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  Another good day for Mecha
 
Yes today was another good day for Mecha. Today I brought my big Mech-bot to New York City's Chelsea Vocational/Charter High School. Classes that participated in using Lego Mindstorms in the clasroom got to see what Lego can do and ask questions (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.edu)  
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
(...) This is really great! Nice pictures too. What were some FAQs? -Suz (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
(...) Spreading the inspiration, good work. Must have blown their minds to see a lego bot of such complexity. "K" (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
Congrats Eric. I noticed Alex is the same guy in your art show photos. I'm assuming this is where you met him? Anyway great job spreading the word. Maybe you've planted the seeds for a few more AFOLS. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
(...) with it (it spooks me already :-) --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com <-- the wildlinks BrickFest 2001! The AFOL Community's Premier Fan Run Event! www.brickfest.org (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
(...) They were very fortunate to be able to witness the work of a master! Christopher (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
I think I speak for everybody here on LUGNET when I say you make us (LEGO-maniacs) proud! Way to go Prof. Sophie! ;-) BTW Are you going to actually build the rest of that mecha? Seems huge! Give Honda's ASIMO a run for its money... hehe... (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
Thank you, most of the students could'nt belive that the Robot used no glue, they had a hard time understanding that the whole structure stayed together under it's own construction. Cross bracing beams is the key. Also they were'nt familair with the (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
Indeed, most of the students in the class slapped a pair of wheels onto a RCX and that was that. Part of what I tried to enstill in them was: This is what's possible, so why not make it a reality, Same goes for other aspects of their own lives, Make (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
Yes Alex is a person I met thru a previous Art Show. Making Contacts is just one of the rewards when I show out. Thanks... Eric (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
Ha, yes I need a light next to it when it's night time!!! Thanks.... Eric (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
I think the best thing we had was Water Rockets in the ball field fo Phyical Science class. Also it's kinda funny, the guy who invited me, his nic-name is "Legoman" He made a point of calling me the "Legomaster" ; my nic-name :) Thanks.... Eric (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Another good day for Mecha
 
Thanks, Mladen (MAP Master). It's good to know that. Ya I am planning on completeing the Robot. It's gonna look like this one sort of: (URL) had to take a break for awhile, ie; RG Mech. But I will start again soon. It could take another two or three (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)

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