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The same people that brought Canada's Wonderland "The Fly" and "Thunder Run" (Formerly Blauer Enzian) are up to their tricks again... this time, hitting close to home! (URL) Iain (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well, i sit corrected. I couldn't find your truck cause there is no link to your lego page from your "sparky" page. one would have to click on a sub lego link then "up click" to the lego home page. hummm. you know, if you wanted to make the (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G41u09.K9A@lugnet.com... (...) Kenedy (...) normally (...) :) (...) OMG, I was sad because it was very bright yesterday, and I could see in the rear cab and see the spedometer. Any guess (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) to rerender to Acrobat again. I hate going from PageMaker to Acrobat. Calum (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You'd be right. Here's a screen shot of what I get: (URL) out the r's on Brett! Jeff (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The mythical truck can be seen here (URL) well as a few POV pics. Not great pics because I compressed them too much, but there you are. Stay safe Dave (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I often write half written messages, write other parts of the message, then come back to them. It's not uncommon for me to have several half composed emails in my inbox, or several open browser windows open. (On average, I have Outlook, (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool. (...) Thank you. I know of at least two that will enter. -- David Schilling (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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With much patients and too much time Jeff explains: (...) ummm, Ya..... right.. and this is supposed to convince me that NQC is better. now this was the good ol' days. (Iain cover your eyes) 10 ? clr 20 ? tab(20) "ya right"; 25 ? " hit any key" 30 (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave writes: (then I snip) (...) ummm, about your "mythical" truck. I've been to your site, looked high and low and never found an easy link to pics of this supposed truck. gotta shot you can share??? -- Chris Lego Walker now @ (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3A118E25.EB663D...res.com... (...) I have an LG 17" Flatron. It's pretty. :) (...) H. A. T. E. I cannot *STAND* L3P. I just tried to make another pretty picture, and I followed the readme and (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Brilliant work, Calum, as usual. Couple of comments: [1] I hope it's not *your* yellow ink cartridge. [2] I *knew* the gear was busted, but I couldn't see where right away. If you could bear to shoot the image again, you might try putting some (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have a li'l exp. with MLCAD -> LDAO -> L3P -> POV-Ray--my rendering of hte grabber mechanism on my 'bot page is an example. While not fluent with all aspects of these apps, I think I can help with the basics if you need some help. By the by, (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Get a better monitor. Sheesh. Actually, get L3P, whaich converts .dat files to .pov files. You may wish to get LDAO which prettifies this. Then install POV-Ray (and possibly Mega-POV) which is a freeware renderer, and generate BMP files. Then (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <SIGH> The single = sign was my *point*; it's supposed to be *funny*: in C you can assign inside a test, it's called "The Last C Bug"[1], and it means that chisMagno will always be stubborn. I actually missed his Iain's mangling of your name, (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G40uEz.H89@lugnet.com... (...) WHAT!!!!!! RIGHT AFTER YOU WHAT! That's the *SECOND* time on here you've had an incomplete thought. Now I'm wondering. (...) TRUCK (...) lot (...) OMG, (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm glad you like it. It printed actually rather poorly on our ColourLaserJet 5M at the office. First off, half the fonts didn't work. Which makes me worry, because that means I'm going to go through all that font silliness with AcroBat again. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:G40KuH.IC0@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) Iain (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:G406Iy.CAt@lugnet.com... (...) OMG, more confusion... it's... too... early... Iainzzzzzzz....... (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Use a program like L3P to do the conversion from DAT to POV-Ray. (URL) guarantees on the version though... those don't get updated as often as I'd like. :\ We're working on getting them more up to date! -Tim ldraw.org (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G3zx56.FLt@lugnet.com... (...) see (...) *If*? This is amazing. I AM STILL GIGGLING!!!!!!! I keep reading it and giggling. Espically the punch line. I never noticed how the "rtl" in (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) going to test print a few of these at work tomorrow on the inkjet to see if they're eye catching or not. Anyways, check it out. Calum (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i think that these pics are re-rendered with pov-ray. or some such. I've never lookied into it past MLcad. so as i understand it the process is create in MLCAD, output to POV-ray, then convert to JPG (i think) -- Chris Lego Walker now @ (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A109DF7.55CDA5...ome.com... (...) Whatever. Hey... (URL) do I make mine all shiny and pretty like that one?! Iain (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, you laugh now!!!! but in the future ALL trains will be powered by propellers. then maybe JETS after that. but for now propellers are OK. you just wait and see. -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A109CA4.972CBA...ome.com... (...) STREET CAR?!?! MONTR... NO CHRIS, NO. Go back to playing with your propellor-powered trains. *snicker* Iain ;) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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so i guess you figured it out then.... simple eh? good job on the Ldraw.. so what is that, a Montreal street car? loooks good. ;) -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) Iain (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A107D6E.681C33...ome.com... (...) TOO CONFUSING!!!...!!! All I see is complicated tech-jargon. Make simple for stupid head to understand. Iain (I'm trying, anyway... *sigh*) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, you silly goose. you don't need to learn LDRAW when there is MLCAD!!!! it is so cool (just don't try to run it on a 486 laptop) (URL) the homepage. and to get you started just go here: (URL) expect you to be up and running in no (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A1076A2.22BFA7...ome.com... (...) Smartass. :) (...) I had a sad dream last night where I was at the Disney studios or something and they were filming a sitcom with cartoon characters, and they (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) wow, your both wrong. i missed the miss spelling of my name.... but JEff, i did catch the missing double + sign. so it should be. if(chrisMagno == stubbornAboutNQC) OK, so can we move on now. and leave those poor ducks alone BTW has anyone (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3A104D85.BE318D...res.com... (...) OMG!!!!! I always thought it was Mango, like the fruit. :) (...) Ducks!? Where!! Iain (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's not *quite* correct. More like if(chrisMagno = stubbornAboutNQC) (...) Grin, duck, run Jeff (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Which reminds me, I miss my doggy. He's at Matt Miller's right now, trying to get a knee motor/program problem fixed. I'd be really interested to know the details of why MIBO is appearing in the catalog. Jin, can you provide any more (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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here is a sneak peek of the technics catalogue for 2001: (URL) any famous dogs??? full URl is here: (URL) Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A0EE01B.FE4467...ome.com... (...) You'd have to look at the sub teachNQCTo() to discover that. (...) That's because you don't eat Mrs. George's Butter Tarts. Iain (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A0EE098.3AD706...ome.com... (...) CHRIS!!!...!!! *sigh* :) Iain (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ummmm, at no point did my message say STATIONARY. <humor> i was thinking more along the lines of, find the axles on the floor, sort them. the winner in the one who gets the most axles with the highest degree of accuracy </humor> -- Chris Lego (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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{ teachNQCTo(); } else { buyMoreApples(); } } your quick lesson taught me a lot about NQC. I'm not sure what these do though: teachNQCTo(); in this statement who are you teaching?????? and in this: buyMoreApples(); i dont get it at all. -- Chris (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A0E2A8B.714CCA...ome.com... (...) surprise (...) task main() SetSensorType(SENSOR_1, SENSOR_TYPE_CHRISMANGODETECT); { if(chrisMango == stubornAboutNQC) { teachNQCTo(); } else { buyMoreApples(); (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A0E2D72.6FAFED...ome.com... (...) YES!!!...!!! I have been pushing stationary high-speed cartseian stuff ever since the first event. This would *ROCK*. Iain (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A0E29EF.423CD7...ome.com... (...) Iain (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Umm, as usual I cant say. maybe there are MANY lurkers out there who will enter a sumo bot, but we will never know until game day. So, i hear by decree that there WILL be a SUMO game for the purposes of getting people who are beginners (or who (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hummm, let me solve 8 other problems FIRST and then I'll learn NQC, THEN I'll try to angle my axles. -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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at the last meet i was going on about the guy with the page on the simple lego clock design. he/it can be found here: (URL) a movie here: (URL) well, it turns out that this guy is the same one who built an ALL LEGO camera. results can be found here: (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I could submit my previous entry again. :D Or, you could all beat me senseless... :O Seriously, tho, I'd be interested, provided the timing of the compo is OK.. Jeff (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think that might splinter the number of entries. The number of sumo entries really often depends on who new we find to play and get into the entire event spirit. The major issues I have with returning sumo is a) there's a dwindling number of (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I would like to get this discussion on track again. (See the subject line.) There's been some discussion on other issues, which are important, but not immediately so, as they don't effect the next competition anyway. What I would like to know is: (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A0A1852.6B1434...ome.com... (...) Hint: Wide + Short. :) The wider the base is, and the closer the wheels are together front/back, the less binding you'll have. If you have a very narrow design, (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well, between the time i made the post and now i created a quick 4 motor 4 wheel design and to my surprise it worked. the A B steering is acceptable. there is some skitter, but not too bad. Thanks, I'll try putting distance between the motors (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The sumo 'bot I made for Guelph originally had 4 motors/4 wheels. the problem is I joined the geartrain for each side together, so the one wheel was geared directly to the other wheel on one side of the 'bot. This caused more binding when the (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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open request to all: during the last robot games some of the entries has 4 wheel 4 motor robots. how well does this work? is it like a track, and A B steering? is it less stable? does anyone have advice on building a robot and powering each wheel (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Rob, that was a wonderful design and I'm currently implementing some of your ideas in my next stacker. So the focus... hmmm... I go for the challenge and whether there's 5 people or 5 thousand, to me it doesn't matter. I find the people who (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmm... I can see both sides to this dilemma. Similar to Iain, I am no fan of pressure. When you spend as many agonizing hours over your robot as you do, it becomes a big attachment. You surely don't want it to disapppoint. After the last (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like the many ideas thrown around here. The line tracking idea is very appealing to me. Trying to get a 'bot to follow a zigzag line as quick as possible is challenging. The issues: how big can you make the 'bot and if you can only use parts (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi, Jude how do I do this. Thanks. (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, you need to set up LUGNET as a news server. Jude (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Can someone tell me if you can post messages directly from outlook express, or if you have to go to the lugnet site to post only. (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know, I'd rather it stay reasonably small at around 100 people or less. The largest we've had is 70+ and that's already a litle large. I like it when people can go up to Jin or Rob and ask them how their robot works, and that those folks (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I didn't think there was any pressure really at the competition on Saturday, though some of the other contestants might have felt otherwise. (1) It was very fun, especially *because* there was so large a crowd cheering the robots on. Remember, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW, this is something i never thought about. how many other would not want to participate in a more public event?? what is our focus? (no really) :) are we aiming for a HUGE pay per view "battle bots" type show, or will we remain a small (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Schilling" <davidNO@SPAMsunteleia.com> wrote in message news:G3L9v1.JCA@lugnet.com... (...) It (...) If the competitions we do in Toronto ever went that public, I think that I'd politely decline attending future events... :-/ (*far* too much (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm wondering what the status is with what events will be held at the February competion? I know that there's been some discussion on cancelling the Sumo event, but unless you can come up with something equally simple both to explain and build for a (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, As usual, it's the rtlToronto second monthly Toronto get together and of course, everyone is welcome, especially those new to the Toronto Lego "scene" (?!) It is at: Mel's Deli 440 Bloor Street West (1 block east of Bathurst) Toronto (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Chris, Hi there. I have been very busy lately. Started up a web / ebiz company with a few people. Unfortunately, my time for lego building has taken a hit. I hope that some time I can make it out to one of the get togethers. Dave Chris Magno (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HI Dave. Glad you found us (again). We're doing a meeting second friday of every month. General lego chat. info is on the rtlToronto page: (URL) to see you there -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi all, It has been some time since I have been in touch with some of you. I built a 4 legged fire extinguisher a yr ago that would seek our a candle via the light sensor and engage pneumatics to blow it out. My site has pics under the robot link. (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If you're talking about what I think you're talking about, I could probably cough up a few. I have 2853 and 2854, I think I've got plenty of both. I'll try to remember to check tonight: you're in luck, my technic is currently "well-organised" - (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <Robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G39A8B.1q8@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Yeah! Agreed. You could pump up your air tank before going, and have a motor push a switch to "blow" out the fire. Use a (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But is it because you're complete, or because you like all the models? :) I'm one of those who believe "collecting" isn't as much fun as building or creating. As a result, I've found the "collector" mentality often to be about "Gotta Catch'em (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone, I had a cool idea, but it will remain an idea until I can get my hands on some more of those crankshaft pieces. According to Technica, they are #2853. You know the engine crankshaft pieces that are offset, and accept a shaft in each (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Very Cool. I really like the fire fighter idea. I think storing air in a pneumatics tank would be better than the fan. Rather than knowing where the fire is, it would be better to have to find it. Rob (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hmm... (URL) Iain (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess I'm slow but I still don't get what's "heartless" about it. My heart soars every time I think that I'm 9V complete or monorail complete... ++Lar (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G362HL.44G@lugnet.com... (...) I'm sorry Calum, but I can't take my eyes off the headline: RETRO GLAMOUR Makeup goes back to the '40s Iain (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See my explanation to Larry :) I love it. (...) I'm not sure yet. It hasn't been published yet, so I'm going to run analog (a httpd log analyzer) on it at work perhaps next week. (...) I'm thinking of adding a "Welcome Letter" for (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, I sent them about three or four emails and had about two or three phone conversations about it with them. BTW, I provided them the photo, Chris. (...) That came from them-it was in reference to the Globe article they ran a few weeks ago (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nowadays that is negative, or so it seems, with most people's options way underwater. (...) This one puzzles me, what does it mean? I think it's quite thrilling to find something. ++Lar (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW, I'll say. they did take some unusual quotes. "a dot-com income" "a stiff ABS addiction" "heartless thrill" of hunting for lego..... HEY!! I've been shopping for lego with you. at no point did you ever not like it. (grin) over all. its not (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here's an article from Elm Street magazine, a Canadian publication. (It's sort of like Homemakers but with a little more urbanism in it) (URL) took some unusual quotes but overall it's a nice little article. I even supplied them an amusing photo to (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !
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(...) The joke was more or less because there have only been eight rtlToronto events and no one has actually been to all of....WAIT! I have! I'm the only person who's been to all eight rtlToronto events, including the very first one (with Chris and (...) (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) nine rtl events? I've been slacking! ) seriously, are we finalized on the second friday of nov. at mels? it was great the last time. i've been intrigued by the space ship talk--i want to know more. stay safe. dave (who understands that there (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, you mean on the webpage-I knew you had a webpage for the longest time, and Chris mentioned we should put your photo up. Actually, if more people would let me know: their webpage address send me a photo of themselves I'll put them on. It's (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We learn how to put things together better. Taking working concepts and integrating them together is a big development task alone. A good example is the day I came by to see your paddle sorter and summarily used it on our robots along with a (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm going to have to agree with Rob on this one. What fun will it be if we all showed up with a stacker based on David's, bot??? what can we learn? I can only say this again, and again, I like the games 'cause I get the chance to learn how other (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, I'm not in on this??? I don't get it? (confused and prone to wandering) -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here's the good bit about LEGO bricks. It's that you take all these great ideas and meld them together into your own creation. For example, there was rampbot at Guelph. And then how many at the next rtlToronto? Yet they were different from the (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm in on the in! Thanks for posting me on the rtlToronto list!! (and there was much rejoicing...) Union dues? Who takes the money? Questions... Take care. Dave (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G2wG12.6IA@lugnet.com... (...) I was just joking. ;) Iain (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave wrote: (...) Yeah, I suppose borrowing/stealing ideas is cool, but creativity/ingenuity will always be much cooler! Rob (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am a huge propnent of Calum's idea of 'borrowing other ideas'. When you see my next 'bot, you will see how much I followed this motto. Oh I have plans... muhahahaha! (says Dave whilst rubbing his hands together in a not unlike sinister (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@idirect.com> wrote in message news:G2v5rq.437@lugnet.com... (...) Would you be at all unhappy if we all showed up with robots utilizing your lovely lifting mechanism, which you so plesantly provided a 3D rendering of? :) Iain (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Finally I got my robotics competition up on my website. I apologize for the delay. Have a boo at (URL) care (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello everyone, My name is Eric DeGiuli and I've been a Lugnet (lurker) for over a year now. I live in Niagara Falls, Ontario, so I'm not that far from Toronto. My main LEGO interest is castle, but I also have a lot of classic town and space. I have (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone, As Chris requested, here is the number for Spectrum, the educational supplier that sells Lego DActa sets and parts. 1-800-668-0600. They have lots of neat parts available individualy, such as large turntables, motors, sensors, chain (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ummm close, faster, better cheaper to mars, but more the the one that made it, not the one that crashed. (...) yes it is a "circuit" its actually quite simple. I'll post lots of info if only you and others promise not to use the ideas in there (...) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oh i have sooooo many extraneous pieces. some white walls (1x3x5 and 1x6x5) from some old school set and such not the best conditoin (all scratched, with partial stickers, etc) but i never use them because... mentioned above. hope you realize (...) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hummmm I might get rid of a supercar for a new roof.......hint hint -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well great then! I'll remember to send out a reminder about this before the next Mel's event (unless people want to go somewhere OTHER than Mel's) Calum (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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