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I just notices that if you (URL) google for rtlToronto> my site/blog is the 5th hit. Weird, eh? -Rob A> (21 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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I know Prokect Y it is still a number of days away but... I was talking to a friend who thought that the TPL was staffed by CUPE. Do we need to consider an alternate venue in case they are (still) on strike (in which case the library would close)? (...) (21 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: One more rule verification
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(...) I would agree with that scoring. And I want to see your rover climb out of a (min) 5" high shell :) So go for it! I do wonder about the definition of "in" though. If you have a stationary outer shell shaped like an open 'U' with three openings (...) (21 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) This is a pure hypothetical--I'm not saying I'm doing this or not... If there's this outside shell that has 6-8 transfer openings and there's this robot inside that comes out when we press (...) (21 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) cough... Hassenplug.... cough. Antonishen cough... :) Chris (21 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think that by leaving this option open many will build one part that goes around and dispense the blocks and the second part which can just stand in one spot and have many transfer openings. If everyone agrees to it then I'm fine with it (...) (21 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I want to hear what others (eg Derek, RobA, Iain, Vitali) have to say, as they are more important than my opinion...but... I would take the block count inbound of the two as the greater of the two. So if Part A gets 5 unique blocks and (...) (21 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Yet another blog, and video, and build, and... whatever...
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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 (...) (21 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 (21 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 (...) (21 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Yet another blog, and video, and build, and... whatever...
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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 (...) (21 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 (...) (21 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 (21 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. (...) (21 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 (21 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 (...) (21 years ago, 21-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Few more questions
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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 (...) (21 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. (...) (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Sometimes I feel out of touch...
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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, (...) (21 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 (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: event driven vs. timing driven code...
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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. (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Few more questions
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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 (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Sometimes I feel out of touch...
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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 (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: event driven vs. timing driven code...
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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... (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: my test platform.
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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 (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Sometimes I feel out of touch...
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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 (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Cybermaster Touch questions
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(...) My CM sensors are really screwed up, they don't read consistently. I suspect my batch were manufactured incorrectly. Calum (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Has anyone had "erratic" reading when multiplexing Cybermaster sensors? I am finding that with the SAME 3 sensors on the same wire, will change in "value" when I use different RCXen. THEN, when I put them back to the original RCX I get different (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: event driven vs. timing driven code...
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(...) Yep Chris - it is a basic line follower type routine, with the only sneaky thing being that it always looks for the light staying the same or getting brighter (as it gets closer). If it looses the light in its FOV then it will reset an go back (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This is a quick 1.5 meg avi video of the Bock transfer device. ZERO motors, 3 moving parts. 1 human hand for the test. (URL) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | my test platform.
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Short video of my seeking. (URL) (1) (its 4.5 meg - taken with a cheap labview web cam. ) right now, I have a few things I need to over come. 1. Work on "squaring" up when bot finds T.O. on an angle. 2. make unit faster by getting rid of worm/24 (...) (21 years ago, 19-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: event driven vs. timing driven code...
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Rob Antonishen wrote: ing the state. Works OK, but you can still (...) COOL!!!! i might just have to do a short video myself. it would seem that the "spin" idea works well. Rob, do you have other code that keeps it looking for the light after your (...) (21 years ago, 19-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) When using events I tend to use a state model, and use the events to switch the state. So my main loop is: repeat forever if state 1 do stuff if state 2 do stuff if state 3 do stuff and then have eternal tasks defining the state. Works OK, but (...) (21 years ago, 19-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Welcome to MY world! thats how I have programed MOST of my bots, and THATS the number one thing that bites me in the A..... arm. you just CANT think of all the scenarios. This is going to be a GREAT game. (...) i am so impressed with your seek (...) (21 years ago, 18-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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K, most of my codeing for every competition has been based mostly on timing--sure I had a few events, such as touch sensors and light sensors and such, but when touch sensors were pressed, the code was to back up for x seconds, rotate for x seconds, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Poster Available
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(...) Can't he just put them up at home? Steve ps very nice picture. (21 years ago, 17-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They're up at my office and already people are talking about it. So your work is appreciated... Dave K (21 years ago, 17-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Poster Available
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(...) give people an idea of what they'll see. I hope there's some of these posters up at RobA's office... Calum (21 years ago, 17-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Project Y playfield and your robot
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Vitali Furman wrote: <snip> (...) I was actually thinking of painting hte side walls tremclad grey before the competition, but it's nasty weather outside and I don't feel like painting inside when I can't open windows... (...) (21 years ago, 17-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | The continuing Bloggy saga
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(URL) which I got the 'bot to work with bumpers There's a little movie, too... K, maybe I'm taking this blogging thing too far... Nyaah! Dave K (21 years ago, 17-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I have nothing against increasing the height of the wall, I'm actually for it. It will probably help the game out a little more, I can already imagine how it will go, a whole bunch of little robots going haywire without any of the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Project Y playfield and your robot
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(...) I'm not sure I want to inconvenience you to increase the height of the walls...we already spec'd the height...so builders should have realized the environment will have background noise and dealt with it appropriately. For those building (...) (21 years ago, 15-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Project Y playfield and your robot
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Just wanted to give everyone a 'heads up'... I was testing my 'bot in my mini-playfield and I noticed something-- The height of the light to designate the transfer openings is higher than the playfield walls. Since my light sensor array is set up to (...) (21 years ago, 15-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Starting over...
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) (URL) the code thus far--hopefully it's self explanatory Dave K (21 years ago, 15-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW. hey mister. thats some nice code. Chris (21 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) now why did I say the 12th... it's nobody's b-day (that I know)... it's not even a holiday dunno... I'll be there on the 4th with 'Design Team Runamok 'bot' (21 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Starting over...
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(...) You mean the 4th, right? Calum (21 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) I have no idea if I'll get it done before the 12th, what with the busy hectic lifestyle of mine... But I'll bring somehting... Dave K (21 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Very cool and inspirational too, Dave. I am rather impressed by the amount of work both you and Chris (and presumably others) are doing. Calum (21 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Starting over...
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So here's the latest rendition of my rtl20 'bot-- (URL) are scant few pics at this time, but I'l lget more up later. The synchro-bot is no more... There's a 25 meg video showing the 'bot looking for and finding the light. It's a good second effort! (...) (21 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Poster Available
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Hey folks, Due to unparalleled demand (okay, who am I kidding) there's now a poster for rtl20: (URL) it and print a copy to help us advertise the event on March 4. Bring your friends and family! Calum PS-You can enjoy a boring "Making of the rtl20 (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: that transformer robot.
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(...) Look similar to those made by Kondo Robotics (URL) is their english site. Download the hardware pdf and take a a look at it. Lots of servos. Wonder what they cost? Here is a movie of one of the Kondo robots dancing: (URL) A> (21 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes. My Connect Four robot used 5 cybermaster touch sensors, and one normal sensor all connected in series to one port. But, I wasn't trying to figure out WHICH sensors were pressed, just how many. Generally, in series or parallel, the reading (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Never having used these sensors, is it possible to use four (three CM, one regular) on one port? Calum (21 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YEP, that did the trick. thanks Ross. Chris ps. it did take me a few min to "work out" i needed to load the pic and photoshop the gama to a point I could grok it. ;) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Try this (yeah I know they're not cybermaster, and yeah I know it's hard to see in black, but I'm sure you can work it out): (URL) believe that will get you 2 in series, then you just have to calibrate the right values. ROSCO (21 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: that transformer robot.
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(...) Hey, watch it. When the Yellow Revolution comes... :) Calum (21 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show May 7, 2006
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(...) Word. I'll even bring forks. Calum (21 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, FTX)
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I have used this GREAT page in the past for info on how to hook up 3 Cybermaster Touch Sensors to one RCX port. (URL) uses the "magic" of wiring Lego electric wires and overlapping, and other things to convert the wires from parallel to series. I (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just saw this cool link.... um, err. I mean, check out the cool robot I made. take note that it is 100% made from lego, and that the voice in the back ground is calum. (URL) 100% made by me and narrated by calum. Chris (21 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: OT - JLUG
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(...) And it appears to be back in business now. ROSCO (21 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) I posted something similar in the forum, I guess you don't visit enough????? ;) ROSCO (21 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm guessing jlug is hosted by Northstar? They are migrating servers to a new data centre today. J (21 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No clue. It disappeared around 4-5 hours ago I think. Don't think it's much cause for concern though.... I mean it's JLUG! Who wants to read 10 page-long threads with nothing but your posts in them anyways.... Legoswami (21 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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YES, this is OT, Anyone know what happend to JLUG? i cant seem to log in? I only ask cause most people on LUGNET read JLUG. ;) Chris (21 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show May 7, 2006
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(...) i'll be there! calum, start baking that pie! i'll bring plates this time. -§ deborah §- (21 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, FTX)
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| | Sick...and Tired...
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Sorry - Couldn't make it to dinner :( I am sick like a dog, and can't stop coughing. -Rob A> (21 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Project Why? Because I wanna ask!
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(...) I've gone and switched to a news reader cause of the inability to post my email. Works fine via NNTP :) -Rob A> (21 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) K, have you met me? Fundamentally, I'm lazy. And the code'll already be written such that the wires don't get twisted. I just wanted to try something different, and it'll give me an excuse to use a soldering iron. I'll stay in the scope of the (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Project Why? Because I wanna ask!
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(...) mmmmmmm.... cheese..... (21 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, it's not. The wire ring item increases the flexibility of positioning electric components around a model. It allows you to "do more" over the existing Lego wire. To do the same without it, would require more software (as Derek suggests) or (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeap. Pedantic would describe that pretty well. Wire is wire. JB ps: I've got some of this really quick wire of sale, sensor results arrive 1.75nS earlier than other brands ;) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not to be pedantic but it's pedantic. :) There's been one or two examples. Given an average of five entries per each of our 17 contests, there's bound to be some. But they're isolated situations. If you want to do it, go ahead. I will request (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, I was told it was a full grown dog. Not a pup. I wouldn't hurt a pup. Might send my cat to teach it a thing or two, but I'd never touch it myself :) JB (21 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OH NO YOU DON'T!! You're not framing me for this one, Steve! I had chocolate, and I was only working the GPS-dog locator, *not* actually directing John in the drivers seat. Geesh, one simple little puppy removal, and it gets all bent out of (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about coding your robot so it doesn't twist them up in the first place. Adding the turntable in the wire means your wires won't twist up, which means they won't add tension to the connectors which means they won't pull off the connectors (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) not to be pendantic, but can I mention that you've allowed non-official sensors in other competitons before? With the premise that the 'bot 'could do it with regular 'LEGO' sensors, but the builder didn't swap 'em in and used the HiTechnic. I (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) THIS IS TOTALLY UNTRUE. I had cherry. Brian had vanilla. (21 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I sure dont. John Barns KILLED my dog!!! I saw it with my own eyes. He drove up here in a pick up with the LegWay logo on the side, and then aimed for that cute harmless puppy. It was evil. I cant be sure, But i think Steve H was in the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh...how about...NO. Didn't you read the item about: "Only Lego pieces can be used and only "normal" construction techniques-No sawing, gluing or melting of pieces. You can use as many or as few pieces as you wish." HiTechnic stuff has always (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Did we sign off on the non-LEGO built sensors? Would we be able to use HiTechnic stuff for the next competition? And if it's not a sensor, but more of a modified wire connector, such as Rob S. built for his firefighting 'bot-- (URL) this piece (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is probably one of the toughest systems engineering challenges out there. There's been a number of systems which have spanned 30 years...some of the mainframe software like IBM's CICS has been around that long. Nortel's DMS telephone (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I caught this press release: (URL) it states a Montreal company L-3 Mapps will be developing an updated Candu control computer, and will provide support for the next 30 years. 30 years! Look at technology 30 years ago compared to today.... what will (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) When you say battle-bots what are you talking about.....Danage/dis...n/weapons? or RC sumo? -Rob A> (21 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I would just like to inform you all, I did not use Killough, AB skid or the now very popular adder/subtractor. I have NO steering at all! Calum (21 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) K' this is just creepy.... I wanted to try something other than a straight A/B skid-steer and also put together a adder/subtracter drive platform I've been using for testing light sensor positioning, etc. (URL) This was before I added more (...) (21 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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I've mentioned the 'spare time' we may have at rtl20, and I also threw out there the idea that we may want to run a side event along with Project Y. And no one else has volunteered, so here's something-- mini-battle 'bots! (or Live 4 (or wahtever (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Ph34R the h3x-A-g0n3!!!! (URL) are doomed ye who entered here.... Muuuahahahahaha...... Dave K -Note how symmetrical it is... ;) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think maybe reverse psychology is needed. If I list pointless topics, then maybe the regular topics would be covered? In other news, I gave up on smooth sided octagons. Now I need more ports on the RCX for inputs. Calum (21 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We can talk about how no one talks about Calum's topics! :) Dave K (21 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Friday February 10th, 2006. 7PM Hey folks, See you this Friday for the regular rtlToronto dinner meeting! I used to announce topics, but no one ever talks about them, so... Calum (21 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ever wonder why the rtl9 Show Me the Monkey photos are gone? Curious George sued us: (URL) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I built a Kilough Platform, it was nice, had great "plans," then, poof. I discovered that it would not take the weight of my EOAT, or the 6 Transfer Openings. So, I, like you, have opted for a A/B skid steed bot, but wanted to "jazz it up" so (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I will be there. Unless of course i cant get out of work(1) Chris 1. ya, i will tell you all about it at diner (21 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I will be there. I don't know how my robot will stand up to what I see some of what you guys are building, but I still don't want to miss out on a day of some Lego robots fun. Vitali (21 years ago, 6-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As long as John comes though with lending me white and pink system bricks for the TO’s and BrinkLink delivers the lights on time, I should be able to field one of my classical “well built, but ran out of time to program” entries ;-) I still (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've got the base, my openings, and am working on the transfer device..... Of course, programming will wait until the 12 hour, as usual :) -Rob A> (This is my second reply, as the first, by e-mail, went into the ether...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no one here but us scarecrows... Dave K (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So... I've spent about half an hour every night this past week building octagons. I hate Lego geometry with a passion now. :) I was wondering who else was building for this contest? I know Chris is obviously gung ho about it...but anyone else up for (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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