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(...) I believe another way to go is use TrackDraw to draw a circle and have it output the Ldraw file... could be wrong. (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Ah, yes, okay, cool. I didn't follow you closely enough-- I only parsed the "integrate train axles into the technic" part. Ross is working on some new electric power system but he's hit the wall in terms of interest in the project and I fear (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Here's my gallery so far: (URL) Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Yeah but the ones on the motor (that do the actual driving) have rubber rings. Until they get worn down. So I guess it's not an issue for non-driven wheels, but your example suggested you're thinking about using them for driving too. ROSCO (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, I know this too. In fact my first choice WAS the 2x2 round plate for this same reason, and I didn't think of it as being as good for the same reason. But it can easily be greebled up externally by bogie detailing, and be made to look (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It took me a while to figure out the angle and a rotation point, but here you go. (URL) Dean Earley, Dee (dean@earlsoft.co.uk) irc: irc://irc.blitzed.org/ web: (URL) +44 (0)780 8369596 (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I think you're gonna have a couple of problems with it: The 2x2 round parts don't always attach very strongly to the flange parts - and as they carry the weight and provide the traction, they will probably be prone to falling off unless you (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Kids eh, It's why I don't go to skateboard parks anymore. Fraction of my age and ten times as good. They won't say your too old because secretly they all want to see the old guy fall down. I had a six your old say to me "no-one stacks like you (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ooo, great! In that case, maybe I will. I am already half-way through my current submissions. I am awaiting bricks to complete them as of right now. Hopefully I'll have them within a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, I won't be able to (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Hi Mike, Can you please mail me the file? mailto:jmolen@zonnet.nl Thanks! Jaco (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) why not do it for the current contest? there's nothing stoping you or anyone else for that matter. i've only gotten 3 entrees so far so it would be a welcome idea. besides you have untill march or longer if i decide to extend the deadline. (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I have created a 1/4th loop that I just copy into anything I need it for. If you want the LDR file so you can copy it and save time let me know. This is a render I did but for some reason it did not place the curved rails in it. I have not (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Oh I know about that one, (URL) I tried it myself>. But today I compared the 2 wheels on a single axle and noticed that my flanges are thinner, and should therefore be able to go through switch points; something which the fanbelt wheels can't (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, (URL) 4 years ago> by a some 12 year old;-) JOHN (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi all, Has anyone got an LDraw model of a simple circle train track, like this: (URL) then in 9V? Thanks. Jaco (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(URL) was fooling around with my bricks today and I thought it up. If it can be done-- It's what I've always been looking for: Some way in which I can integrate train axles into the technic system.... and thereby motorise stuff, apart from other (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Tim, I've liked many of your train creations, they're consistently well done! Calum (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sounds like a good fun contest idea. Maybe when the current town contest ends, and there are more "cities" (as discussed earlier) in photos online. We could do a new contest like this. I am thinking an added twist though: We choose from a list (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi Tim, Nice. I really like the rubber band chain as well. I was actually planning to build an LDRAW model of an NYC subway car this week, but at a vaguely Miniland scale (I've never been to a Legoland park, so I'm not entirely sure). I like the (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yep- I was behind the wheel. ...of the van, not the rolling meat. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) These AFX motors are HO scale. (URL) Scale slot cars are 1/64 scale electrically-powered cars. Speeds can reach up to 30 mph, which is over 1000 mph scale speed. With the lego body and running the stock 16volts the speed is significantly less (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) well ya actuly. i did like most people do when there bored i googled myself. I found out that not only was there a HARTIGAN'S Ice cream parlor but it was in northern illinois. about 3 weeks later i happened upon it on my way to a date so i (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Great Idea and pictures. Is the name of the Ice cream parlor a coincidence? (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) (I could have sworn that I posted this reply yesterday but I can't find it so I'm posting it again. Maybe I just forgot to hit submit or something. Weird.) Very nice work. Great idea. But you forgot one newsgroup: lugnet.build.arch. I added it (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I took a few of buildings while in San Francisco, although most are of the Golden Gate bridge and other random stuff: (URL) ignore all the rest :) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Were the race cars lego bodies on scalectrics chassis? (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, Just a little MOC from me, a New York City subway train (class (URL) R40M>). I'm hoping to do underground trains of the world cities so this is sort of a number two of a series (after Moscow). (2 URLs) BS gallery> I tried to keep the design (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) I believe the Weiner mobile comment was actually an inside joke stemming back to a field trip to the Lego store while I was in Seattle. However since I’m horrible with names I could be wrong. Either way I got a chuckle out of it. ondrew (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Ondrew! This should be a very useful resource. I often take pictures of buildings around town (Baltimore) for LEGO purposes, and your example has inspired me to post the ones I have and take some more. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Assuming you're serious: (2 URLs) Weinermobile Gallery> (after moderation) Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Nice. I love the tall 2nd floor windows in this shot: (URL) Jonathan (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Good reference, Ondrew. I took some pictures of downtown Kalamazoo, which would fit a similar purpose. They are here: (URL) -Jason (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) No idea about the torque, but personally I doubt it could have been improoved (would empty the batteries too fast). The speed of the new trains is more or less the same as now: a Metroliner waggon at full speed of the IR train derailed. (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) This is excellent! And just in time for your contest, too. Oh, and one more thing- can you get a picture of an Oscar Meyer Weinermobile? (2 URLs) Tony Hafner (URL) www.hafhead.com> (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Hey, this is a great idea! I think it would be great if people from different cities around the world were able to do something like this. Also, maybe Kevin could sidebar them on the town homepage. We could create an inspirational resource for (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Ondrew Hartigan wrote: Thanks for making that available. I have some proto info in this folder and its subfolders (URL) (there is no f=2 and f=1 is Kevin's own...) The "Chicago area buildings" are probably 1/2 Gaylord and Co... but (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) AAaaargh!! Let me be VERY clear on this - I *DID* like the car modification. Those were nice. It's just my typing/thinking that suck eggs. Seriously, that was a brain-fart, the cars look nice. (...) Not pointless - just less active ;-). -- (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think the process you're describing is referred to as 'clutching'... ...at straws... ;-) Jason Railton (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) your welcome tim. it's nice to know that someone other than myself will get some good use out of them. ondrew (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Yes I see your point, without seeing them in action the modification is kinda pointless. Sorry about the video format, I was in a habit of using mpeg compression for video (because my Brother is always on me about how great his Mac is), but (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry. A lot going on. I tried to look at it earlier, but none of the videos would work on my Mac, so... I didn't like the car modification. (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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I thought it was very cool. My son loves watching the movie over and over. - John "pe668" <pe668@beer.com> wrote in message news:It9Mv6.20Jz@lugnet.com... (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(Bump) I thought this would have generated a lot more interest. The movie was kinda cool. It's not everyday you see a Lego race car, loose control at high speed, exit the race track and get hit head-on by the Hogwarts Express. So I'll bump this (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There are a number of modes of operation triggered from the remote control. 1 - Select 1,2 or 3 and it picks up the crate from spot 1,2 or 3. Select 1,2 or 3 again at it puts it down at spot 1,2 or 3. It will not allow you to tripple stack or (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very funky..... Is it a preprogrammed sequence or is it in some way intelligent about what it moves where. Do you mind if I copy a few ideas? :D Thank you for sharing. (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) Thanks for posting these Ondrew. It almost tempts me to try building some US style buildings. I find it really hard to find pictures of regular buildings online so I'm glad you've decided to add some. Tim (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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I recently put up my pictures of BayLTC's latest shows on my Flickr and Brickshelf accounts, and posted about them on my blog. Great Western & Atlantic Train Show - San Jose, CA - September 24-25, 2005 (2 URLs) Blog entry> (URL) Flickr> (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yep, I can only dream that the adjusted the gear ratio in the new motors. The current 9v train motors run way to fast, I'd gladdly trade that for a bit more torque. But even at differnt speeds, the BBB wheels have less traction, allowing them (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hey all, Over the last month or so I’ve started taking pictures of all of the interesting buildings in my suburban Chicago area. I'm taking these photos for several reasons but most importantly I’ve taken them for you, the community. My hope is that (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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Wonderful! The skating pond is so simple yet so effective. All the details throughout the scene are wonderful. Did you drill holes in the 1x1 transperent rounds to make the Xmas light strings? I didn't get a chance to do one this year but you have (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.delvalug)
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(...) Funny how oceans apart we come up with the same ideas. I stopped using light sensors for the RCX and laterly use an isolated track to stop trains at two stations. The third ouput being used for a level crossing. I really like the loader idea, (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains)
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Well with the amount of positive feedback I got from the very popular Robots group, I thought I would share this here too. Afterall it does involve trains, and well there is even train loading on the front door here (nice one by the way) So if you (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) To clarify - 2005 was never the promised or proposed date. We've been working hard on figuring out the best approach to the process of both the UTB set and the Train Factory palette. We're still looking at 2006. Sorry for the lack of updates (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jan-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Really, in 2005? I didn't get the feeling it would be that soon. I also didn't come away from the speech with any feeling about time frame. Sooner would be better of course. Chris (19 years ago, 15-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I got the impression that this was going to be early 2006. (19 years ago, 15-Jan-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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Acording to Brickfest 2005, the plan was to release the Ultimate Train Builders Set and the Train Factory palette in 2005. Can someone from TLC (Jake?) comment on why this set (and the factory palette) is not available yet and when it is gooing to (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jan-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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My train layout is fully automated with mindstorm so there was not much to do but watch. That was until I made some Lego race cars with AFX motors. <<img>>(URL) More pictures here <link>(URL) Movie here (12meg) <link>(URL) Visit Bodville online at: (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains) !
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) Hi all, I'm trying to keep track of informations as it comes on (URL) BrickWiki page>. Please edit it when new information comes to light. It includes information gleaned from here and from Brickish so there may be stuff there (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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what if the operating system was something like the rokenbok line? they have a central hub with hand controllers that use miniature 'walkie talkies' to control individual units. although, commands are only delivered while communication is maintained (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Happy belated holidays all! Just wanted to share some pics of my holiday diarama and spread the cheer with my favorite bricks:) hope you enjoy! come see them at: (URL) holidays and happy building, chris:) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.delvalug)
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Hi all, After discovering the hard way (by making an impossible model) that the current electric train motor model has a couple of major mistakes (the wheels are too small and the clips are too small and in the wrong place) I decided to make my own (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It has been brought to my attention that sadly the arches won't work. It seems that the electric train motor DAT is very incorrect (the wheels are too small and the hooks are too low). So if anyone was going to try it, please don't bother. (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Agreed, and even if your RCXs can tell each other "I sent XX speed signals to the train" there's no guarantee it received them. I would be surprised if the control doesn't have a "stop" button though. ROSCO (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) You've also got the problem that if they work like the volume control on a TV remote (which is likely) the signals are "speed up" and "slow down", not absolute speed values. Since you have no way of knowing whether the train received a (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) More like 4x10x~4, or so we've heard, mainly to house the electronics. So, you could do a 4-wide body, so long as it's the same colour as the baseplate! Jason Railton (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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"Tony Hafner" <lego@NOSPAM.hafhead.com> wrote in message news:It1nyG.13w1@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) [ ... snipped ... ] You definitely do not need to point it at the train the whole time. Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Plus a remote is usually in the hands of the controller, so can be re-targetted as necessary - whereas an RCX controller would most likely be fixed to the layout somewhere, and disguised as an object of some kind on the layout. Otherwise you (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I believe that there is a rather large battery box cavity in the interior of the engine above the base plate. Whats nice is that you get to this cavity via the bottom of the train thru the hanging tank. So you have the 6x8 "tank" below, the IR (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| | Re: Creating a GBC for a train layout, chapter 2
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(...) Parallel tracks usually have eight studs between them, because that's the spacing you get when you add a siding. It's also the spacing you get if you put cross tracks across them. In fact, the 16x16 cross track is the best piece to work out (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I've got a question along these lines: Is there any "addressable space" left over in the messaging system for Manas? In other words, they've already got 3 "channels" implemented as different sets of codes for the Manas. Have they used up all (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Using the Manas as a practical example, because I can't imagine they're going to completely revamp the IR system... The signal from the Mana remotes works GREAT in a small room with white wall. You can point it in just about any direction and (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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What about ripping out the IR and jumping right to Blue Tooth. This way the NXT can directly control 3 or 4 trains wirelessly (more if you use a hierarchy), as well as many laptops and smart phones! I know tha Blue Tooth is designed to be low power (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: modding the new IR trains
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(...) (SNIP) (...) (SNIP) (...) (SNIP) (...) I'd like to do a combination of 2, 4 and 7. Take the batteries out, put them in a 4x14 battery box. Use a 9V lead cut in half to connect this to the electronics. Cover over the button of the wrong (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| | Creating a GBC for a train layout, chapter 2
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Another apect I was recently thinking about is where tracks usually cross baseplates. For instance, is it "easier" to get a straight section right next to the edge of a 32x32 baseplate, or six studs away? Or eight? Or... what? Does this always have (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yeah but it would have been an expensive option I think. There would have to be a built in DC:DC converter to increase the USB 5 volt supply to the necessary internal 9v. And that means the only about 200mA would have been available internally (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | COLTC at Great train EXpo, Columbus OH, Jan 14-15
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This weekend, The Central Ohio Lego Train Club will have a ~30 by 30 foot area at the Great Train Expo Show. <www.greattrainexpo.com> We will have a large layout, with no less than 7 train loops. We'll have tall skyscrapers, a new bridge, and a (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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(...) Might make your wheel spacing awkward, but a good idea. Has anyone tried this with a 9V BASIC motor?. (...) Just putting in some high-capacity NiMH batteries would extend the life from one charge. But, building in a charging socket and circuit (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) A lot of people are still building their collection, and don't want supplies to dwindle and the price of their hobby to go any higher than it already is. That is to say, I don't want my mains trains to be obsolete, but you Mindstorms lot can (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actualy, so can a remote. The IR signal from the RCX is fairly "bright" (i.e.- you don't need the RCX pointed right into the Manas IR receive units to function, it can be bounced off other objects). (...) We don't, although I suspect strongly (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Who makes people believe that old stuff is obsolete as soon as a successor becomes available? To stay ontopic in this .trains area, I'm still using blue tracks and motors and remote controled points (yes blue points!). Still working (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Ondrew, I can make a comment on two related posts here. (...) As I see it 4) and 7) are related since for me they both solve the same problem which is this: seven-wide trains are pretty much ruined by the 6x30 baseplate. Basically it's very (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) Surely the automated sections of the layout can be as complicated and widespread as you have RCXs? You only have one?, that just controls passing at a second station with control on the rest of the layout being down by you, manually (for (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Yeah, in the original books by the Rev. W Audrey they pretty were much as in the top picture in the link Mark included, with a composite (1st and 3rd class) and a brake coach (for the Guard (Conducter in US speak)and luggage). When the first (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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"Steven Barile" <sebarile@sstanamera.com> wrote in message news:It09u2.CGF@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ...] USB powered would have been a reasonable compromise, that is too bad. Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com (URL) - North (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello (...) Jan Beyer said at the 1000steine-event, that they had to use new moulds for every type of rails, for they want that the new and old ones to fit together. They had to make the new ones a little bit higher, so there is no difference in (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey all, Well there has been quite a bit of talk about modifying the yet to be released IR trains so i figured it might be a good idea to consolidate them into one thread. Here’s a little rundown of what I remember as well as my X-ACTO knife (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) From this press release: (URL) of the new system include: New 32-bit NXT intelligent brick Rechargeable battery system with A/C plug and then a bunch of boring stuff about sensors, servos, Bluetooth, and such I did notice that it didn't (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Well, until I buy one and dig into it, I am not going to know how much space there is within the housing. I like RF 'cos it works out of line of sight. As far as different sub-carrier frequencies for IR, there are a number between 25KHz and (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) how difficult do you think it's going to be to convert from IR to RC? this is one of the many things i wouldn't mind trying but i honestly hadn't thought of it before your post. another option is to somehow offset the frequency that the IR (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I cracked the Manas codes in ten minutes with a photodiode and an oscilloscope. Turned out they were very easy to transmit from the RCX. I suppose TLG could go to the trouble of inventing an entirely new scheme, but why? The only scary thing (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Look here at picture NXT5. (URL) will see a power entry panel blank coming up from the battery compartment cover plate. It seems possible that an alternate cover might actually contain either a rechargeable battery pack, A/C power supply or (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I have had a reply from Thomas so this part (2x6x2 Train window) is now in the LDraw tracker. (URL) have a look and let me know your thoughts. Thanks (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.trains)
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Jonathan Reynolds wrote: [...] (...) Man, I loved those old catalogues. In my eyes they were made even more exotic simply due to the fact that we couldn't get any of the 12v stuff here :( When I worked in the Enfield factory in 1986, I even ask the (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Ross Crawford wrote: [...] (...) RCX Obsolete in 6 months? I program my RCX 1.0 with a 7 year old Mac. Write now I am typing on a 5 year old Mac. Obsolescence is just a point of view :)* Chris *You are correct, I cannot use LEGO Factory on either of (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The problem you're gonna find is that the RCX can only point in 1 direction at once. Unless you have many spaced around your layout, you're not gonna be able to control the trains at every point on the layout. That may not be a problem - if (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I played with the NXT and spoke with the product manager at CES. There is NO AC plug on the NXT, nor can it be powered via USB. SteveB (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) We've been asked for info/catalogues on Lego trains at every train show. They simply are not available in the usual retail outlets which explains why we get the same comment at every train show; "I didn't know Lego made trains".Unfortunately (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Also if the RCX is NOT directly powering the trains then the RCX 1.0 (with AC jack) isn't manditory. I would love to see the IR train be controled by the RCX. Is reverse engineering the IR codes for the IR train hard to do? Should I try to get the (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) LOL That's hilarious, but so true! Our Thomas at shows is a veritable kid-magnet and the reason why we devote a special section of our layout to the TtTE characters. BTW, your proto MOCs are definitely awesome! JOHN (19 years ago, 12-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Ok, I'm a bit confused. Annie and Clarabel are SUPPOSED to be longer, 4-axle cars? Russell BayLTC (19 years ago, 12-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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