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  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto16 Preliminary Rules Released
 
A couple of suggestion on the proposed rules: "The rope will hang roughly 12" from the floor." I think this needs to be a more exact measurement...because of the reaching-up aspect, the differerance between 11" and 13" could be the difference (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
(...) First, this isn't much time. Second - How old are the kids? You will have your hands full AND need help. I've been doing this for 4th and 5th graders, BUT over a minimum of 8 one hour sessions with 12 kids max. I actually do a progression of (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto16 Preliminary Rules Released
 
Why is this all still being done in Imperial? Iain (a Canadian) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto16 Preliminary Rules Released
 
(...) I think "spooling" would be quite difficult. First, grabbing on to the rope is not a trivial task. Second, the more you gear the "spool" down, the more counterweight you need to deal with the "gerbil effect", meaning you want the spool to turn (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Bricks and Blocks St Jacobs and Cookstown have new stock in!
 
Seeing if I can get a item list/price list to post, but they have some new stock in for sure, HP, big mini-fig, lots of new goodies. (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
(...) I was going to be unconstructive and suggest you bring a mixed box of lego and get the kids to sort it. Worst case, you end up with the same mess, best case you get your lego sorted. But seriously, it depends so much on how old these kids are (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto16 Preliminary Rules Released
 
(...) lmao. I still object to the spooling method... It doesn't really seem in the spirit of 'climbing' a rope. Besides that, all you have to do is grab and then gear it down enough to lift... whereas if we eliminate that option then there might be (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
(...) I didn't actually intend to be mean about it: I do think it's cool. I don't know why Chris finds it so funny, so much so that he called me up at work to say it was funny? :) Calum (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
(...) ohh. yes, you got me on that one?! :) Come to think of it, thousands of people have found that robot to be pretty cool. Just wait 'till you see my next stunt. :o Steve (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
(...) BA ahhahahahahahahahhahaha ROTFLMAO!!!!!!! :) you da man. I set 'em up, you knock 'em down. Chris calum made a funny (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
(...) Actually, I'll chime in on Steve's side here - Sumo is not what rtlToronto is about, but having kids smash robots together is, usually, a hit. One option is have a standard chassis with easily switchable gearing (different gear ratios), (...) (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
(...) Apparently that'll get you on TechTV... :) But seriously, I might have to agree with Steve here. Sumo or something REALLY obvious. How about get them to build a small I dunno, wheeled robot. Let it drive a long and stop when it touches a black (...) (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
(...) here's a great idea. show them a two wheeled robot that just stands there. talk about exciting. "What does it do Mr. Magno?" "It stands there." "oh... ... ... ...hey, Mr... ..." (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
(...) steve, this would be a GREAT idea... if I was teaching american children. but these Canadian guys need more stimulation than just (drive forward go to top) ;) Chris There's no 'I' in 'team'. There's four in 'platitude-quoting idiot'. (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lets help todd/lugnet
 
i don't get it? :/ (...) -- Chris There's no 'I' in 'team'. There's four in 'platitude-quoting idiot'. (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lets help todd/lugnet
 
(...) Chris, I would like to offer a friendly admendment to your proposal. If you complain about the LEGO Company or the new sets or the change in color on this forum, then you should pay $20. If you like the new models and the change in colors then (...) (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
(...) sumo (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  WANTED -- ideas to teach kids about lego roboitcs
 
my darling wife has just conscripted me to teach not one, but TWO 1 hour secessions of up to 20 rug rats.. um i mean kids July 12, Kate wants me to go to her day care / summer camp and have a hands on learning experience with the kids. I have NOT (...) (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  lets help todd/lugnet
 
Calum et al. Lugnet has been very good to us. I'll be blunt!! Todd and Lugnet are in the process of upgrading systems and require $$ for new hardware. I think it would be fantastic if many of the regulars of rtlToronto (and frequent lurkers) went (...) (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)  
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto16 Preliminary Rules Released
 
In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: Well if these are the times then we already know the winners: (...) Derek Raycraft (...) Chris Magno :) (...) Rob S. (...) Jeff VW (21 years ago, 23-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)


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