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I think the flex tube is a good idea. I would use the 4x4 round brick with holes (peeron part #6222) spaced on an axle to make build the supporting framework. Attach some Angle connector #1 (peeron part 32013) to the holes on the circumference of (...) (20 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I remember this toy! Wow, Tyco must be where old molds never die. (...) I don't know of any pieces which would fit the shape, but then of course, I'm really not as up on my piece knowledge anymore. There doesn't seem to be a "worm segment" (...) (20 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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I saw the Tyco "Terrain Twister" (URL) on TV and was intrigued by the drive mechanism. It looks like it uses two counter-rotating screws/augers to move it forward on bad surfaces like sand or snow. I found a couple other references on the web: The (...) (20 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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| | NovaLUG displaying at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic over Christmas
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NovaLUG will be displaying a 6' by 16' layout at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic ( (URL) ) in Halifax, from Sunday December 10th to Sunday January 7th. The layout will be staffed by NovaLUG members on weekends and (hopefully) the week between (...) (20 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal, lugnet.trains)
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| | NXT technical drawings
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So... if anyone is thinking up updating the RTL T-shirts.... (URL) some nicely done technical drawings..... -Rob A> (20 years ago, 4-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, not so good up here either... Im starting to have concerns... Janey "Man its cold and blowing, Red Brick" (20 years ago, 2-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snp> (...) Sandyh and I will try to make the party after work dinner. I should have modules ready to go for ya! Have a safe trip down--the weather--she's not so good around here. Dave K (20 years ago, 2-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] December Monthly Dinner
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Friday, December 8th, 2006. 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Craving that Swiss Chalet Festive Special?* *- (URL) (20 years ago, 1-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) CRAP!... I just realised I mixed up events, and got my weekends mixed up, what I should have said is ... Do you want to arrange pick up THIS Saturday or Sunday, (the 2nd or 3rd) since I will be down there. Sorry, Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 30-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh Dave??? What about my legs? Speaking of modules, just as a reminder, I will take 5 (30 by 30) and 3 (if you have them) or 1 (15 by 30) . (Do you want to arrange a pick up time, on Saturday or Sunday (the 9th or 10th)? Since I will be around (...) (20 years ago, 29-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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