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Chris and I were at Zellers today (with non Lego conspirator friend) and noticed a pile of neat 2001 sets available: 1357 Lego Studios Cameraman ($2.99) is a little set with a camera guy and his movie camera. This is not a big deal (well, I think (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G5otAo.Ez4@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) at "A miracle occurs." Also, very good with the printer-on-wheels. The form feed button has me ON THE FLOOR. Now that I've seen the concept sketch (...) (24 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here's an idea I got last night about a new event to replace Sumo: (URL) (24 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) soon! Iain (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Flourescent lights apparently damage Lego's colours too. Calum (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I made an interesting discovery the other night... I found out that the RCX and the IR tower don't get along with flourescent lights. I was trying to download a program, completely oblivious to the flourescent light on my desk shining right down on (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Bill and Mary 4
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(...) I sent Iain links to the Bill and Mary Idea Book ((Lego No. 6000). Anyways, he responded by giving me an overt play by play colour commentary of each of the pages, completely ruining my childhood memories of this wonderful publication. Calum (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A37FA14.5A40EC...ome.com... (...) I will bring illustrated diagrams to the next dinner. Actually, I think that would be a fantastic idea. Iain (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) allow me to be the first of my generation to say..... huh??? <end old guy sounds> Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Haha, just kidding. :) Iain (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i want to get that one too! but i'll get the x-wing first. dave (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Bay Sale 30% Off Everything
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(...) That's it. I'm not sure if the selection, but it's probably the only Bay in the GTA (well, not Sherway, Cloverdale) that carries the Mindstorms, DDK and RDS sets. It's about ten minutes away from the office, so it's nice to go by and pick (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G5CyrI.3Mw@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) that (...) Is that the Bay that is connected to the Eaton's Centre via the walkway, right downtown? Do they have a merry selection of other sets, (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G5Cxzy.2As@lugnet.com... (...) They (...) What, the wings don't flap? ;) Iain (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, that's cool, it's a 7725. Having divested myself of all 4.5V equipment (track, wheelsets, motors) for 9V equipment, the offer is appreciated but I'm probably going to stick with what I have now. I'd probably only want things like (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I'm pretty sure it's this weekend (or week) but Bay is 30% off Lego. You get 20% for all toys, then 10% if you use a Bay Card. You can apply for the card right there and then (and I think you get another 10% off too for that purchase) I (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Things I Learned at the Third rtlToronto Dinner: 1. Do not say Tooker Gomberg was an ass in Edmonton's City Council to a Tooker Gomberg political supporter. 2. Do not show your brand new TIE Interceptor to three Technic heads. They will mock (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | calum, my train is on my desk
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Hey, I have my only LEGO train set on my desk right now. Have a boo. Just thought I'd try coontributing to the non-technic area of this discussion group. Oh if you want it (for whtever reason), plus track, i'm more than willing to trade it. i'll (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ooooohhh, I would've liked to see that. Anyone videotape the exchange? (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:G5AGI9.I8H@lugnet.com... (...) You missed Calum and some nosey #@*(% get in a shouting political debate. That was pretty funny. :) Iain (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Unfortunately, between the weather, the fire on the subway, and especially working late, I (obviously) didn't get to dinner. Aaaargggghhh! How was it? Take care. Dave (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, so its official. I'm King then!!! I declare Nov 27 RTLToronto Day. and as way to celebrate, everyone must buy me LEGO because I am the King. :) oh were that was so. :/ -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G54v3u.9K5@lugnet.com... (...) X TENTE == X RESIST THE TENTE!!!...!!! Iain (no) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup. Back in the day. Three guys and stage lights. Not of course, formally known as anything but at least Chris organized something beyond a website and some Usenet posts :) Calum (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You don't have to be so LITERAL about it :) "Then Calum said I should buy a Dell from www.dell.ca..." "And then Calum said..." (...) I've got a hell of a lot of classic wheels I wish to give away. And some Tente pieces. (...) And I'll bring (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Parts Trading does sound fun, especially for castle parts!!! P.S. it appears as though rtlToronto has the distinguished honors of being in the top three oldest Lego groups ever formed!!! Date Group/Club Name 1985 CWC-CW LEGO Railroad - later (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A2DAA6E.E9074B...ome.com... (...) Do not get confused, and think that Left is Right and North is Ouest. Things are not what they seem, near Mel's. You will get confused. Spadina is not where it (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum said that it was my turn to post the general invitation for Fridays meeting. So, here goes. it will be this Friday Dec. 8, at the usual spot: Mel's Deli 440 Bloor Street West (1 block east of Bathurst) Toronto How to get there: Take subway to (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone, I fixed the firmware problem. The battery in the IR tower was kind of dead. I replaced it and the download worked fine. Rob (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <Robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G52v1C.8Eq@lugnet.com... (...) times. It (...) the (...) ideas?? (...) down (...) it (...) Ugh, I know what you mean. I always have trouble doing this. Thanks to Bob Fay for this solution, (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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have you tried fresh batteries in both the TOWER & rcx??? do you have a good connection at your serial port? do you have a second RCX to try to d/l firmware so you can limit the problem to hardware, software, or transmitter? -- Chris Lego Walker now (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Everyone, I have been having issues with firmware, wondering if you can help. I have tried to download the stupid firmware from my mindstorms CD about 50 times. It starts out okay, and then does not finish. Gives a message about putting the Rcx (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dear Sirs, I am writing as per rule 42 of common code "Commonwealth of rtlToronto Competition Rules". This entry is discriminatory to entrants with legal given names with names beginning with and inclusive of, the letters q, x and z. Consider (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Stationary......... hummm sec. OK, i just checked the rules. and clearly rule 12 section 4, part A. version 1 states: ---...---snip---...--- ...the aforementioned robot (as described in rule 8 section 2 paragraph 4) must at some point during (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@idirect.com> wrote in message news:G52BHI.9At@lugnet.com... (...) Yeah, I've got one you can borrow. :) (...) Stationary! Nice. I was doodling the other day and that was one of the ideas I had. Then I decided, "No, I must (...) (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If someone wants to lend/sell/trade a large technic turntable at dinner on Friday, I need one quickly for my web-cam bot. Trying to design a stationary stacking tower and I can't without one. If not, I'll order one from Spectrum. Just wondering if (...) (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That doesn't really make any sense when the full RCX kit is $249. For the extra 80 bucks, I'd get two motors, two touch, one light and all the cables and pieces. Plus another IR tower for my secret infra-red world domination plan. You seem to (...) (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) call spectrum and just order the RCX brick itself. its about $169 the number is referenced elsewhere on this list. -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it was TRU. I'm thinking of buying a second RIS for the stacking project, but as an incentive, I think I'll get it stacking first, then build the movement base. I also want to find a used Kodak DC220/260 camera at some point. Calum (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum, Future Shop has (or had) it on special for $249. I believe that I have seen it elsewhere on special for the same, just don't remember where.... Dave (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G4yonu.JHC@lugnet.com... (...) What, you want to build an RCX-Powered appartment building? ;) (Seriosly... I'm not sure. All three of mine have been (RAPE) $299. I think my parents (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Anyone know of the cheapest place for a Mindstorms these days? Calum (24 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Interesting Competition
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Saw this in another NG... Iain ---...--- The Aluminum Can Stacking Contest ended yesterday, it was a ton of fun and here are the highly anticipated (at least for me) results: First Place, stacking 5 cans in 1 minute 25 seconds, earning 6 points Matt (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's where I got them too. I don't know. I used to use them as moorings for boats and as you can see, ducted fans for Town planes. Calum (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G4ptJu.CC7@lugnet.com... (...) hardware (...) Yes yes yes, now explain this: (...) :) Iain (BTW, OMG - (URL) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PCWo GET ON THE PHONE TO GIOVANOLA!!!!!!! Am building (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Reading using the web interface (not HTML, HTTP) allows you to check back and find previous messages. That I assume you were using a NNTP newsreader which won't let you mark unread old messages (ie, whatever Dave had quoted) (...) Actually, (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] The Plastic Dust is Normal, February 17th, 2001
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The Plastic Dust is Normal: rtlToronto 7 Lego Robotics Event presented by rtlToronto, a Group for Lego Enthusiasts in the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario Area February 17th, 2001 Toronto Public Library, Lillian H Smith Branch 239 College (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G4ponx.KLq@lugnet.com... (...) ??? How does reading the group in HTML decide what was quoted?! (...) WHAT!!!...!!! THAT MAKES NO SENSE!!!...!!! (...) Yes, I am, after 4 disconnects. Nice (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Am I the only person who reads Lugnet via HTML? That's all I said. I loved the rubber direct drive tyres, and I did notice the acceleration after leaving the station. The driver was told me the door locks over the little nook so you can't look (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) angles, (...) door (...) ACK!!! I missed this original post. Is that all you said? Or did you have any other coments about the RT? Did you love the linear motors? Did you notice the after-acceleration when leaving the stations? Did you have (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) By the by, what else are you suppose to do with those inner hubs to those old Technic tires anyway. Those tires aren't so good for robots--the rubber always slips off, which always annoyed me. I have 10 of those tires on my truck and a few (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! I've never used unusual angles either. Speaking of unusual angles, I ended up riding the RT the other evening to Scarborough Town Centre. I think I may have a solution to your RT building project: Try offspacing door and wall segments (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey-nice to see you again! I'm not really sure. The "usuals" seem to be on this group, I read both but post mostly into this group. I'm not sure also if it's correct for the charter of the newsgroup, but if it's related to rtlToronto events, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cable has been unreliable due to Rogers poor architecting of their DHCP and mailserver scalability. But for those who don't care about their POP mail (I use our very reliable UNIX mail at MIE) and have static IP's, it's never been a large (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Calum & Chris and gang. It has been some time since I have been able to get into the Robotics action. Is it safe to say that most are using this NG or is lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor still actively used? I posted a heads up recently about TRU having a (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A216EF9.AAB2AA...ome.com... (...) 74 k/s? WTF? I can't stand these rogers commercials where they bash the heck out of DSL. That makes me so cross. Cable just really makes me CROSS. DSL seems far (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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WELL, i d/led the video. ALL 39 megs of it. it only took me 12 minutes. i ended up doing other surfing in the mean time. WOW. Calum. good job on the video. the music is not to my taste. but hey. (shrug/smirk) (...) Oh, Iain, hi. did I mention that (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G4nC8L.Izn@lugnet.com... (...) should (...) Awesome, I'll try that. Your video stalled once during downloading. I'm at 36% now. Iain (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think (correct me Iain if I'm wrong) that Iain used some base AVI codecs that were a little CPU/bandwidth intensive. Even my P3/750 256MByte PC at work stalled on Iain's stuff. I used Microsoft MPEG4, which is pretty darn good (about par (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G4Lyzr.GDF@lugnet.com... (...) LEGO - I've never had any great deal of success doing that. BTW, with the blue express train that you have - is the motor the same as the other ones? I seem (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Love that equation. Isn't the sole purpose of LEGO to be interchangeable with other LEGO? The problem I have, and I'm sure I'm not alone here, is when there is non-LEGO incorporated into the equation. That's when I get angry. I snap. I lose (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G4Lyzr.GDF@lugnet.com... (...) train (...) Calum, it doesn't chap my ass as much as you seem to think it is when people use Technic for non-Technic reasons. Because if I let you do that, (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A214767.7AE1FD...ome.com... (...) You dirty ass. I'm geting 4.4 k/s and that's DAMN GOOD. :) (...) No, you should buy a better computer, and give me a smack for not knowing squat about codecs. (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh I recommend that you d/l the video. It's verrrrrry nice. Oh I wish I started hanging out earlier. That yellow walking thing looked great, and seeing cinderblock in action was awesome! Keep up the great work. Stay safe. Dave (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, settle down :-) Everyone knows that "all other themes are just spare parts for 'x'" where x = 'your favorite theme'. :-) As for using technic parts in non technic creations, it's been done. Every Milton Train Works custom kit uses at least (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Oh sure..... I COULD! d/l all 39 megs of this video. and because its only 39 megs and i have a high speed connection it will not bother me....(brag to Iain) but this line is of concern to me: (...) some of the video Iain shot and put on his CD is at (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You know how much I can't stand it when certain (ahem, Iain. Ahem, Susan) people misuse Train parts for other projects. (oh, blockstacking with train crossing weights! What's this?@!!#$#$@! :) Anyways, just to make y'all cringe, here's a classic (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) unfortunately, as you probably know, the webcam has no zoom function, that i know about anyway. the lego creations on my table can be seen at (URL) my stacker is also on the table, and most of you have seen that already. more than that, i'll (...) (24 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hi Dave: the remote seems to work fine. we privileged few with a cable modem can see your entire amp just fine. I'd like to see some sort of zoom in the next incarnation. ;) this way i can see what that lego thing is on your table. keep up the (...) (24 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Once again, the registered trademark police rear their ugly heads. right now in some of my newsgroups, there's a huge flaming discussion about www.fandom.com. the owners of said site say they registered the word 'fandom' and now others aren't (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, I used MosaicMaker which is on Lugnet as formlet. Sorry to disappoint, but I'm not officially allowed to post photos of it (something about altering branding or whatever) but I will bring the sucker to the next dinner. (it fits nicely (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G4Ez5L.3on@lugnet.com... (...) We expect nothing less. Iain (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) do you use those fancy mlcad apps that take pictures and make them into lego bitmaps? just wonderin... i have lotsa 1x1's that came in those 'classic' 1200 pc buckets that are waiting to make some sort of logo or pic. dunno what yet. by the (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know it's late when, the evening before you got three hours of sleep writing a paper about the BCE/CTV merger, yet this evening, you stay up building a 46x46 brick mosaic of the Nortel logo. pictures tomorrow. Calum (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So here I am dumping on lugnet toronto, but that's neither here nor there. It's LEGO related inasmuch as I'm designing my LEGO cam page... So here I am working on the html, trying to get a pop-up window to open so you guys can surf more in your main (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@idirect.com> wrote in message news:G4Dx24.3v0@lugnet.com... (...) pic (...) the (...) or (...) I don't supose there is any way to make it pick out objects on a white surface? Like, could you do something like..... Ok, have (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like it. The software that comes with it seems resource intensive but a few freeware apps and the camera is very smooth. Doesn't take as good a pic as my digital camera, but web cams aren't suppose to. I ordered mine thru Ls@h and it was 99 (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@idirect.com> wrote in message news:G4Dt5q.EoD@lugnet.com... (...) over (...) It seems like I'm the only one without a Vision Command set. How does that thing work, anyway? (...) You can purchase a token to ride the Subway/RT (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I'm sitting at home this weekend, trying to figure out what I want to do with my time. Everquest is not grabbing my attention lately, along with Diablo II and Starcraft (though Settlers 4 is coming out, as well as the expansion for (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If this is the criterium, then that gizmo of switching 1 axle to 4 outputs that we saw at dinner a few weeks back is the definite winner. I've lost count (and track) of how many 8 and 24 tooth gears I've broken. Now thet they have modified the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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My friend Dave caught some more pictures of the LEGO Technic car at IAAPA: (URL) Iain (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A199D1C.816629...ome.com... (...) contest! (...) who's (...) though (...) ...and just when did we find time to break from using our Dr. Ho to post? Hm? Did Kate take it away and find new and (...) (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) so it would seem that YOU are the lego murder!!!! not us. -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G4C48J.GLo@lugnet.com... (...) Rob, (...) some (...) comes (...) This has me thinking... Maybe at the next dinner, we should have a contest! We all bring in our wrecked LEGO gears, beams, (...) (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey! I never wrecked a lego gear! I have made ABS dust doing some unkosher modifications in my past, but no more! I think the diehard technic thing comes in when trying to fit as many gears into as small a place as possible... Rob (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A194813.8AB8BE...ome.com... (...) Rob, (...) some (...) :D (...) Ooo, I'm shaking. Whatcha gonna do? Blow up your bot at the end of the competition? Oops, that would mean you'd have to produce a (...) (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I resent that comment. I'll have you know that i have !!NEVER!! laid waste to a lego gear. I still have all the OLD "flimsy" gears. the only damage I've ever done is make ABS dust. ALL my models incorporate a self destruct button that prevents (...) (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) thanks! (...) You see, it's all part of a plan: Last year's posters were blue. This time it's yellow. Expect Magenta coloured posters in May. :) (...) I was about ready to do this, except I realized I don't have a digital camera on me. At all. (...) (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Other than Dave and Phil, is anyone else contemplating sumo? Calum (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Run, don't walk, to get the first rtlToronto 7: The Plastic Dust is Normal Event Poster: (URL) them out and put them up everywhere, at your office, school, church, community center, cult compound, whatever. For example, I have a poorly (...) (24 years ago, 19-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G491Bx.G9u@lugnet.com... (...) WITH A (...) :) Calum, do I have to shove your face against the reaction plate? CAN YOU SMELL THAT INDUCTION, BOY? HUH?!?! CAN YOU?!?!?!? Iain (who is (...) (24 years ago, 19-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Told you. Thunder Run is the template on which all mass transit is based. :) Calum (24 years ago, 19-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) getin' the hang of it! (BTW, Why isn't the lower cone of the Metroliner modeled? :( I started doing a re-creation of that, and got like 1/3 done before I realiezd that no where in the parts directory could I find the lower cone part where the (...) (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A15FAFE.76BAF0...ome.com... (...) Ok, well at least they tried. Besides, MACK wins by default, because they made Thunder Run at Canada's Wonderland, and that's my sentimental favourite. And (...) (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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WOW. never again will we have to think of new games for our robot contests. here is a link of other contests: (URL) took the liberty to add our link -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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sorry to burst your bubble but (nice as it is) its not all made of lego. clearly the part that is supposed to be diamond plate is not lego. :( Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) is SO COOL! Want to build. Iain (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OMG! Idea time. This is what happens when you don't go to school. 5x5 grid, alternatley-coloured tiles on it black/white. Removable, reconfigurable walls, maybe 10 cm high. 20 cm grid squares, so the entire playing feild is 1 m x 1 m. Build a robot (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3A1441B5.1A3F1C...res.com... (...) JEFF! They are *NOT*. It's a coaster, and you can see the nylon-coated steel running wheels underneath the carbody. The big technic wheels do not rotate. (...) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Don't try to tell us that *this* is driven by a linear induction motor. Those are clearly rubber drive wheels. Jeff (...) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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