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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GEFIrv.MG1@lugnet.com... (...) edge. (...) because (...) I don't see why we don't use the PNLTC specs - Geometrically they operate nicely. It would be foolish to try and run the track (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We are? Iain wrote me about this because the PNLTC spec calls for them specific intervals. I'm not happy with the intervals they call for, because they don't play nice with roadplates-the cut right over where the road is. I've built two (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm glad they worked out for you! I notice people are doing bots that internalize a mechanism. On the outset of this game, I mentioned it's a different game from marbles or stacking because the game is not (or doesn't have to be) internal, ie, (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That sounds really cool. is Glass the best thing it can walk up?? or any flat smooth surface?? I can't wait to see it. (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GEEwyE.Dou@lugnet.com... (...) He'll be... well, no. I'm not going to give away where he'll be. :) (...) favorite (...) Ben, you have *no* idea. Some of the rides out there now... Last (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I know what you mean. I want to build some great looking stuff, but I just don't have enough good spares, you know, the good boxcar doors, the good train roof slopes, the various coloured train doors and windows. I just can't compete with some (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Who me? I dislike my cars. They're okay but when I peruse the 'net, I find my detail being sadly lacking. However, this is my first 'grace month' into the world of LEGO trains so I don't feel too bad. On the other hand, when I have those two (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) sounds like my room :) I am So lazy myself!!! (...) you are right...food and electronic equipment (especially computer keyboards) don't mix. (...) I just love E-bay!! (...) I'll have to send the .sav file. looks like Chris wasn't too pleased (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll be looking for him, for sure!! (...) I guess you'll have to make some lego-scale models of some of your favorite rides...add something interesting to future Train Events! (...) (the one <you> wrecked...) :) (...) (sweet!!) (...) oh (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Awww...that is awefully sweet!!! You can see the little engine, a couple box cars, and a caboose... as well as a pretty nice looking mountain/tunnel!!! Nice!!! Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I'm glad you asked. I did finally get the window crawler working. It uses Calums old style pneumatics to create suction. I haven't motorized the pump yet, so you have to pump as it walks up... I'll bring it and give a demo this saturday. It (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Made 'nother engine. See here: (URL) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And you just can't hide it? :) (...) Dinner will be after the event on June 9th, as traditional, and perhaps again a week after if people want to get together and chat. Defintely NOT on June 8th, others have expressed that it's too tight of a (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm soo excited. One minor question, and I'm going to be like Chirs on this one a la lemming... what about dinner? June 8, or later? Dave (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, I know we've already spoken on this topic. But for the group, I thought I'd make a statement. ---...--- open letter ---...--- It has never been the intention of either myself, OR RTLToronto, to force people into doing things that was (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, rtlToronto 8: Buy the Batteries in Bulk the Eighth Toronto Lego Robotics Event, June 9th, 2001 Competitors 10AM, Audience 1PM presented by rtlToronto, a Group for Lego Enthusiasts in the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario Area (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) just posted this to .trains. :) Iain (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:GE9wxF.A1y@lugnet.com... (...) Here, this will make you feel better. Peach - Sorrow Town (Trouser Enthusiasts Teenage Abattoir Mix) **wimpering** at startup at 1:05... Iain (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B181200.E689E4...ome.com... (...) See, this makes me mad. Now I feel guilty as hell for not building something, and now I'm going to end up spenidng my weekend building something for all the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Rob: I was wondering, Since we missed you at the last dinner, how is your window climbing robot coming along?? Did the pneumatics from Calum work? LMK Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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