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WELL, this just in. I know that many people are working fast and furious on x-robots. i also know that When you build a robot (for speed) , you have no idea how your robot compares. SO For all the lurkers and secret robot builders, I would like to (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think the idea of an entrance fee prevents (well discourages) the "lurkers" from participating. And it certainly discourages the less established robotic builders from entering also. But, on the other hand, I can see Rob's view.... spending (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We could also just have foam underneath, or a box full of packing peanuts... (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After a lengthy visit to Pitsco-LegoDacta website I finally found some info on one of the LegoDacta distributors here in Ontario - "Spectrum Educational Supplies" In case you're not familiar with this Lego's well kept secret check out this on-line (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Van Winden" <Jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:Gpn8A6.JMC@lugnet.com... (...) will (...) Jeff, the clearence of my car is 29 - 30 inches..... How am i going to stack 3 modules in 30 inches......... DOH!!! Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WELL, I'd go in. sure, I'd toss in 5 ot 10 bucks. What ever we do, it should be a low key kind of event. once you introduce prizes then the rule of engagement become a LOT more important. and you would need official impartial Judges. AND if I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I found it a bit irritating but I've grown used to making anything on the mainlines 15 tall. Most people don't build over top of the track that much anyways-at least not in train2-train3 will probably be different. But I don't bother with (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nice, Calum. Tempts me to put my S100 on a stand in low rez mode and shoot 64MB of frames one every 10 seconds or so :) I'll have to build the furniture store that way... Jeff E (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think it would be any more hazardous then the Monkey contest. Plus it requires the development of multiple modes of operation. You have to drive up to the edge of the table, deploy the bridging mechanism, cross the gap and retract the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone... Long time no post! Anyway, Over the Christmas holidays, I spent almost all of my time working on my ProjectX robot. I am quite happy with the results, but it surprised me how long it took to build. I now have a love/hate relationship (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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