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(...) Thanks for the advice Shiri!!! However, plain and boxy is just the objective of the creation..... The stuff you mention, might be interesting in a lego design viewpoint, or an architectural stand-point.... however, from a chapel construction (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hellllp Calum!!!!! No Iain, and no Martin!!!! :( Ahhh!!! Ohh BTW, do you need me to bring any spare modules? I have 6, but they are a little "high" (3/4 inch instead of 3/8 inch...oops!!) :) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I always do. sorry, i could not resist Chris For Real, All this "Pretend" stuff was at first funny now, just not so funny ..... (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GpwDw2.KnH@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) usual, excellent work, Calum! I just love the robots inside. The floodlights on the outside of the building add so much, as well as the corner-mounted (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I finished with my car factory today. This is the white building that is featured in the timelapse demonstration video. Here's a photo of the outside of the factory: (URL) roof is built with two 32x32 blue baseplates. On this side you can see a (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(URL) out this link, the whole week is 'LEGO-ized' Jeff VW (23 years ago, 13-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Benjamin Medinets writes: <snip> (...) like the glass windows. As a suggestion, something that always adds a ton is not letting the structure become box-y. I.e. add jutting stuff, or sunk-in windows, or statues... (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.castle)
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A little treat for you all :) Here is what some patience (41 hour, 55min, 18 sec of it to be exact), determination to go through 3 dozen read-me's and FAQ's, and 2 large Domino's Pizzas can create. Inspired by the background on Derek's PC, here's my (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Martin Legault" <mlegault@nortelnetworks.com> wrote in message news:Gpu2It.4w7@lugnet.com... (...) attend a (...) Hey Martin, Thats unfortunate, you will be missed! Someone else must do the video because I too will not be able to attend. Iain (23 years ago, 12-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GptCLA.LtE@lugnet.com... (...) 3033 (...) Not meaning to chew, but I thikn a ping pong ball or another smooth-type ball would be much easier/more practical to use. A tenis ball is very (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi, I have the regret to inform you that I won't be able to go, I have to attend a first aid course all next week-end. That will be the 1st train event that I'll miss :-( Martin (23 years ago, 12-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's really cute! I already have a 4 port USB hub ($12 DLink, on sale!) just for such a game. Yes, we should do this! It would be a fun, simple, breath of fresh air. Something a little silly and purely for sport, not for any real technical (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gpsnyn.5Cx@lugnet.com... (...) Three dimensions? *YES*. I love the concept!!! :) Iain (who apogizes for being overly metric tonight) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I bought the Maverick Storm at Zellers.... I thought $5.00 plus tax was a bit excessive for a 38 piece set, without a full-size mini-fig.... but the head is cool....nice hood under the helmet. What I didn't care for.... the one piece for racer's (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I apologize, for I'll be unable to make it to Mel’s tonight. Perhaps we can reconvene the trade upon the 19th @ T3! Again, sorry for the inconvenience. -R (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone, After reading Calums post about using Manas in the next robotics competition, it got me thinking. I do like the idea of an RC competition, but lets forget the Manas. Check out this link: (URL) guys have figured out how to a bunch of (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As the others have said, 32 variables is the limit for the standard firmware. The new 2.0 firmware gives you a bit more (I think you can have a few more global variables). But, heres my take on the matter: Why do you need two 1x16 arrays? I (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I ripped the top off my mountain and had a poke around inside. I did some measuring and comparing, and I've got a diagram of what I'll have to move to get his train through. It's not pretty, not even a little bit; there are about 8 pillars and (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) #define CONTROLLED_BY_MY_PC cable_attachment #define EVERY_NOW_AND_THEN 5 * second #define time_lapse taking_a_picture(EVE..._AND_THEN, CONTROLLED_BY_MY_PC) Jeff E (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I got it from a web site called BrickDreams. If you search lugnet news for it you'll see all the discussions. Unfortunately the site is no longer available. Its too bad, because he created allot of cool backgrounds. Derek (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Heck no! Use of Duplo and other cool parts wins you extra points for originality! Calum (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll bring them in tonight. Bring in some basic Town minifigures with classic smiles. Calum (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well thanks for the confidence, Larry, but after attending the train show MonLUG did in Laval, it seems there's just so much work to do. MonLUG set a very high standard-and their layout was top notch. Doing a group layout that works that well (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My problem is that all but one of my modules contain 2 story + buildings, and they are almost all located on the side of a module.... I was figuring it out, and I do believe that it is possible.... I just have to be absolutly sure that I drill (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well ya, that's what I'm saying. OK, no more on this, OK? It was just a throwaway comment for fun (who'da thunk to see DUPLO on a robot!!!), let's not beat it to death. (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It is a factor of the pattern, in combination with the algorithm. The hardware, unless it provides more capability than your average XY+grab (ie, grab two, scan more etc) has nothing to do with it at all except individual move execution speed. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well, think of it like this: Say you build your frames at 24 inches. That means 11 inches between the three holes. Put your taller modules as the bottom and middle, and your lowest module (ie, a flat, buildingless module) on the top. That way (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I also uploaded a pic of my (metroliner) silver bullet engine on Brickshelf. I wanted to make a decent title page for my "finished designs" on my MOCs. This pic is mostly for my enjoyment, since I had such a fun time making it... is this engine (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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I "renovated" the fire station I usually display at the train shows... I spent a bit of time laying down tile (88 tiles just for the apparatus floor), re-arranging the apparatus room so both fire hall rolling garage doors were together, with the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town)
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just posting to let everyone know that I took pics. I finished the design in mid November, even though it was something that I had planned to buid in August, that I didn't have time to finish.... I brought it to a rtlToronto monthly dinner for a (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow...."crash-up derby" with Mana's....Tres Cool!!!! That's something that even I could do!!!! :) Ben pretend Chris' robots don't really suck!!! :) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You have one too? I didn't know the S100 could do timelapse?! Calum (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now...Now, LAR!! Play Nice.... it says that any unmodified lego pieces (plus string) If Trevyn wants to "decorated" his entry with duplo pieces....that's his "problem".... :) Ben (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this might hold promise. maybe not as a R- event..... something bigger then a dinner but smaller then renting a room. it sounds like it could work, and it would solve my 'aggression in ABS. s AND if you limited yourself to JUST the manas and (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Back in rtl7, weren't you complaining you were sick of driving around? :) I wouldn't mind getting back to simpler challenges that are just simple plain fun. Call me dumb, but it'd be great to build a simple challenge game that wasn't so hard (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not sure where Derek got his, but you can quite easily duplicate that image. Here are some examples of what you can render with pretty much any 3D proggie: (URL) the case with those two images I've used MLCAD to create the initial .DAT (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! I was pleasantly surprised how it turned out. I've captured another 60 minutes of me building over the last two nights from different angles. Some close up, some medium wide etc. I hope to string it all together soon. (...) I thought (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool layout Derek!!! BTW where did you get such a great background for your PC? I want one!!! John I think we should all get serious and stop pretending... LOL !!! (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hardly! I think it's hilarious and besides it's certainly not my place to say *anything* other than... wow that's whacko! (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Trevyn Watson" <4tee2@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3C3E3299.705010...ers.com... (...) Oops. It's zzyzx. Argh. Shows how often I buy stuff for my bike! Iain (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I did not know that. I named my bot "xyzzy" because of the obvious links to the names of the axes, and also because it was a magic word (that transported you) in advent, an old text-based adventure game. More info here: (URL) a google search (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Trevyn Watson" <4tee2@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3C3E2628.502030...ers.com... (...) What?! xyzzy is a company that makes front shock forks for mountain bikes...! Iain (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Please explain to me how this ISN'T a non-sequitur? (...) I like your sig much better than Chris's. :) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:Gpqvvx.MG3@lugnet.com... (...) pretend that I'm rolling on the floor laughing!!! Jeff VW pretend that the image of my robot (which would finish every pattern in 10 second or less, and (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:GpqDr8.LK5@lugnet.com... (...) possible (...) Replase popcans with "white marbles", and let's do it. :) Iain Pretend Julia Child isn't quite so old (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Trevyn Watson" <4tee2@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3C3DED82.702030...ers.com... (...) Are you into mountain biking?? Iain Pretend a small european tourist is eating a pastry (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3C3DEAD5.59BB05...aka.com... (...) proportion. (...) looks (...) I'm thinking about trying an 8-wide project soon. But I'm too lazy to actually *build* anything. :) Iain (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3C3E0DF1.F9AF9B...aka.com... (...) Iain Pretend I'm not foaming at the mouth (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I took a few pictures of the lego I have setup in my office and put them on brickshelf. (URL) I don't have space to make a loop to run a train on, but I did setup a set of bridges to span my shelves so I could at least display some trains. I'm going (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, they're made by The Lego Company (TM), therefore, I can use them. :) If people really object strenuously, then i suppose i could replace them, but i'd rather not. Btw, i have redesgined my compressor and added some pics of it. Trevyn. (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Calum, Would it be at all possible for you to set aside a few Capes and Obiwan's brown hood-piece from the Gungan sub (Cause I don’t even have one!) for me upon our meeting at Mel’s or for T3 (should I be unable to make it tomorrow) I'll have my (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) ??? !!!! That's whacko!!! (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Chris was asking about pics, so here they are: (URL) called "xyzzy". It's not quite finished yet, the entire grid needs to be moved over about 6 studs, and i still need to hook up two light sensors, AND it still needs programming, BUT IT WILL PICK (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Excellent. (...) From my perspective I don't find the 15 block height to be out of proportion. My "GO Train" cars are exactly 13 blocks high. The 2 block clearance looks about right when they go into a tunnel. However I seem to be the only one (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The *only* reason why rtlToronto is organized at all is thanks to the work of Calum and Chris. They make it look easy. The rest of us are intermittent members that show up :) How can you plan around that? Ohhh, my first reply to an ++LP post! (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sorry for any misunderstanding I may have caused... I certainly didn't mean charging the audience anything, but when I said entrance fee, I meant the competitiors pay a small amount to enter, which goes towards the prize. (...) My thoughts exactly. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I thought that was really quite neat too, Ben! Calum (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'd put some money in too! (Assuming I can figure out how to actually build a WORKING robot.) Jeff VW Chris <---- See mine says something funny!!! :) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The only way I now around these limitations is to use an alternate firmware. LegOS is a true c environment instead of being "not quite c" LeJOS is full featured Java VM. Both of these give you full control over memory usage, so the number of (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm SURE what you mean by that is that maybe it's not a direction you guys *want* to go in... (and there's nothing WRONG with that!!!) because there is no doubt whatever in my mind that your club is *way* beyond the skill and organizational (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think in the near future we should probably investigate something out in Etobicoke where parking is free and plentiful. There's also the possibility of a two day weekend train event. I'm not sure if we're up to the level of doing a train (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the (...) Well RCX 2.0 firmware give you 32 global+16 local variables, according to NQC docs. LegOS should give you a lot more freedom in memory usage, but I haven't try that yet. For the X project, I plan to use bit manipulation to store all (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 32 variables??????? That's all???? i need more! How do I get room for more variables??? If not, oh well, must modify and have *sloppy* code :( Dave (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Rememeber to count all local variables, since they are not really local in RCXCC. Total number of usable variables are 32 for RCX 1.x. But I think the compiler will give you error for using more than 32 variables. If it is during download, (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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It was on another RCX competition site years ago... A finite number of pop cans, painted black, are placed in an arena. The walls of the arena are white. The 'bot starts in one corner, whose floor is painted black while the rest of the field is a (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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K folks, I have a programming problem :( Here's the issue: I set an array of 16 (go figure) and I have a few misceelaneous int values (4 thus far) and I try to set up another aray of 16 and it gives me something equalling an out of memory error! (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Ivan Louch" <ivn@idirect.ca> wrote in message news:GppFn1.5qz@lugnet.com... (...) why (...) hey 3800 sounds really good, i would love to have one of those! and i wouldn't mind paying 5 bucks! oh wait.... i have to win too! :{ ;) (...) over (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Absolutely. There will NEVER be an audience fee for rtlToronto events. It's a hassle I don't want to deal with. But a contest participation fee, well, yeah, that actually would be kinda cute. Maybe a real informal thing, sort of like the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well....I guess it doesn't matter to me since I am the "official scorekeeper", and I guess that would make me the most impartial person. That being said, a nice set like that would probably encourage the competitors to win by all means, (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "lurkers" (...) Well instead of an entrance fee, that will discourage random wondering, why don't we have a 'contest participation fee'? Only people with competing robots should pay that 5-10 bucks. 3800 does sound like a nice idea! ummm... (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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thanks ben! btw i did test it at off-topic.testing i just wanted to test it here too! brian "Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:GpnB86.5BA@lugnet.com... (...) chosen....off-topic.testing. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no...considering that half the 'bots don't use the RCX 1.0 (with the AC adapter). (...) That, and it would allow the "stragglers" to see the robots in action. And I would have a pretty "easy" day. The problem with that is possible IR (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) if you want to test something, you should have chosen....off-topic.testing. :) well, (welcome) it works!!! ;-) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I prefer having them all run at once. I think that if we run the robots often enough, everyone will get a chance to see all the robots doing their thing. I don't think I've ever seen a competition where this is done. It'd be wild to see a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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ignore this (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) uuuughhh....yeah.... 250 slopes already, and I need 200 more.....totally 450 slope (regular 2X4), not including the stylish end pieces on alternating levels, a 2 X 2 brown bricks, with a 1 X 2 brown brick on top..... partly because there are (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I'm using Dave Baum's DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO LEGO MINDSTORMS. It has a tutorial on the CD that isn't too bad. I can turn motors on and off so far. There's a few things that make me go "why would I do that?" but I guess it's important. -Greg (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Calum is HARSH
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Calum, ITS a darn good thing we speak by phone, I just read your reply to me (re- theft) WOW your HARSH!!! :) (notice the smilely face) Even thought you warned me about the re-flame to me, i was struck. people who don't know us might think we don't (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If i think I understand what Calum is saying.... then i agree. if your bot for whatever reason, always starts with the griper over the top left cell, then so be it. in my little heart of hearts, the game was over when the last block was (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3C3B56B3.83ACCD...res.com... (...) That sound like an idea.... I will probably stack mine that way... (...) I dont mind doing it Jeff, I will have to ensure that the module-stack® will (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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