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(...) Too high a risk? Uh, okay. You can gun a golf ball at me. I guarentee you can't throw it hard enough to do anything more than stun me. You just stand to the side. As long as you're not a moron and don't stand in the way of the things when they (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Happy pre-birth congradulations! (...) Grey would rock. Slade and Drake are also awesome guys names. So is Calum. I think if I ever gave birth ( (URL) ) I'd name it Calum. (...) You can get Musical Apple, too. Ohhhh, musical apple. Iain (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) John is way too plain!! Make the name simple enough to for the kid to get used to early in life (and not too off-the-wall so as to not get razed too much), but make it unique enough to be cool... Stephon is a neat name.... what about (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congratulations Chris and Kate! It's always special when we can introduce a new human being into the wonderful world of LEGO at an early age. Here's an idea: build things out of LEGO with Kate while she is pregnant, and also read LEGO catalogs (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) One of the "tests" of a name that i will have to like is how it sounds as I scream it up the stairs. as in. "John get down hear and help clean up this mess!" this works..... "Alessandro Christen Get you sorry behind down hear right now!" This (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool! I didn't know the wide turns came out so close to even with the geometry. (...) Jeff, you should think about where your dam would be coolest - we *could* have a river gorge coming down under the trestle and feeding your module... (...) (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wooo hoo! Congrats Chris! Congrats Kate! I can't wait for rtlToronto:Primo 1 (...) Don't forget there's Light Grey and Dark Grey now. Actually, I think Ripe would be a terrific name - going through life with the name "Ripe Magno" should get (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congratulations that wonderful news. Primo and Duplo are a lot of fun to play with. My sister had a daughter a little over a year ago and she is so much fun to play lego with. The first stage is you build something and they knock it over. Then (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Benjamin Medinets writes: <snip> (...) I'll take those 3 modules at the bottom right, from Calum over to Jeff, unless someone else wants them Dave (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Should look amazing!! (...) Congrats.....Jeff you posted the 5000 message on RTL!!!!! ...beaucoup de fanfare!!! :) There are those....Derek and Jeff Elliot that have a bunch of bricks already!! That would look dynamite....I just wish I could (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congrats..... I think Chris will make sure "junior" will go from primo to technic. ;) (...or would that be technic, junior) Interesting thought....if you have a girl, would you get into pink lego? :) Ben (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (written by Chris Magno...) why?? I'm still trying to off the train heads. ;) It is an interesting prospect to say the least. I think I would have serious fun building the castle walls...the only problem: with the impact from whatever is (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congradulations! We will still try to slip you some lego once and a while.... (...) <snip> (...) HERE is a scary thought... Chris buying/playing with Town, Train, space or castle!!! ;) Jeff VW And Again Congradulations Kate and Chris (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow!! Chris--a Dad!! Teaching li'l Chris how to be a pyro! This'll definitly make the papers! I think the best name for any boy is David. Throw that one past Kate and see what she says ;) I'm happy for Kate and you! Stay safe Dave (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) When you go to post from work via the web Interface (WI) click on the News Posting setup link, and you can request a second posting with a different e-mail address, I can post from home or work using my different addresses. Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Cool, that will fit. (There will also be three straight road sections on the other side (...) Mmmmm Truffles... I mean Trussles.. (...) Cool.. (...) town built on 18 - 20 bricks? or was it a wooden structure? Bricks would be cool, (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Before you go wild on the Primo you should read the thread containing this post from when Brad and Shelley Hamilton were having their baby: (URL)Yes. Kate is about 4 1/2 months pregnant and is due New Years Eve. (...) If you lived in (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.people)
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(...) Primo --> Duplo --> System --> Technic Sometimes you can skip a step. There are some Primo bricks with Duplo studs. :-) Jude BTW, Congrats and good luck in the name debate. (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, this is mildly Lego related. I am Happy and Proud to announce that according to my close friends and family they will no longer be buying ME lego. As of December 31 2002 (or there abouts) All lego will be of the Primo Type and it will be for (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) why?? I'm still trying to off the train heads. ;) (...) I know, we could launch train cars (i.e. a metorliner) ..... AT CASTLE walls.(ie. the yellow one) this could WORK!!!! :p Chris (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you really want to make (some) Castle Freaks happy, your target maybe ought to be a "space base" instead of a castle. (well, probably not a good idea to reopen that particular line of thought). Iain: Golf Balls??? Ouch. (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Think of it as free advertisement. Heck, it would make the make the news across the country, maybe even a TV movie of the week. Don't forget to mention LUGNET. ;-) Jude (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Insult me? No way! My delta bot was entirely inspired by Tijs. It's still a 'work in progress' but there are a few more pics tucked in this directory: (URL) (...) No doubt!! :-) (...) -- Doug (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Post from work? That would mean I would need to be doing non-company activity on company time! Not good. Not that I ever have, of course. Oh wait, there was that little thing called "Project X" :) Actually, I really hate posting because of the (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3D3F4DCA.1ADF47...ers.com... (...) No, this! (URL) Iain (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm actually pretty sure they use the same video chipset regardless of the TFT or DSTN screen. Calum (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It was originally designed for two modules, but the core is one module only. That's a good thing anyways, because it gives much more space for Town elements to sit on the sides. I hear Zellers might be BOGOHP soon. (...) little more breathing (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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O.K. so I go on line and post the previous message and, while I'm on line anyway, I check the link you gave again and this time it works... Unfortunately, It points to a screen which, when you select "by product" puts you on the screen I was (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Seconded (...) Actually, it does. I've successfully been running mine off a 12V 1A (extreme rating mismatch) wall transformer. It's no doubt very marginal given that the LTE5100 won't run off this same supply. I have to guess that the TFT (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oh you must mean that cool flat one at spadina subway station. ;) -- Chris (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree that becoming a little more formal is not really us, but, I do think that being fair is a more important part of what we do. We can post the individual contests and to the extent possible re-schedule individual contests to accommodate (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've been thinking about Jeff E's High Town track layout and what we could do with it. After talking with him, and knowing what I know about what other people have planed for the next train event I did up some playing with Track Designer too. First (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GzrzBG.CI@lugnet.com... (...) That was built by Doug Carlson, and he had an entire row of robots at the thing there. It was incredible! (URL) this was more incredible. ;) Iain (who rode the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I saw a beautiful delta robot with very similar construction to Tijs... Iain did you build this, or did someone copy you? (URL) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3D3EF72F.90203@...aka.com... (...) Agreed - it has to be a tenis ball or something with some mass. Otherwise it'll never fly. A tyre off a technic wheel won't work well at all. I (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GzrnFw.DAo@lugnet.com... (...) Maybe he can't post from work? I can't figure out how to post from work. I can via the web interface, but then it sends the stupid confirmation email to my (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Could be anything really. I'd like to keep it relatively open. Springloaded launchers with bungee blaster string, rubberband catapults, pneumatics if someone can rig it, whatever. (...) We always have, so there's no good reason to deviate from (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about High Park or West Deane Park? If people want to use PCs for RCXs either of these has AC power around the washrooms and laptops can be run in the shade of the rest areas and chained to picnic tables. March or April 2003 would be (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No Pressure to come up....but that would be very nice to see you attend or even participate in an event. Your folder is now visible again.... Ben (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) are they ever??? (...) i thought "we" agreed that the flag will be in a known position (dead center of the table) and that you are free to angle your robot as much as you want within the 18" starting square. (...) the reach across is a known (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) yep. this is our little secret. heck 6 hours away from Toronto covers a nice chunk of the US. Toronto -- It's worth the Drive. And you get to meet Calum: (URL) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ummm yup.... maybe this event could be held outside.... I'm more worried that rob would make something that would take out a light fixture and spread mercury gas all over the place.... i can see the newspaper head line now.... 2 killed 3 (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Asking for LEGO bricks from people.... I have that firehall I'm working on, and, if you scoped the pics, you'll notice that the roof on the tower is not quite good 'nuff. So in order to complete the roof to the firestation, I need: 3x3 black corner (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Awesome idea Mario/Calum!!! I like it! After recently watching a TLC program on ballistics, I was thinking about a LEGO trebouchet as well. Maybe that's what inspired Mario too? (...) How about 1 or 2 standard 2x4 bricks? I think it would also (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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That's a cool idea, I like, I'd do that. I'd allow RCXs, but not require them. The make good counter weights. :-) Personal I prefer the episode of Nova were they built two full size trebuchets and fired them at a mock up of a castle wall. Man that (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Does it have to be a trebuchet? Or can it be any type of ballistic seige weapon? Also, does it follow standard "purist" rules? Competetors have to wear safety googles at all times (bring your own). Calum, rtlToronto could also bring a net for (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, This is an idea from Mario "I'm Too Busy To Post" DeFacendis for rtlToronto13 (uh, sometime in March 2003): We do the trebuchet game as featured in Junkyard Wars. -A castle is set up at the far end of the library room which is the target (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I just posted a couple more pics, including Jeff trying to help a fellow competitor. I guess that means now, no one can see them till they're cleared on Brickshelf. Also, I checked on Mapquest. Seems Toronto is only a ten hour drive from here. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What me?!!? I think the French would call this touché! Serves me right for inviting you guys to the Science Center! :-) At the moment I plan to be there without a bot. But IF (and only IF) you want, I can check around and see if there is anyone on (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I willbe there. I have some vague ideas of what I want to do... don't know EXACTLY how I'm going to do it yet... oh yeah, and that programming stuff... I'll amaze you all with what v1.0 of the LEGO software can do! (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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On second thought, I just came up with a revolutionary and (I hope) unique idea. Will I tell you what it is? Nope. You'll have to wait and see. But I will say that it won't be beaten by anything built with an inner tube. :) (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You!...write a macro that works!!! Know what...I no longer have to pretend that you wrote something funny! Anyway, I think I'll have a robot for this contest...I worked on an idea for a couple of hours tonight, and so far, it seems (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But really? No. Calum (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am well on my way. I have a good idea, and had the gap-crossing part mostly built, when i took it apart to make it more compact and give it more torque. So :p (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) nice. See? Going to BrickFest *was* worth it. Go to go to SixFlags, ride the Metro... hit DC's biggest club, and then I got to see this. Oh yeah, and the LEGO was cool, too. ;) Iain (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3D3D553D.498D51...ers.com... (...) *Did* have it half built. More like 70% built. Now it's like, -24.3% built. Because it came apart when I needed pieces for the robot I thought I was taking to (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) UGH, I say this phrase so many times when it come to these games that maybe I should just make it a macro hot key.... sec. Ah there: Dave, Dave, Dave... have you not learned?? (the dave dave dave is the new macro hot key, I can make a few more (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just saw this on Brickshelf: (URL) 1... Jeff talking Pic 2... Jeff trying to do last minute debugging of Rob's Bot Pic 3... Jeff demo'ing Rob's 'bot. (Calum & Dave S. in background) pics were posted by Steve Hassenplug (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup. Actually, it only takes about 20 minutes if you know where the pieces hide. (...) Meaning lower-to-ground? Or less-stringent? (...) Not necessarily. My Hightown plan is built at 18 bricks elevation. I run all my track at 1 plate (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, you must really be bored to go to all that effort. :-) (...) Yes, this is still accurate. I still have the "GO" train built and I'm planing to keep it for a while longer. I want to see it do a full loop at least once. :-) My new train has (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Relating to an effort to get the ball rolling for rtlTrainN, I thought I'd repost some specs I've seen floating around for train clearances: This is based on Jeff VW's pic on brickshelf, but since I'm slightly bored, I built the Club Car in MLCad (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dan, the reason that it is broken is due to a system problem on Peachy Server... ie... Calum, by accident, erased the contents of that page on the server when he upgraded the hardware. Ben (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dan (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks. Got them. Downloaded very good. Unzipped even better. You may delete them now if you wish. 100% success. Again Thanks!!!!! Ben (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) last October (2001). That was RTL 9... for other photos, see this: (URL) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unfortunately, I am unable to go to RTL11 due to commitments. I will explain at the next rtl dinner, or if I am unable to go to the dinner, I will post it in a follow-up posting. It has nothing to do with wanting to participate...but building (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have 3 fully made modules, and 3 modules that have to be put together. I'll design my layout to suit whatever the layout needs. Dave K. (I'd like to have room for my fire station, but it's a wee bit big so I can drop it if I have to.) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have 3 & 2/2, and Derek has 1 & 2/2 But I'm not sure everyone could bring all their modules... which is why I was asking for input on who was up for being "core". I sort of assumed that anyone who replied with a "for sure I'll be there with (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) So what--the gloves are off? Let the taunting begin??? So Chris, are you saying that you can't do this simple little challenge using 100 percent genuine LEGO parts 'n pieces? Are you not (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK!! enuff is enuff!!! I vow that from when I get home tonight I will sit and build a robot that fits in a 12" cube, and will be able to cross a 12" gap then roam and find the flag and LIFT it off the ground!!! I MUST do this!! and that's not all. I (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Calum Tsang" snip (...) snip Iain and Calum, impressive! BTW, when did the monkey bars happen? : : : "The only person sure of himself is the man who wishes to : leave things as they are, and he (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 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: (...) (23 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 (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ben-your account is bouncing. Here's the link: (URL) (23 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. (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (23 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 (...) (23 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 (23 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 (...) (23 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. (23 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 (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) IIRC it's Hitoshi Hirota's son. Calum (23 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 (...) (23 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 (23 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? (23 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 (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks Calum and Iain! Great job again !!! Bonus points for spelling my last name right ;) John (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I love it. That's awesome. Derek (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | [rtlToronto] 2002 Demo Reel
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Hi folks, This is the rtlToronto 2002 Demo Reel (Been Caught Stealing) that was presented at Brickfest 2002 this weekend: (URL) MPEG1 352x240 It was done for the Building Competition Robots talk to give folks an idea of the stuff we do in our group, (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Talk about Laughing out Loud!!!! Actually I had a pretty good time, I just felt more at "home" in the castle room. ;) The trains were very nice, and the robots were just breathtaking. Lots of pictures will be posted on Brickshelf in the next (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Webcams
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(...) It was a good presentation. But I was baffled why no rtlToronto folks were in the scree runner mechanical competition... it was pretty exciting! Not that many serious contestants though... lots of interesting mechanisms used (this is sort of a (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) !!!rtlToronto!!! ¯¯¯...¯¯¯ I believe I just saw Ben, Calum and Jeff VW sittin’ together on Cam 4. And Frank Filz is a few rows ahead of them. Couldn’t make out anyone else though… =) Looks like fun, --==Richard==-- (23 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Stop doing that Ben!
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(...) Better view on webcam 4 (backpack-cam) ROSCO (23 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Stop doing that Ben!
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(...) I believe it's some sort of a demo/contest involving a rover crossing 9747-sized box filled with Lego pieces. I caught the 'back pack cam' as it was looking down on the game field. I think it's back in the mindstorms room again - hurry! the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Stop doing that Ben!
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(...) YEP, that's Ben all right...... I saw the web cam, and I'm curious to know what's going on in the mindstorms room. Chris (23 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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