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(...) the thing with this "idea" is that many if not ALL cell phones do not have the ability. the Piezo elememnt that produces the ring is physicaly not able to make noise above 15k (i think) Chris Pinch (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) something interesting happend.... I had my hearing tested by a real audiooligist a few years ago(cause i wanted to make sure I want not doing TOO much damage) Turns out my hearing was amazing considering my ~other~ hobbies, and work. so... i (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 17 to 18K. But it could be this crappy Dell Latitude notebook I used to play them back on. Calum (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) I could use a semaphore, but then I'm using it for every signal sent. This may cause issues. For example, if train A passes the light sensor and is suppose to stop, but train B has (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So researching this, I stumbled across this blog-- (URL) hearing falls between 13000 and 14000 The more you know... Dave K (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) listening to the mp3 halfway down on the left I can't hear it. Gettin' old... Dave K -who doesn't mind, really, as long as with age comes wisdom, or at least more LEGO time... (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Then there's this one-- (URL) no idea why it's flagged as 'may be inappropriate'--unless you're MegaTron, you should have no worries :) Dave K -more than meets the eye (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) It's your fault that this happened! You drive me crazy!! Hasta la vista! Dave K (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) Or an octopus popping out of a shirt--then you'd have something... Oh wait, it's been done. Dave K -fruity oaty bar (URL) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) I wish I was flying my kite right now... Instead, I'm earning a living doing what I do... Dave K -"which cheap SOB paid you 10 cents?" -- "they all did!" bu-da-dum!! Thank you--I'll (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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STOP reading my favorite blog, boing boing. but this is a short video, used to teach those crazy japanese business people common North American phrases. I think most of the comments were chosen based on how to reply to stuff i post on lugnet.(1) (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the follow people are also MORONS for not adding the link: (URL) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I saw this non lego GBC, its unique in that it is made from almost "... any building material you can find, including dirt, twigs, and chewed gum." AND, the best part, it dont have that annoying japanese sing/song that Calum likes to regal us with (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the best. (URL) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uhhhh wait a minute... I just got off the phone with my sister (okay, I admit, this was a few hours ago, but it took me a while to find this thread)... After some great girly gossip, she admitted to stalking me online, and asked me, "What (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oh man, that's frickin awesome. Why no pinch? I'm lmao just writing it... J (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I learned everything I need to know about spelling and grammar from the Mangler... aka Chris Magno. Janey "I dont need no education, Red Brick" Besides, I post higher than a kite, what's your excuse? (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (raise hands above head, and scream like a howler monkey) mongo no like Chris Why no pinch? (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Please try not to advance too quickly Caveman Magno, you may throw the earth's axis off. Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ummmm who learned you grammar? Chris needed... needed TO BE... (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I hope thats a good scream, and not a bad scream... and really I had sent it to Derek already, but I felt you all needed punished. Janey "Why no pinch? Red Brick" (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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David Koudys wrote: snip (...) snip (...) Im not a programmer, nor do i play one on TV. but, why dont you have a "send signal" task, and have it que up the signals you want it to send. if thats to complex, use a "send signal" task to send, and have (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Someone sent me this link, and reminded me of Project Y. !!!...!!!WARNING!!!...!!! this is a link about NON LEGO and robots designed to... um... well.... you know. bump and grind. its more or less safe for work. (URL) a little pinch?" (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OMG this is too funny. I think i have a new sig line. Chris "maybe little pinch?" (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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but well I laughed just the same... (URL) was impressed with Derek's Honda, but this may close the deal... I pinch! Janey "Why no pinch, Red Brick" (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In St. Catharines. The store is creatively called Dollar Mart. The set I had pics of is $9.99 so I didn't get it, as I have no idea of the number of pieces or quality. -Rob A> (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ok, apart from the sets stored in The Vault... -Bryan (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) HOLY SMOKES. (URL) In my close to 10 years of being online looking at everything related to LEGO, I have never seen such an awesome collection. The condition of the pieces/boxes, as well as the number of old, rare, MISB sets is simply mind (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) That's a seriously NICE selection of sets. Starliner. lots of floating boats. Sigh. I only wanted one thing in the world other than peace amongst all mankind...and that was to be Boats Complete. It also makes me want to auction off my extra (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Of course I want to be next to you, wink wink. snipped again (...) Okay, lets stay with just the bottom road, at least this time around. Janey "You take the high road, I will take the Red Brick Road" P.S. Uhhhh Dave, just how much "work" are (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I saw pics--you guys are my inspiration! I put the 2x2 rounds on my hopper cars so I could tell where they are. But now, with the re-engineering of the layout, I'm finding I'm not using them (yet). (...) I think we were both in on that (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) here-- (URL) or not--we can stick to the bottom road only. Actually, if we stick to just the bottom road, I don't have to run a road crossing across all those tracks :) Dave K (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I've been playiong with that as well. The GBC trains that Steve & I have used have a small 8-wide section under the baseplate, made out of 2x2 cylinders. That way they mechanically toggle sensors (or in some cases power sources) at the (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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like, 47 thousand dollars? (URL) train and technic in there--who's with me? if me and 46 of my closest friends can spare a thousand dollars each... Dave K (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) If you want to be next to me, we can arrange to have roads (if you want) to go b/w your modules and mine I'll try and get a TD up Dave K (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As soon as I get the hoppers back up and running, I'll get a new vid. I also plan on somehow getting an entry and exit point such that this big layout can connect to external GBCs (maybe) (...) (URL) the 'beta' versions of DCC that Mark put (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm looking forward to seeing that someday - the video looks wonderful, and it's one of the directions I'd like to move towards with the GBC. (...) OK, where/when was that and how did I miss it?!? How does it work (will it work under OSX), and (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Looking forward to it. (...) Awwwwwwww. (...) OH no, a dose of reality? Thats no fun, wink! (...) and may I suggest that one hopper gets a newer (something from post 1972) brick with better clutch power if it hasnt already, wink! (...) Awesome (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I've been using Mark Riley's DCC for the longest time (as many of you know) (URL) I've probably mentioned this before--I'm trying to automate my layout to basically be a 'GBC'-- (URL) who were at the Christmas train show last year saw the prelim (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott wrote: <snip> (...) Hey you! When are you going to leave all that bad weather in SoCal and come back up here to sunny s. Ont??? We miss you! Well, I miss you--Chris, not so much... Dave K (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the issue here, I believe, is that I can loop the rope 'almost' into a knot--it'll still be free to move, but at 'go', with a quick yank, it'll be a knot. I'm swayed towards an 'addendum rule' regarding the rope--it can't cross itself inside (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Me! Me! (For a total of two?) Jeff (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) snip (...) Count me in for 2. put Dave Down for 1 Im sure Janey will want a few. Derek, and Iain, thats 7 so far, you want 1, and that new guy... plus, wayne. Go ahead, make the tape. BUT i want to see it before you stich one. Chris (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) see, this is why i asked. (...) snip ya, see, thats my point. using a capstan, the rope can move VERY freely. But still... I will wait for Dave, to say he dont care either way, and Calum to say its against the rules. :) (...) OMG!!! DEATH!!! I (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Kinda agreed... I thought it'd be a "Straight in/straight out" kinda thing. Not the "Grade-3-wind-the-ta...ctricity." But I like creative solutions. I'm curious now what Chris has up his (...) Well, that's the thing about using a capstan. As (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I started designing a third batch shirt (we did two runs of the original "Blueprint2001" shirt, one with the screw up on the word "Area", one without) almost two or three years ago. The idea I had come up with was a grey shirt with a set of (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Maybe, I think the idea was we didn't want people to wind the rope through some complex mechanism, or tie a knot in the rope. This is leaning towards doing that. I think the rope should pull freely in either direction before the start of the (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What is the name of the dollar store chain? You are near Toronto? (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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i this allowed in the tug of war? (URL) made one and the rope will slide back and forth before I power the thing. but to me this seems to break the spirit of this rule: Fit a rope through the robot such that * At the start of the round, the rope (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum, Whats the word on those new shirts you started to work on? Chris (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) < Something in a drunken stupor, I can only assume > Grrrs at Derek. (...) Oh goodie! Been too long since my last Dave hug. Speaking of Dave and hugs... I have something for you and its even Lego related. Janey "Shhh, it's a secret, Red Brick" (18 years ago, 9-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HEY!!!! That's not nice! Maybe true, but still not nice... Geesh, so much for trying to be funny... I guess being funny is the one thing that rtl non-offical dinner posts should not be. (...) Awww, well thats very nice, what a wonderful (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Awww... thats so sweet! I, too, will be at the chalet this Friday, official dinner or no Dave K (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Janey Cook wrote: < Something in a drunken stupor, I can only assume > Regardless of whether there is an [official] dinner this Friday. I will be there for you Janey. Derek (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I assume we are, otherwise I'm going to look mighty strange sitting in a cape talking Lego to the waitress... But I must admit..... I did look for the "magic-you-aren't-au...-rtl-icon" post, even went back a few weeks... AND then.... I even (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You know I think there's a web site you can check. Derek p.s. It's Dot COM. (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I haven't seen any []!! Are we having dinner this friday? Dave K (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, enough time has pass that most people weighed in on the idea of the new rule addition suggestion. as is typical with rtlToronto, those few who spoke up, dont have a strong opinion either way. SO, if its ok, with the group, and Calum, then lets (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow that was fast, got a ride, please disregard this post. Janey "Red Brick" P.S. Derek, I will be wearing a cape. (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Turns out I have to meet a client bright and early this Saturday in T.O... so I am coming into town friday night. Is there anyway anyone can pick me up at my same bat hotel, same bat time, and give me a lift to the dinner? (Cause I am too much of a (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm more interested in what's contained inside "Meal Time"! Iain (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Were they retailing for a dollar, if so, did you pick one up yet, and what is the clutch quality of the components? Our local 99¢ store is retailing brick buckets from an anonymous PRC source that do not clutch to themselves, but what you (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) When you're cloning the clones, you're doing something wrong :) Calum (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) But are they cloning LEGO or MegaBloks?????? ;) ROSCO (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Found these in a local dollar store and used my ever so stealthy (but poor quality) cell phone camera to snap these: Front: (URL) Back: (URL) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Wow, the only thing that lapped their track faster was an Enzo. Derek (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Check out the video of the Ariel Atom: (URL) so want one! -Rob A> (18 years ago, 6-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Waitwait, I'm confused. So Derek, you just want no flag-passing-the-edg...equals-win rule? And Dave you do want it? I'm cool either way I guess. I like the way the rules are now (rope leaves robot = loss, robot leaves table = loss, flag (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So I crashed 3 times today. The last was the best, Jon dared me to ride on the grass and I nailed a massive hole, went flying into the air and landed on my butt right on the tail faring, cracking it completely and busting my butt! Ah well. (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the fact that you have access to the extruded aluminum,makes me So jelous. (...) HUMM, maybe you might like to weigh in on this thread: (URL) dont care which way we go. Chris (18 years ago, 4-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That rack looks awesome! Seeing the combination of a Smart with a mini bike strapped to the back of it is just so cool. (...) Picked up my rope Yesterday. Derek (18 years ago, 4-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Surprisingly I haven't yet! Which probably means I am not pushing myself hard enough. :) I built a rack to strap my bike to the back of my car on Friday. Jon and I are going to be building again for the next competition, we can't wait! Iain (18 years ago, 4-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (snip) (...) please note, I used the word loop holes in quotes. in THIS specific instance, I used that term to mean, list-of-valid-strategies. :) loop-hole was just easier to type. Chris (18 years ago, 4-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess they're clearing out the stock? Not that there's a lot of stock to begin with. Zellers almost never has anything interesting anymore. Calum (18 years ago, 3-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No sponge bob at all... (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Did they have Sponge Bob!?!? Derek (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I went a few days last week to have a boo at the local Zellers LEGO display 'cause it's the BOGO and all... No Batmobile Then I go this week--many, many batmobiles. Eh... Dave K (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's why I'm not in favour of adding this third rule, and I haven't called it a loophole. I don't agree with Chris on this. At the same time, there are many strategies which we'd call cheap approaches, stuff that's not within the spirit of a (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You guys are funny. You often talk about setting up the rules as vague as possible, to allow many different strategies. However, when the strategies don't conform to the predetermined list of valid strategies, they're called "loopholes", so (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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All, Do you see NOW why i have to rule with a iron fist!!!! this is what i have to work with: Rob Antonishen wrote: (snip) (...) Geesh. Chris :) (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Think? I try not to think. It hurts too much. I still haven't built a bot, as my son and his friend have my RCX tied up.... but it has made me think about: 1) battery box solution 2) pull back motor(s) solution 3) pie mmmmmm pie. I like pie. (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) UNLESS, the other bot plays out the rope. (...) I am fine either way as well. I have ideas, and counter ideas for most known ploys. When the idea was first pointed out, I saw this new rule addition turing the game from "loop holes" to a game (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Welcome back my old mini-bike-lov'n great-robot-building freak friend. :) feel free to post about.... anything. so, how many times have you crashed your bike? Chris (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OMG SCREAM!!! death I'm BAAA...AAACK!!! Iain (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Really? Iain (18 years ago, 2-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) they held a single shot, then I'd be impressed. The way this video is done makes it look like they lined up pieces for each shot. Even the initial collapse has a cut in the middle of it. Derek (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Personally I have no strong feelings either. Other then I'd like a resolution so I can get on with building. (...) As for "true" tug o' war, I think the rules are simple: Two guy, a rope, and a mud puddle. The one that falls in looses. Rules (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Well, I'm not completely adamant about the 'flag crosing the 18 inch line for a win', but if a 'bot gets the flag to the 18 inch mark, the chances are the other 'bot is in (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wait a minute, I'm not the one adding a rule after the rule page as been up for months. What's your motive. :-) (...) I'm also not saying the match has to go 3 minutes. As you say below, a gentleman's agreement to end the match early is alway (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Who knows? Maybe it's a pneumatic actuator that takes that long to fill up a tank and then actuate? A slowly geared robot? Something that races to the far end of the table? If the middle Marker Point going over the start line at 18" is instant (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) While you have valid ideas, Im not sure what your "motive" is behind this rule addition. I dont see any advantage to forcing us to watch the game for the full 3 min, if one robot is clearly winning. What other strategys exist that would offer (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) thanks Rob, thats the stuff Chris (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (snip) (...) NO!!!! (strongbad voice) man, when will you people learn, the swapping thing was SOoooo LAST cockamaimy-idea ago (/strongbad voice) Chris (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can I swap one for something bigger or better? (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) (18 years ago, 31-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Yet in a real tug of war match, that's the only 'real' rule that counts, and the other rules are ones that we just added. So are we going to let our 'bots play 'real' tug 0f war' or are we going to just make a 'pseudo' tug of war match? Dave K (18 years ago, 31-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No it only has to be on your side at the end of 3 minutes. (...) If they are equal as you say, you'll be watching them for 3 minutes regardless of this rule. (...) Right, but before you could play out around 8 feet before it was a problem. (...) (18 years ago, 31-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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