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(...) I happen to not believe in spanking; never have hit my children, never will. (...) yes?.... (...) All of my mistakes are unintentional, as is not the case here. (...) Sorry, I [1] find nothing humorous about *deliberate* rule violations, and (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My Lego Obsession & Philosophy
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(...) That's a neat idea Allan. Do you have any photos? I might have to copy that.. :-) <ICS> (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Different Idea over CastleDastville
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(...) I don't think it got shot down so much as just lost steam because no one could commit organizing it (like John VanZweiten is doing for Datsville) and no one volunteered webspace. (...) That would be way cool too! (...) Me too. :/ James (URL) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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Thanks for the tip! I do believe that will work. I'll let you know! --Doug Wilcox -----Original Message----- From: Robert Munafo <munafo@gcctechNO.SPAMcom> To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> Date: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Different Idea over CastleDastville
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(...) That does sound like it could be a lot of fun - especially if you took "snapshots" at different times... I think I posted an idea like this a while back (rummage rummage rummage) Ah hah! "I had in mind no real style requirements - I think it (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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I missed reading about a Castle Datsville idea being shot down. I would like a Castle Datsville. I think it would be cool if we could all build little structures in the old standard way (little modular sections of castle walls) and plug them all (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: News on the 2000 space line!
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My 2 cents about the Lego system/theme controversy... In the 60s, there were no themes, and all Lego toys (I think) were called Lego System (of play). In the 70s, the word system was not used to describe any Lego toys, or themes, etc - there were (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.space, lugnet.admin.database)
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| | Mike's Train and Launch Command Auction Update 15
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1. This is a Once, Twice, Sold auction. 2. To bid send email to mdarnett@nycap.rr.com. I will try to post updates daily. 3. Minimum raises: 0-$50 by $1, $50-$150 by $2, $150 and up by $5. No proxies please! 4. Advancing will start on 10/26. Bids (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Different Idea over CastleDastville
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Ok, I read James reasons for why it seems the idea is dead, how about instead of doing something like that. We start a castle with a ldraw, we build however much we want, and we then send it off to someone else and let them build onto it what they (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Whatever happened to castle Datville?
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(...) I think it died due to lack of <fill in the blank> We had lots of enthusiasm, and lots of great ideas, but we lacked a site, someone willing to put in the CAD expertise (I think?), and final decision on what would get done. As I recall, some (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Whatever happened to castle Datville?
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That would be cool to get one created! I could add a few things to it pretty easily, if I didn't need my 400 pent for school work I'd offer some of the rendering, though even at 400 would take more time then I've probably got free from the system :( (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Whatever happened to castle Datville?
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Now that I just wrote the message for the adventurers group, I'm curious-- was there ever any more initiative taken towards a castle Datville? Jon Wilson? I seem to remember you had wanted to direct it? Maybe someone else wants to? Or am I quietly (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Scientific American Robot Special on PBS
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(...) it's called 'AIBO' lotsa info here. (URL) PR (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Connecting two RCX's
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(...) Another case would be where you also want to use IR for doing radar. If you had IR messages bouncing around for both radar and communication, it might confuse the radar algorithm or generate incorrect readings. (You'd also have to reserve a (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: It's Time AFOL Take Action!
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(...) about the rumors of the service packs "PHASING OUT". Hopefully Ian is right and TLG is heading back to the old days. I will continue to hope that they are. Only time will tell......... (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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| | DATventures
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Well, I suggested as a possibility for fellow adventurers that someone might want to do an adventures themed datsville, so to speak... You'd have to pick the theme, etc., but it might be fun! If you don't know what Datsville is, check out: (URL) (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Busy Bee and discontinued sets
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This past weekend I received a fax from Paul Hutton at Busy Bee with a list of all of the sets that he might (emphasis on might) be able to get. I asked about posting this on the net but he is a little concerned about getting inundated with phone (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Castle returns for 2000!
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(...) Well, I am just making the biggest Tex Avery Wolfie face just a'thinking about it, Baby! -- Richard (Mr. English lit goes gaga!) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Using the Lego Rotation Sensor with the Handyboard
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the lego 9v active sensors (i.e., rotation and light) require a pulsed 9v drive & appropriate drivers. the circuit and drivers are part of the HB Expansion Board. you could potentially adapt both to work w/o the exp bd. it's a 2 transistor ckt with (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Wild West FOTW
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ok, ok, so I feel like bragging.. my FOTW is 6765 Gold City Junction ... only $25.00 :) There was one copy sitting by itself halfway hidden on the top shelf of the LEGO aisle at the Walmart in Upland, CA. I'm pretty sure they just had the one box. (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: BAYLIT suggestions
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Jon, As a customer of Baylit, I'm very sad about that, and I hope you will maintain your service. I think if you accept only order with a minimum amount ($25-30 whatever) you will decrease your workload. All of us (AFOL) need site like your to feed (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Palm Pilot to RCX remote controller
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Hi, since so many people responded and many of you have asked for a pre-release version, I've decided to release a version of the Palm Pilot remote as it stands right now. This program does *not* use the built-in IR port of the Palm. You must attach (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Connecting two RCX's
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(...) For example if your RCXs are facing opposite direction or if there is a door between them, etc. etc. In such case a wire would be better than IR. Ciao. Marco. (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Categorizing uploaded robot images on legomindstorms.com
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(...) You should also have a category named "nature". Play well! Marcus Fischer Mellbin --- Marcus Fischer Mellbin E-mail: marcus no-spam-at fischer-mellbin.com (URL) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Castle returns for 2000!
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(...) Sometimes, these fellows also ended up dead--Raleigh, Devereux/Essex, and the like. It seems that the less comprehensible England became to Elizabeth, the greater her rage against her "favourites". (I've actually set eyes on a number of the (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | RE: Rack and Pinion Steering
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(...) <plant tongue in cheek> Bicycles also implement an "active buck" mode of Darwinian selection. If you ride your bicycle in hands-off mode and tilt the bicycle slightly by shifting your centre of gravity, the wheel will turn. Outside of the (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: I need a host!
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Thanks! (...) cgi (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: BURP Adventure (Re: Conclusion of the Halloween Lego Design Contest)
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Hey, everyone, thanks for all the compliments, and my congratulations go out to all the contest winners, participants, and organizers! I'm already looking forward to the next one. (...) reminds (...) Heh, that part wasn't even intentional, but I am (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: It's Time AFOL Take Action!
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(...) On the other hand, specialized parts available directly from the company would require only logistical shifts--but then again, an inertia-laden Corporation might find logistical shifts impossible. (...) I'm impressed. I think this is the (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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| | MA #12 - G2 Advances Have Begun
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Going twice advancements for MA #12 have begun. The period between advancements is presently set to 24 hrs. INSTANT SALE ---...--- The instant sale period on all "open" lots (lots with no bids) will begin on Monday, November 8th at noon Pacific (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | More ToyTime.com problems
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I posted before about problems I had with ToyTime.com, and things continue to get worse, so I would definitely warn you guys about ordering from them. If you recall, my first gripe from them was that they crushed my LEGO sets down to force them to (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Recent high news traffic!
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Where's all this discussion come from, check where we are in the league table: (URL) are really happening here - can't wait for the LEGOFest. I may be planning a LEGOfest for next Spring - I keep having to reconsider how many people to accomodate as (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Using Vector 2X and Polaroid sonar w/ exp board
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Hi Rob, I also would lile to see a hook-up for both sensors. Has any one sucessfully completed the task? Thanks Terry -----Original Message----- From: TH0RMAN23@aol.com <TH0RMAN23@aol.com> To: handyboard@media.mit.edu <handyboard@media.mit.edu> (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Rack and Pinion Steering
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(...) I think you should look at a design in which each steering wheel's pivot axis is NOT in the same plane as the steering wheel's axle. Specifically, each wheel's axle should be behind its pivot axis, where "behind" is referenced in terms of the (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: News on the 2000 space line!
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(...) There's really no such thing (officially) as a "sub-theme" -- it's just an artificial term cooked up by us fans, just like "Classic Space" and "BURP" and "minifig." JoshuaD once did some Deja-research and told me that it's my fault for (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.space, lugnet.admin.database)
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| | Re: Scientific American Robot Special on PBS
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I caught the show last night also. It's really worth watching. You can check at www.pbs.org for a brief summary and check the next showtime in your area. -Kathy (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: legOS
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(...) I found a reference to the article after manipulating a url to their table of contents. (URL) story isn't their yet but you can see a short description of it. (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Microphone
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Does anyone know how I can hook up a microphone to the hb? It doesn't matter if it notices different frequencies so long as it can tell me the volume of the sound. If anyone knows where I can buy the parts I need I would greatly appreciate it. (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Xena - Princess Warrior theme?
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(...) thanx, dave! i'm a painter; not a typist! (obviously) later ~ craig (26 years ago, 3-Nov-99, to lugnet.castle)
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