dr_spock

Nicely done. It's a lot of work maintaining a garden.

Thanks everyone. Maybe if you wear a cat suit, that could give you a few more to play with in the rat maze game.

Cool. It'll be interesting to see how you will solve the powering challenges. Good luck.

Great job and rendering. Was "Go big or go home" the plan? The technic liftarms work well for the Schnabel car.

Yup, we are GTA based (www.torolug.ca). I was into HO when I was young. Interesting that they are using a gel. I guess it doesn't foul up the ballast like sand.

I don't have room for more tags but who can say no to creating a terrible monster? Hotdog Monster by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

Maybe Peeron.

Nice find. I suppose the guys could MOC one of those LORAM rail grinders to put a proper profile back on the rail.

https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/168216-w-okt-oktoberfest-rat-maze/ Pirate Rat Maze Game by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

Our Sea Rats built an amazingly fun game for Weelond's Oktoberfest. The rules are quite simple. Drink as much fine bruhaha beverages as you can and a bit more. Then proceed to the rat maze. Once inside the rat maze, collect all the silver coins that you can while avoiding the ghosts. It's game over if the ghost slashes you. It's fun to watch but you don't get rich watching. Pirate Rat Maze Game by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

Welcome aboard, RuffDraft.

Welcome Chris to Eurobricks.

It depends on the requirements. For my bunny slope module that I sent down to BrickWorld with my LUG, I use a $2 chinese PWM motor control module to regulate the M-motor speed. It is hidden plus if U.S. Customs seize the van, I won't be out too much $$$. I recently added train crossing gates to the module. I used a Mindstorm NXT to control the gate now that the module is back in country. The chinese PWM module was replaced with Power Functions. I kept everything naked so our spectators can see how it works. It's also easier for my fellow LUG members to explain how it works and point out components. Maybe LEGO don't see enough return on investment to develop such a system for AFOL. Here is our motorized layout:

I like those Dutch NS1600 and NS1700 engines. Something cool about their shape. Do your trains have sanders to lay sand on the rail to help with traction? Thanks. I don't have a copy of the track plan available. Here are pics of our layout: More pictures on Brickshelf: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=575792 Thanks. This one was at a local public library event. Thanks. Cool. Which one was you? There were so many people there that weekend. It was a fun show. First time our LUG ever did a train show. We'll be back next year. Will you? Thanks.

Neat. It seems like it is something that can also be done in software by telling the motor driver IC to reverse the motor connected to that particular port.

Avast, boozes! Thanks for the pub. A good time celebration for the winning teams.

Snow plow for mounting a Quelima SQ12 action cam that has built-in rechargeable battery good for about 1 hour of filming. It is good for plowing through vehicles stuck on a level crossing too. Train Cam Snow Plow by dr_spock_888, on Flickr Sodium lights: Flourescent lights with sunlight:

Terrific.

I've seen GBC 9V trains in the operated by Mindstorm RCX at AFOL conventions I've been to. They are simple to wire up and work pretty well. You can plug an AC adapter into the RCX brick and it'll run all day. Which Mindstorm set did you get?

I do. My 30+ years old stuff stays home on the display shelf. The newer stuff goes to LUG events, then gets shredded, and built into something else for other events. It's an endless cycle.

Sometimes, I do when we have events geared towards different audiences. It is no different than juggling several projects at work.

I've totally forgotten about Dune. That was so long ago. Yup, the bricks must flow. Can be used for both. The business goal is to increase profits through lower costs when revenue isn't increasing Y/Y. Notice there is no geebling. Geebling cost money.

Welcome aboard, Larry. Power up!

Neat. Something to do with the ultrasonic sensor I just received in the mail from China. There are also various LEGO to servo adapters for 3D printing on Thingiverse.com.