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(...) That's because the Canadian version comes with a block heater and a battery blanket ;-) Road trip across the boarder in August anyone? Ivan - For the "Great North", we're quite due South (21 years ago, 8-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Look at it as an offset for having socialized medicine :) Bryan (21 years ago, 8-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Did you guys see the MSRP on the NXT? "suggested retail price of $249.99 (USD) and $ 379.99 (CAD)" But as of today 249.99 USD = 291.20 CAD That extra $90 sucks! -Rob A> (21 years ago, 8-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I didn't see Steve say anything...All I saw is a couple of general questions about whether you thought prototypes would be identical to production hardware. Bryan (21 years ago, 8-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Aren’t you breaking a dozen NDA's by saying that? O.o Ivan - Technically I’m still under an NDA for “Diablo 2 Beta”, circa 1999. And NO, I will not tell you anything about it! (21 years ago, 7-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do you think those are prototype motors? Would you expect prototype motors to be more or less refined than the product that will hit the market? Just a thought. Steve (21 years ago, 7-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I just can’t believe how slow and noisy, not to mention cumbersome, are the new motors. Sure the built-in rotation sensors is a nice touch, but surly they won’t be able to match the versatility of a pair of smaller technic motors and the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's interesting the screen of the nxt appears to be blanked out by photoshop in those pictures. Derek (21 years ago, 7-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Guys, Heres another article about the NXT in Robot Magazine. (URL) Some actuall photos of it, and also a video of it on the bottom of the page. (21 years ago, 7-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:IsoHJH.10zJ@lugnet.com... (...) yeah Toys3 is over priced, but i would rather have that, than they go belly up, since they do have a bit different stock than TRU etc...and also to their (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I highly doubt they switched their site to Canadian dollars on my behalf after a certain comment at BrickFest 2002 about the high cost of S@H. It's pretty evident that Lego doesn't care about my opinion, and probably rightfully so. Calum (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just think what it would be like if S@H was still in US$. Derek (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Gotta love OpenOffice. Except when it won't work right. (...) It was the whole package: Powerpoint + Outlook + Photoshop - browser - IM - games - LDD. No big thing, just mildly amusing (to me, anyway). Steve (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for the heads up--JohnG told me Square1 has one, but it's really overpriced. I can't believe the day when S@H has a better price than retail. I'll probably go and check it out tonight. Calum (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ?? My kids use MS Powerpoint (or the StarOffice equivalent) all the time! The school district we *both* send our kids to requires it for some classes. But I weaned them off MS mail products by giving them Google Gmail accounts, and photoshop (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Only if the lawyers also have firefighting credentials! JB (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) story? there is a story? :) (...) OK, so your saying you can be bought? fair 'nuff. psst. I can get my hands on a VERY VALUABLE 1x1 used black tile(1)....... I can make the arrangements to make it YOURS (all yours) for a good 10 min chat. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, but it looks (based on that single screenshot) like it's way better than the RCX software. Notice the taskbar -- LabVIEW and LEGO Mindstorms show the same icon. I got a chuckle over the *other* software that kid is running on his laptop. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes - it's aimed at increasing the number of kids programming with NXT. An article I read somewhere estimated only about 30% of RCXes are used by kids. The aricles on NXT say it's based on (URL) Labview>, which is also what the (URL) Robolab> (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Chris, Did you read the Wired story? They've sent us free stuff. They MAY send us more. I don't want to screw that up. Steve (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it might be a LabView derivative, Screenshots of Labview I have seen look similar in many regards.Some people consider LabView to use a similar object metaphor to the original Mindstorms software according to some of the results I (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) for the long URL. this is a shot for "media purposes" What can any one make from the screen shot of the software? The last time I looked at OEM lego software was about.... 7 YEARS ago. Is this more "blocks" stuff? Chris Steve, John, et all, (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, so i lied, there are none left that i could see, but did not have a lot of time to dig around. They did have the new Ferrari 430 Spider, sweet, but $10 more than shop@home. Cheers Oliver Might want to call Square1. "Oliver" <ogiesen@mdsintl.com> (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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... The only 10k RPM SATA hard drive (URL) now comes stock with a window and 150GB capacity!> Tomorrow I'm going to jump on the Athlon 64 bandwagon too. 2006 will be a very good year for me. See you guys at the dinner! Keith (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) "Our limited sensors cannot even distinguish the colours of the spaceship..." Ahhh, too funny! Ivan - In Peg We Trust! (21 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I'm wondering, if the motors have RPM sensors, and the RPM sensor feedback isn't done in hardware, there may be a way to split each motor port into 1 (unsensored) motor output and 1 sensor input of some kind. ROSCO (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That will depends on how they do their digital fire signal. Given that they are encourging 3rd sensor it's probably very open and not too complex. One serial IR transceiver hooked up to one NXT port should be able to communicate with all RCXs (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Yup, Toys, Toys, Toys, Toronto Eaton's Centre, nice little set, love the doors! Cheers Oliver Play Well. "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:IsMuHL.10r9@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: and 'cause we're all calling it the NXT generation-- (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I went to the TRU last night to find 7890, the new Ambulance, and they didn't have it. They had 7892, the Hospital, and a tag for the Doctor's Car, but nothing for the 7890. Anyone seen in Canada retail? Calum (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm really loving this continuation of the Mindstorms line. I have no issues with the complete revamp and non-backward compatibility. Here's a few points that I'm pondering-- Knowing the Mindstorms community throughout the world, if there is a way (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We'll talk. you coming to the diner? I have a feeling there will be MUCH discussion about RTL and NXT. Chris ps. you ever dig up that excel gear chart? (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Or try signing up for the Developer program and be one of the lucky 100 to get one 5 months in advance... (URL) A> (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Check this out... (URL) W GFLUG (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) dont pout just yet. you can always ADD studs. What i want is the REAL dirt. I will wait for Hassenplug or someone to say they have played with it but had a NDA. THEN we can get the real dirt. -what is "digital wire" -is it still a 3 I/O box (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ROSCO (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OH MY GOSH!!!!! umm.. I need to be alone with my comp, monitor, and a box of tissue. (1) Chris R22 - marble sorting NXT only 1. to wipe away the tears of joy. (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Chris, you might want to wait, and keep that NQJ Brick it Forward crane MISB... cause there is a new toy in town, and you should open the game back up and hold out for this... (URL) "Red Brick" (21 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) and the ability of Calum to repeat himself... Dave K (21 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, January Monthly Dinner is next Friday, January 13th, 2006 at 7PM: Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Topics include my Honda Accord, the Amiga and Canon EOS camera systems. Calum (21 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, January Monthly Dinner is next Friday, January 13th, 2006 at 7PM: Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Topics include my Honda Accord, the Amiga and Canon EOS camera systems. Calum (21 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, you know the way Calum is always going on and on about his accord, and how great it is; or his camera, or his Amiga? He will create web pages, with graphs, and charts. You know how it can all be so annoying. You know that feeling of, "can anyone (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, So, tonight after we got back to Toronto, Derek and I were chatting about concepts and we came up with this: (URL) basically a concept where there is a Common River which everyone should contribute modules on the North and South bank of a (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Rob, if your offering this, then I woud love to give it a spin. Could you mail it to me?? Thanks. Chris (21 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was just wondering who won the Grand Challenge today, and look, it was on Slashdot: (URL) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) yeah - Excel. I made a similar set of tables for diagonal bracing...I can dig it up if you want. IT might give you the starting point you need. -Rob A> (21 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Anyone know of software that will let me input a bunch of parameters, and it would spit out optimum brick/plate and gear size ratios? I have a 24t in a bean, and horizontally on either side, I have a 40T being synced by the 24'. I want to drive the (...) (21 years ago, 26-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Canned goods? oh ya, thats the game where you need to build an RCX robot to find then OPEN a can of gravey. you can ONLY use lego products. THAT will be a fun game. Chris is it christmas yet? is santa here? (21 years ago, 26-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Best wishes for the holiday season and the upcoming new year! In the new year rtlToronto has a busy schedule including: rtlToronto20: Project Y (February 2006) rtlToronto/train7 Spring Toronto Train Show (April 2006) rtlToronto21: Canned (...) (21 years ago, 25-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I challenge you to a walk off! (URL) So, whens dinner, I cant wait. January 14th?! Calum (21 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, I dont think I can wait till dinner. we have stuff to discuss. order of business: Nazism Iron Chef Mech's Soren and Eric Frozen Fig's Janeys klepto-ism with MOC's Other Stuff. So, whens dinner, I cant wait. Chris (21 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I always thought project managers were for large corperations who had too much money and needed another tax write off. please send all complaints to: Chris_is_a_dink@rtltoronto.org :) Chris (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Or these: (URL) were created so the people doing the work would never need to talk to the people needing the work to be done. -Rob A> (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Apparently these people have never heard of a: (2 URLs) individuals could handle the tracking of the schedule and leave the rest to the people. Calum (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Gantt Chart is a bar chart sorta thingy used to track projects/tasks etc. (URL) was invented by Henry Gantt. Henry hated mankind. In fact, he hated mankind so much that he invented the Gantt Chart to make sure that no project would ever be (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) whats the Gant Chart? Chris (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've built the eyes. According to the Gant chart that puts me 5 weeks behind schedule. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Inernet? I hear they have that on computers now. Chris have you started on your robot? I built a base. i want to see if a Killough platform would be a fun way to go. (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Chris' message just showed up, about an hour late and after several other messages were posted. Ah, the Internet got to love it. Derek (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Touchy? Well...as for West Wing...I got a call from DaveK this weekend with news that John Spencer had died. I marvel at the fact that not only did a fellow WW fan (Wingnuts, they call them) would call about this subject, but also the fact I (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm reading by email and that message was not sent to me. I agree with the reasons. It's Dot COM! Derek (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ummmmmm (URL) um. YOU can be an inspiration to kids cause you got the steel ring, but i can't? YET, you post stuff like this? Oh Derek. :smack: oops (cant do that here) :) Chris (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So is it safe to ask what happened to rtltoronto.org. The .org domain seems much more appropriate. Or is this one of those touchy subjects like FLL Judging, Home Schooling, The Amazing Race and West Wing? :-) Derek (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks calum... You could also mention the snazzy EMAIL as well. INFO@rtltoronto.com Sure, I know we are not a DOT COM, but the SOB's at the no name domain registrar screwed me over and didn't send a renewal alert. (you get what you pay for) (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, "rtltoronto.org Welcome Speech, take 1" "Welcome to rtltoronto.org..." "It's dot-com" "Welcome to rtltoronto.org...it's DOT COM!" Those of you who have been linking to and using www.rtltoronto.org will find it's no longer working or (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce)
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(...) Calum (21 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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8-Ft One-of-a-Kind LEGO STAR WARS REBEL ATTACK CRUISER (URL) want one. Angelo Castellano (21 years ago, 18-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Its a nice "ray" gun. The CADing is fantastic. How did you CAD that white turtle neck sweater that the MOC is sitting on? It's almost so real and life like. Good job. we're seeing more and more realistic CAD's on LUGNET. ;) Chris (21 years ago, 18-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) I have been sorting basic bricks lately and as a result have been playing with basic blocks while watching television. This is one of the random things I assembled. Calum (21 years ago, 18-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) mmmm nope. Don't know why. I tried it in an offline copy. Printing from FireFox, I only get one page. The rest doesn't render :( Guess I'll have to keep using IE, or cut and paste... -Rob A> (21 years ago, 16-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So Not too long after the last dinner I had a free Sat. Not like there was anything else I could have done. no judging to tie up my time or anything. (grin)(waves to calum) Anyways.... Rob pointed out at dinner and i can confirm, the maximum number (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) there is some new kind of harry potter "ball" that has a magnet in it. some version of Jeff Elliots train car detector could probably pick it out for this. Anyone played with harrys ball? Chris (21 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, that would be a cool module, in addition to a ball counter. How would you display the time? Is there a way to do it besides using the RCX display? You could use the Red ball that always got stuck in your ball sorter at BrickFest... Steve (21 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That was my intention. Since the Horta eggs are slightly bigger, droping the balls onto twoproperly spaced parallel rails should work: soccer balls fall between the rails, while the horta eggs roll down the rails and back into the module. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, it would be kind of cool to have a module that just circulates the eggs & balls, but only passes the balls forward. No one else has to deal with them, as long as you don't let them out. Sort of like this module (from Brian Davis): (...) (21 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Janey, thanks for playing with these new balls and telling us all about them. Brian, if you wanted to make a module that passes soccer, but retains horta eggs, then you would need to make EVERY module be able to deal with both sized balls. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you don't like the black and white color scheme, just wait - we're finding the black is wearing off fairly fast :-) (...) Wild. They look like the LEGO version of Horta eggs. (...) Thanks for the heads-up, but now I'm interested in them as (...) (21 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) ... (...) Janey, I know what you mean about soccer balls moving around. At the last train show, a few people were talking about the "soccer ball factory". We may go that direction next time. I'm sure painting them won't work. I think LEGO did (...) (21 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After seeing the great ball moving into more and more train layouts... the "soccer" balls, seem a bit .... uh "strange" for lack of a better word. After a bit of group discussion, I was looking for a Lego substitute... Technic Ball Joints? Black or (...) (21 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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would you guys mind if i got a few of these to use in my robot? (URL) (21 years ago, 14-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: All those contests we never ended up doing...
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(...) The axil sorter looks very interesting, might be a little hard to do, but could be a good challange. The hockey game could be fun with the 8475 remotes. (21 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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A comment recently made me think about the contests we've really wanted to do, but had to cancel due to lack of interest, technical feasibility, or whatever other reason: (URL) I drew up some of them, in case someone might be inspired to do them (...) (21 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) So, if I get rid of all fixed width elements, this would allow you to print better? (...) Okay, so I pulled that out...does it work for you now? Calum (21 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) The colour of the wall can be any colour you want. There is a "guideline" that suggests a white wall will help with robot identification, but my tests have shown that the only thing the light sensor sees is the actual light. If you feel a (...) (21 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) Hey Guys, I have a question. Would it not be better to make the collector wall (eg. black) to make the light stand out rather then white? Vitali (21 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) Well.... you have discovered one of the significant weaknesses of CSS based layouts. The lack of true separation between content and presentation. Because you are using fixed width DIV's, when printing them the fixed width is respected. i.e. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) Actually, I use Dreamweaver MX, the tag is a leftover from when I used to use FPE, which, despite it's reputation, actually output some pretty clean HTML. What I'll ask you to do, is to give me a reformatted version of the existing rulepage, (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) duh :) I do know how to print. The rules pages are always a major pain though, as the text always gets clipped off no matter how I scale it. Some of the formatting that works on the screen fails when rendering for the printer. Reading Calum's (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) Or Chris... :) Calum (21 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) You know you could off load spelling error insertion on me. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) The text prints okay as Landscape 8.5x11 on IE. The large drawings flop either or onto each page, but the width keeps the onscreen formatting. I've actually been considering going to an all Acrobat rule format and laying out the pages in (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) Calum, Thank you for maintaining the web page, and doing the required updates. Rob, why do you need to print it? I have it memorized. If you do really need to print it, I guess you can use the "print" button in your browser, OR, try File Page (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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(...) Does anyone know how to get this to print out? I just can't make it fit anyhow because of the bizarre combination of divs and tables... -Rob A> (21 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Near Final Ruleset
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Hi folks, This is the near final rtlToronto20 ruleset as defined by people at dinner last Friday. Present were Chris Magno, Derek Raycraft, Rob Antonishen, Wayne Young, John Guerquin, Ivan Louch and myself. (URL) notice there are a few changes, most (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Talking Point: robot score and colour of blocks
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(...) Try "number of uniquely coloured blocks" -Rob A> (21 years ago, 9-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | late for diner
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So, we got the 5" of snow. The army is STILL not here yet. I WILL be coming to dinner. I will just be a little bit late. SO, whomever is there first Just get use the usual table for 8 with the idea that we always ADD more tables if more ppl show (...) (21 years ago, 9-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: NQJ2? Re: NQJ - Brick It Forward - not goodbye, but adieu
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(...) Here's my rationale: a) I thought that the "brick" rounds of NQJ1 were kinda stupid. When sets began to be traded, it actively became interesting because there was a reason for playing beyond random stupidity (though your tile is now AFOL (...) (21 years ago, 9-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I see your point. As written the rule is not clear the blocks need to come from different robots. Saying "number of different blocks" doesn't work because two blocks, even of the same colour, are different blocks. Derek (21 years ago, 8-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Talking Point: robot score and colour of blocks
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Calum i was thinking of the system we will be using to generate a final score, and was wondering if it was made clear on the rule page, that the score is based on DIFFERENT COLOUR blocks that you have collected. ----snip from rules page---- Number (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: NQJ2? Re: NQJ - Brick It Forward - not goodbye, but adieu
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(...) Calum, you may be starting too big- you need to work up to it. (IMO). That being said, I've got a 4892 set- (URL) New in Open Box. I split the back of the box open to check out the contents, but everything is still sealed up, the instructions (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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