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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team has arranged to create and execute a Build On-The-Spot (BOTS) challenge at this year's event. This challenge will be completed in addition to the regular Mindstorms displays and events. As (...) (17 years ago, 12-Mar-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.people, FTX) !
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| | Brickworld and Westin Strengthen Ties
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is very excited to be strengthening our ties to the Westin North Shore Hotel. The staff of the Westin has been invaluable to making Brickworld the success that it is by providing a (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !!
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| | Brickworld - Esther Walner Memorial
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is sad to report the passing of Esther Walner. Esther served as Brickworld's newbie and FFOL coordinator. We send our deepest condolences to Esther's family. Esther's smile and enthusiasm (...) (17 years ago, 24-Feb-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Brickworld - Train Drag Racing
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(...) So...does this mean that as long as I can fit it all inside of stock LEGO parts, I can build in machine guns and homing rockets for to destroy the competition and win by forfeit? (17 years ago, 29-Jan-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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| | Re: Brickworld - Train Drag Racing
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(...) Rob - if nothing else, it would be great to see a demo of your unlimited train. We can probably arrange for a race against types of vehicles made of LEGO :) B (17 years ago, 29-Jan-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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| | Re: Brickworld - Train Drag Racing
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(...) My apologies to James. It was a new idea to me. It should be fun to watch!! Bryan "I know robotics, but not so much about trains" Bonahoom (17 years ago, 29-Jan-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickworld - Train Drag Racing
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(...) Can you clarify this rule in the Diesel Class (rule 2): "... If using something other than 9V you need to provide your own control unit." Does this also apply to other classes (mainly, unlimited class), whereas you can use alternate power (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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| | Re: Brickworld - Train Drag Racing
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(...) No. There's a trick that someone came up with where you slip a rare-earth magnet between the two magnetic couplers of adjacent cars. It results in a much stronger coupling than you'd get with standard magnets, but it doesn't require special (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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| | Re: Brickworld - Train Drag Racing
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Questions: 1. "Coupling will done with Lego's standard magnets at Lego's standard height. High power magnets will be used to prevent uncoupling." Aren't those two sentences mutually exclusive? 2. Do all events require rail power/Do any events allow (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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| | Re: Brickworld - Train Drag Racing
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"Bryan Bonahoom" <bryan@brickworld.us> wrote in message news:KE5nMC.nno@lugnet.com... (...) Yay! Rail Racing!!!! (Originally brought to you by James Trobaugh of NGLTC) And originally dominated by me (modified class). :-P All I have to say to you (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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