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(...) I have a group 5206 which has never been opened. It was going to be a prize some day, last of the prizes. Calum (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Visions of robotic chicken dance in my head. Or, to further spice things up, we could have RCX races "for pinks" <grin>... (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto Dinner Tonight 7PM
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(...) I have completely lost motivation for this one... I hope other people are still into drag racing. (...) It would be nice to use the control labs for this event. The communications are so slow its not like the PC offers any advantage anyway. (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | RE: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto17 Drag Racing Tentative Ruleset
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One alternative is to send a command with the lego remote. Then both bots would get the same message at more or less the same time. But then Rob Stehlik couldn't use a battery box to drive his robot. Ralph (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Anyone have a couple of the 5206 speed computers? (URL) might be fun to add in some how... -Rob. (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So the two options are 1) timed runs, best time (or best average x times) wins or 2) head to head, first one across the finish line wins and advances. The problems (or advantage, depending on your perspective) with head-to-head is getting a (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) cool. two robots running directly towards each other. That does sound fun. Sumo, at full speed. (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah! -Greg (writer of pointless short posts that don't really add anything to the conversation, but just point him out as a follower) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You won't find it here-- (URL) you will find is a very brief synopsis of each e-mail, just in case you were trying to remember 'that good onw ith the guitar' THe site also has a top 10 list of SB e-mails, that, while I don't exactly agree with it, (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I honestly thought that the comeptitions woudl be head-to-head--two 'bots going at the same time, kinda like ye ol' Kub Kar competitions... I think that'd be more exciting. Dave K (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, I was too busy putting potato chips and marshmallows in the fire and watching them burn to have a good discussion with Chris about this, but here it is: (URL) etc requested. Calum (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks Allan, At least someone around here can give a straight answer. :-) Derek (...) (20 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm getting sick of Kelsey's. We need a new restaurant. (...) Upcoming events: rtlToronto17: Drag Racing Game October 23 (Tentative): -Two 30x60" tables, 18" endzones. Start in one endzone, drive to the other, clear tapeline, return to first (...) (20 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry I missed - things are a little busy right now... Let's have the lowdown...the play-by-play...the colour commentary.... On another note I'l heading to Chicago next Tuesday for a couple of days and am planning to try getting up to the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) $12.99 At least the last time I was there and bought one. Hope that helps. Allan B. (20 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this is VERY good. welcome to our Robot 12 step program. because this is RTL, and our members are more advanced, we have reduced the 12 steps down to 1. Step 1. Get rid of all those bad train things. Step 2. there is no step 2. Chris your (...) (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Apparently not. You'll be glad to know I'm trying to dispose of an extra one, rather then get more. :-) Derek (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no. (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, The place: Kelsey's on Queensway at Islington The time: Tonight, September 17th, 7PM The topics: What the next contest is, Hobby Show Calum (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Does anyone remember the price of the Train Caboose at Bricks and Blocks? Derek (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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