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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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(...) Hey Calum, Just had to poke my head into rtltoronto to say that this clip is great! I love the steps you took to get to the timelapse, without dropping any frames...way cool. Matt (Great song, too...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here's something fun to check out: (URL) MPEG1) I videotaped myself building a factory building in my train3 layout for about 30 minutes (I could only find a blank 60 minute Hi8 tape, which equates out to 30 minutes of Digital8). I then (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can see it now..... ahem (clears throat) sniffs "The Return of the BASH Brothers!!!!!!!" Wooohoooo!! "watchout kiddies!!!" :) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, I'm in…but only for the Capes and brown or black hand pieces! And if you’ve got any Castle parts your willin’ to part with I'll make it worth your while. I've got Town pieces a-plenty!!! --==Richard==-- P.S. Obiwan's brown hood-piece from (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In that case, I'd appreciate one copy please. Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OOPS. Iain, I thought it was understood that for every "round" it would be a new and different pattern. it would be boring to watch the same robot do solve the same pattern over and over again. Besides, any logic program you come up with to (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The way that is currently stated on the page is: -A set of Starting Patterns is chosen somehow (submissions in a hat, random, whatever). -Each round, everyone runs the same Starting Pattern. ie, if the first Starting Pattern of the day is a O, (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hey, you try driving your Y to home, and have a lego wire bind in the rack. then lets see what gives first. (grin) (...) do you think we could once again Borrow the Ventax chain and stands? Chris Pretend this says something funny (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Schilling" <davidNO@SPAMsunteleia.com> wrote in message news:GpnB65.51M@lugnet.com... (...) time (...) Wait, 20 starting configurations? Do you mean random patterns? I thought we decided we were having one pattern that would be run throughout (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3C3B8A5A.5F1A80...ers.com... (...) (drillbits) from stacking and monkeys, yes, I can see. Forcebly snapping an AXLE JOINER in a simple pick and place application!? Now *that's* class, kiddies. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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