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(...) Hi Paul, You can get a 1.5 or 2.0 upgrade package for a small fee from Lego Shop@Home. Give them a ring at 1-800-267-LEGO. However, it's not really worth the money unless you have small kids-the 1.5 and 2.0 upgrade kit is mostly software plus (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Yeah, I tried to build it myself. I found it to be unreliable for a practical application. However, it did get me thinking about other configurations for this type of device. Mario and Giulio Ferrari's book has a couple of good (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A two way direction splitter is much simpler and compact. The best way to do this is with a differential. Just ratchet the output gears in opposite directions, and you have a simple, reliable direction splitter. I used this to control two (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I agree that the three table, single flag game would be cool. Hopefully there will always be a clear winner rather than a bunch of ties. I can see dumb robots randomly searching and not finding, or robots getting stuck on eachother in the middle (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:Gvwqso.Hs@lugnet.com... (...) write. Aw, it's okay. She was great. She wrote "G. G. Ian" on another drawing (Good God). I think tha'ts hilarious. I really don't care if people spell (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Anyone know where I can get a 1.5 and 2.0 upgrade kit? (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just got to say, that I have deep appreciation for Winners as a source of cheap ABS. Today, I was checking out another Winners I haven't yet been too....at the local shopping mall, and found a "Studios" Movie Backdrop for $22. It had a tear in the (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Since I don't know if I'm bringing a participating robot ... (most likely not) I won't cast my vote...but I'll add my input anyways. I already said it would make a very interesting battle if there was only one flag, and two robots fighting for it. (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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My vote is for three tables and two bots competing for one flag. (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) did an update and posted it up as an FTX page on my lugnet account. Here it is: (URL) would say Enjoy, but it may not be that appealing. So I'll say, "I hope you find it interesting" If you don't, that's fine!!! Benjamin Medinets (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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| | Re: Sumo-Train Competition
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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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