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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Chris was off his game since someone spilled his ice tea onto his lap and he was all wet and sticky for the rest of the night. Pretty much downhill from there. For that, I offer a non (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Chris, apology accepted but not really needed, it was just a fluke. Seriously, it's a bit stiff, but it doesn't even hurt. If it wouldn't have been for my friend (that happens to also be my doctor, and has evil ways of making me do (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Janey Cook wrote: (much snippage) (...) Janey, I want to offer a heart felt public apology. No Jokes, No Sarcasm, Just a very serious "I'm Sorry." If there is anything I can do do make this up to you, please let me know. I'll leave the rest for a (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Meanie Magno" hahaha -Rob A> (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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rtlToronto past dinner was either a Kodak moment..... (of course, I don't think the Kodak covers the "you had to be there" sort of moment.) or a classic Visa moment for me..... Hotel for the evening ~ 120.00 (1) Gas for the round trip ~ 55.00 (2) (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 4) RC motors can trip the thermal protection in the battery boxes if the RC motors are heavily loaded or stalled. One stalled RC motor will trip the thermal protection on the 6xAA 9V battery box (ask Steve). Two small 9V battery boxes in (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Once again, Iain impresses me with his sheer building 'wowness'. Oh, and I have a pic of Teri Polo, but it's not suitable for linking here and she definitly doesn't look like a guy. ;) Dave K (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it uses almost the same amount of rope as a normal push/pull jigback ropeway. I forgot to explain that the main advantage of Funitel is extreme lateral stability. I think they can operate in 100+ km/h winds. (...) the wheels on the (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) thanks for (...) Haha, thanks for the coments Janey! There are a lot of really cool and unusual ropeways out there to get ideas from: (URL) you do end up building one, be sure to take photos! Iain (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now, you guys are just getting personal... (...) Sounds like a damn near successful robot. (...) If you want to use the RC motors, there are a couple things to know: 1) You can not power them from an RCX. They'll run, but not as well as the (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That was more Iain and me there. But to enjoy your defeat a little more: (URL) a little Bruce Sheridan action in there too. Calum (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I honestly try. Calum (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can the Ronettes sing "Ringalingalingadingdong ding?" Calum (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hit up the Toys R Us at Sherway (427 and QEW) on the way up? Iain will probably suggest visiting the airport, which is pretty if that's your thing. A1 Electronics Surplus on Kipling and Queensway? Above All Surplus on Bathurst and Bloor? Find (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just a reminder: January 14, 2005: Monthly Dinner @ 6:30PM Lone Star Texas Grill 930 Dixon Rd. (Airport) Etobicoke, ON See y'all there. Calum (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nice! And only uses 50% more rope! BTW what is this pic? (URL) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, way too cool! That totally rocks! I must build one for Bricton, thanks for a great idea to pinch. Spotlighted! Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I should have been working on my robot tonight, but I got SO excited when I found out about a new kind of Funitel, called a Funifor. There's only one in the world, 2 more coming in 2006. So I built one. (2 URLs) for the rest of they luxirious (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) whats sumo? cant be any good or fun if RTL has never done it. (...) I'm at at the "add motors" stage to my robot, and I was just mess'n around. it would seem the RCX 1.0 powered with AC and direct driving the large "motorcycle" tyres... could (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I built a sumo robot for BrickFest '04. Oh, sorry, that's right, can't mention sumo on this channel. Ok, I built a vanilla robot that happened to use two RC motors. First time I tried it on the kitchen floor, it damn near killed the cat. (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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