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Re: IR train base alternative
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod
Date: 
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 04:14:07 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Clifton D. Chambers wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Ondrew Hartigan wrote:
> > Hey all,
> >  Well I’m at it again.  This time I bring you something with more usability.
> > 
> > The user of this IR unit is now able to build virtually any model he or she
> > wishes too around it.  Steam engines are possible, models aren’t limited to
> > the 30-stud base, you can control a monorail,>
> > 
> > Ok so I’m curious as to what you really think of this. Do you love it/ hate
> > it? Please share your ideas as it will help me help you.
> > 
> > [Product ideas]
> > 
> >    I will probably sell these but I need some feedback. Is this something
> > you would want? Would you prefer I sell them preassembled or should I sell
> > just instructions? Any ideas/opinions on this would be great as well.
> > 
> > 
> Ondrew
> > 
> > I knew it would only be a matter of time before someone found an alternative
> > to the new LEGO IR sets configurations. I have some photos of the circuit
> > board posted in yahoo photos. They were taken at the NMRA show in
> > Philadelphia by another club member.
> 
> http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/chamberscd/album?.dir=d83are2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/chamberscd/my_photos
> 
> I would be interested in purchasing the modified version.  Any idea of the
> cost based on your parts, etc?


I’m still trying to figure all that out. If I make 20+ at a time it wouldn't be
horrible but it's still a little time consuming. Here’s a short list of
components

1 IR receiver base   <not listed on bricklink yet  so  ???????????????????
2  28guage 4 strand wires.                                 $ .05 per in.
1 diode bridge                                             $1.50
1 3mm 1.5v LED            White LED's are expensive        $.10-5.00
1 Lego wire               price varies on length           $2-10.00
1 4x10 brick              price varies on color            $,25-2.00
1 4x10 plate              "                    "           $.10-1.00
2 1x1 black tiles                                          $.15
Time I.E. labor 3-4hrs <--will hopefully get quicker       $??????


That was the short list but as you can see there are a lot of variables. i may
end up making an order form or something if I go ahead with this. I am however
exploring another option as well.

Ondrew



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  Re: IR train base alternative
 
(...) Ondrew (...) (URL) would be interested in purchasing the modified version. Any idea of the cost based on your parts, etc? (20 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)

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