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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) but i don't want to be a pirate!!! i mean, don't want to reply to your e-mail 'cause i've been soooo busy tat i haven't had time to look at it yet. maybe I'll take a look tonite and see (...) (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YOUR ALIVE!!!!! YAY!!! Daves ALIVE!!! yay!!! now if only he would reply to my email. Chris (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) MR. you got your self a DEAL... (tunrs and mutters under breath... heh heh heh.. suckkkeeeerrrrrrr) Chris (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And a link is where....? Didn't see it on the main page. Dave K (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about I give you an updated rules page? I removed the 2" height entry and exit (I wanted people to not have a height advantage to begin the round with, but whatever...) and added in the 1.5 pound weight limit. Calum (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If dave ever comes back from being MIA, I think he would like this: these are a few robots I made out of 100% LEGO and a microscout. (URL) excuse my talking in the video, I was with a few of my fello lego robot builders. ;) Chris (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Anyone see this yet? (URL) A> (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ok 1.5 lb BUT you have to give me a reciept for the FULL price Chris (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think 1.5 isn't a bad comprimise on one and two pounds. I think one is a little extreme and two may be too "fat". 1.5 may just be enough to keep people on edge. Calum (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Right, I know all that..... thats why i want to suggest the LIGHTER weight. To artificially force a constraint to work around. Anyone can make a heavy bot for tug of war. Can you make a LIGHT one?? Chris (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I just weighed my last bot for Project Y without the transfer openings, and it came in at 2.5 lbs. I'd be leaning toward 1.5+ myself. Just throw an existing build on a kitchen scale and see what it weighs... -Rob A> (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 1.5? Bricks are heavy. Calum (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) forgot the image link to the milk bag: (URL) (18 years ago, 2-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OMG!!! Derek.. ok. first thing.. STAY CAL(u)M not DOT COM, but CALM next. get the thickest, rubbery-est gloves you can find; and don them. NOW,you need to understand that batteries leak the wort TOXIC acid, known to man. You should ALSO be (...) (18 years ago, 2-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Should I soak it in Milk? Derek (18 years ago, 2-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, i went to the web page, rtltoronto.ORG, and didnt find out any info about food for this month. then i realized, DUH, its DOT CALM so, i went to www.rtltoronto.com, and.... no info about food for this month. Chris (18 years ago, 2-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) so, um..... Buller? Buller? Chris (18 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That was really neat--did anyone notice as the plane went into paint, it had two engines and when it left, it had four? I'm surprised no one added a Type-R sticker while it was in there too. Speaking of cool videos, those of you (...) (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 1.25 lb's and thats my final offer. Chris (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Or are cool videos on topic in RTLToronto, can never remember....sigh,...anyway : (URL) Well. would be a cool video to reproduce in the BRICK. (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Bummed to hear that. (...) Well you asked, so I'm throwing my two cents in.... Dave, don't do it!!!! Do not pack up anything. I have a few reasons, and if I'm lucky some might actually apply to your situation, while others might not. (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I dunno...I'd rather go 2lbs. As much as I abhore agreeing with Steve's suggestions...it is a good idea. :) Calum (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The time for LEGO has reached an all-time low. My enthusiasm for my chosen hobby is still high, but between work and adding everything else I want to do (especially spending time with the better half) leaves me extremely little time to pursue my (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve has made a number of them for different LEGO sumo events (his first version was named "Reactor", followed by things like "Chernobyl"). Actually (depressingly for me) they do better than almost any RCX "intelligent" sumobot they've gone (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) nothing. I was just trying to give you more information to make your decision. (sorry I didn't think about this page sooner) A 1lb limit won't be an 'easy' challenge. (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh dear Chris, you seem to have picked up kg disease from Steve, and reversed it... maybe you're a matching pair? ROSCO (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ummmm Timbort, if you're gonna jump in on a thread, you better be darn sure you get yout facts straight: (URL) were probably tricked by the shading on the reply quotes - unfortunately on Lugnet, matching colour does NOT mean matching (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So what are you saying? 0.0737087601KG in G is about 73 G. thats means, (useing your chart) with 3 motors, and 1 rcx, you have 73 grams left. with 73 grams, you can have 1 lx, one touch and one rotation sensor, (20 g) that leaves you with 53 (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) (1) (1) all weights in g, not kg (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Based on these results, and adding a third old gear motor, I get 0.8375 LB So, that leaves 0.1625 LB (1)(2) for sensors and parts. (3) the more I see it, the more I LIKE the 1 lb rule! beams and parts are not all that heavy, so 2 oz should be (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) All masses in pounds (stupid scale): RCX with batteries = 0.56 - 0.60 (depending on batteries) Two light gearmotors = 0.13 Two "old" gearmotors = 0.185 So an RCX with two motors is between 0.69 and 0.785 pounds. Not a lot of room in there. (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve: (wrong): (...) Lar: (correct): (...) You're clearly quite confused. HTH, HAND. (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote (a while back): (...) Actually, this is exactly the reason I had it drilled into my head all through undergrad that you never write a number like ".453"; instead, you always include a leading zero, so (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think the drug of choice is meth in Indiana: (URL) 5. And yet, your still king of the MUPpet's? I for one... Calum (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't be sorry. It means I can get into the imperial beatdown again. I'm sorry to Chris for doubting his metric skills. Tim (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, I never said I's good at readin or rithmatic. Turns out, my wife has everyone convinced I'm good at building robots. (...) Just a figure head. Like you. Steve ps. sorry Tim, that wasn't Chris that said 500kg=1.1lbs (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, Much as I hate to intefere with an imperial beatdown (and I hate it a lot) you said 500kg(1.1pounds)... 500kg=1100pounds. You obviously meant 500g=1.1pounds though. Tim (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My error? Um, what kind of back street CRACK (1) are you on? Has all this fame affected your eyesight Steve? Can you not SEE the DECIMAL POINT before the 453???(5) 1 POUND is about zero POINT four five three Kilos (URL) ~NOW~ do you see why we (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for pointing out Chris' error. (...) I don't think that's possible. (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think that's actually about 1100 lbs, not 1.1 lbs. But I could be wrong. That would be a pretty impresive mini sumo bot though, I gotta say. Can you fit it in a 10 inch cube per the trial rules? (without using neutronium plated parts, that (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 1 pound is not enough. Official "Mini-Sumo" rules allow robots that are up to 500kg (1.1lbs). It's barely possible to make a Mini-Sumo with LEGO. That means using just 2 motors, 1 RCX, and a couple wedge pieces. 2lbs is a really good weight (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's always the problem. Then you look kind of stupid being the only person in the class. It's like the guy who made the giant mirror on the Mythbusters Greek Death Ray Revisit episode. Poor guy, not only was he the only person who attempted (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think this is a pretty good idea. This way people with have to think of new strategies, other than having the heaviest robot, so it can pull everything including the other table. So I'm for this idea of a low weight limit. Vitali (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) While I think the idea of different class's is a good idea, I dont think we get enough robots to warrant a game for each class. I've read all the ideas, and it looks like people are pointing to a logical weight limit. This begrudgingly makes (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe we should have different weight classes? eg. under 2 pounds, 2-4 pounds,.....etc. Vitali (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd also agree to dropping the 2" high entry point... but then the start: "At the beginning of each round, the robots are to be placed at the marker line and the rope threaded through them. They are then started manually by their creators at (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So.... were agreed then? Chris (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm kinda with Chris on this one--the limitations for the competition is 10x10x10--where hte rope enters nad exits in that 10x10 hould be pretty much irrelevant. I also think that maybe we should think about one more limiting factor. As (...) (19 years ago, 27-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I had heard that the "flying circus" part came from "Pussy Galore's Flying Circus", as seen in Goldfinger. JOHN (19 years ago, 27-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Damn! We don't get to hear what other names it was called. ROSCO (19 years ago, 26-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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MAN, its fun to abuse the brackets. I just saw this: (URL) you like python, you might enjoy this clip from 1979. its PLEDGE WEEK here on W-rtlT Chris (19 years ago, 26-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this one line seems to be something I dont like.... I know we discussed it, but I think 2" is way to limiting. ----snip--- The rope enters and exits at 2 inches from the surface of the table -----end--- 1. I think the "opening" should be (...) (19 years ago, 26-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Breaking out the curly brackets here: (URL) the rtl21 Tug of War preliminary ruleset. It is not on the front page, but please discuss. Of pertinent interest is the red areas highlighted which are up for debate. Also, I'm sure there are (...) (19 years ago, 26-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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K, I tried experimenting with the 8 or so battery boxes that I currently own, as well as throwing in a few RCX's/motors and a basic frame. Turns out that I can get all this stuff easily into a 10x10x10 and it's realll...llly heavy. So to stop me (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (snip) (...) OK, I'm listening. What would you like to see? Dont mince words, Its not my style. What is it that you would like. (snip) (...) I am just at a loss. several people more eloquent than I have explained that for whatever reason(s) we (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, Calum, David, James, Rob, rtl people, anyone else reading. I'm sorry I posted this. I apologize. I had some things I wanted to say, and I did a poor job of saying them. Maybe it was a bad day at work, or something. I don't know. At the (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ... (...) I'm going to try and keep this positive (as those who know me, know me as nothing but <smirk>). We did discuss further restrictions. The decision to go 10x10x10, rather than the usual 12x12x12, was made to partially get around the (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I feel this statement is a insult to RTL, and to the wider lego community. I really do. I have not ever taken part in a RTL event, but I have had some discussions with RTL members, I know RTL _is_ involved in "the wider community", beyond just (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve, I read this, and I'm sad to say it really rubbed me the wrong way. Steve, you and I go way back, heck YOU took the time to teach me bit masking; and for that I thank you. But the over all tone of your public text makes me feel like a (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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Well, I took a shot in the dark--this is the e-mail I sent to Doug and Frank-- We are still finalizing the details as to that size we need. The train layout is completely revamped so they are still trying to determine the size. But you need some (...) (19 years ago, 20-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So the last food eating thing was a good time, We had a few good ideas for games, and i THINK we have agreed on a Tug of War game. Derek or Dave were taking notes, Calum had a headache, Rob came up with the idea, and I was too busy chatting Wayne's (...) (19 years ago, 19-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I probably could, since I work in the Markham area. How do you enter an intersection into Mapquest? The obvious choices didn't work: "Bayview / Cummer", "Bayview + Cummer", "Bayview Cummer". Anyways, Rob, call me at 413-4262 (using the Markham (...) (19 years ago, 17-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can anyone give me a lift from the Bayview/Cummer area? Otherwise I'll have to borrow a car...(how long would the drive be that time of day? I'm not used to coming in from that direction...) -Rob A> (19 years ago, 17-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup, it's on, same place, same time. Calum (19 years ago, 17-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is dinner still on? I'm hoping to make it... (haven't seen to the contrary, but the list has been quiet) -Rob A> (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto at the Toy, Train and Doll show, May 7th, 2006
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(...) I'll take around (snip) 30 inches if I can. (snip) I'm pretty flexible (snip) (...) So the bathroom stalls graffiti is TRUE!!! :) Chris (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto at the Toy, Train and Doll show, May 7th, 2006
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(...) I'm there. I'll take around 4 feet by 30 inches if I can. I'm pretty flexible though if there are space issues. See you guys soon, J (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Count me in for the display part. AB (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto at the Toy, Train and Doll show, May 7th, 2006
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(...) i'll be there, displaying a 3x3 32-stud baseplate moc. -§ deborah §- ottawa (19 years ago, 14-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | rtlToronto at the Toy, Train and Doll show, May 7th, 2006
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Hello all! We've been invited to the Toronto Toy, Train and Doll Show ath the International Center on May 7th, 2006! Since this will be a combined LEGO display and train layout event, I'll need to know how much space to book for us. What is the size (...) (19 years ago, 14-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow! Yet another fan of LEGO brought into the world! :) Congratulations Shirley and Jeremy! Dave K (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Please join me in congratulating Shirley and Jeremy Taylor on the birth of the first child, Liam, born this past Saturday, March 4th. Jeremy, as many of you know, is an integral part of the rtlToronto/train6 and train7 projects, contributing major (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ...and what are those 25 pair bundles down the center of the apartment buildings I have access too? snip.... Chris (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You think that's brilliant? How about this? <www.vwfeatures.com> click on "build your joyride" John (19 years ago, 9-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I saw the trebuchet commercial the other night and almost spit cheerios out my nose... -Rob (better switch to honeycomb) A> (19 years ago, 9-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Holding it down on the engineering tip, y'all.... Jesus that's brilliant. Calum (19 years ago, 9-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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De-lurking temporarily.... How about rtl21: un-pimp-my-ride ???? like this.... (URL) ok, back to lurking.... John (19 years ago, 9-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Where we're going, we don't NEED wires.... :) Calum (19 years ago, 9-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) what??? so you DONT like the phone line INTO your home... one phone call, and your F1 pair is TOAST!!! "..uhh hello, 611, i have no dial tone..." Chris (19 years ago, 9-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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