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(...) Speaking as an 'outsider', I don't see rtlToronto that way at all. I think if I were to drop in unannounced and unexpected with a 'bot for one of your events, I'd be welcomed with open arms and smiles and offers of Canadian beer. (No thanks on (...) (19 years ago, 22-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) Awww.... thanks, Steve... (shuffles his feet all shy-like from embarassment...) ;) Dave K (19 years ago, 22-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I apologize for the attempt to include you. I understand why you would suggest this is entirely my doing, and I don't have a problem with that. (...) This seems to assume: A) "Someone else's" requirements are different from yours. B) (...) (19 years ago, 22-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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But with all the animosity and yippiness in the world today, we shouldn't have to stir the pot--even a bit. Here's the thing--I'm not going to speak for any other member of rtlToronto except me (being an upstanding sitting-down type member of rtlT) (...) (19 years ago, 22-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh Steve, why do you have to drag us into this? Is it your selfordained role as "The Fresh New Face of Lego Mindstorms" that requires you to gush prolific on "building community"? Lego, despite attempts to make it otherwise, is not a virtual (...) (19 years ago, 22-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's pretty much what it looked like when I was done... :) Dave K (19 years ago, 22-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Chris and Calum, You guys have done a fine job of creating and running events for your group, but you've both made it clear that rtl is not interested in contributing or participating with the Mindstorms community outside your little group. And (...) (19 years ago, 22-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After his attempt to "blow the dust from the power supply": (URL) Disclaimer: The images in this posting are in no way intended to reflect anything. Period. (19 years ago, 22-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Steve, rtl will be doing this style of tug of war. we probably will not place a "weight limit" with the understanding that weight is not always better. besides we have the all encompassing "spirit of the game" rule. The current draft rule set (...) (19 years ago, 22-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) the tv ad... Dave K (19 years ago, 21-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) Actually, I've been meaning to ask you and Oliver (and whomever else isn't participating in the other train layout)--Are you and Oliver still interested in doing a (...) (19 years ago, 21-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Excellent news Dave, thanks for taking care of this. Looking forward to seeing you again. Just as a side note, not sure if I will be bringing my dollhouse, as I have had an offer to purchase it. I will bring something for display tho, (...) (19 years ago, 21-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) At first look I thought this will be similar to the "Balance of Power" competition, didn't make me too crazy about it, but then I got to the part about the robots not holding on to the rope before the competition start and that made it really (...) (19 years ago, 20-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Why not? It seems like it would make all of the events more popular. Do you think it would take anything away from any of the events? (...) We've just been throwing around ideas for BrickFest events. The rules Dave posted actually sound pretty (...) (19 years ago, 20-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, thin and flexible is good in my view--easier for people to build something to grip the rope. Spec'ing Crappy tire is fine by me--basically everyone has a Can Tire near them, so this should make it easier than to get them from Chris. I'd (...) (19 years ago, 20-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Any thoughts on the actual rope? We were discussing something commonly/easily available (unlike the sash cord :) Something like (URL) Canadian Tire - 50 ft of 5/16" rope for ~$10. Is that too thin/flexible? Is a thicker/stiffer rope desired? (...) (19 years ago, 20-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, it's like I logged into lugnet.org.us.somegu...inindiana* :) I'm not really sure where we are on this one, other than we know we're starting a contest up here. As for unifying a ruleset for Brickfest, I'm not really that crazy about it, (...) (19 years ago, 20-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My idea was to have teams of 3 or so robots, one of which could be an "anchor" robot (be allowed a firm connection of some type to the edge of the the table). But I admit, I only really liked this because of the possibility of one team (...) (19 years ago, 20-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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('cause I can't use the square brackets, and besides, it's still tentative...) After many great ideas were thrown around, we decided to go with somethign that's visually exciting for the audience-- RCX Tug 'O War... The tentative rulesets thus far (...) (19 years ago, 20-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Chris, Funny you should bring this up. We were just talking about doing this (A) at BrickFest and (B) at our club (LafLRC). It would be really cool if we could come up with a common set of rules, then we could have events within our clubs, and (...) (19 years ago, 20-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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