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(...) You can get more outputs or a smaller brick by chopping a wire, and using the 2 bits for signal input and motor output. Only really useful if you know the brick is gonna be close to the signal and motor though. ROSCO (19 years ago, 2-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) see, in my little mind, this serves 2 purposes. 1. to see if my THEORY that if i post, LUGNET over all stats to post, and when i stop, LUGNET slows down.... and 2. i dont care about the lights. i was thinking about a SIMPLE 2x4 plate and IN (...) (19 years ago, 2-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You need to get some LEGO electric plates then look thru these helpful instructions-- (URL) there's two ways you can do it--DCC chips have a few options for lights and things. Some of mine came with 4 light outputs but I only used 2 So you (...) (19 years ago, 2-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave. I am now the proud owner of a DN121ip Digitrax DCC chip. (URL) seeing as your the DCC guy, where should i start. i want to make it into a "brick" the way you did. so that i dont mess up my (technic) motors. where should i start. what do i (...) (19 years ago, 2-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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October 14th, 2005: Monthly Dinner @ 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Hey folks, Please join us for rtlToronto monthly dinner at Swiss Chalet on Friday October 14th. Obvious topics include rtl20 debate, what's up with Hobby (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, still on the road, but always thinking about rtl :) Calum (19 years ago, 1-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm good with that. You're home now? Dave K (19 years ago, 1-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You mean have dinner on the Friday we are supposed to have dinner on. What a concept. Derek (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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How are you guys for October 14th? Calum (19 years ago, 1-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey there guys, I will be happy to come and pay the $10. We need to bring our lawn chairs, correct? Marketa said something about bringing the chocolate chip cookies again BUT only if she can plug in her lap top sometime over the weekend? As Allen (...) (19 years ago, 30-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Agreed! Derek (19 years ago, 30-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) To the best of my knowledge no group has ever been paid to attend The Hobby Show specifically. I can't speak to other shows, but for this one I'm pretty sure there has only ever been two basic types of booths: 1) Club booths - like us, or the (...) (19 years ago, 30-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) hehe. I know exactly what I'm going to do with my capacitor when I get home tonight... One manually-power GBCm, coming right up! (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Jeff E had a lovely little Marry Go Round that was powered of a crank connected to a gear motor. You could get it going around pretty good too, as I recall. I can't seem to find any pictures of it. I thought he built it for Train2. Derek (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Depends - the module that got the most run-time at BrickFest was likely my Cascade one (as it can run stand-alone and for an hour or more at a time with no supervision... better than my children, actually). I only swapped batteries on it (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Why thank you for that intro Dave. I am in fact taking the lead on organizing the moonbase layout at the hobby show. So if you have ever wanted to build a moonbase, anything spacey, or a space monorail, Bring it with you to the Hobby Show! For (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Like Calum said before, I don't think we should have to PAY to be there (don't some groups get PAID to be at shows?). But electricity is nice in our modern times, and it's a good time, so you can count me in for another $10. -Greg (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I would be ok with pitching in like 10 bucks... (i am assuming that there are at least 10 of us there) I think power will be a necissity baised on past experiences... (The gutter train ran 1 motor for about 6 hours on 1 9 volt battery, and (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) Well, if we're running a GBC all day, that'll be hard on batteries, even with rechargables. What else--anyone bringing MOCs that require power? If we aren't worried about it, then it's (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I agree. Power is really nice to have, but not at any price. My feeling is that's too high for our needs. I was thinking, if it was half that, then ya maybe it's worth chipping in for it. (...) Agreed again. What ever you decide, I'll chip in (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Can I ask a dumb question? Do we NEED electricity as we don't have a train layout? We could all run off battery. BTW, thanks for leading this and taking the call to go. Calum (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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I had a nice chat with Christine from the Hobby Show. She informed me that they've been losing money over the last few years and need to defer the costs if people want the hobby show to continue. As many of you remember, I had some conversations (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) A more definitive answer from Doug--one of the shows organizers-- - - - Thanks for your note. We will have access to the site at 6.00am on Saturday. The table, chairs etc company will (...) (19 years ago, 28-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) Just posted it in reply to Derek. Here' the thing--the curve starts on your part of the layout, which means that we probably should have the tunnel entrance start there as well, for (...) (19 years ago, 28-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here's the layout as I see it, though just looking at it now, that inside loop just goes around in a square, but eh... (URL) and the TD file-- (URL) The dates for the show are Oct 29 and 30th--i'll be calling to confirm the time, but if I (...) (19 years ago, 28-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) 19 high it is, I will get that done ASAP. Thanks Dave. That should be a much more realistic height for me to pull off working cable cars, but only time will tell since I'm short on technic links. Just to make sure I'm on track, so to speak, (...) (19 years ago, 28-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) layout? Remember the rest of us are about 2 inchs shorter then we used to be. I can get you more exact height. What are the times for the show? When can we get in for setup? Derek (19 years ago, 28-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I redesigned the other side of the layout 'cause there was way too much real-estate for me to fill... (URL) a few things--Janey, sorry it took so long, but if you can peg your 'Frisco house row to be somewhere around 19 bricks when it reached my (...) (19 years ago, 28-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ummmm Brian, thats not the correct use of the term... "to pull a hassenplug" nice try. i dont think it will win any contests though.(tm) :) Chris (19 years ago, 28-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Either way, with HITWs or with open topped hoppers, I'm all for this game, and think it'll be a good challenge. I think part of the challenge will be to make a good EOAT to deposit DNA, while at the same time building/programming the 'bot to (...) (19 years ago, 28-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, there's a couple of ways you could do it. You could say that no single attempt can take longer than n+10 seconds (or something), where n is the number of seconds the robot could make the run in by the shortest path. That way, it will (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And this system has worked amazingly well for 19 competitions. But it's for this reason you probably won't see me around on Feb. 11th. And as I've felt for quite a while, our oppinion, in the end, doesn't count. They "TRY" (in captial letters) (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I couldn't find a line maze at the link you gave...did you mean this (URL) ? -Rob A> (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I found this (FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2005) and haven't seen it posted. (URL) "The team is working to accumulate enough Lego blocks to build a bridge spanning up to six metres—surpassing efforts of a previous team who built a three-metre bridge." (...) (19 years ago, 20-Sep-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) I don't get why you wouldn't know it perfectly the second time through? Derek (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't really like this. I think the opening should be much more constrained, like Chris was talking about. X blocks high Y studs wide. No variation allowed. It's going to be hard to tell if you found a hole, or are stuck between two other (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have that maze that I made for BF a couple of years ago. It has adjustable walls. This allows for a practice period followed by a change in maze geometry for the actual competition. Thus people cannot "preprogram" the winning route. I am not (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Rob Antonishen wrote: > On 9/27/05, Chris Magno wrote: > snipping rob being patronizing. Maybe adding a standing rule that all entries > have to run once on their own in a "qualifying" round to compete. > now this idea has some merit !!!! THIS rule (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Along with great suggestions from Greg... I have one, taken from this post-- (URL) its a Hassenplug plug ;) ) find the video on this page-- (URL) check out that maze thing--it's line following but your 'bot has to learn each time it goes thru the (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) I think the main goal is to make the competition challenging enough. I missed out on rice grabbers, but that was pretty challenging. I think if we leave it with moving 'dump trucks' a (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) full of open top autonomous stationarty BOX's!!!! (...) around the entire perimeter, and just have technic beams every 5 inches around the perimeter. That follows the rules, but is more like the 'open top' concept, except now I have 'open (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Then, grasshopper - if you learned nothing I am saddened, Is a competitive contest there are two ways to "win": 1) to succeed by completing the objective. 2) to cause the opponent to fail, thus win by default. This is why the "trivial case" (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Greg - I agree completely! My point was not that we should endorse loophole entries or trivial entries, but encourage contests that lend them to an RCX solution. I also liked Dave's bot the best. It was well designed and exceptionally cool to (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Expet if we add my idea that you DON'T want any block in your box. Sitting still would be BAD. Run away! Then Derek's "blast a lot of bricks into the air" idea could work... leading to LUCK winning or losing the game (however I like that idea, (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) thank you greg. well said. and a very good point. sadly, we will forever have to struggle with where a line is between allowing non rcx bots and rcx based bots. why was robs monkey bot OK? why was my beam robot ok? why was a ring robot not? (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> So the ruleset up to now--create an autonomous robot that will exchange blocks with other autonomous robots. The specifics are that the container to hold blocks on your robot has to (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i never said it was an end run... i said that i LEARNED nothing. huge differance. i got to take home Daves robot to "study" it. i picked up a few neat ideas. i memorized the ring robot design, and moved on. ROB, for me. its about the LEARNING. (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Except this is a Mindstroms robots group. I want to see Mindstroms robots being used. Not just a LEGO contraption. It's like what Chris said in another post here, I want to see robot enteries and LEARN something from them. RCX robots are neat. (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Boy - I've been standing here ignoring this and hoping for a decision on a game, but feel I have to jump in here. I completely disagree that the rings were an end-run around the game rules. They were about the BEST interpretation of the (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no one has EVER said your EOAT has to ENTER another bot to deposit a brick. hell, with a know size and hight for the HITW,just build a lego gun on a turret. that was my idea. (couples with a few wiskers to feel for the HITW) Chris (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ok you lost me now. IF your shoe box has a lid and a HOLE in the WALL (HITW) then why are we arguing??? you just described my rule set of a closed hopper with a HITW. ????? (confused) (...) using daves original idea, a shoe box is a VERY GOOD (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, but if the scoring is the number of your blocks in other unique 'bots times the number of other unique blocks in yours, a box can't win--no blocks going into others... That said, if you have your box able to get blocks into other 'bots (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) I'm in for the currently proposed rules (vertical opening, etc...) Dave K -who would rather not show his working 'bot before the competition 'cause that kinda defeats teh purpose of (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry I didn't totally explain it. My shoebox also has a couple HITWs. I guess if you can't build an autonomous robot that out preforms a box, the best thing to do is outlaw boxes. ?!? (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No it makes perfect sense. When I though this was an opened topped contest my first thought was to make a robot that would drive to the center of the arena and explosively fire all 10 blocks in the air. I figured I had a good chance of getting (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) if your shoe box has a LID steve, then how do you propose to get the blocks on the inside? (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This makes no sense. It ONLY means the shoe box must have a lid. (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) so much to say.... so little time. ---...---warning all caps ahead---...--- THIS IS NO LONGER ABOUT THE TEE HEE FACTOR. THIS IS A GOOD GAME, WITH A LOT OF COMPLEX MECHANICAL AND PROGRAMING REQUIREMENTS. IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER, THEN RENAME (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Okay, unfortunately I can't reply en masse to everyone here, but some points: Chris, I know you want to do this, but I can't see how this is actually going to work. I mean, I want peace and harmony in the world, but is it practical? Can you (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Basically I was waiting for Calum to pipe in 'cause he cuts straight to the chase. As for me, I'm pretty much 'on the fence'--I love doing these shows but I don't want to pay for it-we're (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Hey guys, This is insane. If Hobby Show wants us there, they can pay for tables and electricity. If they can't, I guess they can take any mention of Lego off their website, and pictures of anything we've done. I'm sick of these cheapskates (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) And now to Bill for the Sports... Actually Dave, I just couldnt resist posting, since you just made it JUST that much easier for all those long lost stalkers, errr I mean girlfriends to find you. Good luck in getting the power repaired and do (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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'Big accident in east hamilton' K, didn't htink much of it--still at work and all... Then I click on my website link--no go... Hmmm... Next report--'traffic accident knocks out power by King and Quigley....' Oh, that's where I live... Eh, whatrya (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) I always was pretty Kean on swedish movies myself... Dave K (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO, you have high speed for the quality movies from Germany. Chris (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No that's different, that why I have high speed Internet. Derek (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no derek. that was your Coccyx Chris (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I pulled my hassenplug once. Couldn't sit down for a week. Derek (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) maybe we need to add this new phrase to the urban dictionary (URL) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nyaah, we use it correctly, steve is there with the incorrect usage... 'I do not think that word means what you think it means...' :) Dave K (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) wow, all this time we have been using it incorrectly. :) Chris (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I totally agree on both points. My understanding of the previous years was that the display booths were there to draw in the crowds and the vendors then paid to have their booths and sell to the people attending. The deal was (and we stuck to (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I've done lots of conventions and having to pay for electricity isn't that uncommon, but having to pay for tables and chairs is unheard of! That sucks. I was going to suggest the train tables, but Derek beat me to it. Convention centres (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) I hear thru the grapevine that many exhibitors aren't happy.. I have train modules that I can bring. If anyone has access to folding tables, I think that'd be better. I'll look into the (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) My first impulse is we're out. I don't think we should have to pay money to put on a show for them. On second though I don't want to miss out on seeing everyones work. So I guess the big question is, how much? For tables, I can bring my train (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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So I just received a phone call from Christine--she's helping organize the clubs who are attending the hobby show. so bottom line--we have to bring our own tables and chairs (or rent them) AND if we want electicity, we have to rent that from the (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Oh my god! I had a good idea? Wow. I think if a hopper design was posted that had to be made exactly the same, and there were some minor requirements for where you can attach it, and you just say "you intentially can't knock recived blocks (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's a good idea for a competition. I'm sure we'd have to define the rules a bit to state that the hopper can't be covered, and once a block is in the hopper, no mechanism can knock it out of the hopper... Here's the thing about the other (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes. Turns out, that was when it was announced. (...) It's a phrase that means "to win" (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK. (shrug) I guess 20 (...) maybe. I still feel a bit bad, that you dont like this game. (just a bit) I do understand that your enjoyment of this dropped when it became a game of "luck" in your opinion. sorry man. (...) ....and people asked (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think I'm going to start a pool, where people can bet on the number of blocks that get delivered at rtl 20. I'm going to guess four. But, that's only because after several zero-block rounds, two people will realize they can score one point each by (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) and Greg said: > Has it occurred to anyone that this event is going on in a public library? A lot > of parents and kids show up. This isn't dropping bricks into a box (like I kind > of thought originally), but inserting some sort of brick (...) (19 years ago, 25-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, please... We all know that the intent is to be sugestive, and so will everyone there. Comparing it to the spacecraft is naive. Why not this: blocks are to be dropped into a basket. However, you don't want blocks to be droped into your (...) (19 years ago, 25-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I had an eBay auction that I just lost on... it was for LEGO Racer track with the battery car windup thingies... So if anyone has a spare Racer winder track thingie (two would be better even!), I'd be more than appy to buy it off you. I have an idea (...) (19 years ago, 25-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) I always like it when Calum speaks, but I'll respectfully disagree-- Over the past few days, I've been forming a design in my head about the 'bot I want to build for rtl20 to encompass all (...) (19 years ago, 25-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree that a well made 'bot can potentially eliminate the luck factor, but... Has it occured to anyone that this event is going on in a public library? A lot of parents and kids show up. This isn't dropping bricks into a box (like I kind of (...) (19 years ago, 25-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wait a minute! Yes, I agree, this game makes for some great juvenile jokes. Yes, I agree, in every game there is a bit of "dumb luck"... and truly, often it may be hard to see just what divine intervention will provide it. BUT I disagree that (...) (19 years ago, 25-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Once again, Calum sums up exactly what I've been thinking in all the rtl20 stuff. I've been reading the posts and thinking "this is juvinile," and "boy, Calum sure has been quiet about this stuff." I didn't want to post this, because all I (...) (19 years ago, 25-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There have been times when Calum and I didn't see eye to eye. This time, we do. Steve (19 years ago, 25-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm sitting here in a laundromat in Kyoto and I've been reading your posts about rtl20. To put in bluntly, this is really going to for a lot of work to make a stupid joke. You'd be better off putting your energy into building hygiene product shaped (...) (19 years ago, 25-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I know this would take a little bit more work, but what about a simple maze that 'bots could just go though? Then it's something that could just be 'on' all the time, or most of the time, and it's interesting. Navigating a maze is something (...) (19 years ago, 24-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was thinking for the hobby show, since we're having many wonderful yet pretty much 'static' displays, that we might want to add to it... Such as, say.... SUNDAY!!! SUNDAY!!! SOMEDAY!!!! EXTREMECROSS 2!!!!!!! (VROOM!!!) (VROOOMMM!!!) How 'bout I (...) (19 years ago, 24-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) On the plus side, at least they didn't advise you to contact the IT department if you have any connectivity troubles... (19 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WHY? at max, 10 robots at 12" will only ever fill at MAX, all lined up in a row, just over 1/10th of the play area. thats TONS of room. no. i think we can leave it at 12" knowing that only you and Steve will build to the full 12" (...) i think (...) (19 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If we can maybe think about limiting the size to 10 x 10 x 10, or even 8x8x8 (though that might be tough), there'd be much more room on the playfield. Though if the 'bots are 12x12x12, we'd just have less 'bots at one time--smaller orgy... So (...) (19 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) omg!! LMAO!! John, thats funy. Chris (19 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i second this. BAM. (gavel noise) OK, so its agreed, Rob A is NO LONGER allowed to spawn offspring. Chris (19 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Agreed. Play it by ear. Maybe have a couple of rounds, with increasing number of bots in the field? (...) Let's say I build 2 robots, and they are designed to find/mate with each other easily. So they mate. And have a smoke afterwards. But (...) (19 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) GOD NO!!! -Rob A> (19 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess it comes down to what's more important, the competition or getting together to watch robots mate. Without even considering bots working together, a game where dumb luck is important, running more then one bot definitely increases your (...) (19 years ago, 23-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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