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(...) Since your post calling the train "el cheapo" was on the robotics forum when I found it (and I don't normally hag out on the train forum), I am in the dark about the origination of the term. The new train was not designed to be "cheaper" - (...) (19 years ago, 24-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego Train Factory - "preliminary wagon design"
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(...) Of course, what would be a real gift to the train-heads (if it's not too late Jake?) would be to make the IR baseplate modular - make the middle bit solid with technic holes at each end, then have two identical plug-on baseplate ends to make (...) (19 years ago, 23-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Okay, thinking about this some more: The discussion on this has already mentioned that the sensor is part of the baseplate. Therefore it makes sense to include the battery box whilst you're re-designing the baseplate. My guess is that's what (...) (19 years ago, 23-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Is there even going to be a new motor? You could theoretically stick an ordinary battery box in the train, power a sensor/controller unit from the battery, then that feeds power into the top of a standard motor. If the receiver is separate (...) (19 years ago, 23-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: An idea concerning the new RC trains and a new RCX
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(...) That just isn't true. Bluetooth units cost in the order of tens of dollars, and who knows how much R&D to set up. Simple infra-red remote control units, to give you on/off or varying control levels cost in the order of cents. Even full duplex (...) (19 years ago, 23-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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