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(...) Hi Paul, I didn't get a chance to measure the tables-there was a session (some sort of community meeting-probably The Toronto Campaign Against Lego Events or something :) running in the Activity Rooms and I couldn't go in to check out the (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) right on that. [snip...an interesting story...] Hmm...I can't say the story was an exactly "traditional" chapter, but perhaps it is an vague introduction for what's to come next? Just a question, though. IS the main character in the story (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.castle)
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(...) It seems as though you’ve drawn quite the number of parallels to yourself? Is the story autobiographical to some extent! (except being set in a fantasy realm) (...) Nevertheless, still a good read…do you happen to have a vague chapter or story (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.castle)
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Hi, this is another story I wrote about a week ago. It doesn't yet have any pictures yet... :( but it should be an interesting read. (URL) waiting on one more thing (a pack of red tiles), and my castle will be completely done. (The exterior is now (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.castle)
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"Guido Heunen" <heunen@esrf.fr> wrote in message news:Gx6EIA.79@lugnet.com... (...) If you mean like, one of those MLCAD or LDRAW files, no I don't. I've fiddled around a little bit with that program but not enough to understand how to connect (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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Iain, Do you have a .dat file available of your neat machine. I would like to understand more of the mechanisms you used. Guido (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Wow!!! Iain, you had message #4549....mmmmm... my favorite Lego Train set.... Cargo Double Stack / Road N Rail Hauler!!!! I love it.... those pics look surreal....its amazing how clear those pics are, despite being pretty close to 20 years (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I went to my weekly "check-up" of winners...and saw a Dragon Fly (town airline promo set) for $7.00 (CDN). I picked it up on the spot... there was only one, though... :( Ben (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gx5IDJ.8Fu@lugnet.com... (...) Sounds good, bro! Thanks for the update. Iain (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I'm just putting these out quickly, an official announcement with poster to follow tomorrow. rtlToronto/live1: Robot Hockey - Saturday, June 29th, 2002 10AM-4PM rtlToronto11: A Brick Too Far - Saturday, August 17th, 2002 10AM-4PM Mark your (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gx47LB.K6D@lugnet.com... (...) neat-it (...) The trains were shiny and great back then. It's really sad that the LRC engines are finally being phased out. :( Iain (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gx51L3.9xs@lugnet.com... (...) I'll thank you not to talk about me as an ovum. :) Iain (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I may have been about 8 months old in '81 ~Iain probably was an ovum! ;) Kinda weird… How ‘i’ as an individual have certain ‘unique’ experiences. Yet, the more Calum writes the more parallels develop… For I too enjoyed Consumers Distributing (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Me Too! Me Too! I want a reason to spend some money (to Buy the hardware) and build 3 - 4 new modules, and the straight track that I will have to get :{ Cool pics Calum... I don't thin that I have any pictures of me with Lego as a kid. Jeff VW (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Very nice pics Calum... You were 4 in '81... now I feel a little old... The town layouts are really good. Just looking at them makes me want another train show--soon! Take care and thanks for sharing. Dave (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Well, I was thinking about Lego today and dug up some old photos: (URL) were from age 4 to about 10, and unfortunately most of my more creative stuff was done from age 9 to about...12. From 12 onwards I went to an ew school and kids there (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What about spring and *autumn*???? Oh, forget it.... ROSCO (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) .... I think that about covers it on a personal level. As a machinist, I have a feeling for what .001" is but I have to scratch certain parts before I can say what .05 mm is. I have a similar issue with radians and such. But there's another (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm a nut...I use Celsius for winter temperatures and Fahrenheit for summer. Don't ask about spring and fall! (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) because it is a unit of measure that MANY people feel comfortable with. I am not going to try to force you to speak Esperanto, YET it would be great if EVERYONE in the word spoke it.... it would be a happy place.... its all about comfort. and (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gx2Iwp.Kys@lugnet.com... (...) say (...) Right, but the issue is that robot size, gap between tables, etc... there's NO REASON WHATSOEVER that shouldn't be in SI. None. Very dissapointing. (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, you'll never hear dots out of me for anything in reality (ie, you'll never hear me say "the rtl19 playfield is 996 dots long") but you will hear imperial for stuff made of wood. That's largely because for anyone else interested in (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"'subconscious'" <subconscious@rogers.com> wrote in message news:Gx1K0n.MAx@lugnet.com... (...) No really, please request in SI. We have to push Calum to use SI. You would think as an engineer he'd use the world convention, but no. ::push push:: :) (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What I thought ironic was that one of the chief raggers, a "Jim Disney", is apparently some sort of admin and recently re-posted the board's ToS which included this stanza: 2. No Personal Attacks • Personal attacks will not be tolerated on the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) At the risk of adding even MORE bandwidth to this guys site... Once you get past all the carnival ride stuff, search his MISC section. it has everything from mosaics to techincs. I really found the hints section to be idea inspiring...... -- (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not right now, but I will be at the Library hopefully on Monday afternoon to check all of this out. Will update the page and confirm the final dates for live1 and rtl11. Calum (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I do - by pointing out that the various screen names, profiles & pictures used by the bunch of "coasterheads" posting to that thread show them to be by far the more pathetic bunch of loser geeks than the guy they're ragging on (who by the way (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Does anyone know the measurements of the following? (URL) Thickness of tabletop - Width of offset on underside of table from table edge to support frame Measurements expressed in millimeters, inches, or LEGO units would be appreciated. Paul (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) I don't even know where to begin. Iain (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] Monthly Dinner, Friday June 14th 2002
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3CF6329E.100000...aka.com... (...) No, they installed a second line which crosses the original line twice. It runs the blobs. The original line runs the perfection. (...) Please do. (...) (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think you are right. The commercials during the Rusties had Tyler with the new teams. Also he was promoting new Junkyard Wars toys. Jude (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I thought they only had one line. Well its not like transit a big thing in Vancouver. They went like 6 months without it and nobody seemed to notice. We have signal trouble for one morning and half the company can't make it in. (...) I can't (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GwwGqD.Gpp@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Sigh :) Oh let's not start on that, shall we. Sawing fibreglass? How's this for mutilation? (URL) is suposedly the first "All-American" Maglev. (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We'd have to saw out the fibreglass to make a window for the "driver". Sigh :) Calum (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3CF4E450.906050...aka.com... (...) SkyTrain. Original line. Avoid new line like the PLAGUE. (I'd ride it, for the stations. But the trains. THE TRAINS. They have to go. Right now.) (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3CF4ED91.800050...aka.com... (...) Not of the new hardware! Like I said, the old stuff is flawless. The new trains are these gigantic, massive, anticompliant, incompatable blobs of (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wicked! And if I can make it (I'll confirm a day or two before) I'll being my customized knight for you, the $13 for the T-shirt and a few Town minifigs for Calum. (for the brown hood) Oh, and I've finally developed a few of my competition (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll see if I can find out. Would you like pictures? :-) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know the good old Murphy (as in Murphy's Laws) :) (...) See if you can hang out with the the guys from VLC... there should be a nice group of enthusiasts in the area!!! :) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh great now there's going to be a work emergency or I'll be sick or something that will prevent me from making it that day too. :-) Thanks for the change, I hope this doesn't inconvienence someone else. So anybody know anything interesting to (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) errr I only have 1 Bull's Attack. (...) I can spare a flag...I'll give it to you for free. (...) I'll bring the flag, the archer, and the ungeared (old) 9v motor with me to the next dinner (on the 14th, if I don't have drill - I'll have to (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nice haul....I doubt my mom would do that for me, go looking for Lego at garage sales for me....I think they feel that I have too much Lego already... :) (...) Actually, currently only Calum and myself are registered and confirmed (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have no problem with the date. (...) I'll go with one RCX. (...) At the beginning of each match a flag is always placed in the centre of the middle island. Competing bots start in opposing corners of end islands. The goal of the game is to (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, rtlToronto June Monthly Dinner Friday, June 14th, 2002, 6pm Mel's Montreal Deli, 440 Bloor Street West (E of Bathurst) (URL) "Come out, come out, no use in hiding..."-Dave Matthews By popular request (okay, just Derek) we've put the dinner (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3CF39175.807090...aka.com... (...) Spadina? A better question would be, if you get on one of the new trains, do you spontaneously die, or just melt to death? (I. cannot. TOLLERATE. (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think that Cathy Rogers and Tyler Harcourt are doing it this time. Last commercial I saw had Tyler doing the commercial. Since Cathy is the producer, you know she'll be with the show for a while. George Gray is off doing the half hour "Weakest (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Fine by me :} Jeff VW (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sweet!!! Who is hosting it? Jude BTW, HaHaHaHa!!! (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Does anyone object to the 14th? I don't mind moving it. I just mailed Dave and he was good with the 14th too (he originally asked me to set a time about a week ago) Calum (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) June 5th at 9PM. Note: Leave it to TLC to run a Trading Spaces marathon the day I get my teeth pulled. Calum (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Friday, June 7th. ???? But I planned my vacation around the general principle that dinners would be on the second Friday of each month. This mean I will miss dinner for the first time since I started coming to rtlToronto dinners. If I get on (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I wrote this one day quite a few weeks ago...(don't remember the exact date) Well I sent it to Richard Noekel since he is a big ABS midieval fan, like myself. He graciously replied it back to me so I could get a copy of it... I added the pics to it, (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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a) Chris, why not make it a "NEVER AGAIN 1 rcx rule, effective immideatly"? What's the big deal with limiting to 1 rcx anyway? If some one can do it with a single rcx (or even a scout), well more power to them, one more thing they'll have a right to (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm of the belief that the flag should be in a known (read, center of center island) place. Iain brought up a very good point, which is that no one really knows how to do search and destroy very well at all. Considering the size of the table, (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) gets (...) So then one can build a folding 'flail' of some sort that can reach from the starting position to the flag on the other end. As soon as the round begins the flail (with a battery box at the end for an added kick) will start rotating (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just giving an update to the castle.... I decided to work on the roof, since I had enough grey plates to work on it, and put on the blue roof tiles in the centre...and then worked on the central tower. I was going to put on two side towers, but as I (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Existing rtlToronto scoring has usually been: For BOTH robots: 0 points for the loser 1 point each for a tie 2 points for the winner ridicule for anyone showing up wearing a double windsor. One possible case is where a robot A goes across but (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) He he I am not quite 'super' yet. I just believe that there is no need to use motor or sensor to deploy the bridge. (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Still sitting here waiting to go. I actually have one more large and one more medium shirt, then I need to buy a new batch. My long term goal is new shirts (same pattern, maybe different shirt colours) by BrickFest. I said this nearly a year (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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this new game coming up. (smirk) much like the last game project X, a clear way to score contestant who have not fully completed the challenge needs to be discovered. I have no good ideas (yet) except to hire or pay professional judges to score each (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm at odds with this. It was my(?) idea to tout the 1 rcx rule so that I could justify a NEVER AGAIN 1 rcx rule. but if this need to be a multi rcx game..... on the other hand Ka-On the super lego guy claims to be able to do it with a (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh! we’re doin’ trades!!! ~I'm in… Ben, I've got the customized knight made for you. Hopefully you can bring the archer from the Guarded Inn with the flared bullet helm to trade. And also, since you have a few Bull’s Attack sets, would it be (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No problem...I'll have to test it out to double check it works alright. Had 2 of them, but sold one... will remind you a day or two before the next dinner.... Ben (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Ben, I'll trade you a 9V geared (ie, the Mindstorms kind) for the non geared...will bring it to the next meeting if you remind me. Calum (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I guess I'm lucky then...I have 2 Winners right near my house... approx. 5 minutes each way. East-side St. Kitts Rules!!! (Except the one Zellers on the West side has a better selection, and there tend to be more finds on the Walmart on (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I will enter with a single RCX. This game is almost do-able with a single scout. (...) A pulley wheel would be nice. With this design, a bot don't even need to use a sensor to find it. It only need run around and use a pair of rotating fingers (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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17th is good for me Multi-RCX (in case you had any doubts!) Flag in the center of the table Pulley wheel or another tire on top No need to cross the table...object is to lift the flag (I'm not convinced that I agree with this one because we really (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Guys! Sorry I have been out of the loop for a while. I have been busy at work, and busy at home sorting LEGO :) My Dad returned from California last month, where they went to lots of flea markets, and when he returned home, he brought me (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I may have mentioned this once or twice--multi-rcx! (...) Whatever, if it's on the center table, put it in the center. Can we then start our robots anywhere on the starting tables? if so, I could place my 'bot right across from the flag and (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gwr9Dp.8Cw@lugnet.com... (...) this (...) I'm definately thinking this should be open - I didn't reailze it was a 1-RCX only event so far. :-/ (...) of (...) I'd prefer if it was in the (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I need some commentary on a few issues, as I'm going to book the room in the next few days for August 17th, 2002. a) RCXes. Currently we're at a single RCX rule. Does anyone feel that this contest might require two RCXes, especially since (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto in National Post!
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(...) Hey, now THAT is pretty cool-rtlToronto, worldwide, courtesy of your friendly neighbourhood multinational media conglomerate that repurposes materials. Thanks for the link, Ross! Calum (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) ROSCO (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gwp98y.FsA@lugnet.com... (...) Neat, sounds good :) I'm off August 21-27 playing tourist in my own backyard with a friend of mine who's coming up from Virginia. (...) "I would love for you (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:GwpyB7.A6E@lugnet.com... (...) (C'mon everybody) - "HOWDY BEN!" :) (...) another (...) I like how you seemingly work to support your "habit". ;) (...) I'm not! I'm not! I feel guilty (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Howdy...... I just got back from training at Fort Drum, NY (AKA Watertown, NY) which is approx. an hour away from the Canadian Border (Thousand Islands, Kingston area) To make it Lego related, I didn't do too much there....just do my job as a (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Does anyone have a problem with August 17th, 2002 as the date for rtlToronto11: A Brick Too Far? If not, we're off to get that date at the Library. Speak now or forever hold your (Lego) piece :) Calum (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jerry Kalpin" <jdkalpin@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GwnCsB.3IC@lugnet.com... (...) sure (...) Cool! My favourite kind of automation is where there are pallets or interlocking carousels. It's a concept that really fascinates me. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:GwMCE3.Er3@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks everyone for all your coments :) Iain (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GwnpMG.51x@lugnet.com... (...) less (...) So hey Calum, Bill Nye is better than Beakman. ::tongue:: Iain (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just realized it tonight-Channel 44 (Rogers) Comedy Network is running BattleBots Season 4-first episode was tonight. So far there seems to be no irritating comedian brothers, no Bill Nye, less boring graphics and useless stats but more fighting (...) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, I have to add my congratulations for this project! I have worked on many real-world carousel assembly machines, including one that assembles 35mm film casettes and one for firearm cartridges. You sure have captured the appearance of a (...) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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Inspiring model. The excellent movie provides an effective internet medium to present such a fascinating moving model. Keep up the good work. (...) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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Really great construction, very cool movie (but with one colored marble the cycle would have been easier to follow...) ...and you built that in only 3 1/2 h ???? I still have to improve a lot my building skills :p Philo www.philohome.com (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Oh My Goodness!! Was that ever fun to watch! You never cease to inspire me--the Delta 'bot at the last competitoin was beautiful to watch, and so is this! Iain, Keep up the great work! Dave (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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Wow that is so cool. Turned on repeat and watched the video for like 20 minutes. Derek (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) after he posted it. (...) Peach handles load well--all today it really didn't break much of a sweat, load averages were relatively low, at least while I was on it during the afternoon. Once in a while I run analog against the Peachy server (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey, check it out... search for "rtlToronto" on this page: (URL) how did Peach handle the Slashdoting?? It would be neat to see it's access logs. Mario (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Whoa! Great piece of work, Iain. Nobody does this better than you. You are the marble king! The movie shows a very smooth operation. I don't see any "flying marbles". Very well engineered and fun to watch. BTW your presentation is very professional. (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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(URL) was tonight's project. My first marble project in a long time! Includes a video, and lots of pictures. Enjoy! Iain (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Iain, (1) From what I can remember, this term dates back to 1936. In 1936 a HUGE fire broke out in a waterfront pulp and paper warehouse. Three people lost there lives. Reports in the local paper at the time (the Torontonian) say that the (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is "Big Smoke" a nickname for Toronto? If so, where did it come from? Iain (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) One of the few things I know about the Big Smoke is Yonge Street. I was nowhere near that one. The Winners I was at is across from I think is Dufferin Grove Park. It's a quick walk from Landsdowne and College (where my girlfriend lives). The (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's actually on College (at Yonge). You mean you were a block from my place and you didn't drop by? Shame! SHAME! (...) Unless they've been snapped up already, there are a pair of big 6199 Hydro Crystallization Stations there, but off in a (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was at Winners at the Dufferin Mall (the one a block above College, I think--Dave, the Torontonian, knows not the Big Smoke...) Anyway, at Winners there were lotsa LEGO sets, can't remember all the numbers, but there were a few big Arctic sets for (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtlToronto Participation in Brickfest 2002 Robotics Events
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Hi folks, I have two questions about the Brickfest Robotics events: a) Is anyone interested in putting something togeher for any of the three competitions being held? Crevasse Crosser is pretty close to rtlToronto11 in terms of hardware and might be (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The tipping game (apparently called the Tiltilator) was used in a MIT Mechanical Engineering course called 2.007 (sort of like the 6.270 course that spawned the Miniboard and eventually the Mindstorms product). The game has this scale like (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GwHnJo.MM6@lugnet.com... (...) submarines (...) What is the tipping game?! Iain (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Bah. You're asking rtlToronto. The answer is as obvious as the Friends season finale or a rerun of Junkyard Wars :) Thanks for the tip-I missed the robot soccer section, but saw the submarines and the tipping game. I think the tipping game is (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sorry for the late posting... I just noticed in TV Guide that WNED (the PBS station in Buffalo) is running an episode at 8:00 PM tonight about recent advances in robotics. With my VCR on the fritz, I don't know if I should watch this or the Toronto (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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