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(...) And then we can all make space ships that look like dinkys! Tee hee hee! -Greg (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Doucette wrote: <snip> (...) Everytime I go to the Spectrum website, I wish I had like 5 grand of spare cash around--I want to buy so much--they have some really cool stuff! Dave K (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Think John sold me one of those... now i need more :) The last time I actually counted, I think I had 20ish motors. Now 3 are dead, 4 are in 'sumo-on-a-stick' 'bot, 3 are on the web cam 'bot, have some in GBC's, and others are in other 'bots (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Doucette wrote: <snip> (...) Yeah, i missed both those sales--grr!!! THanks for the info! Dave K (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Last year JohnG and I found a bunch for like $12 plus tax, the complete 8735 motor kit. Why didn't you ask for some then?! Anyways, if anyone would like to give me some DEAD motors, I was thinking of making some trophies for rtlToronto (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> be off base here.) (...) Those are the motors, wonderingif anyone has any they wantto sell (that residei nt he GTA :) ) Thjaks for the search! (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Pitsco is your best bet at $17 each plus 7% shipping in the US. New motors on BrickLink start at $18 but no one seems to have decent quantities. The 2 distributors in Canada are: Brault & Bouthillier 700 Avenue Beaumont Montreal, Quebec, (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, since 8375 is the Ferrari F1 Pit Set, I assume you actually meant, 8735 Motor Set 9 V, that has the mini 9 volt motor (URL) (but of course, I know nothing about these things, wink, so I could totally be off base here.) Anyhow, often the (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ahh, there's the rub, aint it--working... i have 3 non-functioning ones now--more paperweights are not necessary (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have a whole bunch of motors I'd be willing to sell you for a few bucks. Unless you wanted working motors... Steve (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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is a good source of the 9 volt motors. I went to bricklink, and they have all the sets--what is it, 8375--I just want the motor and don't want to pay for the rest of the parts that I already have a plethora of... so if anyone had extra 9 volt geared (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Some possible cooperative events: Relay race - possibly combine line folowing with passing a batton between robots once per lap, with the best combined team time the winner. Paired retrival - have two mobile bots locate a single target object (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i like it too. we can NAIL down the details at the diner.... BUT, your title/name is WRONG. like that link that Steve posted to rtl. Chris (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like this, this is cute. It's not that tough technically, but is different. rtlToronto20: Quit Humping My Leg. Calum (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 8062 does the same thing, to align the front and rear wheel sets. (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I still think it's a neat idea. And there's nothing wrong with a facade. (...) I'm building it horizontal, so that: a) It won't run the risk of falling (a la my CN Tower) b) I can build more detail into the top and bottom of each stage, (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Ok here's my idea. Each robot is composed of a front and rear half. The rear half is an open hopper built to a common standard (including height from floor), The front half is completely original. The aim of the game is to drop your blocks (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ... (...) Ok, I've lost interest. By the time you define the standard for passing blocks, there will be nothing left to create. This may be a fun game, but not much challenge. Steve (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe the bot creator has to specify gender before the match, and there's a "male" winner and a "female" winner???? Do you allow for "hermaphrodite"????? ROSCO (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) yes. (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WAIT.... lets make the score ONLY count if you actually PRESS one of your blocks WITH your mates BLOCKS. this way you have to decide if you WANT to share, OR keep YOUR block..... oh man..... WAIT.... we can comeup with some kind of "ID" AND if (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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ok, we HAVE to do this AND use this name. we will book the library for SAT Feb 11 and we could theme the entire event around valentines day. maybe get a female member of our lug to gussy up the place a bit, with ribbons and flowers. Soft music would (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Or, just have the score be a combination of how many colors you collected, AND how many other bots have a brick of your color. (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well we COULD. or we do like we did with king of the hill. and have qualifying rounds. so your robot will be shown to work (not in your basement) on the day of the game to enter. I am starting to LIKE this idea. as with ALL rtl events we keep (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: <snip> (...) We would also have to have some sort of ruling on 'bots that don't transfer blocks properly--I mean, I could build a 'bot that receives blocks rather nicely, but have a built in 50 (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve. do you have ANY idea how WRONG that link is? Chris (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) So this would be played in an 8x8 arena, or even bigger 'cause of the number of robots... So each 'bot would be assigned a number and a colour the 2x4's (or even for simplicity sake) a 2x4 (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe you could just save it as a file on your computer. Then, we could all link our computers together, and I could view that file on MY computer. We could call it the World Wide Link. Don't those people know you can already go to (URL) to (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sarcasm, thy name is Calum... Dave K -for all you Sorkin fans out there.... (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) With the advent of "bonktron", and now this "mating robots" post from calum.... how about something like: -------warning------...ings------ warning---- some sort of mating game. your bot has a stack of 2x4 (coloured) bricks. your "opponent" or (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wouldn't be great if we had some place where the monthly dinner and event schedule was always kept? I would think it should be updated at least a week before each event. That would be good. We could even put up event rules and photos there (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think we can do both. Traditionally we alternate between "hard" and "easier" games. The hard ones are usually in February or January. (well PX and C4 were). We can at the same time run another event like Balance of Power as a side, the way (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm already booked to go to LEGO dinner this friday, so i'm ready. (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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... are we going to have the monthly dinner this Friday? If not, do people want to get together for dinner this Friday? Derek (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think the 8421 crane does. There are some beams you put on the steering (to keep it straight) but take them off before you're done. Steve (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I recently finished building the Death Star II set. In the set is a very simple jig is used to align the panels of the big dish. It consists of four green 2x2 plates that are attached around the edge of the dish. These provide spacing above a flat (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) I think this is a phenominal idea! Have a competition where there are two tasks. Your robot has to be designed to be able to do both Task A and Task B, but during the (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Personally, I'd love to see something like this. In addition to myself, I know of at least four other builders who would be willing to travel the 10+ hours for a "good" game. Of course, I'm not sure what really makes a good game... While (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm sorry I missed the contest. I looks like everyone had a great time. From the pictures I saw a lot of really cool designs with some wonderful strategies. The simple ring that locked on the pivot was genius. If I had been able to participate I was (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I'm not sure. I'm hoping not to put too much effort into the train show. My area is more or less complete. I just want to add more details. By the way, what are the dates for the Train Show? Dave? If this is the case, it would be (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Oh man, I just shot coke all over my screen. Thanks a lot Calum. I couldn't control my laughter, when I read your caption pertaining to Rob's use of old blue train rails. Nicely played. Janey "May I please be excused to go to the bathroom Red (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Early on, Chris and I observed the most fun rtlToronto contests involve significant damage to Lego creations. Here's pictures from one of the most enjoyable rtlToronto games to date, rtlToronto19: Balance of Power. (URL) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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You mention Bell - so that means Sympatico. Are you using their Access Manager software, or the thing built into XP (if you are using XP) for rPPPoE? In either case, a better solution is to but a cheap router like this one here (URL) is available (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Thanks Dave, I will try new drivers and see if that makes a difference, if not, maybe a new card is just what I need. Thanks for the advice. (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Okay, I totally buy that, this PC is a piece of garbage and frustrates me on the best of days. For the record, I was just repeating what the tech guy told me, I have no clue, but I'm sure they have standard lines just to end the call. I asked, (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So how does one go about getting a hold of your balls? It seems Chris is either out of balls or doesn’t like others borrowing his balls. I’ll gladly pay any shipping costs, after all those balls are quite heavy despite their tiny size. Ivan “Just (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave last show, when we talked trains, I was going to reduce my grade by half, taking (iirc) 32 (or was it 38, too lazy to check currently) brick high grade, down to 16 (if my numbers are correct). Are we still cool with that??? In all (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Make sure you're still tall enough to go on the good rides with Iain... Ralph (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So now I'm putting my considerable attention and abilities on the upcoming trian show. Right now, Janey's 3 module section kinda dead ends onto nothing. So here's what's in my basement right now-- (URL) The track is all there, and I may get a few (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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I work for an 'international company', which means, at least for some on this side of hte pond, that the company has branches and offices in both the US and Canada. Our head office is in the states, though, so that's where all the executives reside, (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum- My daughter has nominated Shania Twain's song "Up!" as the music for next year's demo read. :) -Rob A> (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) It could be as simple as getting the right drivers for the nic card--I know that when I had my webcam installed on my server, I went with subtly different drivers that, everytime i (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) It's not a conflict with your high speed service, it's a problem with your PC. Officially, you should call your PC vendor (eg, Dell, Compaq, guy down the street) and ask them why this is happening. It sounds like another device is impinging on (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now don't be bitter, Greg. Team A> brought three entries... 1) the big tower bot (URL) which was built by my son and I the day the rules were announced, using every 1x16 tecnic brick in our house, as well as the somewhat unorthodox method of (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, I am hoping someone can help me with an technical conflict I am experiencing between my XP/highspeed service. (Yes I have read their webpage, the faq, the help section, and called technical "support".) Okay, so here is the problem, often (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Beaaa...aaautiful!! Awesome competition, great fun, greatest amount of carnage at an rtl event! Any match involving Dave's robot: 3-minutes of pure suspense All other robots and "robots": 10 seconds or less Any match involving Chris's rocket: (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Edit or not, nice job Calum. Thanks for posting that. (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) (URL) away... I had a great time and would have no issues running a similar event as the alternative to another competition... Dave K (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, I once offered to videotape a friend's wedding. By the time I got around to editing it, they had announced they were getting a divorce. Sigh. So what did I learn out of that? Don't edit anything. Here's the long delayed rtlToronto2004 Demo Reel. (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oog! I'm not saying that we should do a tougher competition, either (I thought we had some good ideas at dinner that night), but rather maybe competitions with a few more rules or requirements. Although I didn't enter (so who am I to (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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WOW, Calum-land must be a VERY messed up place. this is how it went DOWN. (...) BULL!!! the VERY first game of the day was YOU and ME. and it looked like the video I posted. once when your robot (...) Calum, the prelude to this video was this: (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ymmm, now that i THINK about it. when Rob took that BEAM to his noggin, i had to RE-DO my match with second place winner Jen A and her gravity robot. but if not for robs head, i WOULD have won that! AND there was that other time i was asked (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, hey hey! Don't blame me, Dave started the "do over" crap when he was sure he could be beat me (which he couldn't - giggle) Oh sorry Dave, I guess nice guys do finish last. Wink. Janey "Flogging the horse, Red Brick" (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You missed the part where you had to rig this crash twice, once when your robot failed (this is where Chris says "Do over! Do over!" and I curse at him), the second time when my robot was actually strong enough to fend it off: (URL) there was (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I get ya. Well, if we did it, I want to do it as a sub contest, eg, on the side the way we did marbles last time with DaveK. I think that went really well and Chris kept the parts to the BoP balance. If we are aiming for a "tougher" (eg, PX, (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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- Trip to Home Depot to get parts to make Game Board $15 -ISP connection fee, so i can listen to dave tell me how my robot sucks. $50 -Fee to rent library to hold rtl19 BoP game $70 waiting 8 YEARS to see this: (URL) (4) PRICELESS!!! 4. Short 800K (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, yeah... we did it without too many restrictions and we had some interesting things. I wasn't smart enough to come up with a simple non-powered ring mechanism that latches on to the middle bolt and mucks things up for big strong bots, so (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, there's a balance here. If we say, you have to use a motor, it rules out a number of interesting little "shrapnel-bots" which use a strategy that is simply to obstruct. If you say, have a certain size, then you rule out other methods, (...) (19 years ago, 12-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And the broken RCX's .... And the snapped technic beams.... And the chipped battery boxes.... (oh the destruction, oh the laughter).... Hmmm and maybe one of Rob's head when he took the beam to the head. Janey "Red Brick" (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You also need to post a picture of that yellow 1x2... that also summarized the day in one picture! -Greg (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sure, I agree that everything there was a valid entry (maybe not a valid "robot" by my definition of "robot," but we can argue that endlessly), but are the competitions about building an interesting and clever robot, or scanning the rules for (...) (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What a FANTASTIC day I've had a LOT of great time at all of past rtl Games. but this one was "fun" i cant say i have ever seen such carnage. it was GREAT!!! if i had to do it all over again, i wouldn't change a thing. A big ol' congrats go out to (...) (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ya know.... a SIZE limit would have stopped the 5' tower bots. ~BUT~ it was MR. NO SHOW Iain, who asked for this. For what its worth.... all the types of robots were valid entries under the current rules. that means.. the GRAVITY bots, the (...) (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Or how about: 1. No part of your robot may touch the floor at the BEGINING of the contest. 2. At least one powered motor must be used. Both these rules would prevent my dad from building me a big solid tower that just hold my end up. -Greg (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Forgot to say, if anyone wants the full sized originals for any of these just drop me a line. -Rob A> (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Post mod brickshelf folder: (URL) a few deep link teasers: Calum's flexible nature: (URL) Crash: (URL) Crash: (URL) Out for flying Bricks: (URL) A> (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) I have an idea... We should do this one again! Looking at the pics has inspired me to make a better 'bot! And this time Steve H can come up and enter whatever he wants as well. One modification to the rules--your 'bot cannot touch the ground (...) (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm just filling out the album right now but I realized I didn't bother getting a shot of my robot...anyone got one? Calum (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You are correct. Nothing is blurry in the picture. At all. I see no blur. I am mistaken. Move along. (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, let me get this straight. Janey beat both Chris and Dave with a robot that didn't even have a motor? And, she finished one point out of second? You guys are slipping... Steve (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LOL!!! (Does a little dance!!!!) JLUG bots kick some fine heinie!!! YAY!!!! Actually, beating Chris, 2 out of 3 times (once in pre-game trials), and beating Dave 3 times really made my day! Dave in all honesty your bot amazed me, and Chris, in (...) (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh, yeah :) (URL) also sheared a half pin which I used to mount the RCX up there. (...) Dunno, I lost firmware about three times. Two times it reloaded fine, I haven't tried it after the last time I went up against Chris for the hell of it. (...) (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Odd isn't it. I had made a scheme that used the cam shaped pieces to operate those buttons, and it is indeed very important to get just the right amount of depression to make the buttons work right. JB (19 years ago, 11-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, in a surprising upset, a complete newbie to the LEGO robot building and entering in an rtl competition (that I remember--I could be wrong...) Harry A, Rob A>'s son, won the compeitition with his non-motorized tower 'bot. So here's the (...) (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You mean the same block stacking event, over and over? Or totally different events, like Last Bot Standing, Deep Yellow & something with a rather RTL flavor, Pipe Racers... ? (...) I suspect I'm as close as you... :) (...) Good luck, Dave. And (...) (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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so, its after midnight. i figure i am going to be smart, and use a beam to press down one side of that 6AA battery box switch. i attach the power..... NOTHING. I check with a volt meter. NOTHING. I rip the battery box appart. works fine. after a (...) (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have a robot... sort of. I just have no way of attaching it to the wood. It doesn't need to move, it just needs to sit there. It's a "Sit-bot." Anywayze, I'll bring it so you can pat me on the head and say "how cute" and "good try" and call me (...) (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) with the "offficial" one I DID use a drill press. At the time a level was use on all 3 axis' Chris (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Can someone bring a couple of 3/8" washers? I'll be bringing my BoP playfield as a just in case, but plan to leave it in the van unless needed. Mainly because it doesn't have a fancy base like the "official" one, and instead relies on a 2x6 clamped (...) (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) um hey MR. 18V umm you DO know the object of the game is to get your end UP not weigh your robot down with 36 AA bateries ???/ Smile. Chris aka Mr. FAST & LIGHT (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't know... (URL) (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've got 3 :) so far. Now I know I won't end up last on at least 2! (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I can only find one of my 'Runamok Design Team' logos!!!! I can't enter without 2... for when I kick Chris's heinie, I want him to know exactly which 'bot kicked it so hard!!! Hmmm, have to tear the house apart to find it... Dave K (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Oooh, look who came out of the woodwork and is actually building a 'bot for this one... And you're always a niche whiner... i mean winer i mean... have you ever won? Dave K ;) (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) is your robot on SMACK...... when your robot in on the floor, and my end is UP... dave, dave , dave... the mockage... oh the mockage. i will NOT be a nice winer. Chris (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NOTHING is blury in my BASEMENT!!! i dont KNOW what your talking about.... maybe its just CALUM being artistic and tring out a new lens .... or something. Chris (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Onto another one... Now I pull a SH out of my hat... :) Dave K -18 volts? Baah.... 18 v is for pansies... (19 years ago, 10-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Think I'll pull a Steve... Did he win 3 times? On his way for a fourth??? Just wondering... ;) Dave K (19 years ago, 9-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Since Brickfest I've had non-stop work from LEGO (including stroyboarding what turned out to be six TV commercials) and I finally finished everything today. Could I possibly build a robot TONIGHT I wondered? So for part of my plan, I needed to see (...) (19 years ago, 9-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve? Calum (19 years ago, 9-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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