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(...) Were the race cars lego bodies on scalectrics chassis? (20 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Why Java for Robots
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(...) "Uncle Owen, that red one has a bad motivator!" (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | What to do if not selected for the NXT Developer's Program?
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Since I'm coming to grip with the sheer number of people who applied and there are only 100 vacants, I need a plan B. I no longer own the Mindstorms set so at this point, I'm unforunately brick-free. Any suggestions? Is it worth picking up the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) It depends on how rich the environment. If they are only talking specifically about getting us a crippled language then I would agree, but if NXT is really going to be engaging then in typical LEGO fashion they might present challenges and (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) It's probably a software cost issue. National Instrument would want more money for the more capable version of the software. (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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John, The reason I asked is that to get a Lego robot that is moving enough to even use GPS (read moving more than 5 yards, and outside no less) it will take a special build. Your *average* differential drive/steer robot with castor is not likely to (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I totally agree. Try playing with GPS 'cos now you'll be able to! The RCX was so limited by only being able to read a single dimensional value with an effective accuracy of about 1%. I've played with GPS a fair amount too and your description (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi all, Just a little MOC from me, a New York City subway train (class (URL) R40M>). I'm hoping to do underground trains of the world cities so this is sort of a number two of a series (after Moscow). (2 URLs) BS gallery> I tried to keep the design (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) I believe the Weiner mobile comment was actually an inside joke stemming back to a field trip to the Lego store while I was in Seattle. However since I’m horrible with names I could be wrong. Either way I got a chuckle out of it. ondrew (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Well, THAT sure stinks. What's the deal on that? Have we hobbyists become second class LEGO citizens to the educational market? Why even bother to have two different release trails? LEGO, what's up with that? DLC (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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I just wanted to let everyone know that I have permanently reduced the prices on my instruction CDs to only $9.99 each (previously $19.99 for numbers 1 or 2, or $29.99 for number 3). Each CD contains printable instructions and parts lists for 7 or 8 (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: NXT and bluetooth enabled phones
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(...) (URL) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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Hi All, Since I missed the last meeting and will playing sax in a Big Band during the next one can anyone let me know what is up? I have heard rumours of a big Lego display in Sidney this week. Also are there any movements on the train display (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug)
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It's funny, I've seen the words "Java" and "Robots" in so many subject headings that my mind turned it into JAWAS and Robots, which is what Jawas do, gather up scrap robots in the desert and sell them at Mos Eisely.... :-) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Indeed - I'm not waiting, though I haven't done much work on point 5) yet. I have been considering the circuit blocks in an interface between the new NXT sensor port and a legacy RCX sensor. Of course I can't post anything yet, since that (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Thanks, Ondrew! This should be a very useful resource. I often take pictures of buildings around town (Baltimore) for LEGO purposes, and your example has inspired me to post the ones I have and take some more. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Assuming you're serious: (2 URLs) Weinermobile Gallery> (after moderation) Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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Hello Orion, I have a problem while generating instructions for a model that uses several similar units, of course created as submodels. The submodels themselves contain a common sub-submodel. A simplified test mpd with similar structure is here: (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Nice. I love the tall 2nd floor windows in this shot: (URL) Jonathan (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: NXT and bluetooth enabled phones
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We have yet more video of Mindstorms NXT: (URL) video has Alpha Rex dancing and dancing faster as the decibels go up. You will also see the Lego presentation playing in the background, especially when the camera points up at the robot for better (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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