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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G8r88w.I2I@lugnet.com... (...) And for those of you who aren't American... 7.7 m x 7.6 m (58.5 m^2) Iain (who insists if you're going to use BOTH UNITS somewhere in documentation, SI (...) (24 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I confirmed our reservation for Feb 17th, Saturday 9-5PM (we have an hour to setup, I'm encouraging the hardcore rtlt'ers to show up early to help us move things around) Here's the info: Room A Dimension 640 square feet, 25.5 x25 feet, 1-50 (...) (24 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone would be interested in buying a copy of Dave baums new book: Extreme Mindstorms. I ordered one from chapters, and two months later I got nothing, so I canceled the order, and ordered one from indigo. I had the (...) (24 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <Robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G8pHBF.9C4@lugnet.com... (...) for (...) What about... ROBot? I dunno :) Iain (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hammerhead... I like I like. I have to come up with a cool sounding name for my robot. So far, its just 'little black' because its little, and well, black. You can see my lack of creativity with naming things. Anyway, if I can find the time to (...) (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:G8p425.59B@lugnet.com... (...) Oh duh, sorry. The art. Daaaaaamn! That's nice... I didn't get a chance to notice on your camera: Does it have a macro lever, like the 350? Or does it (...) (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G8oIIs.HsD@lugnet.com... (...) Which one is the S100? Iain (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Geez. I'm so out of time to do things. Anyways they're up at: (URL) didn't use the fuzzy ones. Hence, I am not encrusted in plastic. I included an S100 macro to show you how cool the S100 is too :) Calum (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Already ahead of you. Called him today at noon. I'll be over to pick them up Wednesday evening. Jeff will try to make it, his trip is postponed. Will call the library tomorrow. Printing logos, signs etc tomorrow. Calum (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A8888BD.BEA0D2...ome.com... (...) Is: Calum, when do the pics go up? Everyone needs to see the pic of you encrusted in plastic :) Iain (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just a few odds and sods i need to finish: At the last dinner i spoke about official lego wallpaper. here is the link: (URL) i cant get a better URL but the site is full of Javascript. :( Second: Calum have you called Jeff and begged for the use of (...) (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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My bot is still ok. i still have 2 official handle to pick it up with and for service. the bot has 4 motors for motion. 1 RCX for points. i still have to add the drive and look for blocks code. i get about 80% stacking reliability on my bench. I've (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:G8nJK0.rJ@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) Fine - although paletizer is looking dim. a) I hate coding 3 rcx's and trying to get them to talk via IR. b) It's just too large. I CANNOT take this (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I've been out of rtlToronto for a bit (probably haven't done anything since writing and releasing the excellent kBot marble-sorting code), but I'm hoping to make it out this weekend. I finally brought my RIS back to Guelph with me, and got the (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See, this is why I appreciate this grp. I'm not the only one who has done something like this to LEGO :) My stack 'bot is in pieces all over my floor. Oh it's gonna take a while to get back together, preferably by Saturday. How's yours coming (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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" Let's kick some bot " ;) -R (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G8Lp5K.2pt@lugnet.com... (...) Aparently it is! Yesterday I was playing with one of the old 9V motors and I had an 8t gear on the shaft... I was trying to drive a 40t gear by just holding (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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rtlToronto 7: The Plastic Dust is Normal! Saturday February 17th, 2001, 10AM Competitors, 1PM Audience Lillian H Smith Branch, Toronto Public Library 239 College St, Toronto. Just west of St George and east of Spadina. Hi folks, Only one week left (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
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(...) My lpatop will be there. I come straight from work so laptop always comes in tow. Thinking about taking a few vacation days next week so I can finalize my 'bot. Boss is pretty excited about the whole thing, might even show at the event Dave (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ummm.... I probably wouldn't do it, but I haven't seen how well the spinning tires work. I am also partial to minimizing motors. But your plan is a lot simpler. (...) Sounds like you are well on the way! I will either bring a demo model of my (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi, I'm fairly new, just started hanging out since September. I'll be there too. I'm (...) never! (...) I live just down the road from Spectrums main warehouse :) I could probably pick stuff up for you if you wanted... We talked about the (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi I'm new to rtlToronto, but will see you at Mel's on Friday night. I'm building my first sumo bot and hopefully you will politely refrain from laughing when you see it! Your group has great community/sharing spirit! Chris Magno mentioned being (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That was the plan, but it's a little more insidious than that. :( It's not just the floor plane, it's the alignment in the other plane-ie, it's if a block hops into the wheels (ie, being bumped by another block behind it, or being bumped by an (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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ROTFL! That's wicked Calum, especially after all the lego dust I made last week :) But I have to admit, you're the only friend I have who would go to Zeller's with a digital camera in hand :) Jeff (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, yes, the probably is what it is referring to. What I find funny is that we've entitled the 7th Annual Toronto Lego Robotics Event, "The Plastic Dust is Normal", a reference to hardcore robotics enthusiasts stripping gears and (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The roborider? (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Check out what I found at my local Zellers! I swear, this was a real shelf tag I found a few weeks ago. (URL) I guess it IS normal! Calum (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, no one told me about it. I only found out recently. I had CEServices 2.2 running on Win98FE for two years. It was always relatively slow in comparison...but the biggest issue is I can't jack up the serial port speed in ActiveSync3.1 (...) (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G86ysz.CJr@lugnet.com... (...) even (...) Dock/II (...) Yeah, I've been runing 3.1 for about... 2 years? :) (...) the (...) Protage? Isn't that a car? Iain (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool. Except my CE spends its entire day sitting in it's dock at the office. I'm trying to buy a used smaller pocket CE to replace it. BTW, have you tried ActiveSync 3.1? It's so much better than CE Services-I even got it running properly on (...) (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OMG! Excited! (URL) this out! There's a new (to me!) way to do NQC on palmtops runing WindowsCE! CENQC... and while this probably only applies to Calum - Calum, get this. You can program your stacker in your living room :) (Oh wait, you probably do (...) (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just had some more thoughts on your mechanism... Using curved guides up front should elimenate most of your block alignment problems. Use a couple of those big sloped znap pieces like Chris did. This way, you would only have to drive the grabber (...) (24 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G815pv.F0@lugnet.com... (...) this (...) triangular (...) triangular (...) suggest (...) NO!!!...!!! NOT KILLOUGH!!!...!!! ACK!!!!!!!! (Calum never shuts up about killough platforms :) ) I (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Very cool indeed. I really like the unconventional non linear design of this robot. Your ability to do wierd angles in Lego is remarkable. This triangular design reminds me of the killough platform. This is a really wierd triangular driving (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, it's the kind of polish we'd like to achieve :) (...) It will split open at the front (the yellow thingy was temporary) as detailed in the page: (URL) put a new picture of how I think it should open, but this is a mockup. The first (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum says I should post projects to rtlToronto. (URL) pictures) This is modeled after the ABB irb340 PickMaster ( (URL) - Click on "Robots", then IRB 340). I know, it's just the base right now. I think I ought to buy another rotation sensor. This (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:G7zBJM.Cw4@lugnet.com... (...) I *hate* projects that end with "I'm not happy with it, but if I take it appart to fix it, I won't be able to get it back together." This is why there's a (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Drive until it hits something, then IF it's a block, pick up, ELSE IF it's the wall, turn, ELSE IF it's another 'bot, drop big lead filled hammer! ;) I am at a point where I could entirely redesign the 'bot for I'm not happy with the cuurent (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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question to the group. when you drive your bot forward looking for.... (marbles, blocks or whatever) is there a tried and true method? or do people just have there bot drive forward until it hits something then turn a bit? on a more cheery (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G7xJo4.FL4@lugnet.com... (...) I already told you! I'm not doing stacking. I just can't. Iain (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This major (...) My stacker, elegant?? Thanks guys. Although, I should point out that the close fit of my stack guides caused a lot of headaches and heartaches at the last competition. Having some room for error is a very good thing. Calum, your (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like Robs too. Thought your premise is looking pretty good! It appears that we all appreciated the double tires grabbing and throwing the block up ;) I incorporated something similar in my (soon to be done) 'bot because the grabber arm I (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, in the setup now, it's the blue tubes that present the limit. I think it'll go four with the current setup until they bend away and a block falls out of the gaps between tubes. I'm gonna have to reinforce the tubes (which are easy to (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well Iain, it's time to get building a stacker, because if I can do it....that's major shame if you can't :) Calum (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW!!! oh my gosh. Calum that's great good for you!!! nice implantation of the blue tubes that hold the final stack. looks clean. how many blocks can be shot up before they weigh too much and overpower the motor?? -- Chris Lego Walker now @ (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G7wwLp.F4@lugnet.com... (...) what (...) :) (URL) right. (...) :) No no!! You said that's not allowed. :) Iain (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I got on the horse again thanks to Chris and Iain today. Here's what I built: (URL) night I'm going to try and get the thing to split in half to deploy. If that works I'm home free to get at least a few blocks stacked :) If not, well... Calum (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, imho one can never own enuf LEGO, so I'll go and get another DDK. Besides, they have these wicked cool white gear/holder of worm gear thingy that I really want to incorporate into something but can't figure out what yet, but if I had 2 (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks, I might take you up on this offer: I seem to be the only ZNAP fan so far :) I was just about to say I had promised the two extra R2 curves to my coworker... Calum (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) However, I still don't need the znap so if Calum wants to build bigger tressles, they're yours. Dave p.s. see my new apt. via the LEGO cam ;) (URL) (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just in case they sell out of those in the GTA, the TRU in St. Catharines has at least 15 of them left, and they aren't moving very quickly, so you can drop down there for one if you are looking for one. -- Eric DeGiuli (URL) (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, er, ummmm, I have 3 sets of Znap (the big one on sale a few weeks back) and you have half of R2's dome... Hmmmm.... You want to build trestles w/ znap and I want a complete R2 dome. Can't quite get the two things to line up. Someone help (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for the news! I ended up picking up one just to play around with it (I had fiddled with Chris' before) and my coworker got one too. By the time we got there (around 5:30PM) there were only three left. Calum (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Droid Dev Kit $39.99 @ Yonge and Eglington TRU
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Hello Brickheads, I just saw the Droid Developer Kit at the TRU at Yonge and Eglington for $39.99. Only 4 left. Price is pretty good for what you get= about 650 pieces. Dark Side Kit is still 149.99. (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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rtlToronto 7: The Plastic Dust is Normal! Saturday February 17th, 2001, 10AM Competitors, 1PM Audience Lillian H Smith Branch, Toronto Public Library 239 College St, Toronto. Just west of St George and east of Spadina. Hi folks, Only a month till (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Oooohhh, sounds great! Not owning any pneumatics makes this a tad difficult for me but I love the sounds of it. I went on the same ideas-8 block towers and lots of 'em. I also wanted a stacker that was basically automated, i.e. no computer (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 17. (...) My stacker is somewhat unchanged in principle, but I have renovated the drivetrain and tweaked it a bit. There are some frustrating problems inherent with the design, but I don't have the time or energy to try and fix them. What I (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well, after the last match i vowed not to wait till the last minute to build a bot. So i built a bot and have had it "almost" ready for the past few months. I just have to hobble together some code. and press run. I've given up on tring to be (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I have this DDK, and as we all know, THE company, in their infinite wisdom, did not provide a full dome for R2D2. Becoming attached to my little droid, I would appreciate a full top for the 'bot. So any of you who may have bought the ddk for (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Buffalo, You're Looking Good
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Hi folks, Went out to Buffalo with the family today to get out of the house. Lego is nearly the same price in the US as in Canada, ie, a $10 set here is $10USD there! It's like as if everything is 50% more expensive. Didn't really see anything of (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto Dinner at Mel's this Friday (Jan 12) at 6pm
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(...) I'm there but, as per usual, I finish work at 5 and trying to get into the big smoke takes a little bit of time. Hope i get to see Calum lose it again ;) Take care and safe travels. Dave (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Hello, It has been confirmed. A limited range of discontinued Lego (Desert Adventurers, Jungle Adventurers, first year Star Wars, Rock Raiders and a few other themes) will be 50% on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The rest will be 20% off. If you are (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) smallish (...) Is there any chance of getting significant discounts from Lego by buying REALLY large quantities? I'd like to order literally thousands of grey 1xN bricks, and it seems absurd to get them for $0.15 each, wastefully packaged into (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Thats a -=r e a l l y=- good idea, perhaps the Ontario rtlToronto should try it!!! Thanks for enlightening me with the concept. -R (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | rtlToronto Dinner at Mel's this Friday (Jan 12) at 6pm
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As it says, join us for dinner at Mel's Montreal Deli (440 Bloor) at 6pm this Friday, for Lego related talk and reasonably good and cheap food. Subway to Bathurst Station, get out on Bathurst Street, walk down south to Bloor Street, and walk east (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Hi, It does cover all the Bay stores but it is not very well advertised. In the KW area both the Conestoga Mall and Fairview Mall stores have their 20% off sign in the toy department. However, I asked the clerk in both stores to scan certain items (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G6s9Kp.7xA@lugnet.com... (...) for (...) Only (...) Do you supose this sale covers all "Bay" stores? Or just one specific installation in Toronto? I can reach Fairview in (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Mad sales at Bay
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Hey folks, Thanks for the heads up on the big clearances at the Bay. I ended up getting a 8417 Mag Wheel Master (the blue Technic bike w metallic rims) for $12 down from $45 and a Blaze Commander Town Jr boat for $10 from $20. Only certain items are (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | FOTY: Future Shop - Don't walk - run to your nearest store!
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Oliver, Thanks for the heads up on the Futureshop error. I received my flyer today and headed out to my nearest Futureshop(Waterloo) to see what they had. They had one RIS 1.5 left with a price sticker of $299.00 and a shelf price sticker showing (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: $17 Technic motors!
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(...) Thanks for the heads up. Just went out and bought 3 big ones (3591) at the local TRU (grand totat incl taxes 82 bones--yikes!). They didn't have the smaller ones w/ motors, though they had some smaller znaps w/o motors. They also had 40% off (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Thanks to Eli for digging this up-Lego ZNAP is on sale down at TRU at nearly half price (40% off). The 3591 (largest set, w/6AA battery box and motor) is $23. The 3552 Helicopter thing and the 3571 Blackmobile (I'm not kidding about the (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm not the best bargain hunter in the world but I picked up the Droid Dev. Kit at Futureshop for 69.95 (x-mas money). It's a boxing day special. Put it together at work (slooooow work week) and am impressed w/ all the pieces. The model is not the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Was at my fam. thing on boxing day (just got home) my last present was a surprise... 8238 - the technic racers... the fact that it's the first time i received lego for christmas since i was like 12 or 13... a bit of a surprise. and it came (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G67282.BFC@lugnet.com... (...) AHA!!!...!!! Iain (24 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Dave, Thanks for the heads up. Missisauga (ie, Rexdale) was as usual, pretty Lego dry, EXCEPT two little gems: a) I got a 4561 Railway Express for $45+tax. It was $149.99 regular, down to $75, plus 40% discount. b) And a 3409 Soccer Field (...) (24 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Hope you all rec'd lots of Lego for Christmas... Anyway, just came back from Sears Clearance Warehouse in Brampton. They are having a boxing week 40% off already reduced price for toys.. Well, I managed to get my self the Star Wars (...) (24 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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MERRY UMELA-XMA!!!...!!! (unfortunatley I am 1h07 too late, and now it is the box-ing day. Induce the box-ing, turtle! NO RUDY DO NOT EAT THE DISGUSTING-PUDING) Iain (24 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G65uCC.AIH@lugnet.com... (...) Toronto. Reminds me of dream I had, dreamed something about 4-car T-1's on the BD line. Which is w, because Sheppard-Younge will run 4-car T-1's with reduced (...) (24 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I have a number of TRU coupon booklets. These are the lime green booklets that you got if you spent $50. Anyways, they're all 10% off deals (10 bucks off a 100 dollar purchase, 5 off 50 etc) but if anyone wants one, I'll bring them in (...) (24 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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And have a happy, joyous and safe holiday season as well Calum. I was good this season--didn't buy one set (though that might change between now and the new year ;)) Stay safe and take care everyone p.s. designing 'bot as I write, though redeemer is (...) (24 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hi Folks, Just wanted to post in and wish everyone in the rtlToronto community as well as all the other Canadian Lego groups a happy holiday season and a productive new year. Calum PS-I gave all of my coworkers in my group a small Lego set (6470), (...) (24 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) really? i was going to do this myself. just sort-a up and build the field. my idea was 2 sheets of 1/4 or 1/2 inch 4x8 ply. hinged on the bottom with a piano hinge. and.... well, I'm a bit fuzzy on the leg support and how it would all be self (...) (24 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you could try. it probably would only work as well as the vac did on its own. which I've discovered is... poorly. i found the vac only works "ok sort-a" on low pile carpet. anything else..... forget. -- Chris Lego Walker now @ (...) (24 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) unfortunately, my drive got way too corrupted (bsod's all over the place) and i formatted my drive. subsequent to that action, i have lost all my e-mail. if you could send me the cad .dat again, it'd be mucho appreciated. i am designing a (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G5wCDB.LyG@lugnet.com... (...) Mlcad (...) can (...) about the (...) I haven't tried building it yet, but I took a long hard look at the MLCad files. It really makes me think I should take (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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G'Day I suppose we can't just motorize the old parrot brick vac , eh ? Cheers Oliver Play Well. "Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:G5oyFE.22n@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) l (...) The (...) with (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I like the sound of this... I built a turtle a while ago and even made an Mlcad file. By the way, Iain or Dave, have you tried building my turtle yet? I can give the file to anyone else who is interested. I think Iain is right about the sunchro (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G5w8Cz.E62@lugnet.com... (...) I ain't doin' nuttin' :) Iain (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, what's people's schedules like this week and next week or so? Calum (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3A414CAB.C800F3...res.com... (...) I'm thinking synchro would be a great way to go. I've never done one of those platforms; they look really slick and condosive to drawing nice curves or (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A41450C.F6619D...ome.com... (...) Me too. Can we make it like every 3 weeks instead? :) Iain (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm in. Brilliant idea, Iain! If you can't make your robot make a mark on a piece of paper, you aren't really trying! Jeff (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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when is the next dinner? I'm hungry. -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G5uJK7.9rJ@lugnet.com... (...) repetitive (...) be (...) OMG!!!...!!! AWESOME!!!...!!! THIS IS SO COOL!!!...!!! I LOVE EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!...!!! Death if you can make it draw a duck. Put (...) (24 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's a great idea! Easy to program and build (turtles running repetitive Logo esque code) Wow. That's a really great idea. Not even much of a contest, just would be a great demonstration sport. Geez. That's really neat. Forget stacking, I'm (...) (24 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sponaneous thought: (since no one else is posting at any sort of frequent interval ;) ) Robot artists. Simple plotters (preferably turtle-typ, because they are cute), who ever makes the prettiest art in like 5 mins or something wins. The kids can (...) (24 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Out here in Etobicoke. Didn't realize that had a cat! I have to go get one...IIRC at Can Tire... Calum (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Which Zellers? I'm looking for C3P0 and Stormtroopers. I have 2872 for sale if you want a cat. Eric (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I saw that one too-there's lots of tall slopes in it on the pods...I suspect the plates are the 8 dot diameter tables from Belville/Pardisa/Scala and the Exploriens Hoverscout... I bet you anything that'll be a mid year clearance item. Calum (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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G'Day Another neat set looks to be Wato's(sp) Junkyard, it looks like it might have 8 stud diameter flat plates. I could not buy it since the budget has run out long time ago :) Has any gotten a copy yet ? and confirm the part description. Cheers (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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