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(...) Thanks Rob! I just noticed that YouTube does have a 'high quality' link--is nice! THanks for checking it out Dave K (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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It's available for watching in high quality via youtube, and it pretty good! Nice job all! -Rob A> (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | YouTube Video pf the Classic Space layout at hte Christmas Show last weekend
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(URL) which you will see a very 'youtube'-ish low quality video of our classic space layout at the show last weekend. Besides the stock '77 thru '82 space sets, you will see a moonbase-compliant monorail station built by Jeff vW, a classic (...) (16 years ago, 25-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: A date has been set for the next Ontario Lego Robotics event
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(...) I'm actually really excited about this. I spent a good part of my morning sketching up ideas for it. :) Nice to see everyone last night! -Iain (16 years ago, 24-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | OH MY GOODNESS!! Huge Apologies at 2 a.m.!!!
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So I jsut wake up now and the very first thought in my head was YOU STUPID IDIOT, YOU FORGOT JANEY!!! I don't know how my mind knoew this at 2 a.m. 'cause it went something like this-- The first post took no less than 3 tries 'cause I was posting (...) (16 years ago, 24-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space)
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| | 2008 Christmas Toy, Train and Doll Show wrap-up (and pics!)
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Thanks to all for making this years show a fantastic success. As per usual, I was so keen on making sure that things went smoothly that I didn't get a channce to visit much :( Thanks to Deb and Jason for making the trip down, and to Deb for the (...) (16 years ago, 24-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Last proof of concept before the show
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(...) -Iain (16 years ago, 22-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Last proof of concept before the show
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(URL) for Chris who stated that I couldn't do it-- Couldn't get the shuttle from the monorail to the vehicle and then have both moving... Actually, I was rather surprised because this marks the first time ever that I've had 2 RCX's communicating (...) (16 years ago, 18-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Less than 2 weeks to the Christmas Show in Toronto!
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I will be bringing between 1 and 1.5 modules with standard two track layout. Derek (...) (16 years ago, 11-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Less than 2 weeks to the Christmas Show in Toronto!
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A few more people have signed up! We're looking forward to seeing everyone. If people could drop me a line with what they plan on bringing to the show so I can get an idea of the display layout, it would be appreiciated. As well, here's something (...) (16 years ago, 11-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Proof of concept - Vid 2
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(URL) it's RCX'ed That was slightly more difficult than I thought It isn't perfect--still needs a little tweaking, but it's a great start The monorail switch mechanism needs to be improved but the rest is pretty good So there you are Dave K (16 years ago, 6-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Proof of Concept--Old School...
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(...) Thanks Tony! I hope the monorail will remain pretty much constant inits stopping position 'at hte station'. The difficult part for me will be the other carrier. But when it's all running, we'll see what happens :) (...) Take care, Dave K (16 years ago, 30-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Proof of Concept--Old School...
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(...) it was snivved and adapted from the Mindstorms Mars Exploration set Plagarism is the highest form of flattery and all that :) (...) The whazzit should be ready for the Nov 22 train show in Toronto--I'll get pics and movies up! (...) Space (...) (16 years ago, 30-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Proof of Concept--Old School...
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(...) I am very much looking forward to seeing this when completed. I suspect that aligning the train correctly is going to be the big technical challenge here. Or maybe you've already go that covered... as I said, I'm looking forward to see where (...) (16 years ago, 29-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Proof of Concept--Old School...
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:K9HEMn.CBo@lugnet.com... (...) The claw mechanism coupled with the lifting mechanism is a simply pleasurable piece of eye candy. I'll have to remember that design. *Start mental note (...) (16 years ago, 29-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space)
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| | Proof of Concept--Old School...
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(URL) to my classic space layout will be this little item--a 'pick and place' robot arm that will move a space ship from the monorail onto the carrier. Tis is just the proof of concept to show that it can work--the motors and RCX will come in the (...) (16 years ago, 29-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Big Blue : The Return...
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So I was just cleaning up and sorting my collection (in whatever spare time I can find, between the renos and getting the abode ready for our upcoming baby)... When I happened across this guy-- (URL) Thinking that it's been a long time since I've (...) (16 years ago, 22-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | A date has been set for the next Ontario Lego Robotics event
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THE CAN GAME! Summary Build a robot made completely out of Lego parts that can find and retain a can. The robot with the heaviest can at the end of the round wins. Date and Time Sat 24-Jan-2009 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM Location New Toronto Library Alex (...) (16 years ago, 16-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Christmas Train Show Nov 22 and 23
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Hello long lost LEGO lovers! THE TORONTO CHRISTMAS TRAIN SHOW is NOVEMBER 22, 23, 2008 Hall 3, The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, ON Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 10am-4pm I was thinking about asking for the same size area--10 foot (...) (16 years ago, 24-Sep-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Lego Ambassador Nomination for Oliver Giesen
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Hello everyone, In order to submit Oliver’s Nomination, we need at least 3 testimonials from you, Oliver’s fans ;) If you find some time before noon on Friday can you please write up a testimonial for Oliver. (I will submit his application before (...) (16 years ago, 22-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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(...) Awww Dave, Im not mad, actually I am flattered, but you are right, I will say no. I have too much on my plate right now. Thanks, Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 21-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Woot! 3 identical posts!!
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Beat that! dunno why--only clicked once Dave K (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Woot! 3 identical posts!!
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Beat that! dunno why--only clicked once Dave K (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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(...) I nominate Janey. She'll say no and she'll get mad at me for bringing her name up... But as far as my personal opinion goes--there is no better ambassador-type person that I know anyhwere--she even inspires me to get more involved all the (...) (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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(...) I nominate Janey. She'll say no and she'll get mad at me for bringing her name up... But as far as my personal opinion goes--there is no better ambassador-type person that I know anyhwere--she even inspires me to get more involved all the (...) (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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I think someone from our group should at least apply, so unless anyone else wishes to, here goes: Name and age of the nominee. Oliver Giesen , 43 Where is the nominee from? Brampton, Ontario, Canada Which Group does this nominee represent? (...) (16 years ago, 17-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: CAN you believe it... The next Robotics game.
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Just bumping this- Is this event still on the horizon, or have we scrubbed it completely? -Rob A> (...) (16 years ago, 16-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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The Lgo Ambassador Program is now accepting nominations for the next cycle. More details can be found here: (URL) anyone intrested in being a Lego Ambasador. I have decided to step down this cycle, as we are expecting our second, and work and other (...) (16 years ago, 14-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Spring Show wrap up!
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, Deborah Higdon wrote: snip (...) Your MOC was beautiful as is. The next show'll be 2 whole days--you won't be able to stand hanging out with us that long. It's always great being with other fans of the brick! You take care, (...) (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Spring Show wrap up!
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(...) Yeah, the history of Janey, digital cameras and these shows hasn't always bee nthe best (...) Was real hard werk--lemmee tell yas! Surrounded by you guys who did everything.... (...) Woot! Me too!! maybe we get something big! Looking forward (...) (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | One more Spacey vid from the show
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With some editing... (URL) For all you Classic Space fans. Dave K (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Spring Show wrap up!
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(...) it was brief, too brief! but thanks dave, for all your work. glad to hang about with all of you, and bring up some stuff, no matter how de-flowered it is ;). looking forward to our next show. -§ deborah §- (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Spring Show wrap up!
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(...) Snipped Back home now, thanks for the great pics Dave, I neglected to bring my camera this time around, so I appreciate your shots. Had a great time myself, and it was such a pleasure to see everyone. Dave thank you so much for organizing yet (...) (16 years ago, 29-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Spring Show wrap up!
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Well that was a busy little weekend! I had a fantastic time (albeit a little tiring) and it was purely due to the people that showed up! Deb and Jason came down from our nations' capital! Deb with the wonderful buildings! And jason with the (...) (16 years ago, 28-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Toronto Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show April 27th, 2008
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Doing nothing this Sunday? Well then, you're invited to come on out to-- THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW April 27, 2008 - 10.00am-4pm The International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON , Canada We'll be displaying (...) (16 years ago, 25-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Classic Space Repair Bay
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(...) DAVE, all i can say is WOW. love the look. cant wait to see these at the next show. (...) "extra slow" ??? LIKE that would be a challenge for the mighty sandy/sparky server. If i didnt know better, i would think your hosting of a C64 with 2400 (...) (16 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Few things
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I think the only thing that would make that gantry nicer is blue rail rather than boring old grey. Classic space liked blue. I have lots of blue rail....want any? -Rob A> (16 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Classic Space Repair Bay
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(...) Ooops! I forgotto put that in!! Grr!!! Thanks for the great feedback I have the parts depot in mind for this MOC. It'll have yet more moving stuff (hopefully) Dave K (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Space Repair Bay
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(...) Nice MOC! I think you pulled off the CS style just fine given the constraints of the pieces to work with. Yours reminds me of a spacey version of (URL) Freight Loading Station 4555>, just missing the yard office/warehouse bay next to it (say, (...) (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) Double bubble? The Spear-a-mint Twins? Am I dating myself? (...) I could but my grey brick collectoin is pretty limited. I'll try a few things now that you've inspired me. (...) Dave K (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) Mmmm...mmm.... coleslaw... oh wait--that's Oliver. (...) Waah. (...) Thanks! (...) Again, double Waah! Oh wait! I own a fast and free picture hosting service--is called 'Sandy's and Sparky's Space' And oh wait! I own it. And oh wait! I'm the (...) (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Classic Space Repair Bay
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Eh, so I'm a little enthused about CS right now... With much further ado, here's what we have-- (2 URLs) Classic Space Repair Bay (2 URLs) Repair Vehicle (URL) Dude controlling gantry (red button on bottom means 'STOP!!') (URL) Computer Diagnostic (...) (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) Smile, I see both posted... double the fun, and thanks. As for the grade difference, couldnt you just surround the raised areas with slopes or bricks to simulate graters? See you in a few weeks. Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) um, is the thing you didn't expect, when someone in the background ask someone else for there coleslaw? (...) your server is slow. (...) DAVE, this is VERY impressive. I like it a lot. Great job. (...) Please feel free to you any other FREE (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) I had this great post that was supposedly posted but got lost in the sub-ether. and the writing muse has left the building so summary-- dinner missed you as well, glad your van's back, glad you're good, looking forward to seeing you and your (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) I wouldn't be--bunch of LEGO geeks talking about all things LEGO--who'd want to hang out in that environment???? Waittaminit.... (...) Trying to figure out how to get these 3 bricks/1 plate high animated sections and the rest of the layout on (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) Snipped, well now Im double bummed I missed dinner! Looking great Dave, cant wait to see the full layout. P.S. My "new and improved" Micro Layout is ready (3 by 6 baseplates), and my van is back from the repair shop,.... so as long as no other (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Few things
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First, never bring a motorized MOC to LEGO diner... (URL) Someone'll modify your creation to do something it wasn't designed for, but is way totally cooler than anyone thoguht! What else... Oh, in the latest installment of the 'let's make things (...) (16 years ago, 14-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Last with the colored 948's
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'Cause I'm unofficially out of specific pieces... (2 URLs) Green/Sand Green/Lime Green 948 (2 URLs) Orange/Dark Orange/Red 948 And the off-colours that can't get done-- (URL) After 16 948's, I can't find any more steering wheels, tires and piston (...) (16 years ago, 14-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Hobby Show
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(...) :( Dave K (16 years ago, 12-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Hobby Show
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I realize its a bit early to be concerned about a show that normally happens in late fall... but I wanted to let everyone know (and more importantly those planning on building something) that more than likely nothing will be happening for 2008. (...) (16 years ago, 11-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) That's the one. (...) His has the advantage of being a much simpler drive system than yours, but the gear system looks like it could be less troublesome in terms of following complex paths. I'm guessing it'd have trouble dealing with two-way (...) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) Thanks for the heads up, David! I saw something a while back where someone had train tracks running under the layout that would drag vehicles around roadplates using magnets. Dunno if that was Steves. I'ts a fantastic setup anyway--any (...) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) (URL) Ringe came up with a solution a few years ago, which has been featured in at least half a dozen MichLUG/MichLTC shows so far (if you were at the big National Train Show in July you might have even seen them). He doesn't seem to have them (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Classic Space vehicle driving around
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(...) YES, Chris ~IS~ happy you discovered youTube. Chris (16 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Glad you liked it, Brian! I had fun putting it together. Yeah, Chris was pretty happy I went to YouTube as well. Dave K (16 years ago, 9-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Dave, That's very cool! Thanks for linking to Youtube so we could see how it works. Brian (16 years ago, 9-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) Thanks! THere's suppose to be a 1 plate gap between the magnet on the chain link and the bottom of the baseplate. However, if the chain is loose, the magnet pulls up so it's touching the baseplate. Since the magnet on the actual vehicle is (...) (16 years ago, 8-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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Nice work Dave! (For a moment I thought I heard "Ride of the Valkyries" in the background of the first vid, btw :) I have a question - do either of the magnets contact the baseplates and drag along them, or are they air-gapped? Lastly, depending on (...) (16 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) I have been blessed (or cursed--depends on the day) to know some really awesome builders--and you are right up there. (...) snip (...) thanks! I hope to expand it a bit--we'll see how time and stuff permits (...) I'm looking forward to seeing (...) (16 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) anytime, dave, anytime! (...) and even i, would might not fully appreciate the beauty of this triumph, appreciate the beauty of this triumph! looking forward to seeing it in a few weeks. -§ deborah §- (16 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | LEGO Classic Space vehicle driving around
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Inspired by Deb (and others who have previously done this), I've added one more animation to the Classic Space layout we're working on. (2 URLs) And the acompanying YouTube vid-- (URL) And how it all works-- (URL) and the vid-- (URL) Thinking that (...) (16 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) Thanks Janey! I'm having fun with it! Dave K (16 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Oh Dave, he is so cute, nicely done! Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 5-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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Thanks to Deb.... Grrrr!!! That Deb--inspiring me to do stuff!!! Grrr!!! First, Proof of Concept 1 (URL) And accompanying video-- (URL) It worked, but was tres slow So proof of concept 2-- (URL) And video-- (URL) Now that the proof of concept is, (...) (16 years ago, 4-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | My new love...
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I didn't think it'd happen... I mean, we all love the original blue (URL) But when I put a BL order in for some dark blue technic beams... well, all bets were off! (URL) I mean, just look at it! (URL) And compared to the original (2 URLs) And all 15 (...) (16 years ago, 1-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Logo ideas
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(...) Snipped, wow Rob, these are great. I have a few others that have been submitted so Im going to add them all to one file, and then as a group we can decide which logo we will go with. Thank you, and if you have anymore ideas, please keep (...) (16 years ago, 26-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I love all of them--but this one is hte best Dave K (16 years ago, 26-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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OK one more - sort of a negative space meets a 1x3 thing: (URL) The only drawback is this one must have 2 colours. -Rob A> (16 years ago, 26-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Logo ideas
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I came up with a few logo ideas. These were quickly thrown together in my lunch break and are intended as starting points. 1x1 OBB: (URL) Round 1x1 and two doors: (URL) Same but obverse (showing the door handles): (URL) And lastly a somewhat more (...) (16 years ago, 26-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Toronto Star Box
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In lugnet.announce.moc, C. L. GunningCook wrote: (snip) (...) You are VERY welcome. And for the record, the bricks I donated to the cause can be seen in the image. they were the blue ones, just to the left of the logo. :) Chris (16 years ago, 19-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Toronto Star Box
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(...) snip the Back Story... (...) yeah, you're on a roll! this moc is awesome and fooled more than person in the crowd! well built, as usual, janey. keep showing us what you've got! ;) -§ deborah § (16 years ago, 19-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Toronto Star Box
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Last fall I was commissioned by the Toronto Star to do a live one day build as part of a promotion (new sales feature they were launching) at a conference hosted by Strategy Magazine at the Sheraton Hotel (downtown Toronto). (URL) More pics (URL) (...) (16 years ago, 19-Mar-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX) !!
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(I stuck this on rtltoronto, but then found OBB. I'm not sure what the difference is, but here it is for you folks anyway.) Hello to my northern (more like east-northeast really) neighbors! It’s Duane, the guy who had the the big red Great Lakes (...) (16 years ago, 7-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Alexei Leonov. I'd pop in 2010 later tonight and give it a go if the ending didn't creep me out so much. ;) -Iain (16 years ago, 7-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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FLASH!! This just in!!! Crazy unicycling guy makes it to GeekDad!! (URL) are few ships as cinematically majestic as the Discovery from the movies 2001 and 2010 and its successor the Leonov, so you can imagine how I was blown away by these (...) (16 years ago, 6-Mar-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) As always Dave, thanks for heading this up. Due to injuries from my recent vehicle accident, I'm reluctant to agree to anything more than I can handle, therefore, I will only be bringing my micro train layout. Size = 2 tables. On this note of (...) (16 years ago, 5-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW April 27, 2008 - 10.00am-4pm The International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON , Canada I'm trying to figure out how much space is needed for our area. I should have a Duplo play area (...) (16 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) This is where it gets "complicated" We actually talked about allowing custom sensors, and we more or less all agreed, Until I asked for a "ruling" on what is defined as a sensor. Would a very powerful "rare earth" magnet, glued to a beam (...) (16 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Jeff, Thank you for organizing this game. I look forward to the web page updates, and a more finalizing of the rules as discussed at dinner. I like that we all seemed to agree on using Dave's wall's as the boundary; and I like that we all have to (...) (16 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) (URL) the rules don't allow custom sensors? Too bad! Philo (16 years ago, 12-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote: <snip> (...) and... OMG!!!! I can build big 'bots again!!!! Yippee!!!!!!! (cause we're not putting much of a size/weight restriction out there, are we? :) if we are, I vote for 18 inches x 18 (...) (16 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote: <snip> (...) I still ahve the playfield walls that can be easily set up anywhere on top of a smooth floor. that'd give us an 8x8 arena with white walls--if the cans are darker, a light sensor may (...) (16 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) The Focus is finding the Heavist can, I think part of the challenge will be finding the cans in general... I imagined a 3 meter by 3 meter (just for you Iian) Practically 10' x 10' for you imperial lovers out there. With maybe 20 - 30 Cans. (...) (16 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Nice one Jeff- Question on the "can density", which will of course depend on the playfield size and the # cans on the field.. If the focus on finding cans, or finding the largest cans? If the later, I might suggest wrapping the bottom of each can (...) (16 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Forgot one thing... Time Frame for the Game: How does late March, Early April sound for everyone?? Jeff VW (16 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Ok, so I meant to do this months ago, and I have just been swamped.. So with out further ado, here are my thoughts on our next game: ***...***The Can Game***...*** Premise of the Game: Build a robot that can find the heaviest can in the play field. (...) (16 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Part 234232326 of 23523632572423822863658.2 (URL) K (17 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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K, I hit hte 'post' button once.... Sorry 'bout the triple posting thing... (17 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) Destroyer of MOCs!!!! Yep. Officially I've become a pin-head collector :) When I saw the 493 come up on eBay for around 60 bones, I couldn't resist. (URL) Yeah, is the one with the 'built' craters :) Anywho, now I'm space complete '78 thru (...) (17 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) Destroyer of MOCs!!!! Yep. Officially I've become a pin-head collector :) When I saw the 493 come up on eBay for around 60 bones, I couldn't resist. (URL) Yeah, is the one with the 'built' craters :) Anywho, now I'm space complete '78 thru (...) (17 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) Destroyer of MOCs!!!! Yep. Officially I've become a pin-head collector :) When I saw the 493 come up on eBay for around 60 bones, I couldn't resist. (URL) Yeah, is the one with the 'built' craters :) Anywho, now I'm space complete '78 thru (...) (17 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) one's got fire... Just for Chris. Dave K (17 years ago, 18-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | How to ship a Galaxy Explorer across the pond
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(URL) I get an envelope this weekend. (URL) I open it and pull out this cardboard wrap Cutting the wrap, I get this-- (URL) Wow! (URL) Here's all the pieces (URL) And together I thought it was kinda nifty that the shipper shipped it in hunks instead (...) (17 years ago, 17-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Well, don't forget that I'm old enough to be using a Lego cane/walker in terms of AFOL average ages - lol! :^) I had access to all kinds of older systems when I was younger...Commodore 16/64/PET/Amiga, TSR 90 (?), Apple IIe, Coleco of course (...) (17 years ago, 7-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) OUCH, that's just mean. Yet true. We (my sister and I) ruled the neighbourhood with our Coleco Telstar from 1976... An amazing (tongue in cheek) game "system" which REALLY meant 3 pong variants. From the astounding "handball" (one person (...) (17 years ago, 7-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I thought you were old enough to be a Pong Geek... :g/d/r: (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Yikes! Well Lego geek goes without saying... plus Nintendo geek, Collector geek, Outdoor geek, Book geek and perhaps Portable geek (due to txt addiction)... Thats a lot of geekness for a girl that claims to have a very tiny geek gene. Janey (...) (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Ok, Brian, I'll give you that one. After five years, my experience with cosplay and fandom..there's all kinds.. you get some good ones (like your pic) and some not so good ones. Granted, Celebration III will bring out the die-hards that have (...) (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) I was just thinking of a drunk Scotty... "quit yer yammerin' you bleeping hunk o'..." Or whatever he said in 'Relics' Dave K (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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