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Adina asked me to post this for her: (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Connect Four Name: Trevyn & Steve Watson RCXen: 2 Status: Hardware kinda done, software kinda started. But I've got my dad working on that, and he gets paid to program, so I'm sure he'll do a good job. :) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) think they must be part of a giant figure store thing. Calum (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Yup. The motor pack I think was part of the 25% off sale. No idea if the sale is still on, but it's not a bad idea to have a third motor for projects. Calum (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Out of curiosity, was it the 8735? and what was the price? All my local RTU (St. Catharines) seems to have are the full RIS 2.0 and the Ultimate Accessory Set. -Rob A> (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> There for ya buddy. Dave K (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) at unusual angles. Nicely done. (...) As if. :) Calum (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow. I think I can now upgrade my "Motivates others in team as a leader" up to "Effective" on my yearly review! Thanks Dave! :) (...) And also "Encourages team members to go beyond basic requirements and achieve success, acting with courage". (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Wow! This is one of the best minifig scale models I have seen! (URL) original post is here... (URL) VW See ya Friday! :) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Well... I was thinking about painting it this weekend... but my lazy nature and all that... Nope, I'll paint it this weekend. And I'll rpobably paint the entire (gasp!) field (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The playfield is still unpainted at this point, IIRC. DaveK will need to go and paint it up. Say...THIS WEEKEND. Assuming the path of least resistance, I'm going to guess the main playfield is not going to be painted at all, just the corners. (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for the colour readings. Are there colour readings for the black and white corners and the playfield as well...specifically, can the white and black marbles be differentiated from the playfield? BTW, what is the playfield colour - I'm (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As much as I hate to throw away three weeks worth of work, I think this is a change that needed to be made. I have a really good idea how much work Derek and Michael would have to go through, because I just spend most of my holiday vacation (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "...ship... out of danger?" "Yes Spock, you saved the ship, you saved us all..." "Do not grieve, Admiral... the needs of the many... outweigh..." "The needs of the few..." "Or the one... I have been, and always shall be, your friend--Live long (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No! Think Spock and Kirk in the engine room, last scene! Think, analogy to asking Steve to change his robot once more to help Derek, Michael and others! Calum PS-of all the people in this group, I'm the one who seriously needs endust. (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) ST II quote? Khan you filthy bloodsucker--you managed to kill *just* about everyone else but like a poor marksman you *keep* *missing* *the target*!!! Was that appropriate? Dave K -I have been, and always shall be, your friend. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I figure the Tulip. What's parking like out there? Otherwise we screw downtown completely and drive out to the Grille or something. Calum (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Here's another reason why this paper I have due won't be done tonight :) (URL) those of you out building for Marbles v4: -There are 29 of each colour. How many will be used is up to DaveK. Colour readings from rtl3 are posted again for (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, (URL) updated the ruleset to reflect the group's desire to have a sixwide airspace around the brick ring. (I rechecked the original diagram from Bruce, it does show a space around the frame-my mistake) Of the valid builders out there, (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's funny this keeps coming up. Was there a pipe racer that ran in competition that didn't have a battery box attached? no. I didn't have it attached when I was testing it, and you guys said I couldn't do that. So, I didn't hesitate to mount (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Me too, although I assumed it was sort of unnecessary to flail it, since everyone knew what my bot took up in terms of space way back in November. The guts have changed dramatically since then, of course, but the external form-factor is almost (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hate to say it, but I think the article meant "Lego-alike" as in "boxy". That thing is boxy, doesn't look like either 8466 or 4404 - I have both - and I don't think the article's original author know about either of "our favourite highly rated (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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No seriously, check me out. Derek (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Was reading an old thread on Lugnet, where they say 8466 might have been like this vehicle: (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I didn't - buddy of mine at another automation company emailed it to me. I think it's cheating, though. Direct point entry like that is so poser. They're like, "Oh look, we just make it out of CLAY, because we are artists, not designers. Then, (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Marbles v4: Name: Iain Hendry, Roman Trachuck Status: Still trying to build something. About 30-50% done. Iain (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I did in fact point out the problem verbally very early on, but nothing was done about it and I have been to busy with work and the season to follow up on it. (...) I built my dropper to the rules we decided on. Should I be penalized because a (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) K (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ok, I'll use small words (...) no. I've never said that. (...) yes i said this..... cause you cant grasp "the spirit" of the game. to have fun. the sheer fact that your an experienced builder and can do fantastic things..... wait, lets see if (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually there is one on each. I think Biff is now on Mars, Sandy will arrive by the end of the month. Doesn't seem quite fair since Sandy is the gun-ho one and Biff seems to be the tag along. :-) Hopefully Sandy will land safely too. Derek (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not sure we even have any fantastic prizes for Connect Four. I have to look in Basementis Parentis to see if there's any left over. I know we're out of Yodas, likely of Red Barons, might have a Sopwith or two left. For the marble contest, (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here is a pic of the real thing: (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No objection here. (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have two robots. Both conform to the current published rules. Two weeks ago (before the big holiday break) I asked about increasing the spacing, thinking people may be spending some holiday time building for rtl15, and I wanted to suggest (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just talking up the other "not so whiney and militant" competition happening on the same day as that 'other' competition... Come on out! Have fun! Build a marble sortin' 'bot and generally have a good time!!! If your 'bot doesn't quite fit in the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is why I have a problem with this. This is such an easily defined rule that it shouldn't be possible to be called a dink for compiling with it. Several people have said they need space at the side of the board. We originally discussed (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Let me explain why some may call you a dink. I've somehow gained the impression that you tend to look for loopholes and exploit them, which is contrary to the general outlook of this organization. People try to keep things informal, yet that (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The rules were set out early without any spacing on the side. For whatever reason (Bruce, me, otherwise), that is the ruleset that was posted. You had several weeks to complain, and no one did until not too long ago. Since then, people may be (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ok, you're going to have to explain this to me. I can accept that I'm a dink. Mainly, because I play within the rules. Whenever I do anything unusual, I'm a dink. That's fine. If I build a robot that lives right by the common area, I'm a dink. (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) > (...) There appears to be a consensus that the clearance is a problem. So why keep it informal. Increase the common space by 6 studs to either side of the board and the issue goes a way. And it brings us back to what we original decided. The (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it looks a bit like a crossover between the 8466 and the 4404... -Bryan (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can blame Bruce Sheridan. He was the one who supplied the original basis for the graphic during a summary of the game rules. That said, I think informally we're all going to be aware of and try not to obstruct people that extend over. So (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no, not really. as it stands we are still at the 3 minute mark. (per move) and 40 per (entire) game.... BUT it looks like people really wont use all that. steve, at a 'deep' ply, how long do you need? if you say that you ply to the max min (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) what? You're breaking up. (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) times the words 'lego-look-alike" appears in the article. Though, to me, the picture shown looks nothing like the 8466, if, indeed, that's what it is suppose to look like. Dave K (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) This issue has frustrated me too. I was there for the original discussion about what the common area should be. When we original discussed it we included extra space to either side of the board. However Someone didn't draw it that way, so we (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) love the DVDs... :) I think that somewhere there are a few studio executives that need to give their collective heads a shake. But that's just me. NBC did it with Star Trek, ABC did it with Sports Night, and Fox has now dunnit wit Firefly. (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm betting this isn't the software that Big Ben Bricks used for their recent work. :-) If it's from EDS it's probably kinda spendy. (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) Iain (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ummm !!!!HELLO!!!! have I not being saying this all along??? hello. can anyone hear me? Chris There's no 'I' in 'team'. There's four in 'platitude-quoting idiot'. (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree. (...) I expect most people will need more space, which is why I suggested changing it, but it's been stated that the posted rules should not be changed at this late date. Luckily, I had two weeks off, over the holidays, so I was able (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, after playing MANY games of Connect-four, I'm starting to think ties will not be a problem. I think the game is complex enough that no two people will take exactly the same approach, and one will turn out better than another. If two (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris There's no 'I' in 'team'. There's four in 'platitude-quoting idiot'. (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Agree. In the final and semifinals, we should play with both getting a chance to move first... but with the first rounds, the winners should be pretty clear. I still doubt we're going to see the 'perfect solution'. Steve? Regarding the timing, (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh wait, I'm in charge... K, I'm on it... Dave K (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Name: Steve Hassenplug RCXs: 2. Currently. Planned expansion to 5 or more in later phase. Status: (...) - Has crushed countless small children, a large number of adults, and even the builder on MANY occasions. - sometimes miss-drops chips (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) we've gone over this.... we weight the "score" to the second player. if i go second and win...(or tie) then i am a "better" player. if you go first AND Do NOT WIN..... then your software is not "perfect" Chris There's no 'I' in 'team'. There's (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Connect Four Name: Dan and Jennifer Boger, David Eaton RCXs: 2-20 Status: - Just pretending I'm bringing something (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Okay, just so we get an idea of how many people are coming, follow up to this roll call: Connect Four Name: (put your name(s) here) RCXs: (how many RCXes you are using) Status: -Just pretending I'm bringing something -Hardware done -Need a game (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, during the qualification round, we're running robots against each other. How do you score them if they tie? Derek is suggesting we give it to whoever executes their total move time fastest. Calum (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) here are the problems I KNOW! no one has proposed a way to fairly, accurately, and consistently score this game KEEPING IN MIND that we don't know if we will have 5 robots, or 18 robots show up. AS WELL we know that with "good" software this (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here are the problems I see with ties: 1. I think we are going to see a lot of ties. 2. If two robots tie, they are very likely to tie exactly the same way if they play again. Derek (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I developed a couple of rolls of film on the weekend and discovered a roll of pics from Train2.. So here they are! (URL) images are a little blury, I had taken them with my fathers camera, which has since died.. Jeff VW (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Can you bring a few to dinner on the 9th? Dave K (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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it was my understanding that ~IF~ after a long day of watching 1000 games of Connect 4, that if at the end of the day 2 robots, really do tie... then they tie. period. (...) -- Chris There's no 'I' in 'team'. There's four in 'platitude-quoting (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) don't sweat it..... we'll just shun you like we'll do for Rob S. Chris There's no 'I' in 'team'. There's four in 'platitude-quoting idiot'. (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was just planning on wearing a T-shirt. I didn't realize there would be a dress code. (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) really (...) I'll give ya a hand, man! I'll bring my palmtop and IR stuff so we can write the code on-site. I'll have my stuff there for my marble sorting robot anyway. Oh - marble size, I think they're 10 mm (~3/8"). Iain (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I, unlike my colleagues here in rtlToronto, end up buying sets many many months later. I just can't get myself sets the day they come out. Anyways, I'm building my backhoe tonight while watching that NOVA Mars special, and all is good. It's now (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unrelated: Ties. Derek brought this up. Do we need to think about ties? Calum (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There were some good sales at TRU before and after Christmas. Calum (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Another possibility for rtlToronto16 is that no one is allowed to bring anything to the contest except the standard Mindstorms kit, and no one knows the desolate landscape until the day of the contest. Then it would be a day long building (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yes indeed, I have built a robot for marble sorting. It just needs possibly a little tinkering, and it needs a LOT of programming, but I'm pretty happy. And I did't wait to do it 24 hours before the competition! Shocking. I do have a few problems (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think that's two. (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Please define a ply? if I go first, and you go second, is that ONE ply or TWO? Chris (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, no LEGO sets for me this year :( *snif* eh, whatever. So did ya get these sets on sale? Dave K -who bought 30 road plates on e-bay--the extent of his LEGO purchases for the holiday season... (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ooooh, that gives me an idea... no not the milk... Some newspaper and paper mache--(I used to know how to spell that but i'm getting on in years...) and et voila--Marscape! Marscape for y'all to move the rover'bot aroun in Dave's abode. Maybe (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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rtlToronto January Monthly Dinner January 9th 2004, 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Man, am I sick of Swiss Chalet. I think I've eaten so many pot pies, it's not funny. I'm gonna try something else this time. Maybe just (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I used to get the NASA channel... now, not so much. Grr!! I have the rover set--is on my desk now 'cause of the touch-down. Have fun making the 'bigger better' version :) Take care, Dave K (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I watched the PBS NOVA documentary about the MER rovers. It was heart warming, made me think of Brad Justus and want to buy the big Rover set and watch it explore the terrain of Basementis Koudys powered by Lego solar panels and an RCX filled (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You got to get the NASA channel. I spent last night watch JPL mission control during the MER landing, and today, my son & I will be building 7471 (a wonderful model, even if it doesn't have the unsprung suspension). I realized last night, (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I didn't mention that Ferris was also on at the same time... Ferris.... Bueller.... Ha!! Ha!!! Ahhhhhh!!!! Thwak Thwak Thwack!!! run run run fall fall fall step step step Crash! Slam!! Ahhh, love that movie Dave K -want a Gummi Bear? It's been (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I hear that Dave, I wanted to watch 2001, but i was out voted, now they're watching Dragonheart. Tim D. (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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So nothing on the entire day... read for the most bit... now 2001, back to the future III and dragonheart all on at the same time. Grr!! eh, whatever... Dave K (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) *approximately* 75 percent... don't forget the leap leap rules :-) (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) motion. (...) perfect, (...) I remember it, yeah! On that application it worked perfectly since the crank was so small. But for a 16 stud long beam I don't think it'd work well at all. :( (...) the (...) If you mean like, for having a dish or (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh but there is... Remember the old style differential? I don't have one, but it defenitely has 28 teeth. Perfect for getting a 2:1 ratio with a turntable. I doubt the chain will fit over the crown teeth, but I might have to try. Otherwise, (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :) (...) I have used this combo in a planetary gearset to produce straight line motion. Remember the video clip I sent you? It works, and the Lego geometry is perfect, but as you said the backlash is pretty high. (...) Well, it was your (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I noticed that. There's also this, which is a little snug, but if you're not a purist: (URL) (...) Nifty... hadn't thought of the old-school bevel gears. (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Works well with 3 bricks vertical offset, 1 stud horizontal. There is also 12 + 24, but that suffers from a similar problem. The best I can come up with is 1 brick vertical, 2 studs horizontal, but there's a little too much play. (...) No, (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) wierd... 40 and 20 teeth toothed pullies are the same ratio as we use in real life too :) (...) half (...) Sadly I don't think you can run a chain over the 20 tooth gears, if they're the ones I'm thinking of. :( Also, you can't mount them and (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmm... What if you did it with a 40 and 20? The spacing would be... wierd... 3 1/4 studs or something? You'd have to do it vertically, I guess, to get half of a half. (21 years ago, 2-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) like (...) to (...) Lego. I didn't have the heart to tell anyone that the reason our AS 206 SP machine has a 3:2 ratio is beacuse of the 24:16 tooth gears used on the original LEGO model. I never did make a LEGO model of the Side Entry (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I know, I know. I really don't see the point in this though. (...) Sure, and I did. But there is nothing terribly interesting about the mechanics of a connect four robot anyway. I had a wild idea to make a rotary arm like Iain's viper to scan (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't know, i think it's nice to read the groups stuff! It feels like a real community to me. Getting back from the downtown Young Street celebration with the masses and to arrive home and read comentary from good people you know is (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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how sad is this....(are we) hours into a NEW YEAR, and we are surfing lugnet.... BTW, your 15 second time is nice. and your pattern makes sense as a bench mark. BUT that's only if you scan in the up, right, down, right, up right....... system..... (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am building a robot. Whether I will enter the contest is another question entirely (I think I will). (21 years ago, 1-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm under the impression that most of the bots will be pretty similar in terms of hardware. Seems kind of pointless to build and not code. On that note, I completely rebuilt the top half of my bot the other day and got my 'worst case' scan (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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yeah you! All you rtl'ers and lurkers thereof... Have a happy and safe New Years Eve and I'll see y'all in 2004. Remember, 2004 already has something going for it that 75 percent of other years don't--it has a Feb. 29. That's right! Shop smart! (...) (21 years ago, 31-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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