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(...) Vote 1 - 3 tables, 1 flag on center table. and if we want lotsa fun, we can start 1, 2, or 3 'bots on each table, for a 2, 4, 6 'bot competition. Vote 2 - Multi-RCX's :) Dave -who isn't totally serious about multi-RCX's, but would build a (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto11 scoring Re: rtlToronto11 Event Rules Posted
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GvvvrK.KD3@lugnet.com... (...) points (...) What, this? :) (URL) Iain (23 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm an idiot. Two issues. Calum (23 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There's three issues with that: -The robot still can accidentally hit the opponent's flag off by accident should the flag be placed in the path. -Crowds love robots coming close to each other and the _possibility_ of carnage. After a crowd (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I want to hear a votes on: a) three tables, one flag Pros: Less possibility of robots running over the other person's flag before attempting to span bridge. Increased aggresion between robots on center island. Cons: Have to contend with second robot (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:GvuI95.IwC@lugnet.com... (...) It's not really forgiveable, simply because you should not ever find non-SI bridge height markers anywhere in Canada. :-/ I really give up. Have your 8 inch (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) An RCX isn't needed to control track power. Use the standard Lego controller to set the speed. The onboard RCX controls a relay that is in between the power pick-ups and the motor. This would require a modification to the motor, though. But (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh I read this and that's not what I meant to say-- Please forgive *me*, my East Coast brothers... Maybe I should change the joke to 'these two Americans...' Wait! 'These two Torontonians...' Oh who else can I offend... 'These two <insert (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I saw the same sort of 'preventative maintenance' under the Gardiner Expressway in many places (there, that's my Toronto reference!). I was sometimes scared to drive under these bridges! And who can forget all those wonderful bridges along the (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ya, OK, but it's HISTORIC rotting wood from a very famous designer. (...) 5 of the "top" ten worst bridges in the US are in NY state. Scary, innit? (...) OK, I'm just concerned at taking the conversation off topic for rtlToronto.. (and I just (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Waterfowl... close enough. Grins, DUCKS, runs. Anyway let's stop this one, before someone gets hurt from the bad puns. Right now we are in a "no blood, no foul" situation. DUCKS and runs FARTHER. FUT ot.pun (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GvtqzM.Dso@lugnet.com... (...) Cyclone. Pttb, rotting wood. :) (...) it. (...) I saw a show on TLC last night about bridge maintenence. They showed some of the bridges in New York (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GvtqrC.D7o@lugnet.com... (...) Loons are *not* ducks. :) (I hate loons. UGLY STUPID SKITISH LOUD ANNOYING THINGS. Ducks *rock*. Espically if they're Mighty.) Iain (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, yes, true. You're envisioning the train motor being directly controlled by the onboard RCX. Takes lots of batteries (which is a standard way to do things) However one interesting twist would be to have the train motor be UNCONTROLLED, (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's what I was thinking in the original "spirit of the game". (...) The track (I think) is electricly isolated from each end...if there was a electrical connection, then the track would short out due to polarity. What about a switch? I (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was in NYC today, arranged matters to swing by Astroland on Coney Island and Cyclone was closed! It only runs on weekends till 1 June. So much for adding a must have ride to my ride list. Sigh. I still have never ridden it. It's not that it (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Hardly seems like a good idea, does it?. That's why I said "loon" instead of loonie.. it was a riff on baby ducks, that's all. We can talk about why trademarks need to be taken seriously if they belong to tiny, powerless little organizations (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, its called LegOS. I only realized this after project X, but according to some tests, LegOS runs about 100 times faster than the standard firmware. Check out this post: (URL) LegOS is worth the extra effort after all? Rob (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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All right, I'm piping up. It sounds like a great idea, and a good excuse for me to get some train parts. I'm not clear on what Ben meant about the track configuration though. I was thinking that it could have two tracks in parallel, and they could (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess its boils down to how many objective points one can get. Let's break down the game... hypothetically, in this type of layout you have 3 tables, 2 crossings, 1 flag (and a partrige in a pear-tree...) Since the "spirit of the game" is to (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gvrz0B.A02@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) It's all good. Everybody go download Chris Raven - I Lost You (Extended mix). Just because it's *THAT GOOD*. I miss Psyclone. ::wimper:: (URL) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Apologies for my lack of knowing your humour, but I can't ever tell. Some things which I would find ludicrous (reminding people about the trademark of Guild of Bricksmiths) you seem to take awfully seriously, so I figured you were actually (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I get the flavor, not to worry... You may not realise that I was riffing though, my humor can be a bit subtle sometimes. (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think you've got the flavour of rtlToronto-it's not really that big of a deal. The aim of the vending machine game will really be more one of building the most complicated, elegant and impressive mechanism. The money part of it, well, (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) True, but that's a problem for the crane arm designer to take into account. Done properly it may actually be something to take advantage of! (...) Do you mean the kind that has 4 crossings? I'm thinking you could do it with just one crossing (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) One problem with a parallel double loop is that with only one curve radius, you don't get a real "parallel" curve. (...) A double figure 8 would easily get an "even" fight. You then start each train on the outside track of one of the lobes. I (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Whoops. Sorry about that content free post just now. (...) Could you impose price controls here to avoid that? Disallow selling things for less than they cost? Require that all things cost less than a loon and require people to take only loons? (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Your welcome! (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Thanks Erik! (Performa Love)
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Thanks to Erik Olson, I have greatly expanded the use of my Macintosh Performa. After installing OS 8 (and being blown away, mind you), I installed Stuffit Expander, and managed to use the intuative setup guide to get the 14.4 modem on it to go (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Straight Outta Brampton...RC Racer
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So I was up in Brampton this week and got a chance to check out the Lego up there. Anyways, I found a 5599 RC Racer at the Winners there-they're $69.99 and while it's not an incredible deal, it is a fun little toy. FYI, here are the stores that DO (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: <snip> (...) <snip> If it is going to be a race to the flag then a designated starting point is a good idea. Otherwise, the 'start anywhere rule' will just have everyone set up their bot pearched on (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO, and hear is why: If you decide to vend five dollar bills and only charge a buck, then your robot will collect the most audience dollars. and you win. BUT at what cost??? NOW, pretend you want to vend something gross, like small ducks, then (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Trevyn Watson writes: <snip> (...) <snip> How about utilizing a device to get multiple outputs from just one or two motors? Check out: (URL) (23 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-n (23 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:Gvqsyn.Ar4@lugnet.com... (...) it Yeah, Calum's insane. 1 metre fall with LEGO is fatal. 300 mm drop *maybe*. Iain (23 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3CD879B5.19A3EF...ers.com... (...) Careful. I'll take that very literally if you don't tone it down. :) Iain (23 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Because this Game in a "no Brainer" it would be possible to to just set up your vending machine and then walk away and look at other robots. So that we can have a more social event. The machine would be allowed to dispense ANYTHING you can (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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we don't have to go to the three table idea if we (and i think I have) decide to start robots in the lower right side of your table. I'm just confused as to how to "score" against neither robot getting the flag. OR one cross but no flag, or....... (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This sounds absolutely hilarious. One suggestion I would have might be to have two crossovers so each competitor spent 1/2 of its time on the inside of the "oval" and 1/2 on the outside. My suspicion is that the crane boom swinging packs a lot (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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