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(...) The impression I got from Iain and JeffVW on group was that there was a desire to run two rings, which I think is pretty nice too-it lets you have two operators on a main line. The problem is where. The outer line yes, everyone agrees on that, (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, it wasn't going to be any narrower than four modules wide anyways. But, yes, you're right, it does constraint a layout to four wide. I don't have much of a choice unless I tear up years of work. I've already spent part of a weekend (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have put up a few tentative layouts at (URL) modified my switching yard a bit and may upload the latest image tonite, but basically i take the last switch and just curve it up to the top where it goes the edge at exactly 4 studs from the (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My robot is hungry, so it is going to eat blocks. I couldn't bring myself to rely on pushing blocks past the gap in the middle of the field without getting stuck. My 'eating' mechanism was indeed a challenge to build, but it is pretty much (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It will walk up any smooth surface, but glass is the best. I demoed it at school for some people, and it crawled up a white board quite well. It will be much cooler when (and if) I automate the vacuum pump... Rob (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Its interesting to see how things will go with this module....I think it will be quite hard to get everyone to have standard lengths (and to accommodate their display pieces...integration) I find it even hard to get my self to start organizing (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain just sent me a raw video footage of "the" metroliner going through Saraville....simply awesome!!!!!!! My hope is that Tim (Strutt) brings his new Metroliner (if he one it!!) and hopefully my new additions....another metroliner (and hopefully a (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GEFuME.MKy@lugnet.com... (...) off. That's because you didn't follow specs on your end module, and you've also pre-defined the width of our layout now. :) Iain (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A poky thing? And you say Trains isn't technical enough for you? :) Calum (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For all of us who will be entering a robot: I spent an hour or two at the shop today, with the game board. I went around with sandpaper, and polyfill. the game board is as flat as it will ever get. there is still a SLIGHT lip/gap where the 2 halfs (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Jeff, OK, here's the scoop. First, its good that you are working on a ROBOT. we like this. Second, forget all about trains. See the light, JOIN US. In fact To prove to you how fun it is to play with robots. Just put any old robot together and (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here's what I'm going to be bringing to train2: (URL) that while the ends are spaced to the PNLTC spec, the lengths are off. Which means I'll be figuring out a spacer to integrate with the next module over (ie, a half track wide piece of (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) now that you spilled the "beans"....I broke down, and installed AIM....are you on...? I put your name in <militaryduckjock> in and saw that you are "off-line" pretty hard to talk to you under those circumstances... ben medinets i am under (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, you should rephrase your comment to "It's not my fault you went ahead and built your town 3 plates deep back in 1995". But I'm not asking anyone to fit their layout to mine, in fact, the last two messages I've very obviously said I'm (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GEFsCI.Hrz@lugnet.com... (...) You click on AIM, it loads, you add me to your buddy list :) Will it not connect or somethin'? (...) encourage (...) No, I honestly sent you an email about (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It is installed...I'm just having difficulties trying to use it... :( Anyways...I didn't get any messages from you lately in my box... hmmm....did you really send anything...or is this a cheap ploy to encourage me to make sure I'm using AIM? (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GEFqqr.EKo@lugnet.com... (...) more (...) That (...) I really don't think that's the issue - It's not my fault you went ahead and built your modules before we had all agreed as a majority (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GEFqqr.EKo@lugnet.com... (...) No, run the two tracks close to the outer edge. 8 studs on centre, then another 12. (I think that's how they do it) Iain (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GEFqAK.DLo@lugnet.com... (...) Sure there is, don't use road plates along the perimeter. I hope this like, doesn't sound rude or anything, but why should we base the track position for (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Are you building me the three extra modules I now need? :) I'm going to try and figure out a way to fit my track out. (...) Well, it's really rather useful to have cordless tools. The jigsaw is by far the nicest because you don't fear cutting (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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