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(...) Just writing to say I am not voting because I am not into robotics... and also that I can't be there right now...in 3 months or so - yes then I'll be back home in Niagara!!! Oh, do you guys met anyone else from the Niagara Region...I know (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes. But the general concept I want people to vote for. We can tweak them as we go along. I'm encouraging people to show up this Friday, most of the building types will be there and I suspect rtlToronto8 will be a major topic of discussion. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) When you said suburbia, I figured you meant Oakville, Burlington etc. :) Calum (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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(...) Yes, I suppose that would be an option - if I were more than mildly insane. I live in Scarberia. Of course I know you probably didn't know that so my answer is meant tongue-in-cheek. The operative word in my earlier message was (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3AA41898.9289FF...res.com... (...) That's why I think the scoring should be different. Robots who can stop the FASTEST after passing the line should be rewarded. IE, a robot who finishes in (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Bah, trying to decide the next contest while I'm away on vacation? Shame on you! :D Well, I'm just gonna break the rules and add my comments even tho the deadline's passed... Jeff (...) <snip> (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Heya, I'm assuming that we're voting for basic ideas here, and that we're going to refine the competition as we go... otherwise, I think we've got a lot of discussing still to do. Some comments: Cartesian competition: This sounds like a lot of fun, (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Or, if you're crazy, you would (...) I'm crazy! Rob (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G9pIo5.7tE@lugnet.com... (...) free (...) Since (...) Bathurst (...) The MetroPass lots are free after 17h on weekdays, and free on weekends. If you're arriving from West of Toronto via (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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(...) Another option is to park at Kipling subway station (the lot should be free after 4pm IIRC, or anytime with a Metropass) and take the subway in. Since the restaurant is on the subway line (only a five minute walk from Bathurst station), it's a (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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(...) The short answer is YES. There is a green P that is accessible off of Bloor. It is one street west of the restaurant. PLUS, there is on street metered parking if you can find it. If you park at the green P then I recommend you arrive just (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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(...) For the benefit of we (semi) suburbanites, is there parking near by? Matthias Jetleb VA3-MWJ (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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want to spend a few hours not talking about mutual funds and RRSP contribution limits? Come out to the March monthly rtlToronto Lego Dinner and chat about your Lego creations, great Lego deals, and whatever else you're up to. Except mutual funds. (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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Hi folks, I've collected four rtlToronto8 proposals and put them online at: (URL) me an email with your vote for event A, B, C or D OR whether you would participate in a re-run of Blockstacking. Or, if you're crazy, you would built both an ABC or D (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Have we figured out the events yet? (...) and, Staackerr, Staackerr, Staackerr... I say we let the dragsters give the sumo bots the boot, and keep the stackers. Rob (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now I soooo much want the large turntables!!! It's awesome Iain! Nice job thus far I have that 'Iain jaw drop' thing happening. Dave (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:G9Jp6I.EoB@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) took some more this morning. They're there in the same directory. So now all I need to do is go to Radio Shack and buy some 50k pots and some (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I had the chance to visit CRS Robotics in Hamilton today, and I was so inspired by their [relatively] new F3 robot I had a go at building one. Here's what I've got so far: Joint 1, Joint 2, Joint 3, and Joint 4. There is a mounting yoke for Joint 5 (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've asked everyone to post their ideas in a psuedo thought out formal format, and I've collected ideas into a webpage. I will be posting the webpage if no one else has any other games to add. We can then vote. Calum (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3A9D7C6F.F953CB...res.com... (...) DraaagSTER. DraaagSTER. DraaagSTER. (c'mon everybody!) Iain (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Calum, Wow! I didn't even know I was going to be out of town that weekend! Do you know where I'm going to be going? It's just that you usually manage to book for weekends when I'm not here ... :D [JK] But seriously, sounds fine. Have we figured (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, I think it will just turn on output C, and leave B on if it was already. A much better way to write this sort of thing, in general, is to use the bitwise OR operator instead of addition. Then that kind of mistake can't happen: (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This should be posted in lugnet.starwars.... but i don't read it so: i just got a 7140 (the x-wing) fighter @ toys r us for $5.00 Canadian Ok, it was opened, and damages and on the clearance table, BUT all of the parts were there except: 1x4 red (...) (24 years ago, 24-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) and it's the last season... waah!! loved voyager from the get-go. much better than ds9 (this from dave who used to schedule life around the next gen.) and voyager just keeps on getting better. dave (who still says william shatner, a.k.a. kirk (...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay folks...nothing to see here! Keep it moving :) You know, whenever we have this period, I know exactly how it feels to be the producers of Scrapheap Challenge...trying to find a good game... Calum (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi. I spoke with the Library earlier this week and confirmed Saturday, June 9th, 2001. June 2nd was booked out already by some weird book club :) If there are no objections, I will confirm and pay for that day. We already have a temporary (...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A95A5B6.34D9EC...ome.com... (...) Well... I was thinking you have a ~5 metre runway (light-colour) to gain speed. Then the track changes to a dark colour (blackish) for a short time (half a (...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) snip (...) the short answer is YES, i wanted to stop typing so i could watch voyager. it was cool, and i was sad that i have to wait 6 more days to find out how it is solved. Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) so let me get this straight: the game is this.... 1 flat floor 1 wall 2 robots. first robot to stop closest to the wall wins??? with the understanding that if your robot screws up then it HITS the wall. this is like the game as kids when you (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:G9637q.DG6@lugnet.com... (...) CALUM!!!!!!! (...) CHILDREN!!!!!!! (...) cubicleville, (...) That's always fun! Espically when you say something inadvertantly crude, like: "I'm like the (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oh my goodness... visual image!!! yikes!!!! i couldn't stop laughing. workers pulling that prairie dog in cubicleville, with heads poking up over the cubilce walls, seeing what i'm laughing at. oh please put the foul line against a wall! (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Was this in reference to that pretty neat voyager episode last night or was this an obscure reference to the old series ep. "let this be your last battlefield" with those two guys with the white half/black half makeup 'but can't you see? he's (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <Robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G946z5.EBu@lugnet.com... (...) entering Yay! Dragster sounds like so much FUN! It has so much potential for CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, "The Best Kind!" * I was thinking more about the concept of (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) why not??? I'm sure we all have 2 light sensors? and if you don't then that means you have to solve for more creative ways to be able to see the board & the blocks. or we could make the rules bot on white half only likes white blocks. and (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Got my little page of photos from my camera of the event as well. have a boo: (URL) fun (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, Photos are now online from rtlToronto7, the Plastic Dust is Normal. Check them out here: (URL) got photos from Iain Hendry, Dave Astolfo, and mixed them in with photos I took myself. Enjoy! Calum (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Looks like we have isolated the die hard stackers (Rob and Dave)... I guess to make the next event worth it, we will have to convince others to bring stackers as well. Anyway, thanks for the support Dave. I would do the same. Bring a stacker (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sounds good, though i was just thinking, if both 'bots go aftre the same colour block , could be even more fum... think about it, you're pushing the white blocks out of your back yard and hooarding hte black blocks, while the other bot is (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, looks like we are coming down with more details. lots of stuff for me to type so here goes: Rob: Its real easy to run an event, heck Calum and i do it often enuff. the hard part is in the details. like (for stacking) you'd need to (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For the other train enthusiasts... (URL) is my newest train. It is called "euroLiner", and it is a combination of short-haul commuter (passenger) and freight train. It's got sort of a european-kick to it (wow, hence the name. :) ). Iain (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G91Fo1.51w@lugnet.com... (...) Name a time and place, I'm there. One of Canada's finest buildings. It was built by the same company who did the North York Centre, and the Scarborough (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If Rob is doing this, i'll volunteer to help and enter 'bots into both competitions. I would like to see my stack'bot work for a change. If there are two competitions and one arena, could be a slight difficulty. Ahhh, Chris doesn't mind (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I like both of Daves ideas, especially the dragracing. Iain mentioned this earlier, and we talked about it at one of the dinners. It would be relatively simple to build, and a no brainer for programming. Pushing blocks out of your area would be cool (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Either day is fine for me (as I can see now) That's it! No more writing today. Dave (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As well, the 5 dollar entry fee for entering 'bots is okay with me. Keeping it free for the audience is a good idea (for now) just to get better known in the community. So i think I'll stop writing now, unless I come up with another 'bot (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I got halfway home on Saturday when I realized I forgot to throw in some coinage. My apologies. I'll get ya at the next dinner. Dave (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Again, suggested earlier: RCX goes to the Dragstrip!!! Have a 4 - 6 foot track on the floor. Competing 'bots start from the start line and go as fast as they can. Once they cross the finish line, they must stop within an allotted space. Setup: (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here's an event... Keep your blocks out of my back yard!! (this has been suggested by someone else but I kinda like it) Have 2 different coloured blocks, black and white, distributed randomly in the playing field. The idea is to have your bot (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Trying to say something Calum? Get off the fence--not really picking up on it. Dave (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Well, we've heard a lot of great ideas, but it's really going to have to come down to a single contest for the June rtlToronto8 unless someone steps up to run an entire contest by themselves (ie, they do the scheduling, organization, (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think, it will work like this: I'm going to set up a page on our website, which lists people who have donated to rtlToronto, and how much, just like Lugnet. If you want to help pay for some of the operating costs (ie, room rental, playfield (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's something I wanted to put off for a long long time, with the comment that I'd rather see people show up than to scare them away with asking them to help shoulder some of the cost. I think that still applies, but we've a got a little (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it's too much commitment for now. I make this statement in that: If we go into a partnership with the Science Center, we'll have to be truly organized, which means the free flowing, friendly casual atmosphere might go. A paying (since (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Grrr! Next time I see you... Calum (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's all worth it for photos like this: (URL) were up yesterday :) Calum (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Scrapheap Challenge is the UK show by Channel4 which started a couple of years ago. TLC bought the airing rights for North America and repackaged it with bumpers (the intro and outros before commercials) under the name "Junkyard Wars", (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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HI: (...) i never thought of that. We are only talking about a few $$. not cash for life....... I wish 8) (...) The next dinner is: March 9th, 2001, 6 pm. Mel's Montreal Deli, 440 Bloor Street West (Bloor East of Bathurst). Hang out with Lego fans (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It might have been discussed, but I don't think anyone has inquired. If we get 3 rooms in the library then we will have a LOT of space. And access to the circular foyer that Calum seems to covet. ;) -- Chris Lego Walker now @ (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) relax, i have your sharpie..... i unpacked my robot box and it was at the bottom. My first thought was..... WOW, FREE sharpie..... then i thought.... FREE Sharpie. cool. 8) Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry for the off-topic question, but Junkyard Wars is on of my favorite programmes: Is there such a thing as "Scrapheap Challenge"? Matthias Jetleb VA3-MWJ (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Has anyone considered the Science Centre as a venue? Matthias Jetleb VA3-MWJ (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi, Collecting money for participating is fair. It show commitments from the participants and it helps paying the room. A prize in money may bring issue with Lottery and Games Ontario (actually any prize). I guess you can prove that by building a (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, I'm saying we didn't get the foyer because the librarian on the phone didn't think one could do that, and there were other people in the other rooms. But as for all three rooms, I'm not sure, that would sound logical but I'd have to go (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, these are just random thoughts (i cant stress this enuff, these are just ideas) now that I know MANY people read this group I'm gonna want feedback I spoke about this briefly early at the start sat.I'd like to propose we collect a small amount (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum, I agree with many of your notes. (...) so your saying we needed to book room a & b to get the foyer?? our room was $20 does that mean a b & c are $60???? if that's the case then I'm all for all 3 rooms!!! (...) I also noticed this. If one (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oh Rob...... don't be sad. I really liked your robot. The way it lifted blocks with the ratchet type system (i think) was marvelous. But its time to move on. The next game will be just at mechanically challenging. and because its NEW you get (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <Robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G90HHt.FMB@lugnet.com... (...) would (...) game, (...) I (...) chance. (...) not (...) that (...) again, I (...) Wow, this is like exactly how I felt about marbles. I loved the marble (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G90C3K.48M@lugnet.com... (...) Yeah, unless you're almost 2 m tall. I tried having a bath after I came home Saturday night. Tub is TOO SMALL. I just feel like such a goof, siting there. (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh i'd like one more go at it. I'll be a little more prepared next time :) whatever the group decides Dave (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Rob, I saw it the first time-and just haven't had the chance to systematically respond to everyone. It's really a group decision as to whether we'd like to do stacking again. It's my only request that we try to limit the event down to one (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Since no one saw my earlier post, I'm going to give it another try: I would really like one more stackers competition. I love the challenge of this game, and I haven't quite got it out of my system. Anyone else want to save the stackers? Iain? (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good good! I was hoping I wouldn't have to wait until next September! By the time June comes around, I should be ready to go again. By the way, did anyone see my earlier post about stacking?? Am I the only one that wants to do it one more (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Please mail me all the digital photos/video clips you took at the rtlToronto 7 event. You can mail tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca, or @home.com. If they're over 4MB of photos, email me and we can arrange to upload them somewhere. The first batch (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, (...) Baths are good. Mmm. Warm bath. It's a good way to relax. Get home. Start water filling tub. Boot my Dell, read my mail. Take bath. Dry out while watching (West Wing, Scrapheap Challenge) Eat dinner. (...) I (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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One thing I've noticed is that everyone gets something different out of events-someone might see a mechanical challenge, another, a programming problem. Some think of it an afternoon of fun. What I get out of rtlToronto events, literally, is the joy (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes. One event. That or two events but one has to be ridiculously easy to run. Ie, both should run on the playfield. No more of this coffee table stealing business. (...) Check out the video: (URL) really impressed by that game because the (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not so! Several Lego Models use strings (usually with hooks attached), but it should be considered a legal part. Fishing line; probably not, but string and elastic bands should be OK. Matthias Jetleb VA3-MWJ (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here's a half-a-thought: Start with a building say 5 rooms wide by 5 floors tall and two rooms wide all built out of Lego. Each room is large enough for a pingpong or golf ball. The building is built to a pre-established size that is known to (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | DDK/MS game?
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Since a lot of people have a DDK now (because of the cheap discounted DDK's at TRU)...is there any interest in a silly DDK game? Or is there not enough programmability for a DDK game? Calum (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G8zIMG.v4@lugnet.com... (...) once-I (...) to (...) Before I even finished reading the word "collapsed", I somehow just KNEW that the next sentence would have something to do with a bath! (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Let me reiterate how nice it is to see people come back to these events. I know everyone can't make it out to everyone of them... (...) It was definetly a good event. I'm very very happy with the new location. But let me add to that in another (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As always, it's a pleasure to run these events. It's just so much at once-I went home and collapsed afterwards. (And the water heater broke so I had to freeze in a bath) I was really thrilled to see such an enthusiastic turnout-friends old and (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Crane Idea...
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"Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:G8zD5M.DBz@lugnet.com... (...) <snip the rest of my other post> This is what I've got as of 22h05 Sunday night. (URL) video is in like 5 little clips, stiched together, because every 20 (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Crane Idea...
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Jeff Elliot has constructed a fabulous crane! (URL) he has got me thinking. In another post, I had briefly mentioned the idea of doing a contest with robots traversing a longitudinal cable suported from oposite walls in a building. This, coupled (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi, I always wanted to go to those events but it seems there is always something in my life that prevent me to. I'll try to make it to the next lunch at least. As for my suggestion. May be it would be possible to confront a robot to a maze (wich (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: What I learned @ the robot meet
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A900923.7A053E...ome.com... (...) One of the things I learned (which shocked me) about programming: OnFwd(OUT_B+OUT_B) does NOT just turn on (forward) output B. It will turn on output B *AND* (...) (24 years ago, 18-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3A900EEE.7E2D87...ome.com... (...) Climbing a hill would be really easy with that VERY nice smelling stuff Steve had! ;) (...) !!!!!!!! (...) It would be kindly requested that fishing line be (...) (24 years ago, 18-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:G8ysFH.Jnw@lugnet.com... (...) on (...) You've just put the finger on what I was trying to figure out in my head for the longest time. I realized that leaving the programming to the last (...) (24 years ago, 18-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Please don't nuke the stackers competition!
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Hey Chris, and others, I really would like to have another go at stacking. Both times my robot was shy and didn't like to perform in front of others. I'm telling you, it really can stack, and when it does, they are really pretty, perfectly aligned (...) (24 years ago, 18-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hummm don't get too focused on a stacker. Calum and I were chatting and this seems as good a place as any to express what we thought. 1. we want to go back to only one event. because we are in a public library, we have to be out at a VERY (...) (24 years ago, 18-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I had such a great time as well! As per usual, though, I was too focused on getting my stack 'bot to work that I didn't spend enuf time socializing. The things I learned were that if you can make your 'bot dance, you woo everyone. Loved it Iain! (...) (24 years ago, 18-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | What I learned @ the robot meet
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OK, in some other thread I was bestowing the virtues of many minds makes for a smarter group. to that end I would like to ask everyone to post here.(includeing the lurkers) My question to the group is: What lego related stuff did you learn at the (...) (24 years ago, 18-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave it was GREAT to see you come out! Glad you had fun. I would like to say that this event for me was a BLAST!!!! And this would be a good time for me to express to all people out there, who read this group, to please post, and join us at (...) (24 years ago, 18-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just wanted to send a thanks to Calum, Chris and other organizers of RTL 7. I had a great time. Look forward to future sessions. Dave DJA www.astolfo.com/lego (24 years ago, 18-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Directions
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(...) (URL) (24 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Directions
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The directions on rtlToronto page are a bit sketchy... How exactly do I get to this library we're suposed to be at tomorrow? Iain (24 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Saturday
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(...) Maybe. My bot isn't done yet (no sensors, no code) and since it's the beginning of reading week I'm not sure I want to go anywhere (never mind get up early). But you can look at photos of what I've built so far here: (URL) a crazy, (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Saturday
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(...) Excellent news! Thanks for the update, Phil. Steve Simpson is building a sumo robot, as is Victor Rehorst. Calum (24 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Saturday
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Hi everybody! I haven't posted anything in a long time. Unfortunately I’m not going to have a block stacker at the competition on Saturday. I will be bring my Sumo that I entered last September (with a few updates/improvements) as well as a new (...) (24 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Extreme Mindstorms
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(...) Hi Rob Please bring that book on Saturday I'm interested in it. Thank-you Phil :-) (24 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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