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(...) Mine goes only straight, that's right. As mine is 6 wide, I cannot use the "stop track". So I made a track without the gear rack. Don't forget to turn off the motor when it reach the end to preserv the battery ;) For the real one, hum, I (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Very Nice! I had not seen that on brickshelf before. I am asuming the real thing and the lego version both only go straight, correct? -Rob A> (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Rob, I built it for one of our train shows, in Orleans, France, November 2004. Orleans is the native town of the aerotrain, so I tought we should show one with LEGO bricks ;). (URL) I used monorail base and motor to do it. I wanted to make (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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I foud this curious picture: (URL) It is (poorly translated by google) a hovertrain, that runs on a monorail style track, with a jet(?) engine driving it forwards. they referred to it as a "plane without wings". Any ideas on how this could be (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Hey, I somewhat resemble that remark!! :) (...) Hey, I wish I resembled that remark ;) (...) I wish I could have gone. Didn't get a chance. Sounds like the usual Lego Esprit de Corps. Ben M. (20 years ago, 16-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You oughtta hear what we say about people 'out of country'! Make a sailor blush... Dave K (20 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't worry, Rob. I doubt they really have anything more interesting to talk about than (A) living some place else and (B) the ability to build more than one robot. Personally, I think both these things are good... Steve (20 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oooooohhh boy! Was there ever!! We talked about all those people who think they're part of rtlToronto but never come to dinner so we talked about them behind their backs--especially those pseudo-rtl'ers that live in St. Kitts! We also talked (...) (20 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I showed my prototype game board, we made Chris cry...I should have the game board for 22 up on the site soon... Calum (20 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So what happened? Anything interesting discussed? -Rob A> (20 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The crab has a name (Gil) and his own my space page. (URL) (20 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ya, Calum has already been taunting me privately with these pictures. The truth is I'm not going to be first out of the gate. It just too big a project and I have too many other projects to work on as well. I'm looking to get into the second (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That was my personal best too. Alas, Chris has won with 10. Whether he made that up or not...he sent me a picture of it. Very impressive. Calum (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Oh yeah- 6 slices: (URL) Who da man! -Rob A> (20 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) What do you know, I fixed it. Or found the fix and applied it. It's a little odd that this can happen, but the fix was simple enough. (URL) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) from Safari and Firefox. So I can't watch these, or homestar runner or anything fun on the internet. Even the badger page has lost it's charm. The problem seems to stem from my Bluetooth headset. Some how the browsers, or their plugins got (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Anyone need a Battlestar Galactica Fix
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Not On topic... but what is these days ;) SciFi is releaseing 10 mini webisodes every Tuesday and Thursday from now to the Oct 6th Season 3 preimere Good luck trying to view it from www.scifi.com but You can see the first two on You Tube!! (URL) VW (20 years ago, 7-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for posting them, I enjoyed looking through the gallery! Calum (20 years ago, 6-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) **cut** (...) Congrats!!! I get married next Friday to a German fella, also an AFOL :D Have a great time! We will next weekend at LL Hotel ;) Mel (20 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Friday, September 8th, 2006. 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario It's time again for our monthly dinner... See you this Friday. I will try and bring a formalized rtl21 game board. Calum (20 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So for those of you that are friends o' mine, you know that Sandy and I are getting hitched! Yippee!! To have a bit of a pre-wedding get-together, we're having a 'Stag 'n Doe' (Jack 'n Jill... whatever) on Saturday, September 9th. There'll be food, (...) (20 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks, Rob. I am not a rtltoronto person but I think some other groups might be interested in these as well. (I know I am!) x-posted to .town & .trains Jonathan (20 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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I came across this site: (URL) that sells decals of graffiti for model trains (click on a scale for thumbnails). Thought these might be of interest to someone either building trains or inner city neighborhoods, desiring some tagging action :) -Rob (...) (20 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I had totally forgotten this image was part of the keynote presentation: (URL) think LEGO gained a bit of cred with that slide, even though I don't remember that the actual answer was particular satisfying. Just addressing the issue was a big (...) (20 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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You can find my Brickfest images here: (URL) I think I have finally caught up on my sleep... Jeff VW (20 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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No, not THOSE vending machines... (URL) iPod Vending Machine ain't got nothing on these. (URL) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum, a very nice model - I really enjoyed reading through your webpage to see how you built the plane. I did see it in passing while going through the rounds Sunday at BrickFest, but didn't get a close look. Rats. The jet intake solution you (...) (20 years ago, 3-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I guess I should make that a clickable link: (URL) I should also thank the guys at ME Models, who built the amazing airport model upstairs at BrickFest 2006 where I took the pictures of the plane. Calum (20 years ago, 2-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here are some pictures of a project I built, a sort of scale model of a Bombardier CRJ200 Regional Jet: (2 URLs) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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(...) I guess a positive in that department is that we've already outgrown the Sheraton! ;) Maybe the next venue will have better services within walking distance. I am a big fan of places located in an area where I can walk to food and such. I hate (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! I'm glad people like them. Sometimes I stick out like a sore thumb at these events shooting, but I hope the end result looks good. (...) About the shot of Jamie Berard onwards, except the MDP shots, are done with the new 70-200 f2.8L (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Great Photos! It's almost like being there. Or it's like being at more of the fest then I managed to make it to. I love the fact that you concentrate on the people in your photographs. Any of these taken with the 70-200? Derek (20 years ago, 30-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, Here are some photos I took at BrickFest 2006. Unlike most of the other galleries presented so far, they are more people oriented, including some of the faces that make BrickFest what it is. (URL) hope you enjoy them. Calum (20 years ago, 30-Aug-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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There are definitely improvements that need to be made. As it is right now this cross over is very hard on train wheels. What you suggest is one of two major improvements that could be made to this cross over. The other is to build up a base that (...) (20 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not bad for a first attempt! I do have one little quibble though - it really needs some guard rail sections opposite each frog. If you look at the LEGO points (switches) you'll see what I mean. Your crossover would probably need 8 such rails. (...) (20 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I love the part. I can see it as a nice solution to make a double-crossover. (4 switches with the 45 Degree Crossing in the middle) - That way I won't have to cut expensive switches - its a small solution for a double-crossover. Do you think it will (...) (20 years ago, 27-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) nicely done, Jeffy! Dave K (20 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Or Pool to the Face. I had a great time at BrickFest. I wouldn't call this the best BrickFest ever, I think that one is still to come, but it was a good one. The venue in and of it's self was great. I loved the idea of one big room for all the MOCs. (...) (20 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | LEGO enthusiast required for part-time position in retail store in southwest Mississauga
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LEGO enthusiast required for part-time position in retail store in southwest Mississauga. Please send resume to jobs61@lastingtoys.com. (20 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I check on like once a week to see what people are talking about... last week there were like a bajillion messages. I come on Sunday night... nothing... Where you all at foolz? Iain (20 years ago, 28-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Infidel !! was Re: [welcome to rtlIndiana]
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(...) ... (...) To the former leaders of the group now known as rtlIndiana, We (NALO) have been approached by the Federation of Yankees Overseeing Unionization Through Other Options. They have expressed interest in resolving this revolution before (...) (20 years ago, 22-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, so far this MacBook Pro has been pretty nice. I like the hardware and base OS, they're well designed. I liked MacNQC, it works flawlessly with the USB tower. It also took a while to get used to the touch pad. But now I can't use a (...) (20 years ago, 22-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, when do you buy the Mac? Chris (20 years ago, 22-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Infidel !! was Re: [welcome to rtlIndiana]
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(...) Infidel !! We do not recognize your N A T O (North Atlantic Lego Organizations). We are an autonomous collective operating under a new organization known simply as Figs Under Current King - Yankee's Officially Unrecognized. We do not run some (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Chris always laments his Soopercomputer has the early P4 which sucks. Well, I got the last generation P4 two years ago which REALLY sucks. I didn't realize JUST how bad it was until I actually read up on the famed Prescott NetBurst family: "Upon (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: TTT - Question
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(...) I guess one option would be if no play is seen (rescan the board if desired) just signal your end of turn again without playing.... -Rob A> (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just a thought. I suggest you robot search the board, and if it doen't find the move either (A) search again or (B) return "home" and wait (again) for the opponent to play. For the C$ event, I had my robot keep scanning the board, because (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK - That was my thinking too, but I didn't want to suggest it up front and potentially bias others. I was concerned that my bot would have to deal with getting a handshake, then NOT finding a mark on the board.... -Rob A> (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) ain't the model of retail pride, but the batteries are great. I've been using them in my remote flash and the cycle times off these batteries are fast. That and if you're willing to sign up for FD's email "blast", they go on sale for (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip lots of funny stuff> (...) Well, I don't know about up there in the great white north, but down here all we're getting from the media is about UN resolutions and such, so here's what I've (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Guys, Ledshoppe is having a sale on Ni-Mh batteries. Not sure of the quality of these, but if you are looking at getting a bunch for cheap, this is the place. Shipping is free as well. This place may seem like one of those too good to be true deals, (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't agree with Chris a lot, but I would say yes too. We want to encourage well tested and reliable robot hardware. I also agree with Steve's criteria for a definition of marked by having a light circle of dots to define where solid marking (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I would say yes. and since dave, and derek, cant post here anymore. I get there votes too. so YES a bad move is a loss. Chris (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) tell ya what... leave me rtlToronto, and you can HAVE hamLUG. heck they are WAY closer to you than that pesky Toronto place. I here good things come from Hamilton. tell ya what I'ma gonna do. Order NOW, and I will throw in ParLUGment. but (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Would a bad move equal an immediate loss? For example, if my bot failed to mark a square but signalled it was done, would that be an immediate loss? -Rob A> (20 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry, that was the last straw. We're declaring that we are overthrowing the government of rtl. That's right, this is a hostile take-over. In this time of organizational turmoil, the leadership of LafLRC has decided (by a majority) to take (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [Official Announcement!!!]
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(...) YES I have the post to the group in the draft folder. then it will just be ME. and then I will finally WIN an RTL game. Chris (20 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: Serious snippage. (...) Uh... Chris... is that a threat to Calum? What are you trying to do, get him to renounce his own official affiliation? Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [Official Announcement!!!]
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(...) Well said dave. here ya go: [Announcement] ATTENTION WORLD - Please let it be known that one Mr. Dave Koudys, and Derek Raycraft has expressed to the group in a public post that they no longer wish to participate with rtlToronto. (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: {Official Announcement!!!}
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(...) > > < A lot of very good points. > > (...) Just like David, I'd like to renounce my affiliation with rtlToronto as well. I sight the same reasons. I think David really hit the nail on the head here. Derek (20 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | {Official Announcement!!!}
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From the desk of Dave-- Maybe it's cause my website's down and I'm in Cornwall, Ontario (over 5 hours from getting home and giving that ##W#@W% desktop a swift kick), but I'm making an official proclamation... I hereby renounce my official (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !
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| | Re: TTT board marks or not
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(...) Isn't that library opening till 1:00pm? Derek (20 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) You didn't put the [] brackets in the Subject--isn't this an 'official' rtl leader post? Don't official rtl leader posts always have the [] brackets in the Subject? Or are the (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Announcement was Re: So... ummm....mm....
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(...) Chris, Thanks for posting this. It helps us target our search for new out-of-town members. Steve (URL) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtl23: reducing your parts count?
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[Warning: this is OT for even this OT post] (...) Given your day job, a brand new rtl game springs to mind[1]. So, jumping ahead... rtl23: "Tamp the Blasting Cap". Or "Eve of Destruction"... or "Test to Failure"... or "The REAL C4 Challenge". What (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Announcement was Re: So... ummm....mm....
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(...) You are right. I should have done something when I had heard that you privately e-mailed Calum to be removed from the rtl web page 2 months ago. So here goes. [Announcement] ATTENTION WORLD - Please let it be known that one Mr. Greg Hyland has (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, that's something I want to ask--should there be a dedicated time during the day of the event which is a demonstration time? Calum (20 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, foolishly, I thought losing members might actually concern you. Obviously not. My mistake. -Greg (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like that! Have the first bot to play draw the grid! -Rob A> (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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As long as it fits on the page it doesn't really mater to me. I think it looks better smaller and I was going to have my bot draw the board for playing with the kids. Derek (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The reason why I think we might want two is because of even versus odd spacing. I can't explain it, I just think an odd line space would make it more difficult. Calum (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I don't think the line needs to be wide, because you don't need to read it. But one stud wide is plenty wide enough to detect if you think you do. Derek (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Seeing as I did the taking off part, what did you really want me to say? Calum (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like the 6x6 cell as well. But 1 wide thick lines or 2 wide? I'm not sure the frame is required either, but the alignment marks certainly are. Calum (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: So... ummm....
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(...) LEGO event instead of anything rtlToronto related. But it's okay, because they don't seem to care about losing members, as nothing was said to me when I asked to be taken off the membership list. -Greg (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: TTT board marks or not
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Not able to leave well enough alone... here is a centered 5x5 space board, with the alignment parks making a 21x21 square: (URL) and the clean PDF with alignment marks: (URL) This would align the centers of each square with a stud. -Rob A> (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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I like the 6x6 size. I think the frame is unnecessary. I only need to be aligned with the board, my alignment with the other bot is irrelevant. I can use the alignment marks anyway I see fit. Derek (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What about a piece of masonite backed whiteboard that can be purchased at Home Depot, with tape on it and then use whiteboard pens and an eraser? The board would have to be cut to size, and might be way more complicated that you'd like. The nice (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here are two options a board with 4x4 lego spacing, with a grid and frame shown: (URL) and the PDF of just the board and corner registration marks: (URL) and a board with 6x6 spacing, with grid and frame shown for clarification: (URL) and the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) That was my first inclination, to build some sort of registration frame or holes to attach the paper to the robots. That would make sense, but the concern was not to make it too complicated. Calum (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not stupid - That is pretty much the same idea as registration marks, but better. The "board" could just be a simple 2x frame that could sit on, or have a folded paper board laying inside. Something like this: (URL) would also give the bots a (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, Chris handles that fine on his own... :) (URL) I'm for is doing it right. Calum (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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When's the next time Calum's going to go on a tirade... Wonder why the world dislikes rtlToronto sometimes? Gee, i dunno Dave K (20 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, stupid suggestion coming up... Why not print a board that is guaranteed to fit in every printer and then fold (or cut) to that outline? Ralph (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The bot should start not in the airspace that is denoted as common, which in the case of the C4 robot, was the baseplate that held the game board. For us, it's the Tic Tac Toe grid, but not necessarily the page borders. (...) Well, you don't (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Tape. I like Chris' idea, I'd like to see a bigger grid. Derek (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Tape. We talked about simply putting a small bit of tape on 2 sides of the paper, OR if thats a problem then the corners... OR double sided tape underneath and out of the bots way. Whatever is simple, and easy. Chris (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) what stops the paper from moving around when the 'bots are writing on it? we have pretty slippery table surfaces, after all... Dave K (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum Tsang wrote: snip (...) So, I seem to recall that at the dinner, people seemed ok with the idea that the bot was to start, "NOT on the page." This was going to eliminate the need for "registration" marks, and the need for everyone to have the (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LMAO!!!!! but, dave, you forgot the cool part at the bottom. I did put R22 TIC TAC TOE :) Chris (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) For those of you who don't ahve access to a PDF reader, I'll transpose the appropriate text from Chris's PDF fole to LUGNET format-- # Dave K (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's not quite what we did. Robot X has a touch sensor that is connected to one of Robot B's input ports. Robot O has a touch sensor that is connected to one of Robot X's input ports. Robot X passes turn to Robot O by pressing this touch (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) while the Arbitrator is VERY cool. there is only one. These games are difficult enuff to organize ithout the extra step of hooking up to the Arbitrator. I suggest keep it simple. 2 bot's and a human to time the game. Chris (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So none of the "Arbitrator" stuff here? -Rob A> (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Right, and how many studs is a sheet of paper so that a baseplate can be built around it, genius? :) Calum (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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On Mon, August 14, 2006 1:59 pm, Calum Tsang wrote: Re: Sometimes I wish I had Steve as a coadmin for rtlRe: [r22] MORE OR LESS official game board - maybe I would take that as a complement, except I know what your other option is. :) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have (yet another) suggestion. This should help people decide where and how to "make their marks", and will help decide if a robot does a bad job of looking for the mark, or a bad job of making a mark. On the pre-printed board, print a small (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This honestly is a goddamned pain in the ass. If you're going to put up a temporary game board at least measure it so it's actually accurate. Otherwise you might as well not. How does it help anyone to put up a PDF gameboard that's wrong? Why (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Actually, we ran afoul of this, in that the first time Bryan's robot played mine, mine absolutely refused to acknowledge its turn. It turns out Bryan was using an old-style touch sensor, while mine was multiplexed with a light sensor, so I had (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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