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(...) "could be", and *have been*, since way back when, actually. 2001 I think. We've (well, our resident robotics wizard, Steve Ringe has) been using RCX's and other Technic gadgetry for doing things like turntable automation (press a button on the (...) (20 years ago, 28-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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(...) MichLUG was formed in October of 2000. A bunch of us got together in DeWitt Michigan, showed off some creations, talked about S@H, buying parts online, searching for various deals at stores, etc. Creations were pretty varied in theme, there (...) (20 years ago, 28-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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(...) MichLUG has members interested in almost every theme LEGO has ever released. We have a diverse group of people, all of whom bring something different to the club. Steve Ringe has some done super neat things with Mindstorms in the past (ex: (...) (20 years ago, 28-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure there'd be enough room to have fully functional robots actually wandering around on an actual theme layout (especially ones with moving trains that could get derailed), but I can think of two options that could work. Robotics (...) (20 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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(...) Another good reason, I agree. (...) I think the lack of theme crossover is another big reason we haven't gotten together in the past. Looking forward, I can imagine a "show" which has some of our robots wandering around one of your layouts, or (...) (20 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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(...) The fact that there are at least 1/3rd of our members who don't live in the greater Detroit area probably doesn't help a lot with that. (...) Not at all. We have no reason to resent another Michigan based LEGO club, but there's not really any (...) (20 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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(...) Hi, hi. (...) We are actually LEGO Robotics centric, not LEGO in general. (...) It is odd we haven't met, although I would have to say that this is due to many factors. Not the least of which would be very busy and conflicting schedules. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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(...) Hmm, I'd be tempted, but alas I already have a show to do that weekend. I'll keep an eye on that page though. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (20 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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(...) Well, I can't speak for anyone in Ann Arbor, but I will say the next event: (URL) on April 17th, and anyone is welcome to attend. Steve (20 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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Howdy all LRGOAA & MichLUG members, Seeing as how LRGOAA is a LEGO centric club in Michigan and MichLUG is a LEGO centric club in Michigan, it seemed odd (to me) that we have never met. I'd be keen to try and organize a joint meeting. I ran this by (...) (20 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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As several of you know, I spent last weekend at Robolympics, in San Francisco... (URL) was a lot of fun. I got to see some combat robots in action (aka Battle Bots), and I took a shot at some non-combat events. I ended up taking seven robots to (...) (20 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa)
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(...) I got both sensors red (cheaper). I don't think I love Spybots too much, but I use them because I have them. I got the first one at BrickFest (on sale, 40% off) and the other I won at the last sumo event. I like to try to use them for every (...) (20 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa)
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(...) Which colors did you select, and why? I'm trying to decide on if there are any other sensors I might be interested in. (...) As a potential Spybot convert... what is it you like so much about them? Their cost (relative to the RCX)? Their (...) (20 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa)
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(...) If you're just doing simple line following, they won't work much better than standard light sensors. They are less sensitive to external light, but they are also a little harder to use. Two things to keep in mind: 1) The mounting should be (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa)
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I just received (and payed) an invoice from HiTechnic regarding my order of 2 EOPDs and 1 Ultrasonic sensor. It wasn't a verry good time right now, but... those are good to have. I'll see how good are EOPDs for line following. I have also ordered a (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa)
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(...) Here is a link to the images taken of Gabe's robot and my prototype lifting arm at our meeting this past Thursday: (URL) here> (20 years ago, 13-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, FTX)
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| | 24tooth forum archive now on-line!
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After a bit of work, I finally got our old forum on-line in a static archive format. Take a look at: (URL) and let me know what you think. I hope to be able to make it searchable in the near future, as well as bringing our new forum system on-line. (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, FTX)
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(...) Sorry, I moved all of the images. To see the trash pad prototype (URL) here>, to see the trach can prototype (URL) here>, and to see the road plate compared to the test pad, (URL) click here>. Also, I have been updating the rules some this (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, FTX)
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(...) I was thinking that maybe the rules should allow the builder to place the cans however they like as long as they are on the pads. This way if a design requires the axle based handles to be on the sides rather than the front, the builder could (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, FTX)
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(...) I was thinking if there is a way to change the position of the top handle to be oriented not left-right but front-rear. And yes, the landing pad should be at least 1 stud wider. I will bring my first robot to the meeting and we'll talk more (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, FTX)
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