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(...) I have just spent some considerable time digging on BrickShelf among the usual suspect folders, and was unable to come up with any pics at all from the Crevasse competition, so if you know where some pics might be that would be cool (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, You need to get one of these-they're simply far too cool-they were routed on a Roland CNC engraver: (URL) CAD. Email me to reserve one. Very limited quantities. You can get it at the next dinner. Calum PS-here's a link to the engraver: (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Rob! The talk went okay. There were about 20-30 people in the audience, which is what I had expected. As for interest or fame, I think what we do here is relatively different than other groups only for the consistent schedule of event (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: The Zen of Brickfest....
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(...) Ben-your account is bouncing. Here's the link: (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] 2002 Demo Reel
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(...) Problem was, Rob Stehlik was busy with work 900 km away in Toronto, so it was very hard to modify and make changes--it's almost always virtually impossible to do an event by proxy like that, you need to be there to tweak and modify the robot. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:Gzo8on.Hy1@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Actually, Yes, Rob Stehlik created a bot for the casim crossing. unfortunatily it was unable to turn 360 degrees in the 12 " box, (the casim (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think either was case. Seriously, I think the official view is that they (Calum, Jeff, and Iain) wanted to visit more than enter the competition. Next year, it may be different with possible entries prepared, or at least well thought (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Were there ANY rtlToronto competitors in the BF events? I only saw scree runner, not the other two so may have missed them. But if not, was it because you didn't want to embarrass everyone else, or is it because you guys are all talk (and (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Rob: I was not at Brickfest :( BUT i can say that we are already famous. :) FWIW i know that's not what you meant. :) -- Chris (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] 2002 Demo Reel
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(...) Stunning! Another great video to show to family and friends! So, how did the talk at Brickfest go? Was there a big audience? Were people really interested? Are we famous now? :) Rob (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: "Core" layout features for rtlTrainN
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(...) Currently I have the 6 modules that I had at T3, as well as the new module that I have been working on (and almost finished). calum was mentioning that his train station would consist of 3 modules, so that is 10 right there (2 of which are (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: The Zen of Brickfest....
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(...) maybe... ;) but more than likely is that if I am able to go next year, I'll definitely GO again. I had a blast!!! (now I just have to wait for Calum to e-mail my pics (all 120 of them) from the weekends festivities!!!! Benjamin Medinets (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Yes, this had occured to me as well. Minimum # of modules is 11 to get this effect with a figure-8 though, and that's a lot for the amount of "core" comittment we're getting. (...) <snip> (...) A number of my designs revolve (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Very nicely done, Calum and Iain! At the next 'bot competition, I think I'll have this running full time on my laptop at the door.... Dave K. (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No problem Ben, What are friends for except to point out your most glaring faults--and hanging out at the castle room, well... ;) I'm glad you had a great time! Maybe next time I'll go and hang out in the Technic/Mindstorms Room and you can (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) IIRC it's Hitoshi Hirota's son. Calum (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Stop doing that Ben!
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(...) runs Brickshelf, had a VisionCommand/Studios camera mounted on a baseball cap (Lego Technic no less!) which was then plugged into a PC with a WLAN card in it, stuck in a backpack. As he and other people who were wearing it, walked around, the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: to all RTLToronto Brickfester's
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(...) There are plenty to go, don't worry. I'll bring a few to the next dinner for people to buy. Calum (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Rocks! Thanks. (Missed seeing the whole thing at BF itself) Who's the baby roboticist about 16 secs in? (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can do this with a figure eight making one of the "loops" open for engineers and the other one closed with a harbour or mountain or whatever. Other pros include the fact you can differentiate the audience from the rtlToronto members, which (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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