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HEY Gang. Off line i have been getting a lot of grief from Calum about the height of the cell walls for the next Robot Game. The blocks for the game are 3x3 by 2 bricks high we know the size of the grid. the last issue that Calum wants solved is (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Correct. But what I'm arguing is Chris' statement of: (...) Notice he says "with the smarts to "see" a problem and change the pattern of blocks to the one specified". Your design wouldn't even see it, if you grab them all first and put them (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In one post Calum Rants: (...) then in a second post Calum drones on about: (...) Look, Calum, I understand you had a hard day at work, I heard that the subway system was screwy for a bit BUT that is no reason to go on and on. (smirk) OK, all (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GL9wCv.Fot@lugnet.com... (...) or (...) No no, Chris said it would be okay for me to collect them into a 2by8 nest off the main grid. (...) limit (...) I can't think of too many ways (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, it's cool now, eh?! Who was dissing this at the dinner just Saturday night? :) Swarming...four bar motion...we'll have to add 3x3 upside down interlocking with a four by four grid to that list :) Calum (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Why is that a cheat? I disagree. It's harder to build a machine that tips the board and collects the pieces, then drops them into position. In fact, you'd have to build two devices: A tipper and collator/assembler at the bottom edge, as well (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3BCB6026.19A5EE...ome.com... (...) Okay, phew. That allows me to make up for my lack of understanding of complex processing :) (I can do sequence-driven events no problem. It's when I have to (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Ben! I'm glad you like them. (...) Yeah, I'm looking over the photos right now and I'm just awestruck how nearly everyone who had a shirt (which was most of the competitors and at least five or six audience) was there. (...) There'll be (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain, I posted a huge thing then realized that i never answered your question. Yes you can store the blocks off the board. DAVE: (...) umm, no. I'll post pictures of my idea of a game board later. If you tile the cell then the blocks could shift (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) While talking with co-workers today someone came up with a "cheat" that is NOT in the spirit of the game. With this In mind your robot is NOT allowed to pick up the entire game board and shake all the blocks into a magazine then re-sort them (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:GL92yr.1B7@lugnet.com... (...) tiles? (...) That might make it a fair bit more difficult to position the blocks though, wouldn't it? With a tiled surface, the 3by3 bricks could slide (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think $13 or $15 is a great price for the shirt..... Calum they look fantastic.... What was REALLY cool was that (rough estimated survey) 90% of the room on Saturday for the event had the shirts on (that was before 1400 / 2:00 PM) Around that time (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) white tiles on the blocks and grey tiles in the cells? just wonderin' Dave (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) K, first I'm very happy that the event went off well. Next, so disappointed that I wasn't there! This new competition sounds great. I vote that Iain wins right now ;) I'm going to start building right away. See you Friday Dave (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3BCA6111.ACDC8D...ome.com... (...) Great! That leaves a lot of great room for griping the edges of the blocks with the EOAT, and the fact that the plates are 2by will let us have the grid be (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I rode the GO train, and the TTC subway to RTL (robotics) 9. I had an overall safe time riding there and back. I also got to take several shots of the trip, and also some shots of the event (which I will need to take to get processed). I took a (the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I took photos using a Kodak Funsaver 800....I will probably digitize them onto a CD, and then post them on my lego events page.... will follow up on this when it gets down.... thanks Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, after 24 hours and a bit of playing around. I think it is safe to say that the wall thickness will be 2 studs and the colour of the blocks shall be white. I'm waiting for final word but i think the cell walls will be made of black (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, First off, I'm really happy to see all those who turned out for rtlToronto9, including new folks who have come out to visit, as well as those like Trevyn building for competition for the first time! If you took photos with a digital camera (...) (23 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) JEFF!! wow that's great. I cant wait to see it!! -- Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Way to go Jeff! Do we get to keep it now? Rob (23 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone I guess I wouldn't be the first to say that I had a lot of fun at rtl9. It was very different from my previous experiences with rtl competitions. Instead of stressing about a crappy block eating mechanism that didn't work, or a program (...) (23 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3BC7CADA.508501...ome.com... (...) It was so much fun!! (...) *claps wildly and cheers* :) WHOOO...OOO!!!! An' I'm not sayin' whooo coz I rode the rt for about three hours last night :) (...) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Guys Well the wall climber works!!! With about 90% success rate (It seems to miss at least once) D. Reiter (Darrel?) Did the robot do anything else? (I.e. climb back down?) Jeff VW (23 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip block sorter description> Hey, this sounds like a really neat contest. I bet the Ferrari brothers would be able to do well, they showed a tic tac toe playing 'bot at the first Mindfest. It was (...) (23 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.it)
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Today's lego contest was a great success and I want to thank everyone who came out today. You helped make it better. Thank You. As usual, after the games several people went out to our favorite hang out and came up with a possible new game. From the (...) (23 years ago, 13-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nice.... Congrats to you and Derek.... its a shame that Lego tainted the best 9V train set (IMO) by shipping it haphazardly..... 10000 Guarded Inn (wrong horse), 10001 Metroliner (Wrong windows, and wrong hairpiece), 10002 Club Car (messed up (...) (23 years ago, 13-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <djr@klg.com> wrote in message news:GL3sDr.FFM@lugnet.com... (Mine too! ref: Subject) (...) YES. I couldn't believe it. I was expecting the box to be identical to the boxes I remembered seeing in Toys R Us 10 years ago. But nope. (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Got my Metroliner and Club Car last night. Pretty cool. The box was much smaller then I expected it to be. But its just a simple box full of polly bags. The Metroliner does have the errors that people have been talking about. The small windows have (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <djr@klg.com> wrote in message news:GL1p8y.KIK@lugnet.com... (...) competition. If (...) rules (...) Derek, you've hit my feelings right on. I think it's safe to say that most of the dimensional rules are more like "guides". Be (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, since some people have been bragging about the success of 16 1/4" robots, and others have built the ferris wheel bot then i feel i can add that as of last night, using one task (so far) my monkey has removed one claw from the bar and reached (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well then, my monkey is finished. See you on Saturday. Trevyn. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was just scanning some stuff.... reading Iain's page for anything new, and "found" his project page.... (which shows how lightly I scan web pages...) ;-) (to Iain): very, nice projects.....wish you could bring some of them to shows like Train (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) quoting Al Borland from "Home Improvement": "I don't think so Tim..." or in this case......Lar ++ I don't think there will be too many "style" points given out.... most of the officials are looking for raw competition...... I know I will be (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Are there going to be style points awarded? I think using the Mindstorms software should get some points (from the "too stubborn to use the best tool" envelope), if you're giving them out. ps, i thought at least in the RIS 1.0 version of the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I look forward in seeing yours and the other constestant's designs. May the best monkey win..... :) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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My Monkey Lives! but then it died... But now it Lives Again! I was programing my monkey yesterday morning. I got it to run through a full sequence, which will advance it two bars. But I had to go to work so I didn't get the repeat loop added so it (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree with Calum, bring your entry as is. I don't have a problem with it. Getting back to our earlier discussion about the spirit of the competition. If we are going to exclude entries because they fit the rules but break the spirit, we (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree....but I also think the Rob is sick of reading Bionicle posts in the technic section....it is based on Technic but off on a far tangent. Let's just hope that Lego is right, and Bionicle will start a brand new generation of Lego (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Trevyn, I'll stick in the comment here that no one has ever measured ANYTHING at an rtlToronto event. There's no money involved, no national fame at the end, so I personally wouldn't go out of the way considering it's two days out to rtl9 (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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About 16 1/4 inches long. According to the rules page, it can only be 16 inches long. Do I need to completely redesign it, or will The Powers That Be (Chris?) be willing to overlook a quarter inch? Please? Pretty Please? Trevyn. (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I too felt the anger in his words… Perhaps his chi is unbalanced, so much annoyance towards little ABS bricks? Let us all learn to love and respect the varying Lego themes. For each set offers its own unique elements that adds to creativity on (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:GL0Jxs.J0I@lugnet.com... (...) Hey, if it works it works :) (...) That is such a great investment! Espically with the portability. I have always enjoyed having my Palmtop with me for (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I am thinking within the next 2 to 3 months to buy a RIS 2.0. I don't exactly know where I'll get it....most likely (much to the shegrin of Iain / Tony Transcanner) on E-bay. I won an (e-bay) auction for a Pentium II 266 (Compaq Armada 1700) I am (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wish a moment of Zen for Rob. Ommm...mmm..... There, found my center, life can go on ;) Having not even seen a Bionicle (besides pics...) I'd have to say 'whatever' It's like Paradisa--Pink LEGO? Are they kidding?? But for some (looks (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was over at Zellers the other day and noticed PowerLeap NiMH 1600 mAh batteries for $16.99 for four. This is a particularily good deal, since in GP OEM 1600's are usually about $4.80 at Supremetronic on Queen and like $8 at some niche boutique (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks, I try :) Calum (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) If only this would be enough to put that hideous product line to death... Probably just wishful thinking. (...) Sure, but how many of those posts were quality information about gears and robots? How much of the posts were really inspiring? How (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Tis’ a war of one people… Nothing more, --==Richard==-- “…it exists within me.” (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, actually, it's a good point-I don't get it either with the assumed rivalry, which doesn't as far as I can tell, exist :) Calum (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think a discussion of which club is "better" than another, or which newsgroup has more posts for that matter, is useful or likely to help either club (or any other that may want to draw from club experiences) become even better in the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) don't forget six-flags Darien Lake closes the last week in October. I will probably go there on Sunday. I had tickets since the end of August, but couldn't go for various reasons. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that isn't a nice thing to say, for someone with honorable membership at rtlToronto, (your participation in Train2 guaranteed membership!!) But, you are entitled to think that MICHLUG is better.... but you also are forgetting about the Robotic (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess this is where somebody interjects and states that this is not a competition. That quality is better than quantity or something… And that Richard is leading his own little ‘blind quest of World Domination’ in the name of rtlToronto. (An (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"richard noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GKyJ5L.722@lugnet.com... (...) So Maybe :) I have to carefully budget my weekends from here on in, as parks are shutting down for the season. (PCWo is closed, CP Closes last (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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snip (...) We shall beat you all in the up coming months ! HAHAHAHAH (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is not an official product from the Lego Company, but in fact, an enthusiast created shirt used for fundraising for rtlToronto, a Toronto based Lego User Group. rtlToronto is not responsible for anything, including being fired by wearing (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Lego Bionicle in legal problems. Thought this was interesting, just wanted to share! Got this article reference from the good lads over in Oz. (URL) Progress Report below: Oh and as a side-note, rtlToronto is at 2502 posts. WoW, and to think, NELUG (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, We're quickly coming to the end of the first batch of rtlToronto shirts and it seems to have gone pretty well! By the rtlToronto Supply Chain Management System (aka, a slip of paper in the envelope of shirt money :) I've got about seven (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca)
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That’s too bad… I was looking forward to havin’ you help organize the game with me! But I understand, have fun at the retreat. Well, Jeff Van Winden, David Koudys, Iain Hendry and I can still attend. So 2 on 2 will be just fine for a test game! And (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now we all know you're good at bulding robots that dance, but Lego's got one over you now; They have a ZigZag function built in for just that! Calum (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GKytnu.7Ay@lugnet.com... (...) But, can it dance? :) (Fancy-legs! Fancy-legs!) Iain (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool! I never knew you could output with the Scout as a target. I never noticed this before-it looks like a recent feature. This $39 deal is looking better and better! The more and more I look at it, the cooler I find the RDS package to be. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I'm afraid I've got a retreat weekend for work that weekend, so I'm not going to be able to come :( Jeff E (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Quick update -- RCX contest in TORONTO
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(...) I picked up another 3 boxes of LEGO last Thursday, mostly doors windows and fences... Now I have so many of those 2x3x4 windows and 2x4x5 doors that come with 'juniorized' sets like Mickey Mouse sets 'n stuff, I don't know what to do with them (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Instead of making pretty RCX's, shouldn't you be fixing your monkey, and spending hours and hours programming it? (...) Actually, the only reason I responed to this was because I have done the same thing with the code pilot bottom. Same (...) (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You CAN program the Scout with NQC... Just like an RCX... Makes a GREAT slave to the RCX as it understands MSG codes. Dean (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] Less Than a Week to rtlToronto9: Show Me the Monkey!
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(...) I'd love to, but the chance of me getting there is basically zero (It's a long way from Australia). Make sure there are plenty of pictures, and lots of video of the competition. Martin (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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rtlToronto9: Show Me the Monkey! The Seventh Toronto Lego Robotics Event Saturday, October 13th, 2001 Lillian H Smith Branch, Toronto Public Library 239 College Street (West of St George) Competitors 10AM, Audience 1PM rtlToronto9 will be the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Thanks as well Eric, Chris, Mario and I got 9735 RDSes. The manager marked them as $39.99, so I suppose we got a good deal on them-Elsewhere in Toronot they're all $89.99. There are 5533's all over Toronto too, so if you're in area you could (...) (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey gang: you know me, I don't like to post needlessly. (Ya right) BUT I just hit upon a colour combination that looks real cool. if you pull the bottom black battery cover off your Robotics discovery set, and use it on your yellow RCX, the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Quick update -- RCX contest in TORONTO
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Ok, here is a quick update on the status of my monkey for the upcoming contest; details here: (URL) it stands right now, my monkey HATES the following: 1. hanging by one arm. 2. raising its own body weight with one arm. that is all. :) Rob, your (...) (23 years ago, 6-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Any HP sets in Canada?
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I found the HP Sorting Hat set (4701) at Wal-Mart in Square 1, They also had the Manas (8539 attn Chris Magno) they were selling for 88.89. "Tim Tosino" <timtosino@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GKMy7B.E76@lugnet.com... (...) Shops (...) boxes (...) (23 years ago, 6-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: BrickWarz = Sun Oct 21st!
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(...) I can put a link off of the Cool Links and Friends or something from the Contents section of the page. You should configure your own webspace on Brickshelf and put up a general info page if you can, perhaps at York. Calum (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Segue. Blame the Italians. (...) I hope you'll publish a writeup and announce it over at .fun.gaming and like places--I'll be interested in seeing it! best LFB (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That sound like a really good idea! And since were talkin’ about sendin’ photos: <smooth segway> (sp?) Would it be possible to have our BrickWarz game photos appear on rtlToronto’s ‘Photo & Archive’ Section under a War Game section. Something (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you can make it down to York Gate mall on Jane & Finch, (the one Eric alluded to) they have a few Space Center/Space Shuttle sets I believe. Along with the entire Adventure line (first year Egyptian) And everything else from 1998. That (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: ?Best Lego Retailer?
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(...) There's another Zellers that I call "The Zellers Time Forgot" in Toronto at Keele and Rogers in something called Black Creek Center/Plaza(?). I got some nice old Technic sets there not too long ago (sets with hydrolics). If you go, please (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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I may have found another way to use the fibre optics thingy as a rotation sensor (other than (URL) one connects it to a sensor port in raw mode (i think), it gives a value of 1023 when the light is off, and 538 when its on. Has anyone done this (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm holding shirts for Ben Medinets, Dave Koudys (2x), Oliver Giesen, Richard Noeckel, Eric DeGiuli, Brian Peiris. Please pick them up at rtl9 or the week after at October Dinner. I'll be selling them at rtl9 and will do another batch (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If Ben can go, I'm in for sure. Otherwise, I *might* be able to....... but probably not. Eric DeGiuli (URL) DIESPAM to reply (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:GKpAnn.GnL@lugnet.com... (...) It depends on the line. I heard a rumour that NYC bought T1's from Bombardier, just like Toronto's. But I haven't seen any pictures yet! (...) Well, if (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) fig. (...) I too am looking forward to playing. At the moment, I am able to attend all 3 impending events, the robotics competition, the dinner, and the brickwarz. I don't have an updated drill schedule, and I hope we (our unit) doesn't get (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) nice pic, Tony. I hope you do get the job. Good LUCK!! Benjamin Medinets (who is still in NYC, on a day off, expected return date is this Saturday) PS - the subway trains here in NYC look a lot like the ones in Toronto... maybe a tad older... (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: BrickWarz = Sun Oct 21st!
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(...) Wonderful!!! That means that if you come you’ll be able to give Jeff Elliott a ride. AND David Koudys will be in town for the weekend, so he’s a definite. AND Unless Iain is workin’ for the TTC he too should be able to make it down… Oh, and I (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I still plan on attending.... Jeff VW (Who has finished moving... Started building a monkey... Cursed at his ladder because it resembles this -|--/--|--\--\--| ) "Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | BrickWarz = Sun Oct 21st!
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(...) BrickWarz beginz Sunday Octoberz 21stz. (URL) received my Shop @ Home parcel, and I now have Three Guarded Inns all lined up formin’ a walled walk-way! (in casse you were interested…) The game may possibly be just 2 on 2… I haven’t got (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Attending a "real" show
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G'Day Just wanted to float this balloon (maybe lead), but would there be any intrest at showing at a real train show next fall. Every fall the Orangeville Shortline Club hosts a model railroad show at the Brampton fairgrounds. This year it was in a (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | OT: Horrified
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(URL) was taken a little over 2 weeks ago by a friendly TTC operator I chatted with at Downsview about the future of the TTC. I was very scared to mention it, but I did tell him that I was desperate to become an operator and a lot of my life is (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone, I have made some updates to my site. What you will find most interesting is a couple of teaser pictures of my monkey. I also put some pictures of my friction based four way driver up, for those who care. Rob (23 years ago, 3-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] October Monthly Dinner on the 19th
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(...) When is BrikWars again? Is it that weekend that we're having the dinner? If so, then I'll just crash in Toronto. (23 years ago, 3-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll be there. The 19th is now booked for LEGO night in Canada. No one shall interfere with this evening at risk of being persecuted by Dave to the full extent of the law!! Dave (23 years ago, 3-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: WOW....paradise ABS shop has its first sale
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(...) Where are you referring to Ben? Brickbay or what? Thanks! ~Evan (23 years ago, 2-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] October Monthly Dinner on the 19th
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Hi folks, rtlToronto October Monthly Dinner Friday, October 19th, 2001 - 6 pm Mel's Montreal Deli, 440 Bloor Street West (E of Bathurst) Since I haven't seen anyone disagree with October 19th, let's get together then for the October Monthly Dinner. (...) (23 years ago, 2-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce)
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during the first week here in NYC, I have found out that my shop had its first sale...woohoo!!!! And to Iain and Jeff VW, no my metroliner cabs weren't sold....but a technic 9v motor. Thanks. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Dinner, October 5 or 12? You decide!
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(...) I think the 12th works better for me.... I think the 6th is when I am leaving New York City. (and am going away to my relatives for Thanksgiving dinner). I can see your point with having the dinner on the 12th though....maybe like Richard (...) (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train3 Request
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(...) Town???? What town?? ;) -* is scaled for 2 wide trains. all my trains (...) Trains???? What trains??? ;) -** You see, for train3 i was going to build my 2 wide scale (...) naughty...naughty.....even <I>, mayor of Paradisaville/Paradise City/ (...) (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) village people!!!! ROCK ON!!!! nice find... (I already found seen it earlier, but thanks for bringing it back!!) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) we (as in Iain and I) have always felt you were a BIG Duplo Fan!!! Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | What about NYC subway???
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Unlike the glorific scenes and sounds of the Montreal Subway, I think the "classic" or "antique" designs of the NYC is contrasticly different. I just rode it, and had a very unique experience....one difference than the TTC subway.... it fills up A (...) (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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