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(...) The attitude has always been, the 8" is a rule, but we'd rather have you at the event with a robot than have you not at the event, with a working bot sitting on a shelf. No one has ever bothered to measure robots, even though I bring a ruler. (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Awesome! I have one too, and also it may even work. :) It's called Donut, after my favourite character on Red vs. Blue. Re: 9" - you're allowed, so long as you make me another drawing! :) Just kidding. I still have those MD script sheets to (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have a 'bot! It might even work. I still have to program it, though, but I think the construction end is done. (...) Yep, mine too, maybe. I haven't checked if it fits in the 8" box, but it might on an angle. However, it definately will fit in a (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Woohooo! (...) I'm trying to have one done for the competition, but I can't say I've got very far with it. I do however, have a show and tell for Friday's dinner, on a large model I'm planning to build. I think for the first time, I'm going to (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well on Monday night I had a chance to finish building my bot :) It is a tad bigger the the 8" allotment, but you try using those skinny motorcycle wheels (the ones that come in the mindstorms kit) to sit side by side and still have enough space for (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, If Jeremy cannot make it to NMRA, then we see if he would be willing to supply us with his modules so that we can set it up down there. I don't see this as a big issue. Jeff VW (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There was some talk of that, ILTCO is waiting for word from the show/fire marshal to tell them what type of skirting, then either ILTCO will pass that info to us, or will purchase skirting for the groups. (...) I would think we would head back (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think the issue is how it looks, it's more a question of "where" right now. I'm not sure there is anywhere to spare right now. I know DaveK and Janey were talking about a whole new section, but I'm not sure where they are on this (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, I just think it would be much cooler if the elements of the scenery (like the cablecar or tramway) interacted with the trains, such as loading or unloading things. (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Perhaps dinner discussion for Friday, but has anyone here played with the new Dick Swan firmware? I just installed it on a couple of bricks to play around with, and I'm having a helluva time geting much luck out of running existing programs on it. (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am so lost. The rtlToronto layout has crates moving around little LEGO models of smarts?!!? When did this come about?? Iain (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, here's another idea (as the GBC invades yet again). How about putting the SMART crate-carrying gantry crane "on the ropes"? I originally got the idea from building a very simple cablecar (that only needs one motor and one light sensor... (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This post is um. not really tied directly to anything Derek said. But I didn't want to start another thread just for it. I haven't helped out at a train show in a long time, and I've always really enjoyed the ones that I did make it to. My biggest (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I would not want to change the way we handle this form for the world. (Well maybe, having the world would be pretty cool) However you want to define what we discuss here is up to you. The point is we come close to generating more messages then (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Local shows are easier to do, but NMRA is a big question mark...hrm. (...) Well, fluff might be moving on, you never know :) Some fluff is kinda useless, others, which are usually the more Toronto-oriented or "weird stuff we all appreciate" (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This one is brilliant. It features two of our favourites, Limoseen style rocker graphics AND an Amiga 500: (URL) an entire article about stuff to do with old computers (other than program your RCX with) but it's in German. (URL) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Yes, alternate forms of transportation... I was en route to Montreal on Wednesday last week in the Mighty Dodge, and I noticed that my odometer (used for measuring changelings on DS9) (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We need to talk to Jeremy soon then. (...) well, JohnG was really eager about it. I just got busted doing 72 in a 40 zone, so...I don't feel like driving but I will if needed :) (...) Dave will promise not spill a drink. Chris will promise not (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I would like a new one once this generation of events is over (maybe next year). Do we need a skirt for NMRA? Maybe we should put out the laundry list of stuff of things to do. (...) Good stuff, that sounds okay. My manager at work is (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now THAT is cool. That and he used RoboLAB, which I wouldn't mind figuring out how to use, now that I have this 9751 Dacta Control Lab (Thanks Rob!). Calum (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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