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(...) (URL) see the hip hop version here: (URL) a few seconds to load, but worth it) (20 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We have seen a bot from Ka-On. you.. not so much. let me get this straight. YOUR in Ottawa, with a few odds and sods of parts. your WORKING, and you THINK you can build a bot. HA! wadda ya gonna do, ask Deb's for some pink roof plates to make (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) if you get terribly bored looking at the skyline, you can always let us know, we'll come and save you! i'm just back from vacation and am in bad need of lego talk, lego building, lego anything! -§ deborah §- i have new shoes from the trip, but (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Looks great Dave... How long does the cycle take? And will it (crosses fingers) open and close for Nov. show? (So some of us oldtimers dont have to get on our hands and knees trying to get to the middle of the display... or is that just access (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You better be celebrating my birthday at that meeting. :-) Derek (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Sounds good. FYI, our August meeting will be on the night of the 14th if you are interested in attending. Otherwise I'm sure some people would be interested in dinner some evening. J (20 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jason Allemann wrote: <snip> (...) Hey J! I wasn't planning on much extra-cuuricular this week, but I'll also be in the capital region for two weeks (home on weekends) starting Aug 8th. I was gonna post to see who wants (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Whereabouts are you? Perhaps a dinner could be arranged with some ParLUGers, and perhaps a trip to PlayValue, although last time I was there the selection was abysmal... J (20 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Bad news first--I'm in our nations capital (not necessarily bad news) but I will be here for the week (there--that's the bad news)--Won't be home until Friday night (more bad news) The good news? I brought my Technic collection with me so I'll be (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW, cool robot, but ummmm, Ka-on, the rope climbing contest was like 2 YEARS ago. OK, at a guess, i think your bot will be CLOSE to the 1.5lb limit. I have discovered that this rule is the one we should actually "enforce." With this game, (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah that's why it should be *metric*. :) I thought an Oz was an Australian! Iain (60 kg and 1m92 of metric-pushin' fun) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) I don't know how heavy it is. (20 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) No pinch, and thanks Dave! Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I pinch that! Brilliant! Dave K (20 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) That was the original idea--but now my layout is small enough so I can reach all parts from the outside. But it'll be there if I ever increase the area :) For now, I do plan on (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) > Derek, if you could bring your simple scale that would be great. I will try to bring mine. and if one of us remembers then THAT will be the official scale. This will be a fin little game. I cant wait. Chris (20 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks? Hey... No problem! (...) Pinchy? Hey! No pinch, 'cause it hurts! Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Iain, you are one of the reasons I posted it to rtl, was hoping you would get a kick out of it. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have a working entry. It's simple but it works. Currently it's 1lb 6.6 oz. I think 1lb 8oz is one and half pounds. Anyway I plan to bring parts to balance it out on the official scale. By the way who is bring the scale? I've got a simple (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Did it all begin with this?: (URL) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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LOL!!!! Thanks, Janey. Pinchy, Bruce (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's pretty funny! Spotlighted! Thanks for filming. No pinch! No pinch! :) "Big Daddy" Nelson (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Chris Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, That's cool. I've started creating a layout in my basement, and I've been thinking about adding something like that as an access panel to the middle. It could be cool to have a button you could press, to automatically open the bridge and (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) now THATS funny. :) Chris (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Dave, I often go around saying... "Maybe a little pinch"... and my kids do think I have lost it... but they have more proof than just my the Element commercial obsession. If you liked that one you might like the rest of the original (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Calum Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) CNN? I get that ad on The Weather Channel- but there's no way I'm putting it on my forehead until they tell me what it's supposed to do. OTOH, maybe that's part of it- you apply it, and since everybody's forehead is different, everybody gets a (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's so good I pinched myself and watched it again! Wonderfull! Now I'm going to be walking around the house going "I pinch" and my wife gonna wonder if I've finally lost it. Dave S. (20 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nicely done! Calum (20 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nicely done! Calum (20 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !!
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(...) I guess no one watches CNN. (URL) stuff. Iain (20 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Agreed. Calum (20 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I would say yes. Derek (20 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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When the rules say: "The opponent has "lost" the rope such that it is no longer within its volume." if the rope still has ONE end of it "in" the bot; is that ok? this rule means (to me) that the free end of the rope is no linger IN your bot. but if (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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No, not revisiting an old rtl 'bot competition... (URL) it's pretty close to the one I built before. eh, whatever. Anyway, I'll get the wiring and stuff working, and I'll RCX it so it'll go up and down and check for trains and such, but it works. So (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Nope, I was assuming the traditional rule. Derek (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, A competitor has asked for a rule clarification. The page used to say: "Fit within a 10" cube" I feel kinda stupid for missing it, but this item should say: "Fit within a 10" cube at the start of the round." Traditionally, rtlToronto (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, I should have said that. (20 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I dunno, I've been told that Indiana shops steal your ideas and implement them elsewhere. That's been a major issue with outsourcing :) Calum (20 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If that doesn't work for you, maybe you should try an Indiana shop. (20 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good plan, that will give you plenty of time to work on the poster. Janey "Would love to make it, but I have plans, Red Brick" (20 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Indian outsourcing shop I contracted to develop it has the specifications now. I should see a release candidate any day now. Calum (20 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, there are parts in my Den that I assume will assemble into a Tug of War robot. But I will have something, even if it's just a motor, battery pack and winch for July 29nd. Derek (20 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Whats the status of your robots for the real(1) cool Tug of War R21 game? Chris 1. (URL) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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HeadOn! Apply Directly To The Forehead! HeadOn! Apply Directly To The Forehead! HeadOn! Apply Directly To The Forehead! (20 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) This coming from Steve 'The Yellow Dart' Hassenplug Dave K -where's those batteries... (20 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you look at the other pictures in the same directory, it appears to include the "normal" dart. Steve (20 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: (URL) (...) One peice mold? Jeff VW (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe little pinch? -Rob A> (20 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No pinch... errr I mean, no bump. But you will get a "SMACK"... since its your birthday! Happy Birthday Bump Boy... Hope you had a good one... and save me a piece of cake, please. Janey "Red Brick" Ha ha ha, for a short time you are as old as (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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B U M P ... oops wrong type of forum. Chris not very php wise (20 years ago, 16-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I finally got to see this set in person at a TRU. $79.99. i will wait for it to drop in price. next question. anyone play with the "darts" from this set. it looks like its the same canon that is the shooter, but they redid the darts. why? (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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A few I poached from slashdot: (URL) you hear about the new Pirate movie? It was so violent it was rated ARRRRR! What did the pirate like most about his salad? The ARRR...RRRtichokes! Then there was the guy who flunked out of pirate school.... He (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, the TRU in Times Square has a Pick a Brick, or did when I went last year. I bought a bag of white window frames and filled the rest with grey jumper plates. I did a number of touristy things there including: -Watching the sun rise on the (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Jen says FAO Schwartz if you are going to NYC Plus I recall* there being a Very Large TRU down there as well, with Lego Models I have seen Brick shelf images of it... Jeff VW Able to post because things are starting to slow a bit at work ;) (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sigh, won't be able to make it. I'll be driving to New York Friday. So aside from seeing Spamalot what should I do in New York? Derek (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Friday, July 14th, 2006. 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Buy the last rtlToronto shirts! (Seriously, I found the very last shirts. There are like four left) Calum (20 years ago, 12-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry. C# was a bad example. Let me us the term "somethink like C". Dave (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A NXT-C compiler which supports every NXT feature will not likely be done by BrickFest. I hope to have a first cut with partial support for the NXT features working within a couple weeks. My intent would be to incrementally add support for all (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here's what I want: a) An environment that works like BricXCC that allows for edit, debug and compile from a graphical front end. b) A language which looks like C and supports proper function/variable passing (UNLIKE NQC). Not C#, not BASIC, (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It will not be long before I will have a few high level languages working within BricxCC for the NXT. I am working on Basic, Pascal, and C at the moment. I hope that in the mean time you might try out NBC which isn't particularly hard to (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, NQC is not at all like C#. Neither is RobotC. Are you sure that is what you mean? John Hansen (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It is an ARM based thing, so if the internals are well known enough, maybe GCC can be made to compile for it as a target. I suppose it would just be targetting the arm, and then finding the right stuff to upload the code. Then comes the (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, Fair enough. I thought you were a NQC fan/user, that is why I mentioned it. I too would welcome something VB/VBscript-like based as well. Oddly, I have done some PDA app development and would only use VB to do it as it comes naturtally (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Um, but... isn't that *also* a language developed for kids ;-)? Duck and cover, duck and cover... (...) Dang, that's a nice hit-list of "people both smarter than me and that I am deeply indebted to". It amazing how far and wide the RCX has (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, I did download it, never really started to get into it. I saw it was trial-ware. While I can appreciate Dick wanted to recoup something for his effort, I still have a dream. BASIC for the lego Pbricks. GUI is great for kids, and C is (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Given that a block of wood is often used as an entry test for robot sumo (you must beat the block of wood to enter), and one of the winning C$ robots played at random... yeah, build something. Enter a LEGO brick that can attach to the rope. (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, Have you seen/tried RobotC yet? I have been toying around with it (after trying NBC for oh... 10 minutes then giving up - Assembly is not my forte) and it is much like BriXCC / NQC. C#-based and works quite well. I am in the midst of (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, you could call it the rtlToronto nXt-Prize. A prize for the first person to write an IDE and compiler that Chris (and for that matter me, since I would like one) likes. Prizes to include a Supercar and a Sopwith Camel? Oh wait...wrong (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Rob Antonishen wrote: > > P.S. Anyone coming with an NXT "demonstration" t-o-w bot, since they > are not allowed to compete? > I ~would~ BUT......I !HATE! the GUI programing software. (Yes I know it was designed for kids, and I understand that I am (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) c'mon Iain, throw something together... use a pulback motor....anything :) Even I'm starting to cobble one (or two) together. I'm planning on doinf this one just for fun...not putting any huge thought into problem solving :) P.S. Anyone coming (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's looking to be a non-existant one. :) With our workload ramping up again, and the fact that not only did I book vacation that weekend, but also there's a race that weekend I'm suposed to be in, I'm definately out... :( Surprise surprise... (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Holy rain and parade guys. Iain (20 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) get another paperclip... (20 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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But it is small town Saskatchewan... In some similar communities there the town will sell you a property if you just pay off the taxes owing on it. It probably has a value of <$20k. (cube van probably had a higher real word value :) The big question (...) (20 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ROSCO (20 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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HE did it. that guy; whom i took the "inspiration" for the now infamous NQJ Lego game, did it. it took him a YEAR, but he managed to trade his one red paper clip for a HOUSE. (URL) am in aw of that guy from Montreal. if you are new to the NQJ (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, just cause I miss the old days of R20 and the sharing: so, what kind of robots are you going to bring so that my robot can tug them to the floor? anyone? anyone? bueller? Chris (20 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well thanks Chris, I'm glad people find it useful. And don't forget you can keep abreast of updates by watching this page (URL) or just reading the BLOG regularly (I usually do an update every few weeks). ROSCO PS: So when do I get my RTL (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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hey gang, just wanted to share this very cool page that (honorary RTL'er) Ross put up a bit ago: (URL) allows you to look for scans of current instructions that are maintained on the lego.com website. I think its a nice resource and want to send (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !!
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(...) I haven't. But you can pick up a copy of 4895 which should be everywhere by now. It got this new battery box. I'm sure you can stick a Technic brick 1x2 with hole on the switch and hook a (pneumatic?) mechanism to it. If that's too (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Anyone actually seen one of these in person? (URL) looks like the switch would be quite a bit harder to "automate" mechanically than the current two pushbuttons... (Is is time for a Lego relay?) -Rob A> (20 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The 29th is better for me as I had promissed the kids a trip to 6 Flags Darrien Lake and already had the tickets for the 22nd (our company family day) Woohoo! Now I have tro build a bot.... (20 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Once in a while Lego puts out something REALLY bad. The last few years they've been designing some really fantastic sets...straight across the board. The Creator/Designer stuff is great...so...I guess once in a while something might slip by :) (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oops. I later realised I'd booked vacation around that weekend. Either Jon will head up our team that day or if I can pass off the robot to some responsible individual earlier in the week who can press "run" that would be super. :) Iain (20 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I don't knock it for it piece selection. Looks to be a lot of simple/basic brick, but it doesn't look like much. I also dislike the rendered product shots. I really prefer the photos of the real thing. The rendered image just makes it (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) above...but I really hope Lego shakes it loose. The crawler crane on the other hand is like the "Rounded Beam Expansion Pack". Calum (20 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Move it!! That gives us another week. :) Iain (20 years ago, 2-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, due to the OVERWHELMING success of my post and the replies, I have good and bad news. The GOOD news, is that I will get to work my fireworks show on the 22, and keep little Abby accustomed to the life style she thinks she deserves. The BAD news (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) which you'll see the latest layout status of Palisade Villa. Actually, not the latest--I did start building a lift bridge last night, but that's not pictured... When it's working, I'll get more pics and vids This is fun :) Dave K (20 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No need to worry Derek, *most* of those were add fairly recently... I do plan on getting that crawler crane myself... and as for the build-a-bob, a beleive its a mecha, wink. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) picture that makes me happy. The boat hull is made up of many little pieces. Steve (20 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) what's up with this: (URL) and I must get the ultimate Mech, or is that Mecha? (URL) (20 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well Brian, I will give you credit for being quick, I was expecting that one might fly over some ppls heads. (...) Gee, that's so reassuring. (...) Sounds about my speed! (...) Cool! (refer back to the beginning of the post re:measuring up) (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey now! Let's not get personal, I don't want to have to bring my wife in on this... (...) Speaking as someone who actually has gained an advanced degree... *NEVER* assume such things correlate with general intelligence. In some case, they (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Well, coincidentally I was just invited up to a friend's cottage for the July 22 weekend but stated that it might be a bit of an issue 'cause I wanted to go kick Chris's heinie all over (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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