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I have a jumble of thoughts and statements. was everyone pleased with the room size??? Should we continue to rent all 3 rooms. for those who remember the last robot games, we just had 1 room. A big Thank you to CALUM who did Much for this event. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ohhh that was very amusing...(at least I thought it was)...watching them dance the last time were competing...he and Calum's robots were doing more dancing than scurrying... Iain claimed he accidentily put a continuous loop in his progam at (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh...I HIGHLY doubt I'll be putting any bids for any metroliners...unless (until) it comes out in the legends line...then maybe I'll buy one. Tim, rest assured no more 4558 purchases for me...I'm still looking for a 4547 Club Car.... ....and (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, Chris and Calum did a super job once again. I had much fun, even without my entourage--Design Team Runamok wasw a whole set of one. (...) Chris and Steve's strategy was awesome! The implementation--not so much. (...) Rob's robot was by (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You're lucky I realized that was you bidding Ben. I was trying to bid on that item too, and was waiting to snipe it with 2min remaining when I realized it was you with the high bid. I hope you enjoy your extra coach & engine, and I hope the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's pretty early for a Sunday (...) That sounds very cool. I wonder now, how many modules would that take up? Boy, the way you guys are talking, you're going to need a warehouse for Train2. Everybody wants to submit a roomful themselves. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I woke up this morning (2 hours earlier = 5:30, on a Sunday!!) because I had two inspirations.... These stem from my "Great Day in T.O." riding the train and seeing the sites (well walking up from Queen's park to the Library)... The urge to build a (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wasn't referring to <YOUR Bot, Ka-on> :) Actually, your bot was very nice...nice colour scheme, nothing too extreme on the design... (...) well...it is downtown Toronto...(no further explaination required) (...) Well, you know the satisfied (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hay my bot could work if I have a second light sensor, a sorting door that does not over-sort, bigger cargo bay that doesn't jam, and...... ;) (...) It's good except parking. (...) Well you don't have the pressure of trying to fix a stupid bot (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This <was> my favourite part of the whole event...seriously. The 5 minute "clip" was unforgettable....the accompanying song was pretty good, but the whole video was full of EYE CANDY.... There were several frames with the Metroliner, the 7745 (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'd like to be the first to give my impressions and thoughts from the show... It was a great show guys....much Kudo's to Chris Magno for putting out an excellent event... as far as event organization....especially a robotic event...I have no choice (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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well, things are progressing here!!! :) I got some bot, some code, a LOT of hope. then again, look at my competition...... Bruce's bot. bah! it is to laugh. Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just put the finishing touches on my train1 video. It's in the order of aobout 5 minutes long (but of course it takes much longer than that to put it together!). The final cut is encoding right now. Problem is, my [tiny] robot doesn't have code, (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Why yes. My laptop will have the atlclient and an IR tower on it. I'm about to leave the house and go buy a safety cable for. but that's the only language i have one it. GLAD to hear your bringing a robot. this is cool. :) Oh, and I'd just (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3B20F56F.903BE6...res.com... (...) You're not coming?! :( Iain (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Best of luck, all of you! I hope to hear all about it on the newsgroup by Monday! Jeff E (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! I'll have the deneros pour vous tomorrow. Then I'm going to be dedicating myself more to trains than 'bots (oh no says the technicies) yep, gone over to the dark side of the force... it's so much greener on this side of the fence. i (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Should have been posted last night... Well I tore apart my bot today (the one I built two days ago) and just finished rebuilding it... I think it looks cool.... I finish the programming tommorow... (actually today) Chris: I started using the SDK 2.0 (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Posted on Lugnet as "July Surprise" I tried to "search" for the item...but it wasn't yet available. This should make our summers for sure....talk about a mind blower. If you asked me what Legends they should put out.... 1) Metroliner 2) Airport (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The installation isn't actually too hard. It just requires you pull out several tabs and tear apart the motor. (...) Word is not all DCC likes to play nice with each other, so we're going to have to do smore research. Someone (I guess me) will (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I went to my local hobby shop this morning and saw their limited selection of decoders.... They do have DCC compatible decoders (N-Scale) and a couple others.... not Digitrax .... I didn't buy it because I am not that good of an "electrician" so (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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.....I took out my motor out of 7745 (High Speed Train).... the one with a brand new 9V motor .... and attatched it to the 7722 that arrived today .... of that was so much fun .... I set up a moderate sized train track layout 3 straight on one side (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Tim.... Did you see this: (URL) the skeleton of a metroliner....this would an interesting way of finally getting a working metroliner!!! Seriously, though... I still can't believe someone was selling 2 metroliners for under $200....I think that (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I just happened to build an automated switch last night from someone's posted instructions. However, I didn't have the right Technic reducing gear and had to improvise, and I don't have the new motor, so I had to use the old style. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GEJCzn.59H@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) I can see it now... the "Medinets Mangler" :) Iain (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's nice to have a dream.... isn't it. ;) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) like to post on Lugnet :) Benjamin Medinets (I wonder if I started commenting on robotics...whether people would name part of their robot after me... :) ) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain: You sent me e-mail asking about the width of the tape on the game board. This is what I have decided to do. 1. put down a strip of grey DUCT tape over the gape in the board. This might help pushy robots. 2. put down 2 strips of 3/4" black AC (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh sure..... everyone wants to name a part of there train module Magno something or other.... If this keeps up MOST of Train 2 will be a town named after me.... COOL! :) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, I was gazing with great bliss and complacency at your TD switching yard layouts when it suddenly occurred to me that perhaps -- just perhaps -- you had not experienced the wonder and joy of fully automagic remote points. And if there (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow! Thats dedication! I need to spend some more late nights on mine(wish I didn't have to go to work...) I can't wait to see the other robots, since this was such an open ended game. Like Calum mentioned, you can go about solving this problem (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) At first I thought you guys were talking about surge protector. Too bad they don't have locks for our RCX. I will just keep it in my pocket. :) I stayed up till 5am last night to completely take apart the old bot and rebuild it. It is looking (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Doh....oh well, maybe next time....at least you have some cool sets like the 2126...that thing is way, WAY overpriced usually on E-bay. I am also looking to get a 9V train station in red....the 2150 or something like that... I was inspired at (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I didn't make it home in time, and someone else got that one. Maybe next time. I decided to open my MISB 2126 today, to build more train cars. I'm trying to duplicate the red hopper from 4564 right now. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you? :) If you're going to build a switchyard as your contribution to the layout, should I not build one? I'm trying to avoid duplication. I could do something else with my modules instead, like an airport, a train station (perhaps inspired by (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I can't get into 'bot mode, but that's okay, it's done ;p So i used track designer, and rather than like Chris who wants us to use our imagination, you can actually see what i designed... have a boo here: (URL) safe dave (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have one for myself and one extra. I could probably bring two more if prodded with a poky thing. Who else needs one?* *-note. It's probably a REALLY GOOD IDEA if you own a laptop, to go buy one of these cables. They're only $49 and even if (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ouch..... don't worry. Everything is Just fine. just think "Calm blue ocean" Start on your newer bot. if all else fails..... bring what you got. I'm sure there will be plenty of people who will have time to help on Sat. BTW Calum, do you have (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yike! I just figure out that my extra large block eating bot "B4K4" would never work. It take more than 15 seconds to eat one block, and I can never get the stomach selecter to reset to the right place. The structure is also breaking apart after a (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B1DA28F.3C677C...ome.com... (...) Hmm... what I'll try to do is this. I'll see if I can't get my train1 video finished. If I can, I'll make up a new layout with some of my old cartesian stuff, (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ohhh....that would be totally AWESOME.... (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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since People are asking for stuff, this would be a good time to ask. Iain, would you mind burning me a copy of your robots CD?? I can replace the cd with a blank maxell CD. huh...please. please. please. Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll try and remember to toss it into my stuff to bring to the demo this Sat. Calum (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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hey Calum....do you mind bringing a copy of that Euro Lego Catalogue...the one you showed me, and gave to Jeff VW....? I would really, REALLY love a copy!!!! Benjamin Medinets (thanks in advance) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not a problem at all, I'll be burning a CD at some point. I just have to wade out of all this email and stuff to do. Including that work thing :) I'll bring it along plus the 4.5V motor come July. Calum (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) good luck Tim...there is a couple things I'm trying to get myself.... a couple of coach cars for my metroliner, and another Club Car. I bought <the seaport> sets when they were still on the shelf.... that will be neat... so are you going to be (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This is mainly directed at Calum. I'm sorry to have to post it here, but I'm having trouble with my email. Due to a serious crisis that has arisen in the last week, I will not be able to attend Saturday's robotics event and dinner. If you're still (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I feel I must wade DEEP into this debate. Over the course of the past few days much has been said about the train modules. discussion was about what size and or standard. I would like to suggest my own standard. I was messing about with track (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that is scary...having trainless module for Train 2.... yikes.... Benjamin Medinets (that is deifinitely something Chris would do!!!) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just thought I'd let everyone know that BRUCE e-mailed me about 10 minuets after I sent that last e-mail. I believe he called me "Pond Scum" I only share this because poor dear Bruce Cant join Lugnet. Now, its not for any technical reasons.... Its (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What to build what to build.... I have no Idea..... I think my first project will be transfering the turntable to a module with a sunken area.... next re-working the rectulangular house into a round one... after that... who knows.... probably (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Did I mention I was working on a robotic train..... Just kidding... (...) LOL .. I spent most of yesterday night assembling a bot.... it might not do much but it looks cool... (...) I'll just mount a Mallet to my robot... that will do the (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Kevin Stone" <h-kstone@home.com> wrote in message news:GEGnJw.489@lugnet.com... (...) I'll be posting the fully-edited version soon (within the next few days). You can nab the whole thing then. :) Iain (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Oh oh, me to, me too! I wanna see, I wanna see! Ben, I'm still working on the 4558, but I'm still the high bidder on one ending tonight around 5pm. I'll definitely be sitting at the keyboard with my max bid ready to send at the last second (if you (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain, I was at the train show and would love to see the video. Do you have a web site to down load from? otherwise could you email me some of the footage. Thanks, Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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(...) Ah! I missed that. Now it works great! (...) You'd have to go over into the center more. I'm trying to work a layout where the track can successfully integrated with my Town layout. There's simply no way to get the track to play nice at the (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GEFpLy.BvF@lugnet.com... (...) keyboards) (...) It's too bright downstairs, I can't eat in the kitchen. (...) Yes, check yours... or even better, load AIM and talk to me that way :) Iain (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think there's something that doesn't go good together (food w/ keyboards) ...especially with you... :) btw....did you read your e-mails I posted to you today? Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Van Winden" <Jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GEFKpn.2xv@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) corners (...) where (...) edge (...) You know, it's the subtle things that kill me. Yet *AGAIN* I find food coating my keyboard/hands. Jeff, that's (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: <SNIP> ...TD is (...) </SNIP> Hey Calum, My TD has a 628 Large Base plate (when I Insert a peice <CTRL + I>)... As for Modules... I am attempting to build a Robot at the moment... And I have not had (...) (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: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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