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(...) That's the exact configuration I had, down to the axle joiners :) Problem is, the spacing is too far--it doesn't grip the brick. It's like as if it needs an extra millimeter of diameter on each wheel. I might 'cheat' and put some rubber bands (...) (19 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If I have two 'bots that start in 1x1x1 cu ft, and both have transfer openings, and at the word 'start', these two 'bots separate and go about their business... At the end of 3-5 minutes, do blocks in each 'bot count together, or separate? Dave K (19 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) thanks! (...) If I recall correctly (and everyone knows that my memory is oft faulty)... Wheel-- (URL) axle extenders on technic motors, put 2L axle in the extenders, attach the wheels and (...) (19 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I enjoy these blogs, btw. I've been trying to build a block cannon and one of the problems was getting the blocks to slide down the channel properly. I will set up a blog page for mine tonight. Has anyone figured out a good spacing and choice (...) (19 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) which I go on about my latest build--it's together and all the parts work separately, but, as noted in the blog, when put all together, there were a few issues. That didn't stop me from making a blog about it... And since block transfer videos (...) (19 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sounds pretty fool proof, looks very impressive how you don't need a motor or anything. Vitali (19 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i made the "handle" part wider then a T.O. width; so that only something to the "right" of the block depositor will have a flat enuff surface to "depress" the block, ~THEN~ I made the depositor part "off set" so that it has to be in a T.O. (...) (19 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What would happen if the handle is pressed by accident by some robot or the wall when its not lined up with a block transfer interface? Vitali (19 years ago, 21-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm having so much fun building (and rebuilding and rebuilding) the 'bot for Project 'Y' that I'll probably have no time to build an entry for any side competition. As well, I'll be focused on the primary competition, so this is a round-about way of (...) (19 years ago, 21-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) Your blocks are uniquely coloured compared to the other player's blocks And if you build a robot that can transfer a block into your own robot, does it count? Calum's 'bot is going (...) (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I worked a little more on my cannon this weekend, shrinking its horazontal size significantly. Also increased it's power. I've also build my adder subtractor base. I'm just not sure I'm going to have time to complete it by contest time. (...) (...) (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I had the same experience recently at Bricks and Blocks. I walk in and there's a whole new series of X-Pods in new outer packaging. I didn't know about either... and X-Pods are one of my favorite product lines. :) If you haven't seen them yet, (...) (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: Some good questions... (...) So far I read: Definites? Chris Dave RobA Maybes? Me (hopefully) Wayne? (he's built a cannon) Derek? (he's built a cannon and a sensor thing) Vitali? (he's posted many (...) (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know, I'm man enough to eat my words from before...I am looking forward to this too. I spent a lot of the weekend working on my "you come to me, I'm lazy" robot. Prompted primarily by my friend Sacha, who wrote all the software for it. (...) (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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How many robots are coming? I'm asking because if I build a hopper to old 10 blocks, the hopper scratches the 1 foot high mark on my 'bot. Sure I could make it more complicated, but... ;) A more important question, however, is the scoring.. If half (...) (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The stors I visit have tons of Knights Kindom/Bionicle/Dino, a few tubs but very little else. Sometimes an exo-force, but I'm thinking what all this is telling me is that I should take more trips to cookstown Dave K (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Antonishen wrote: <snip> (...) That's a beautiful vid! I think this is gonna be a great competition... (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) <snip> I must not have the right codec--all I get is the sound--no vid Eh, I'll try updating... Dave K (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was at the Wal last night and found a new set called the 8283 Telehandler, a cool looking fork truck. I can't believe I didn't know about this cool set. I suspect I've been missing out on all the cool sets the past five years because I never see (...) (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My CM sensors are really screwed up, they don't read consistently. I suspect my batch were manufactured incorrectly. Calum (19 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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