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"STEVEBAR" <stevebarile@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:G4z98v.KA4@lugnet.com... (...) Steve, please try with this demo code (in NQC). I think the "trick" is in the 100 ms output pulse length. task main() { // configura sensore touch su porta 1 (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Huw, The shed structure itself is amazing without the attention to detail. But the details really give it a life-like feel. Congratulations on a great model and hope to see more "departures" of this kind. KK (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nope, set 5305 is just the connecting wire. I think they are still in the dogalog (hmm...perhaps not...) Try S@H for them. James (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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"Rick Clark" <jrclark@nospam.aol.com> wrote in message news:3A29B95F.271CD1...aol.com... (...) or (...) The 'sticks' keep the tipper bucket in place, they fit between studs so the bucket hangs [1]. When the bucket is 'tipped' it rotates around one (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You can also use black eleectric tape. Put tape where you want to separate the tracks and then snap the track back. I've been doing this with my layouts with no problem. (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The best type of sensor for this is the mindstorm light sensor with a LEGO light. You put the light sensor on one side of the track and on the other side put the LEGO light. (LEGO Light package #5310 cost 5.5 at S@H) For best result use a 1x2 (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Larry & All, (...) attracts (...) try (...) well (...) 5 (...) of (...) about (...) example, (...) (URL) (...) before (...) it's (...) :-) I do remember that, too bad I could not retrieve my e-mail when I left AEI, it just says it is corrupt. Thanks (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I made a design that used a clutch gear and fit into a house. It worked very well when the switch was "warm" but wouldn't always trip it when it had been sitting for a bit. But it allowed the throw arm to fully though the switch one way or the (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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Try this: (URL) On! John Matthews (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(URL) pic is finally all the NELUG memebers at the show explaining at the same time, "Yes LEGO has been making trains for over 30 years!" All kidding aside, it looks great! I love that the entire table is covered in studs. SteveB (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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Carlo, I built this version (see link below) and still the motor tears itself of the plates, once the gear teeth ride up on the top of the rack teeth. If I reduce the power level thru the RCX then there isn't enough torque to overcome the (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Anyone know this address? Still hammering on solving this one! SteveB (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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Great tip, I never thought about using multible pulley/rubber bands! A big problem is the detent, the two at rest positions are very "sticky". Naybe more then multible rubber bands can even move. I'll give it a try. SteveB (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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"Tom Cook" <cook_thomas@csi.com> wrote in message news:G4qwqF.9Ip@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) the dorr on this model slide open and closed? If so, how? (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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(...) This stuff you've built is awesome, it must have taken quite a bit of time to plan this all out before committing the idea to brick. I myself am slowly rebuilding my LEGO empire, now if I could only win the lottery! (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Wow. How cool is that!? <grin!> Rick Clark (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Of course, the question is begged, what are/were the two small sticks for, or what do they mate with? I'd be surprised if they were purely decorative... And then, why were they removed from the part recently? Anyone? Rick C. (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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What do you think these people are looking at? (URL) here are some quick day 2 pics. Once again these are unedited. I will sort through them later and make an official page. (URL) those into more detail and closeups you might want to start at the (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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(...) Well we hope to see you there too. Day 2 raw photos comming momentarily! For anyone that is on the fence please try and make Sunday its a blast. Eric K. (...) here (...) first (...) website. (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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(...) There are a LOT of resources, prototype railfanning is a hobby that attracts the detail oriented and packrats among us. It can be overwhelming... but try these links: www.nmra.org - National Model Railroad Association. not strictly proto but (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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