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(...) I always love this quote (from the rulz...) " There is a LEGO category for those getting started in robotics and an Open category for more serious robot builders" 'more serious robot builders...' Yeah, whatever. ;) Dave K (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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| | "Skatebots" in Calgary, AB,Canada
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I found this (URL) about the 2004 UofC skating robot competition... Schedule is March 2005 for this year's, but no detail on the site. Anyone from West/Central Canada if this is happening again? -Rob A> (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Lego Jewelry
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Caught this via a blog site...(real) jewelry made from (real) Lego. (URL) on Forever Young then use the arrows to navigate between images) -Rob A> (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: RC racing track width
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(...) Haha, you said "Derek" -Rob (watching too many SImpsons reruns) A. (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: RC racing track width
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(...) That's a good question. I'm used to races based on time, not laps, but it doesn't mater either way. I would think around 10 would be good. (...) I don't think we need any serious restrictions... (...) Except of course this car. Otherwise I'm (...) (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A small car
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(...) among the 47-year-old flagarant in-the-closet investment banker group. Iain (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A small car
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(...) Very cool. my guesses: a Fiero or an older Toyota MR-2 (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A small car
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I like it, its cool. I'm gonna guess its a Prelude. (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A small car
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(...) I thought the car was cute, Calum. :) "What is it supposed to be? Extra points for anyone who can guess, despite the quality of my attempt." I guess I'm disqualified since I was at the dinner on Friday. :D Ben Medinets (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: RC racing track width
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(...) Uhhh...hhh.... what Derek said :) 5-foot wide is good. I think that 3 cars at once is a MUST. More fun, more crashes. How many laps per race? 5? 10? I guess that also depends which batteries everyone is using.... Like we discussed, I think (...) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: A small car
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(...) The front bumper looks Pontiac Grand Prix-ish. KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203 (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: A small car
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(...) Calum, Is that a Delorean? Looks nice! (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Hailfire attachment points
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(...) Thanks Joseph. (...) I dont think i will have problems with the natural COG of this beast. (...) Ray Thanks, I had no problem with this set up. Have a look at the second photo, you can see that the 8t mesh very nice. The only issue I had with (...) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Guys, Have I been living under a rock for too long or has everyone already seen this: (URL) and this: (URL) and this: (URL) and this! (URL) Cheers, Ralph (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Hailfire attachment points
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(...) When I looked at the first image, one item caught my eye immediately was the 8-tooth gear. When I built my expirement, I had intended the hailfire wheel to be run in an upright position. The first thing I tried was the 8-tooth gear. I found (...) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: RobotWars in Sweden
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(...) I suppose so :) I spent a great deal of time on (URL) prior to building my robot. The perhaps greatest inspiration since a long time is this page, however: (URL) from the already mentioned rtlT event "Smash'em up derby": (URL) for all the kind (...) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.se)
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| | Re: A small car
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(...) It's a solid first attempt. I'd recommend using tiles on some of the studded surfaces if possible. Spoilers are tough. I haven't come up with a satisfactory solution beyond the big racing type spoiler found on my Mustang. For detail, I think (...) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Hailfire attachment points
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(...) as to CoG and Wheel Center, if the Center of Gravity is above the centerline of the then balancing becomes a monumental task. If the Center of Gravity IS the centerline of the wheels rotation (or even really close in to it) , severe gerbilling (...) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Hailfire attachment points
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(...) i think i learned about deep links... you have to click the image AFTER you click the image.... (geesh) (URL) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Hailfire attachment points
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(...) This is what i have so far: (Iain, these are large pic's so dont whine -- i warned you) this was my 3rd attempt. (URL) (after moderation) (i THINK these are the deep links, if they dont work... tough) (URL) was hard to get the spacing on the (...) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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