply select the requested group/groups and select "Online" | "Get all headers in selected groups" Hope this helps. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Then it was just the shop display that had a solid tire as we thought. To bad actually. I don't think the Technic wheels can carry enough weight w/o tending to look like they've got a flat. 8462 Tow Truck wheels not counted for since they have (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes you can ! It isn't anything else but a momentary switch ! You have to connect your wire to one of the two pins on the right and one of the two pins on the left. (Or connect your wire to the holes of the touch sensor - there are two little (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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I never bothered picking up a Mindstorms set, as I have enough trouble finding time for more traditional building and I know I wouldn't get good use from the RCX. So I don't have a touch sensor of my own. But I'm wondering if it can be used for (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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I agree. Not that I would be subscribing to that group or anything... Build On! John Matthews Phoenix007 <sky_dude@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G5y9EL.7o4@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Try this site, it's incredible !! (URL) fun, Klaas Meijaard blessing schreef: (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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David Arnon schreef: (...) 2 pieces #4 with both 2 nuts, used to tighten 2 plates with the pen in between (...) 1 piece #10, with 2 nuts. (...) the #4's are only to be found in the 8094-set (and in my spare-parts box) and they stay there :-)) Klaas (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Sun Yun <solasphere@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:G67Brq.5p2@lugnet.com... (...) . . (...) Looks good, the mclaren is a nice idea, I've been thinking about a dodge viper. I think it looks like a corvette in stock mode,so no work there. I've also (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, with the recent buzz about teechnic motorbikes, i decided to yank these photos off my harddrive. It is just a modified 8422(circuit shock racer) and in a different paint livery. But it also has been updated to look like a new set, half bushings (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I made a lot of body and engine modifications which you can find here . . . . (URL) currently toying with making a mclaren F1 model thanks to two silver parts packs and a newly acquired silver champion. (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Very nice indeed. I especially like the bike. It's something still in my 'Future Projects' drawer, making a bike that scale. Not having the 8448 I'd use 8417 wheels. BTW, could be my browser, but I couldn't enlarge the pics on the bike page, and I'd (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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If you saw them first time round, see them again! If this is the first time you've seen them, enjoy! Anyway, I have redesigned my Technic Lego web pages. They can now be found at: (URL) back before the new year (no promises - I can't rely on myself, (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic) !
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(...) Hey, I wouldn't be complaining about just getting a Silver Champion :) BTW, i got an 8880 for christmas! Rob (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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It came with 2 sets of instructions for some reason. Has this happened to anyone before? (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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Is it me or are postings going missing? I wanted to check the Silver Champion Review of a few weeks ago as I just found one under the tree..... All I can find now is part of the discussion. This happened to me before. Anyone know how/why this (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Check Cool Lego site of the week a few weeks back, there was a site dedicated to modifications of the supercar. Congrats on getting it btw, I was hoping for one but got the Silver Champ... Duq "blessing" <blessing@icefog.net> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I got the 8448 for Christmas and am thinking about adding to, modifying it. I was wondering what everyone else has done? Any sugestions? Merry Christmas Gary (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Robert Enloe" <renloe@myoc.net> wrote in message news:G5MFI8.Fxs@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) book (...) Ever checked page 2 of the Silver Champ instructions? Says after step 56 you can branch of into the 'Web extra' instructions..... Duq (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have one "screw" axle from my <set:8851> set. I think it's #8, but I'm not sure - I'll have to check once I get home. What are the lengths & quantities of this kind of axle in the <set:8094> and <set:8862> sets? I'd like to build them some (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh okay; yeah, that piece could have some interesting applications since it seems that it can be connected easily to an axle. I think it's used as a crank handle on this model though... (...) Yeah I know what you mean; the old turntable is (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The weighted black piece is actually the same kind used in the Trains sets which were models of a level crossing, 7866 is one example. It is a metal piece, and I believe it's correctly called a counterweight. It certainly is useful, IMHO, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for the info but I just got a frost roborider for xmas with the needed pegs in it. (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks! This set seems to come with quite a few unusual parts actually...besides the pen, there is also what appears to be some sort of weighted black piece (this can be seen on the side of the pen plotter near the pen holder) and it also (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah...this set comes with TONS of various generic pegs. I'm not sure of the exact numbers, but there are 70+ friction pegs, 20 or so extended friction pegs (the ones that can go through 3 holes) and about 12 (I think?) of the "bushing pegs" (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Tom - a few months back you posted some piccies of a 2 legged pneumatic walker (Jennifer tracked you down for me - thanks Jen...!). Have you an update for us pneumatics fans on your progress it getting it to balance properly...? Thnx Will (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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