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(...) Quite rude of the grader, don't you think? he(she?) didn't spel ur naim write. (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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My vote is for a. I think it's time for some robot carnage, after the last two events. BTW, thanks 'subconscious' for your suggestion... I hadnt thought of using something like that. (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Vote #2 For 3 tables, 1 flag. This will allow a clear decision on a winner, ie. the robot that gets to the flag (and lifts it) first. From Calum's other message: (...) I'm not sure I agree with the idea that the ONLY goal of the game is to build a (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GvvvrK.KD3@lugnet.com... (...) points (...) What, this? :) (URL) Iain (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm an idiot. Two issues. Calum (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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, (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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