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"Trevyn Watson" <4tee2@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3C59EA17.808010...ers.com... (...) Yep! As long as I can screw my robot to my module base. :-D What's the chip in the middle? It looks familiar... Iain (who finally got Tijs to run properly - (...) (23 years ago, 1-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You do mean "train half-modules" not "half-train modules", don't you? ;) Jeff E Pretend I'll be within 5000 miles (8000 km) of this event... (23 years ago, 1-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have an RCX 1.0 (w/ power jack) and an RCX 2.0 (w/o power jack). I will be using both in my rtl10 entry. Here's my problem: For my bot to work properly, I need both RCXen to be powered from an adapter. Since the 2.0 has no jack, I have thrown (...) (23 years ago, 1-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Question: OK for me to screw my robot in 3/6 places to module by small screws going through, say, a 2x4 or 2x8 plate with holes to secure the baseplate from shifting about? Iain (23 years ago, 1-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Richard noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GqttpJ.E0z@lugnet.com... (...) *LOVE* reboot! Wish I knew when it was on :( I watched it so much when I was younger. FRISKET ROCKS!!!!!! (...) thought it was British. I don't (...) (23 years ago, 1-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <a bunch of stuff about computers sniped> (...) ~West Wing, yes! :) ~Alias, very much so! :P ~B5 & Sports Night??? Not even... My top fav's are Angel!!! and Reboot!!! If anyone even tries to dispute Reboots contention as a super great show (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:Gqt9uF.KzE@lugnet.com... (...) Is that the name you're using? "Runamok 'bot"? I sure hope not, because that sounds like crap, Dave. Oh wait, your robot *is*. AHAHAHAHA :) Iain (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"jeff van winden" <jeff.vanwinden@emergis.com> wrote in message news:GqtnLA.Iw2@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) VW (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: LEGO partners with F1 team BMW-Williams !!!
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(...) It seems like there are a bunch of other LUGNET postings that talk about this!!! All from different websites!! Shows you there are lots of F1 and LEGO fans out there! The only picture (probably) is at (URL) guess they read my mind about making (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This sounds very cool. I will definitely be getting that large WilliamsF1 set when it comes out. Its funny how news travels. I spotted this on www.f1-live.com. Looked in lugnet.general to see if someone had posted it yet. A posting had just gone up (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks Being a fan of LEGO and Formula 1, I stumbled accross this: (URL) to see that it's only with LEGO Racers, but the "WilliamsF1 Team Racer", 65cm long, to be launched in September definetly sounds cool. However, what I'd really like to see is (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually there's been an overall PC industry goal of legacy free PCs lately (ie, USB and Firewire externally only, so no more IEEE1284 parallel, RS232 serial, PS2 key/mouse etc) and laptops have led the charge. I had to fight to get a Latitude (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Another option is to get a USB serial port adapter. Although they probably cost as much as a USB tower. Derek (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So work gives me a new laptop PIII 1GHz, 30 GigHD, DVD/CDRW, etc etc... Toshiba 3000--nice So I get everything installed, having a great time with it for the week. Get home last night, went to d/l a program to my RCX and is the first time I realize (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not that I would ever defend Chris...but, of course you realize, there is a HUGE difference between a train module and a ROBOT MODULE! (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well we know that Chris has a few train modules hidden in his house, so he will have no problem... (That feels better, I'ts been a while...) Jeff Just Pretend.... (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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My plan is to have my robot fit on one of my half train modules. Derek (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was planning on bringing mine on a <<<"-->*TRAIN*<--">>> module. Did I say that loud enuf? Dave Pretend that I love *all* LEGO bricks--oh wait! I do! (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Just off the phone with Chris this morning and (3...2...1...cue snowfall!) we were thinking about how to physically run the rtl10 show. My original idea was that we would have two rows of three tables down the center of Lillian H Smith. (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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G'Day HEY !! WOULD YOU GUYS JUST STOP RAIDING BRAMPTON !! Thank you Cheers Oliver Play Well (8:)) all meant in jest of course ;) "Matthias Jetleb" <Jetleb@Netcom.ca> wrote in message news:3c5763ee.195886...net.com... (...) my (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My arm put the block down instead of dropping it, so it usually made good contact. But it is usually not perfect. I only ran it a few times though since I still got other problems to sort through. (...) No, the long time come from my slow (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thank you for posting this. I have to ask, how accurate is your robot??? I will admit, that i have rarely got even CLOSE to 100% perfect block placement. so will a longer time give you better accuracy?? -- Chris Pretend this says something (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | The anti X pattern
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Can everyone please refrain from posting their current "anti X" times? You're taking all the fun away from me as I work on mine, and you may end up discouraging someone from entering altogether :( It would be much nicer to be surprised on the day of (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well my bot is currently doing 78 sec, if it is reading every blocks correctly. :p This mindstorm firmware language is super slow and I may need to learn LegOS. (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip> (...) yes...that is true. But it also is a good source of income!! maybe I should X-post this to lugnet.offtopic.debate... :) Ben (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Matthias Jetleb" <Jetleb@Netcom.ca> wrote in message news:3c5763f6.195969...net.com... (...) Ooooooooo, someone else is actually NOT doing a gantry? ;) (...) The mass is at a minumum, but due to the size fo the robot to get the required work (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can't use 'enbay' for the eBay police will come and sue the pants off you I had the link but lost it ;p Oh forget the violent army, do a peaceful 'bot competition in Toronto Dave (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So far, me likey!!! :) (...) ix-nay on enbay!!! I am going to Virginia that weekend.... the thing that sucks...is I am off Thursday and Friday, but have to leave Thursday afternoon for the flight. Won't be home until Sunday afternoon. Trip (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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K, here’s the thing—if we do head-to-head competitions, there are only 2 ‘bots involved at a time. There will be one winner and one loser. Just like the block sorting ‘bots--every ‘bot will eventually play every other ‘bot in subsequent heats. The (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) AHHHHHHhh its just so overwhelming...... :) too many questions, so little time. I'm not going to say another thing about rules and scoring until i hear from more people...... what say you all??? I ran some more numbers and a higher penalty for (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | A little bit of History
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In trying to style-up a new robot design at work (*I* think it's ugly), I was poking around online. I remembered being really drawn to what I understood was one of the earliest (if not the first industrial robot) when I was younger, and tried (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Odd. I just bought it at the Sears Clearance Centre in Brampton for 89.95 (A week ago). They also had *another* Vision Command for $35. This is in addition to the one bought by an RTL member after I informed everyone about my German RIS 2.0 (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train3 Pictures
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Greetings Jean-Marc! I just wanted to drop you a line to say "thank you" fo letting me build the Thatcher-Perkins at the show on Saturday. I'm sorry I had to run without saying goodbye and thanking you. I realized at 3:10 that I was supposed to be (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess no one is going to cheat, but if my bot just say it is done at 0 sec then my score would be 24 sec at worst. So the penalty time for wrong block need to increase - I suggest 6 sec. Also how are we going to count the overall score? Do (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It isn't bad, and it is a far cry from Rob's idea of zero points for an unsuccessfull design... :-/ (...) Good luck on putting out a design... and have fun south o' the border... :) Ben pretend Iain is going to work on his tan in Florida!! :) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3C56BD23.6EF3CC...res.com... (...) This is the best idea I've seen yet. I wanted to suggest scoring via time, but because I hate math :) I couldn't bother trying to come up with something. I (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) At the risk of being wishy-washy..... I like this. It makes sense, and it address rob's concern. (right?) example: Time = time in seconds + 1 sec for not perfect block + 3 sec for "wrong" blocks. (these penalty times are based on what i figure (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | off road technic set at Sears Clearance site
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For those of us who didn't get to COSTCO in time... Sears clearance site has the off-road for 107.99 (URL) just ordered one to catch up with the rest of you... and so it begins, my first LEGO expense of 2002 I was in TRU on the weekend and they had (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK folks, since I don't have a robot competing, perhaps I'll throw out some suggestions: Some scoring rules I've heard bandied around are: First to finish: +20 or +50... Block wrong: -10 or disqualified Block mispositioned: -5 I'd observe that in (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: deluxe football bus
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Very nice Ben, now how about a bathroom and a video system :) Mark Lugnet member 485 (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.sports)
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(...) example (...) I was thinking about this. And I was having a hard time finding a number that would balance out a robot that only moves 1 or 2 blocks then claims to be done. Sure, We never really have people who show up to be goof's on purpose, (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Of course you can!!! the only person not allowed to do this is Iain, he has to run all his pneumatics from a empty tank so as to give everyone else a fair advantage. ;) Chris Pretend this says something funny (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Possibly. It would probably be better to drive something else off the main board (an opto-coupler or something) & run all the leds off that via a separate supply. Also, IIRC, the tower actually has 2 LEDs - something to do with reducing the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Why wouldn't you be able to pressurize your air system before the event? I see nothing wrong with that. If you have a motorized pump for keeping the system pressurized, just leave it on before the start. I know that in my last 2 'bot (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Pneumatics and rtl10
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I just had a thought about the rules for rtl10 and pneumatics. Are you allowed to pre-charge your pneumatics before the start of a match? I would say yes you can manually, or mechanically, charge your pneumatics before the match. One could argue for (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: train 3 pics uploaded on brickshelf
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There should be a main picture page on Calum Tsang's Peachy Server (w/ RTL Events photos) regarding Train 3. (I don't think it is quite ready yet.) It will link all the photos that everybody took. I am quite sure that there were several with photos, (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Thanks for the pics! Are there any more pics of the sculpted areas of the layout. Can you give a description of the infrastructure you use to achieve the different levels. Also, I would like to see better pics of that bi-level blue and gray commuter (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Can we bump this up to 50? I want more priority on speed! As Daves example shows, this scoring scheme seems to favour accuracy more than speed. Also, if you have a misplaced block, you should get a score of 0. The whole point of the game is to (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | train 3 pics uploaded on brickshelf
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hi, just posting to say that I've uploaded the pics I took at Train 3 (in Toronto, Canada). Here is my lugnet lego page w/ descriptions: (URL) is the actual brickshelf page: (URL) and enjoy!! Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Done first as in the RCX thinks it's done--misplaced blocks are subtracted from your total. This way, if your 'bot finishes first but gets no blocks right, you end up with a super-low score anyway. (...) Per game-add up all the blocks Example (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So each robot will have a match against everyone else like in r9? That can take a while but we can run two or three matches at the same time since we don't need a play field. (...) OK that should be fine. (...) I guess it means done first (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After a few days of discussion, this is a set of simple rules to calculate a score for 2 robots going head to head for the upcoming project X games. Way more info here: (URL) like to suggest a 2 minute time limit. Done first +20 Perfect block +10 (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | deluxe football bus
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As I posted in a posting earlier, I bought and combined a complete bus and a partial one to make a deluxe sized one (and added a bunch of other elements, well some white and blue bricks, and white plates, and 2 2X2 blue transparent "wall" pieces. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.sports)
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| | Silly little story and an OT question
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Hey folks, This morning I woke up late and had to rush in to the office for a conference call, but I forgot to charge the battery on my MD player. So I was rummaging around for an AA, of which I found in a package of several AA's from Walmart. I (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: entertaining spectators -- trash talk
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(...) Chris, Chris, Chris, Chris, Chris…Confused as always…I won block stackers (remember a 9 block stack vs your 1 or 2 block stack)…Your thinking of that insignificant ‘get your blocks off off my side’ contest. I think Dave 'won' that one but, (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: entertaining spectators -- trash talk
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!!!GAME ON!!! (...) that's what you must have done when you coded your block stacker, if I recall it was you who showed up all forlorn and depressed crying that his RCX was broken. Geesh, It was ME who "fixed" your "broken" rcx by flashing new (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just to show off my ignorance, i wonder if it is as simple as opening up the "box" and parallel 1 or 2 ir LEDs, off the main LED. YES i know that, that would be more current draw, and maybe the Tower circuit was not designed for that, BUT being a (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Point Motor Instructions
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Hi folks, I still occasionally get requests for information on my old automatic point motor. Well, I've long since moved to a more compact and reliable model, and after the rtlToronto Train3 show last weekend, I've decided to post the instructions (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) No, I haven't had the fun of married life just yet :) But I'm not downloading with BBRC, I'm just sending out messages. Like, the Mindstorms Remote Control only sends, it's not smart enough to receive, right? This is the same thing as what (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You're not married, if you were, you would know what append when someone speek and the other doesn't answer ;-) a download have to be coordinated, exchange of info both way... (...) that is an interesting point here, this solution migth work (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Another thing you might want to think about, if we've got a few extra IR towers around - really, you're just trying to improve the coverage of the transmission elements. A spare IR tower has a set of transmission elements. So.. what would it (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | bus fun
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As I posted earlier, I bought a soccer bus and a bunch of knights kingdom sets...(4 defense archers and a king leo)... in memory of Train3 (AKA rtl BUS 1), I decided to modify the new bus I received... (despite the slight disappointment of my (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, but I only want to send-the BBRC software only sends AFAIK, so I wonder if that's still an issue. What you're saying is that the tower interactive on initialization with the host PC-I wonder of this is the case with BBRC. Is the IR (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You already know this, of course, but for the benefit of those that don't... watch out for hysteresis... the train motor motion will need to be sensed independently. Still, what an interesting application if you do it! (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Of course Chris deserves it (...) Consider it down, my friend... (...) I *own* LEGO bricks-- I don't care what form they come in... (...) I was thinking about doing the x axis of my 'bot on train rails. Maybe I'll redesign my 'bot to do just (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) a) I'm really glad to hear you're interested. I think it's a good project to get started onto Mindstorms with and not too hard to get into it. b) I'm not going to put anything up in terms of a formal date, I think we may do a test session (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Dave, You know, I was only going after Chris cause he started it (and of course, he deserves it in a major way)…but now you’ve gone and thrown that gauntlet down. Firstly, I’m not even sure if the rules allow me to discuss technical stuff with (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | additional reinforcements for BrickWARZ
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this is to mainly Richard: I got 4 more defense archers (with 3 more that are still MIA - I ordered them via E-bay) I also bought a King Leo set (no, not the castle...) :( to the townies/trainheads: I bought an additional soccer bus so I can make MY (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Are you going to put the details up for the service pack? I think I might try to enter the fray with a player design, if someone writes up the code... unless I get brave and use the mindstorm software.... Ben (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It'd be difficult - because the tower "powers down" after inactivity, the computer needs to "ask" it whether it's alive before sending data. And if it's not, no data will be sent. If you look at the firmdl & dll programs from legOS, you'll see (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Calum, nice try, but you migth have some trouble. first the IR tower like any RS-232 equipment also transmit back to the computer, It migth work if you split only the signal going from computer to IR Tower the problem that migth arise is if (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Anyone interested in a quick demo of rtl10.1 Robot Soccer? Anyone? Anyone? (...) How about players for rtl10.1? Calum (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Dual IR tower output
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Here's a dumb question. Does anyone know if I attach two IR towers with a Y splitter on the serial port that both towers will transmit? I want to guarantee transmission across a playfield from two or more towers for this rtl10.1SP2 RobotSoccer (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, and one more point for high tauntage factor--I'm doing the whole thing with 1 (one, uno, less than 2 or more) RCX, *and* my bot's not much bigger than the 32x32 baseplate. So there -- Nyaah Nyaah Nyaah!!! Dave Pretend I'm not getting into (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do I even have to mention... 1st place, 2nd place, 1st place... (and train guy to boot!!) The way I see it, the only ones that can even come close to my record are Iain and Rob (and note how they aren't getting involved in this)... Dave walks (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool! But I've gotta brag - I got a 1.0 complete in box (opened) locally for AU$100 (about US$50) 8?P The 1.0 is the one with AC power connector. Really handy while debugging programs! (...) Nah, just build cranes (URL) 8?) (...) Ohhhh Nooooo! (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know....some people (people who know how to code) call it assembler. I could code this thing in my sleep! (...) You could use 100 RCXs with or without infrared and still never come close to beating me...My advice...take your very best (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I won an auction for RIS 1.0?? for just over $100 US. I guess I'll have to wait for its arrival to see its condition but it is another mindstorm set. That will make it 2 now. My goal is later on (probably in the fall) to get a 2.0 and have all 3 (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) big talk...... for someone who has YET to add a program. in the raw Byte code no less, OVER 2 rcx's BA it cant be done. Tell, ya what I'm gonna do.... to make it easier for you, I will run my bot (with 3 rcx's) and I will NOT use any IR to (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Castle guys do! Richard- ‘layin’ the Smack-Down since ’92…’ (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, indeed this applies to me! =) *I have 7 of the aforementioned set.* But, there’s a better way to get the shoulder pads and neat-o monotone black body.~ vvv...vvv (URL) are gonna be great minifig sets for cheep!!! I'm likely to get a whole (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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It just occurred to me...Train guys don't talk like this...Pity (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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No matter what else happens Chris, I'll be beating you in each and every round! :) (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I guess this might only apply to Richard, (who might appreciate mini-figs with special pieces / characteristics) but I bought 3 Ogel Strikers because I think the shoulder pieces really look cool, and the all black figures would make pretty good body (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I actually thought about doing this a while ago, and it was surprisingly a lot more work. for my robot at least, it would mean a whole second program, and I have actually used up 95% of all the 6100 bytes available on my rcx. So I agree that a (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I *may* bring a quick caster or 2 and my mini arena for them to bounce around in. Whoever else wants to bring a 'bot with wheels and such, (even my R2 unit may make an appearance...) we could just throw them in the arena and see what happens. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've been thinking.... It doesn't happen often, so I thought I'd tell everyone about it... Given that Project X is mainly a "competitors" game, and not really all that interesting from a spectator's point of view, I thought it might be a good idea (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ~Well said! This should be our edict. --==Richard==-- (23 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well...errr....not just trains but LEGO trains.... :) (...) that should be funny.... (I'm still waiting for a decent price to buy another RIS....but even after that I wouldn't consider myself a "techie" ...and I still find it terribly funny (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I missed you. Bruce came in at the end of the event and we talked 'bots a while. That was the only techie talk the entire day ('xcept for that bob-cat, which was really sweet.) Looking forward ot Feb. where we can appreciatethe finer side of (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It was a bunch of LEGO. See, We are LEGO fans. Our fanness doesn't end when there's no holes in the bricks. ;) (...) Dave Pretend it's a new toy every day. (23 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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:) (...) ummm, i don't get it. it was just a bunch of trains right??? :) (...) BTW Ivan, if you keep up with the train talk, the robot guys will have to take away your "robot guy" card. seriously, congratulations on T3. I'm sad that I had to miss (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, I got back tonite! That was a looong drive... It was a real treat to be present at your show, and was very intersesting for me to see what it take to do such a big display. Congratulations for your efforts and I hope to be part of some more (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I put the pictures I took at Train3 on BrickShelf. (URL) feel free to use any you wish for the rtlToronto web site. Derek (23 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) O.K! Unless Iain REALLY wants to... Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can capture and encode it if needed. Calum (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The 'Cable Guy' told me that it would air on the Peel Region Rogers Community station (channel 10) between Tuesday and Friday at 6:30, I will tape it with hopes that Iian has the equipment (and time) to convert it to a mpeg/avi file... Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry Mario, I actually do want the tower even though my current computer doesn't have a USB port. I want to keep my options open. (...) It doesn't - that's why the beer is darker. Matthias Jetleb - Who is happy that our good friends at Lego (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, If you shot photos at rtlToronto/train3, could you email me? I'm putting together the "official" (ie, on Peach) photo collection. If you're going to put them on Brickshelf, could you mail or follow up a link-thanks to Dave, who wins the (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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