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The rules say: "The Playfield is a wooden arena 8 feet square with a wall around it at around 6" tall. The surface is painted in a grey primer and is made of typical construction grade plywood. No assumptions should be made about the field's texture (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: My very first synchro-'bot
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(...) Looks really cool, I'm actually working on something similar with the synchro drive system, some might even call it the cheaped out version of it. :) Hopefully it will work as expected. I think that the synchro drive can work much more (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | My very first synchro-'bot
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(URL) the beginning. This is all I'm showing 'cause I want the rest to be a surprise at the competition. I'd have to say that watching the synchro drive work is wowness at it's best. Even if I don't kick everyone's heinie on March 4, I'll be happy (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Uh oh... short on lights...
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(...) Sure Iain, I'll put an order in tomorrow. I'm in the Lawrence & Allen area, however I can drive out and meet you 'half-way' sort of thing. Let me know if you'd like something else from that store ((URL) might as well stock up while we're at (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) again? I can come by and pay you/pick them up anytime. (Thanks Ben and Dave for the offer to borrow them, but I think we'll just buy them) Iain (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Nice
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(...) Oh, what the heck! That's pretty cool. I'm looking at the LEGO.com page right now, this is like totally Neo Genesis Evangelion or somestuff. Iain (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was doing the weekly 'Friday lunch' at the mall with work co-horts and had a boo at the Zellers. Well, no new town sets--actually, no town sets at all. The shelves are packed with Knights Kingdom, Bionicle, the Dino stuff, a few basic tubs... But (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) As if they need ANOTHER reason :) Waittaminit--I'm a 'train guy'... Dave K (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I got the last 3 out of Quebec. I wonder if this game of ours will wipe out the supply and the train guys will REALLY hate us now? ;) Chris (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Has anyone seen 7890 in Canada?
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(...) <SARCASM ON> ya ya, lego thats nice NOW this book info is good stuff, can you tell me more about the Canon EOS? Hey, didn't you have an Amiga? And I'm doing a survey on Honda Acord's, know anyone who has one? (URL) the flash, and go to (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Has anyone seen 7890 in Canada?
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(...) I went over to Square One tonight at the suggestion of JeffVW, who called me mentioning they had the Ambulance. I got one, it was $11.50. More expensive, but, well, a dollar ain't gonna hurt I suppose. This marks the first time in several (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Uh oh... short on lights...
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(...) I'll be placing an order on BrickLink in the next few days for a few lights at US$5.50 a piece. Let me know if you want a few. (URL) eBay is unholy! (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Iain, I have a few that I can loan ya for the competition Let me know--I have 3-4 spares. If you need 'em before the competition, we'll figure out a way to get them to you--probably the Feb. dinner Dave K (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Uh oh... short on lights...
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(...) how many do you need??? Ben (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey all, Besides bricklink, where's the best place to get little 9-volt lights, quickly?! Does anyone have several extra ones kicking around I can either buy or borrow off of? I realised I only have two, probably from the two train sets I have. Oh (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Art Gallery Building
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Beautiful! Very unique. That hillside does look like it took quite a lot of work! Richard. (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtl20 time issue
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(...) Marble sorters again? :p Just kidding. How about we do "Race Cars" small 4" wide cars race against each other, in a track taped with electric tape on both sides. You can make it into a figure 8 or something like that, maybe even with a bridge. (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave this is a very good idea. Since you will be bringing the 8'x8' play field, maybe a Second game where we use that would be in order. Any takers? Chris (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Oh, and one more thing....
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(...) YES. As always your bot can expand after the start of the match. Chris (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Oh, and one more thing....
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using my best 'Columbo' imitation... The rulz state that the 'bot must fit within 1 cubic foot. In past competitions, the robots must fit inside 1 cubic foot at he beginning of the competition but can expand to whatever size after you press 'go'. (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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