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(...) I was actually thinking of a Trucktrial competition ((URL)) you can search for some more on brickshelf there are more pictures. The only difference is that we can use the RC setup, instead of the wired setup they have. (...) He is not my (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Dave's tears - R21 the results
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(...) Alright, it's good he didn't scare you away. (...) On average it's about three or four months between events. Here's what's coming up: August 25th Brickfest DC November 3-5 Hobby Show (not really an rtlToronto thing, but) November 18-19 (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Official scores from rtl21--Chris didn't win... again!!!!
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(...) If one was to nit-pick, one could argue the placings where: First John G and Edward Third Vitali Fourth Ka-On Fifth Rob A Sixth Calum Seventh Trevyn and Chris Ninth Derek and Dave K Eleventh John/Ian Twelfth Tomer and Glen But this means I (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Dave's tears - R21 the results
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(...) Hi there! Thanks! Even though I did not participate, it was really fun to watch. Now that I know Chris is just all about marketing, I'm much less afraid to participate in the next competition. Chris: who are you trying to fool? :-) Do you guys (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto22 Ideas?
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(...) I wanted to toss out one more though. One of the more common restrictions for most RTL events is starting size for a robot. In some cases the challenges have been specifically designed to work against this (bridge building, rope climbing, even (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Official scores from rtl21--Chris didn't win... again!!!!
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(...) While agree the re-running some competitions is a great idea (I know there are a few I'd like to try that I didn't the first time :) I predict rerunning this tug-of war event would end up as follows: All robots would: 1) be exactly 1.5 lbs. 2) (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So...rtl21 was pretty good. As traditional, onwards to the next game...even number rtlToronto games tend to be "harder" (eg rtl10: Project X, rtl14: Rice, rtl16: Ropeclimbers etc) so this one should be a difficult one. What should it be? Vitali (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What's it like to lose all the time, Chris? You beat me? You beat a 'bot that was made basically the day of the competition?? Eh--here's the breakdown-- 13 competitors--78 match-ups... tied for first place--Edward and John G--they both won 11 of (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree - it was a great turnout! We even had a couple of double entry people (myself and Ka-On) who agreed to only run one, otherwise there would have been 15 entries (an extra 29 matches) and we ended up running three tables, as it was... It (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess we will have to wait for the score keeper. grin. AND i did learn that you CAN drive a RC motor with an RCX. I was looking into running parallel outputs to drive it, but decided to go with just the one. I guess I was just lucky. Chris (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have to agree. While posts leading up to rtl21 appeared to be pretty quiet until the last few days (it's obvious we're all procrastinators) I was thoroughly surprised to see 13 entrants. That makes my day. (...) I hope Sergio knows better: (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Dave's tears - R21 the results
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Well, After running the full game (156 ish games), all 13 contestants, I would have to say R21 was a HUGE success. I want to thank Dave, Derek, for some FANTASTIC personal WIN's over there bots. I want to Shout out to Glen, a NEW GUY who showed up (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (rimshot) Thanks Janey... (...) Whoever thought of this 1.5 pounds rule is an idiot. (it very well could have been me though) Damn you, weight rule, Calum (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no, NOW i am just being a dink. ~When~ I win this, there will be NO STOPPING ME!!!! Chris Mooo hahahahhahahah (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And you arent already??? Yeah, right... Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I've got something now that will, hopefully it will work. If not, oh well. Calum (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Rob Antonishen wrote: SNIP things I remember from university physics... (...) SNIP (...) University eh? and Calum didn't want me to be a judge why? Chris MAN, when I win this, I'm going to be insufferable (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Brick, plate, plate, Brick. Ive dropped my bot off the table RCCX and all to test it. I managed to get everything nice and solid. Yep. this is going to be a good game.(1) Chris 1. mainly cause i am going to win. (2) 2. and that means I get to (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Set # 7475-1: Fire Hammer vs. Mutant Lizards $15 at Giant Tiger
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(...) Once, (years ago) I was in some small town working on a show. On my break, we decided to do what the locals do, and we "went slumming." I found that this town, had a Giant Tiger close to Ivor Wynn Stadium, and lo and behold... They had some (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The problem really is that the rope is slippery. This makes it very difficult to make a self locking mechanism to trap the rope. Derek (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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