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Re: UCS Millennium Falcon Questions
@Chris Dee Thanks for the update-- glad to hear all is working! I think you may be onto something with the cables-- they are definitely thinner than a straight USB.…
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3 days ago
General Questions & Answers
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Re: Falcon Laser and Ramp Issue
Ah, ok, thanks for the video. The lasers are connected to the ports on the BRANCH09X adapter board that are supposed to be connected to the control panel inside the cockpit.…
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3 days ago
Set-Specific Kits
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Re: Falcon Laser and Ramp Issue
Hi @B W , thanks for the note. For #1, it could be that auto-fire mode is on for the laser cannons (see this step in the instructions). When you say "pulse" is there a pause in between or just…
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4 days ago
Set-Specific Kits
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Re: Nightmare Before Christmas 21351 Lighting Kit
Hi Mike, great idea! Only trouble is...we don't have the set! Missed out on it before it went on backorder. Currently contacting some local LEGO friends to see if they picked it up,…
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4 days ago
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
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Re: Briksmax v2 connector compatibility question
Great question! Here's a little secret we discovered, though Briksmax won't tell it to you. The connectors are fully compatible with our Pico connecting plugs (0.…
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4 days ago
Expansion Accessories
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Re: UCS Millennium Falcon Questions
@Chris Dee Awesome, glad to hear you're at least getting closer to normal operation. Yeah, some of those older Apple adapters can't keep up, and we've had customers too who thought they had…
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9 days ago
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Re: UCS Millennium Falcon Questions
Hi, 99% of the time this is caused by supplying insufficient power to the kit. Either people use a single USB power supply for both power inputs instead of the two, separate supplies needed,…
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9 days ago
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Re: Video screen for Lego windows
Here's an early sample showing the size of one of the screens (1.9") inside a LEGO door frame. This does not include the circuit board, which will be the same size as the screen and attached to the…
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9 days ago
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BrickScreen OLED and LCD Hobby Video Screens
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Re: Lights for the Mercedes Benz Actros and Nooteboom Ballasttrailer from Jaaptechnic
Thank you for your interest-- the bricks are on order and should arrive soon.
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9 days ago
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Re: Lights for the Mercedes Benz Actros and Nooteboom Ballasttrailer from Jaaptechnic
Hello, thank you for the question-- that is a beautiful tractor and trailer! We have been making an updated lighting system since the original video was made,…
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3 wk ago
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Re: Video screen for Lego windows
Funny you should mention this! We are working on a new line of screens, and we've found one that fits perfectly inside a standard LEGO Window Frame like the ones above.…
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3 wk ago
BrickScreen OLED and LCD Hobby Video Screens
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Re: UCS Millennium Falcon Questions
All great questions! Let me see if I can answer each: Yes, unfortunately this is a factor because the rear engines use so much power. In most cases the effect isn't highly visible but as you mention,…
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1 mth ago
General Questions & Answers
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Re: Looking for the lavender light saber lights
Hi, thanks for your message and for your interest in these! We're making a new batch for BrickCon Seattle next month and will also have some in the online store soon!
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1 mth ago
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Re: Bring back Hogwarts?
@Jonathan Greene Thank you for the feedback. I'll discuss it with the rest of the team and see what we might be able to do in the future.
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1 mth ago
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
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Re: Avengers Tower 2.0 @ Brick Fan Fest Tampa
Holy cow I love it! Thank you so much for sharing, @David Dabasinskas ! I'm glad folks at the show liked seeing your lighting skills in action-- the end result really is fantastic.…
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1 mth ago
Your Creations
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Re: Bring back Hogwarts?
@Jonathan Greene Thank you for the added vote of support. I wish it were possible, but unless we were to get 100 or more customers who didn't have the kit who wanted it,…
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1 mth ago
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
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Re: UCS X-Wing 75355 light kit coming soon?
Hi, thanks for checking in! We have the prototype complete and are working on the pre-assembled parts (laser cannons, etc.). I need to finish the pre-order for our Eiffel Tower kit,…
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1 mth ago
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Re: Need Help with Rapunzel's Tower (43187)
@Brad One more question: what colors are the bottom 1x1 plate and the top 1x1 tile for those lanterns? Same as the brick?
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2 mths ago
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
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Re: Need Help with Rapunzel's Tower (43187)
@Brad They do not-- each one has its own pace, and they diverge over time to create an even more realistic-looking setup. OK let me noodle on this for a bit-- more soon.
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2 mths ago
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Re: Need Help with Rapunzel's Tower (43187)
OK, got it! Looking at the end of that Reel, would you be ok with a string of flickering Picos (I think that's what you have inside the brick in the Reel)?…
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2 mths ago
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
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Re: Need Help with Rapunzel's Tower (43187)
What color 1x1 bricks will you use for the lanterns? Trans-yellow?
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2 mths ago
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
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Re: Need Help with Rapunzel's Tower (43187)
Thanks @Brad for the updates! Love the way all of this looks (especially the filament!). Sorry the Pixel Beads were too bright for you. Wondering if they would be more usable if you put a colored…
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2 mths ago
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
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Re: UCS Millenium Falcon Sound Problem
Can you let us know which two power sources you are using? Meaning, is there some indication on them of the current output? If these are USB adapters, the measurement will be in milliamps (mA) or…
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2 mths ago
Product Support and Issues
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Re: Back to the workbench
Awesome, thanks @WRTyler as always for keeping us updated! I for one can't wait to see the lighting cycle code running.
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2 mths ago
BrickPixel Lighting System
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Re: Need Help with Rapunzel's Tower (43187)
Wow, what a great project-- thank you for the detailed write-up with links! (very helpful) I downloaded the instructions from that set just to make sure I wasn't missing anything-- from your list…
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2 mths ago
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
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