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(...) Something based around at what point of the game you're in (ie, defensive vs offensive) and game state where blocks might be. (...) I'm gonna run a few tests with block detection at that level. Right after I stop splitting 1x2s with too much (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can that kind take an off switch so that you can just pass through current/voltage and run on non DCC layouts? I'm thinking that would be handy during the transition period! (shows how much actual research I have done on this topic lately) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) George's Trains in Toronto was out of stock of the DN140, which has been holding us up so far...if your local hobby shop has stock, I wouldn't mind buying a few myself. Calum (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) a pretty good site too: (URL) going to the hobby shop this week to purchase a DN140 N-scale decoder for testing purposes. Dave (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Looking solider and solider. I am staying at: The Westin Prince Phone:416-444-2511 900 YORK MILLS RD, NORTH YORK ONT CA M3B3H2 and I will have wheels. I think this is fairly close to downtown. So ya, anything that folks want to do is fine with (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ohhhh boy. Chris, you've got problems :) If only VLL had loop constructs, then I might think of buying it back from you :) VJR (URL) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I could also take some time out and meet, and it sounds like I work relatively close to Eric (Church & King). VJR (URL) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hrm, maybe I should think about a movement algorithm more complex than "drive around randomly" :) (...) Sounds like some people are picking up blocks, and some people are just pushing around blocks instead. VJR (URL) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I should be able to bring a robot, but mine isn't coming together as nicely as I would like. I have a really slick three wheel driving base built, but the gathering/sorting mechanism has been tough to build. My original idea resulted in about (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've got a class from 6 to 10 pm; but I've got a flexible schedule both before and after that; I'd be happy to get together! Jeff (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) don't worry about that Chris :) Dave (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Larry, I wasn't able to make it to train1 (wedding) but I must say I was impressed by the pictures and I didn't understand the animosity (I guess the gist of them was if you can't compliment then don't talk) of some recent posts. Anyway, if (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ALL I can say on this subject is that -Whatever I bring, has sucked up ALL the light sensors I own.- BUT if you need more sensors, all you have to do is this: CALL 905-841-0600 and ask for Customer Service then tell Angela you want 1 or 2 of (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YOU dirty RAT!!!!!!! I read your name to see who posted, then I read your FIRST line. THEN I panicked, THEN I re-read you name to make sure it was YOU who said he could not make it. YOU got me good. :) You dirty rat!!!...!!! :) Chris Visit my (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unfortunately I can't make it. Someone got me hooked on trains so I ripped my 'bot apart to build bridges and gantrys and stuff for the next train show. Yeah, whatever! Runamok 3 has 1 rcx for controlling it, 2 battery boxes for perma-on (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Mine is 75% complete. It should join the competition if it doesn't jam all the time. (...) 1 RCX & 1 light sensor. (...) I use the same angled sensor method. Once my bot see a block it stop and eat the block so that's not an issue for me. (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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G'Day As mentioned here is a link to a text file of the complete LEGO set listing (by set number)(tab delimited) (URL) check (URL) variartions. Cheers Oliver (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, if you ever make it to Ottawa, that is while I'm still here, I'd be happy to get together and buy you a beverage. I wish my job allowed for more travel, but our training budget is zilch. Still waiting for the upturn in the high-tech (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, First, as a rough count, how many folks are coming to rtlToronto8 (June 9th, Saturday) with a robot for competition? And how many are coming to watch? Then, how many people are using single RCX vs multi RCX? Single unit vs multiple units? (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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actually Victor: That microscout is only ONE of 4 I now own. I had a great setup a while ago where I was VLL controlling 4 different microscouts with 1 RCX. Some day Iain, will shoot me the pic's Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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