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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> Ahh, the internet--a beautiful place-- YouTube-- (URL) better for watching! :) Dave K (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks! I just wish it worked better ... I'll probably continue to tweak it a bit over the next few weeks--hate the look of the coal car for starters... and maybe it'll be good enough to do a loop of track at the hobby show--compete with the (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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David... That's... Awesome... !!!! Derek (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> a smaller movie can be found here-- (URL) K (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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An idea forming in the mind many years ago was to take the pneumatic cylinders and actually make a 'steam' engine. Inspired by Trevyn a few years back at hte hobby show, when he showed up with a pneumatic engine that ran on the duplo tracks, I (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Only if it has a secret room in it... (URL) personally like the remote controlled staircase... -Rob A> (18 years ago, 26-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You could always set it up as your LEGO building 'room', he he. (18 years ago, 26-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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and don't feel like spending the rest of your life payin a mortgage but also want a good view, nice neighbours and a wonderful neighbourhood (plus easy access to hoghways and such..) the house next door to us is for sale. Now for those of you who've (...) (18 years ago, 26-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In article <453FD442.6090607@djr.ca>, Derek Raycraft <derek@djr.ca> writes (...) Yes you can, but you may have trouble running all the motors at full power - certainly preventing the battery from charging. The only "gotcha" is that the battery adds (...) (18 years ago, 26-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In article <3644709b0610250846r...gmail.com> , Rob Antonishen <rob.antonishen@gmail.com> writes (...) Many, many years ago I had one of the black motors, like this one: (URL) motor seized. So yes, just like in the set picture I disassembled the (...) (18 years ago, 26-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Apparently the answer is yes: (URL) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Does anyone know if the NXT Rechargeable Battery will allow you to leave the AC adapter plugged into the battery while it is connected to the NXT. There by powering the NXT off the AC adapter. Derek (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Heh, that's neat. Good for you, you got it going. Calum (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wonder if you can burn an image of the virgin mary on it :-) Can fetch some big bucks on ebay.... Ram (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have 4-5 of those motors, and I don't use 'em--if you want one, I'll bring it to dinner or the hobby show. When they go, they're gone--can't take 'em apart--apart at least to get it back together and working--at least from my experience :) (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Found this: (URL) the "Phase 3 message Toast" for a video. It is a computer controlled (custom interface) Lego platform that can burn a message into a piece of bread using a soldering gun mounted above it.. cute :) -Rob A> (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The grey motor in the center of the last photo - any idea how to fix one of them? I've got a battery box and one motor of that vintage but the motor seems seized too... -Rob A> (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But wait!! I'm at work!! There should be a digital camera floating around here somewhere... (URL) a little movie seeing it in (very noisy) action-- (URL) there you are. Now I just have to build something with it Things of note--the motor (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I takes the non-functioning 002 motor pack to work today (for no real reason-just for inspiration, basically...) and whilst talking a user through how to take off the caps lock key, I start trying to *carefully* remove the plastic shell and (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You might consider using the LEGO magnet bricks (URL). They've got a good mass to them, and they're two studs wide. I can think of a couple different ways to fashion them into a round configuration: 1. studs facing in or out - with technic (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not all pro-TLC. (...) So I do (...) Sure. I totally agree, and my goal was just to inform ("modifier" is not the term originally used by TLC, the right term being "adjective") and not, in any way, to be pedantic or polemic. Regards, (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Antonishen wrote: <snip> (...) Thanks for the info, guys! I'll play around with some ideas--aat this time, the design dictates that the flywheel has to be 2 studs wide. I might go with multiple smaller flywheels (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, I have been told by the great Jake McKee that lego should be written in all caps. Derek Oops, that should be "LEGO" (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm all pro-TLC, but a company does not have the right to dictate how people speak. I type LEGO bricks and LEGO creations (for the most part), 'cause I appreciate the brick. That said, it's not grammatically wrong for my nephew to say (or (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks. (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi, (...) You can check this document : (URL) precisely, I quote : If the LEGO trademark is used at all, it should always be used as an adjective, not as a noun. For example, say "MODELS BUILT OF LEGO BRICKS". Never say "MODELS BUILT OF (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Lego company asks that we use 'Lego' as a modifier, as in 'Lego piece' or 'Lego set'. Instead of "look at my lego sculpture', 'or sculpture made of Legos' one should say 'look at my sculpture made of Lego parts'. This supposedly will keep (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry. I didn't mean to start a debate. I thought this was black & white. I didn't think there was a grey area. If both are incorrect, is there a 'correct'? Steve (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about ones is it ok to have ones? Derek (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Neither is correct. Both are equally incorrect. And it doesn't matter to anybody except those who think that 'Lego' is the only correct way to say it. (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not lazy - just anal and particular :) I would say two cream or two sugar, implying two measures of cream or two measures of sugar. Cream and sugar can not be pluralized (in this context) as they are effectively unit-less. You could say (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My 4 year old did that. It took me 10 minutes to clean him up. (...) Speaking of foreign languages, I would expect you to say "... two creamS and two sugarS..." Is what you said correct, or were you just lazy? Just curious, because us sloppy (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hahahaha! Almost blew a double double through my nose reading that one! -Rob A> (FYI a "double double" is a Canadian word meaning a coffee with two cream and two sugar in it) (Also FYI - I take my coffee like my life, dark and bitter. The (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for that addition Derek. One issue with high angular velocities is stalling. To get the high RPM you tend to need lots of gearing, and starting out can be a pig. Ideally, a high speed flywheel behind a CVT should work great, but I (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) /ˈdæpər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[dap-er] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1. neat; trim; smart: He looked very dapper in his new suit. :) Dave K (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Angular momentum plays a big role in flywheel design as well. So you can bring velocity into it. You can add a small, light, fast flywheel, and a large, heavy, slow flywheel to your options. Also flywheels don't have to be circular and they (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dapper. I don't speak Canadian. Is that another word for fat? :) Thanks Steve (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's a tall order. If you want the math for the moment of inertia of a rotating object, here is the wikipedia article: (URL) (hehe) Bottom line is a flywheel is more effective when its inertia is larger (mass is further from the center of (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It will be mid June-ish when I'm driving back. I'll let you know as plans progress, but it would be very cool to visit in your neck of the woods. Derek (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I'm goofing around with pneumatics--bouught the bits 'n pieces over the years thinking that i was going to do something 'wonderful' with 'em. Well, since LOR couldn't get moving properly, and I couldn't get the GBC 'vacuu-sucker' going properly, (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Patrick Bégin wrote: <snip> (...) time he's on the telly!! Dave K (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here is the one I'm NOT using. Is is just too flimsy and unbalanced. (URL) I do like the pen gripper I came up with, the way I attached the tread pieces to the cart, and the non-gratuitous use of old blue tracks... Full folder post mod here: (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You're welcome to stop by & stay over, if you wish. I live about an hour from Indy. Steve (18 years ago, 23-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Funny enough if you do make it up, we can probably wave as we pass each other going opposite directions on the highway. The reason Tic Tac Toe has been delayed is I'll be driving down to California in early January. So far I'm the only one who (...) (18 years ago, 23-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As in Jan 6? Hmm... I'd love to see some good LEGO destruction. Unfortunately, I don't think autonomous battlebots will be very satisfying. On the other hand, with the NXT, it's possible to create a remote-control system, where the controls (...) (18 years ago, 23-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We were thinking first week of January. Calum (18 years ago, 23-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What sort of time frame did you have in mind? I haven't visited Canada in a couple years... Steve (18 years ago, 23-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello everyone, This post is a continuation of the "Open Invitation" to this years Hobby Show Lego display booth. So far, this year, we already have an interesting list of displays growing... Large structures, Architecture, Moonbase, and Great Ball (...) (18 years ago, 23-Oct-06, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.general)
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(...) <snip> (...) Here is the video four minutes video. It is in .WMV and weights 15MB. When moderated : (URL) folder : (URL) (18 years ago, 22-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So....at dinner we figured we had to postponed t3d (Tic Tac Toe Drawn) into next year....and to bring up another contest earlier. One of the ideas floated (okay, the only idea floated) was Dave's Battlebots. However, the question arose, should this (...) (18 years ago, 21-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I hope someone gets a copy--I'm all looking forward to it last night but col=mpletely lost track of time and wasn't anywhere near a telly until 8, and then bed by 10!! Grrr!!! I wanted to see my favourite bearded guy not named Jay!!!! Dave K (18 years ago, 20-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) light sensors--and the big 'n bulky bit as well... (...) Thanks for the info! Dave K (18 years ago, 20-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's good to hear. Thanks for the summary. They should be sending me a copy of it, and it may end up on TV somewhere in the US... Steve (18 years ago, 20-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hopefully some managed to record it who can send you a copy. Unfortunately I didn't. When I see stories like this I'm always expecting them to have a high cringe factor. This one was actually pretty good. Overall it was a simplification of the (...) (18 years ago, 20-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Was it? They spend the day at my house, and I have no idea what they came up with. Steve (18 years ago, 20-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But seriously, very cool. Derek (18 years ago, 20-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Steve, Thanks that article on the new Berlin train station was awesome! ;-) Derek (...) (18 years ago, 20-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Balance is good. Which is why I just spent the evening watching "Shall We Dance" with my wife. Dang, I've got to learn more than just west coast swing and a poor Waltz... (...) I really liked this one, especially because it turns out I can (...) (18 years ago, 20-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Try milliput. It is available at most hobby stores... (URL) A> (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It is--two metal leaves inside a vacuum (supposedly) (...) I'm finding that the sensor doesn't react to the magnet until the magnet gets close to eitehr end--so the sensor has to be pretty much centered between the rails for the magnet to pass (...) (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It looks like one. Does it need to run lengthwise in the track bed our could it run width wise. I'm just thinking you could probably hollow out a couple of plates and hide the sensor bulb completely. (...) While I don't have a better (...) (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This is probably exciting news for me only. But I'm excited about it. As most of you know I use Lejos for programing my RCX. Well the Lejos project now has a new project called iCommand which allows Java applications on a PC to remotely control an (...) (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) STFS ;) Jude x-posted to .org.ca.parlugment (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) yes. Steve "bearded Indiana guy" Hassenplug (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Won't miss it--i'll bring stuff to show. not spectacularly mond-boggling stuff and then some... just stuff Dave (...) (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I agree, we all should. But your still coming to dinner Friday? Derek (...) (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I should build more Dave K (...) (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well duh! We spend all of our time stirring up trouble and eating Swiss Chalet. They actually spend their time building. :-) Derek (...) (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) mean, check out the stuff!!!! Too many details overload!!! Dave K (18 years ago, 19-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Does this 'something interesting' have something to do with our favourite bearded Indiana guy and the little plastic brick? Dave K -setting the VCR, taping over 'Gilmore Girls'.... (18 years ago, 18-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is it a reed switch? (...) 5 minute epoxy. Much easier to control that hot melt glue. I just helped my daughter make a nature collage, and there were hot melt glue string everywhere... It was like we had been attacked my giant spiders or (...) (18 years ago, 18-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Anyone here get the Discovery Channel Canada? I'm told there will be something interesting on "Daily Planet" tomorrow night at 7 and 11. Set your VCR (or other recording device) Steve (18 years ago, 18-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After a brief vacation from this hobby, 'cause i was busy with other things and all... So I'm slowly getting back into it--balancing my appreciation for the brick with, well, other stuff... So with much further ado, here's me messing up a 2x4 red (...) (18 years ago, 18-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, For lack of a better alternative: Monthly Dinner: Friday, October 20th, 2006. 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario See you guys this Friday. Calum (18 years ago, 17-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I figured if I got hardware ready I could work on software at any time. I've also got a lot of train building to do, so now I can work on software at times I wouldn't be able to work on Lego building anyway. Although I do have a hardware (...) (18 years ago, 16-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Way to go! Mine is software complete :) -Rob A> (18 years ago, 15-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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My Tic Tac Toe bot is now hardware complete. With the exception of the marker attachment. Because we haven't decided what marker to use. Derek (18 years ago, 14-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I started with 3. Then I thought about it, and went 3 to 5. Once you get beyond 5 or 6 pounds (with LEGO) then people are just being excessive. And, I know excessive. (...) Robot with melted clutch gear = not good Terminator-style claw still (...) (18 years ago, 12-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) K, I like Steve's idea--I was going for the 24 by 24 with the 18+ battery boxes, but to keep things reasonable, the 12 x 12 is a perfectly good restriction 3-5 pounds? that's tough 'cause I remember building my tug o' war 'bot and trying to (...) (18 years ago, 12-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hmm. Maybe worth a trip to Canada. (...) I'd think there should be at least a couple rules, to keep people (like me) from building robot that are just stupid-big. Something like 12x12 inches and 3 to 5 lbs should be plenty for most. Also, if I (...) (18 years ago, 12-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Pulling a preemptive takeover, I'm running a 'bot competition!! After watching YouTube for a bit-- (URL) seeing what others are passing off as LEGO 'battlebot' things, and since Chris and I have been talking about it for YEARS!!!, I'm running a LEGO (...) (18 years ago, 12-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: i know we're all broke
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(...) I've seen RIS sets going for a little under retail until relatively lately--now they've seemed to dropped alot. But I've not kept close watch, so there were probably deals to be made even before the NXT Thanks for the info, Brian! Dave K (18 years ago, 12-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] Dinner cancelled was, Re: Where to have dinner this week?
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(...) Well, Chris can't make it, I'm dead tired and I got no responses, so... ...I've decided to postpone dinner a week to next Friday. In the meantime, your suggestions are encouraged. Calum (18 years ago, 12-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So...I've been pretty sick over the weekend. But one of the suggestions we had last month was to change around the rtlToronto dinner to somewhere other than the Swiss Chalet as usual. Any suggestions, probably best around west end as many of us work (...) (18 years ago, 11-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Really? I've been watching for a while, and haven't noticed any great drop in prices. I've bought a lot of Mindstorms off eBay (well, OK, not a lot, but at least some). I've never payed over $53 for a 1.0 RCX, and never more than $120 for a (...) (18 years ago, 10-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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but i'm noting that the RCX, or RCX related sets are plummeting in pricing on eBay Just last week I got 2 1.0 RCX's with AC jack for 100 bones. Just an FYI if you're so inclined to get another RCX before they're a 'collecters item' Dave K (18 years ago, 10-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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No, I didn't lose my 'Tech Support Analyst' position... But most Saturdays between now and February, I'll be working. What'll I be doing?? Remember the posting from Mike a few weeks back? He was looking for someone to help with his LEGO store. Well, (...) (18 years ago, 5-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Larry! Always good hearing from you. We should have no issues with cooties in the house :) Dave K (18 years ago, 4-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congratulations Dave! Well played. May your kids never have cooties. ++Lar (18 years ago, 3-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Janey, It's wonderful to have well wishes from friends that have been so supportive. Your words are beautiful, and both Sandy and myself truly aprpeciate them. We're off to the grand metropolis of Huntsville now. Take care, Dave K (18 years ago, 3-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's the teal screen of near death...!!! (18 years ago, 3-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Found one here: (URL) took 10 months, is that too long?) -Rob A> (18 years ago, 2-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: David, Congratulations. May the sad times only last mere moments, and the joyous times prevail. May you find solace in a union built on trust and let the contented times fulfill your needs. May you (...) (18 years ago, 2-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Eric! The happiness appears to be the central theme of our relationship so I'm thinking that it'll continue for the many years :) Take care, Dave K (18 years ago, 2-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Calum! Yep--the event that many stated would never happen in my lifetime happened! And we have pics to prove it!-- (URL) pics to follow as they come in) Sandy and I had a spectacular day, surrounded by family and friends. The love (...) (18 years ago, 2-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That is great! May happiness be bountiful for many years to come. Congrats! eric (18 years ago, 1-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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...Dave Koudys in his recent wedding to Sandy Winchester this past weekend. Dave, well known here on Lugnet and in rtlToronto, was introduced to his future wife at an rtlToronto event through JeffVW and Jen. Best wishes to Dave and Sandy for a (...) (18 years ago, 1-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm not sure about the alive part, I've been getting a root canal. Derek (...) (18 years ago, 29-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Same here. Busy. And tired. Calum (18 years ago, 29-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I am still alive. Just busy. -Rob A> (18 years ago, 28-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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