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(...) Well, I'd like to expand on my train station, and actually get it completed this time. :-) One thing I wanted to add to my station is the mono rail I brought to Train2. I can't fit a useful run on my two modules. If people would be interested (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It won't be for a long time (I'd say well into the summer) but I figured I'd ask what people wanted to do. I should have some Live1 rules up by tomorrow night, along with the rtl10 (all 100 of them!) photos, which I will be indexing/commenting (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, We're in process of upgrading Peachy and are looking for a Sun SPARC20 SCA internal hard disk sled. They're also used on the SPARC5 chassis as well. We've got the disks but not this little plastic holder. Anyone in rtlTorontoland got an (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yep, sign me up doc! (...) I was meaning little trophies or Certificates or something like that. It would be good to have a fun entry-level like competition especially one that new comers could enter that wouldn't need too many pieces to (...) (23 years ago, 1-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well if and when Train4 happens, I will probably debut a brand new design of mine...a dairy processing plant/store...maybe that's all. Its been real slow working on other things. I don't know how much resources I can promise to this show, (...) (23 years ago, 1-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I received this email from a teacher at a local grade school. They're looking for folks to help judge a grade school robotics contest. If anyone's interested, please mail me, I'll give you their email and phone. Calum (...) (23 years ago, 1-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Chris was joking the other day about getting started on Train4, so, here's the obligatory request for Train4 ideas. Let's get brainstorming about rtlToronto/train4 and what people are up for bringing. Would folks be interested in doing a (...) (23 years ago, 1-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) you can find the links to the review I wrote in winter about the V80 at Pickering, as well as my visit yesterday to the new Vestas V47 in Goderich, Ontario. It was great! Iain (23 years ago, 31-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This is a bit late...... I saw this and thought it would be interesting. (URL) we need to consult the RTLToronto legal council and act accordingly ;) (that was just a joke) what is that old expression, impersonation.....form of flattery blah (...) (23 years ago, 31-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No no no... you got it wrong. The plate is vertical, and the rubber drive wheels GRIP THE PLATE. :) Calum (23 years ago, 31-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gttt8y.8Js@lugnet.com... (...) One of the most frequent questions I get, after explaining in gruesome detail the inner workings of the Linear Induction Motor (LIM) is... "So this train is (...) (23 years ago, 31-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, One of the photos I took of the Scarborough RT is on Transit Toronto, probably the best website about the TTC: (URL) those of you outside the GTA, the Scarborough RT is a quirky little transit system that runs for six stops in the east (...) (23 years ago, 31-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Rob, Rob, Rob.... (...) geesh. :) with 12V at your disposal, no wonder you came in first. I really like web page. it shows a LOT. seeing all this stuff NOW on the page makes me want to see your robot again. Chris Pretend this says something funny (23 years ago, 30-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone, I have uploaded some new pictures of eXpedite on my page: (URL) is a lot more details about the robot now. I learned something about my camera yesterday that really helps the image quality. When uploading the images form the camera to (...) (23 years ago, 30-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the (...) The gantry is fairly simple, it runs on pins and is moved by screws...But it does not move up and down, the table does....Basically the head squirts it's path of ABS with one nozzle and then it switches to the other nozzle (if (...) (23 years ago, 30-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So here's a followup to the thread from before. I went to the Belleville Zellers the day after and tried to buy the last Slave 1. It was gone! So I decided to look around for anything else I wanted, but I really couldn't find anything of note. I (...) (23 years ago, 29-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, in general that sounds pretty good. I'm going to put the idea out at dinner next week and see how many people beyond you and Iain would be into drag racing versus CTF (or both). If it's a lot, let's turn these rules into a webpage and (...) (23 years ago, 29-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I apologize again! I swear my IR control of your robot was a complete accident. We used to be a lot better about that sort of thing back in the rtl3/4/5 timeframe, people would yell like "fire in the hole" before using any IR downloading. But (...) (23 years ago, 29-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We are, of course, "conveniently" ignoring MY robot. :) (...) Well, I have an idea that should fit within the 12 inch rule. Dave, remember that Chris said "fits within a 1' cube". This means that your robot could be up to ~20 inches long (only (...) (23 years ago, 29-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Full height for sure...Dave you're getting soft! (...) 18 inches!...how about 36 or 48...Dave, Dave, Dave...whats happened to you? (...) I can certainly live without you being nice...in fact I prefer it!...As for money changing hands, IT (...) (23 years ago, 29-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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