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(...) Man I don't know how I managed that one. I mean I am dyslexic, but I've never gotten anything that far out of whack before and not noticed it. Derek (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I havent (...) YES YES!!!! YES!!!! Chris (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The only restrictions are: -Made of Lego, usual rtlToronto building requirements -uses the 8475/8366 Racer controller/receiver pair (ie, not the new outdoor RC or the old 5600 RC) That's about it. (...) I always wanted to get into RC, sigh. (...) (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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On Mon, March 14, 2005 9:12 am, David Koudys said: (...) :) Here's an interesting couple paragraphs from David Cook (author of a couple robot building books). (URL) just a LEGO robot..." Steve (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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We're planning a Live event with the RC cars pretty soon, so I thought you all should know that I finally had enough of the way my RC racer couldn't drive a straight line and fixed the problem permanently with a little help from my friends Phillips (...) (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) Calum, Is that a Delorean? Looks nice! (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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(...) 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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