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(...) When you call something a "vending machine" I automatically think of the ubiquitous Coke machine. They're completely static. The most excitement you'll get from looking at it would come when the little light comes on to signify that it's out (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, A fellow from IBME who has visited our rtlToronto events is looking for someone to help judge a local Lego Robotics competition as part of a Tamil Canadian community event. Due to ongoing commitments, I can't make it, but I was wondering (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok so I want to get a Lego Mosaic just for the pieces, so I've worked out the following image: (URL) my calculations are correct this should give me 5 bags of each of the five colours, plus one extra bag of dark gray. If anyone out there would like (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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when people say that vending the best product is what this game is all about....... !!!ITS!!! !!!!NOT!!!! argh.... maybe by calling this game vending machines was a mistake... maybe that put a bad tone over the game. let me try again from a (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can tell you right off the bat, that's bad idea, and it won't make any money. Mainly, because I doubt anyone will pay for something that you'll likely get for free, anyway, AND because it's only worth $0.02, and I'm sure that's being (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well there's my vending machine concept right there - I'll build something that, for a token, will prod Steve until he dispenses an opinion... (...) Thirded (...) Yes, but only when the blizzards let up to allow reception in mid July... (...) (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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AAA...AAA! I'm a monster :( (URL) was wondering why the jaws weren't responding :( I'm sorry Dave, it's a very, very cool bot... you can drop by & beat me if you wish. Jeff E (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Wow Dave, Wow. I had most of my office crowded around my workstation for this. I have so many questions about it that I think I'll save em for the next rtl dinner event... Bravo! Jeff (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ... (...) It was? Oh, I mean... it was! (...) "X-bot" just happened to be lighter and faster than Doug C's 18 track, 6 motor, 2 battery-box monster "Too Much". But it was a challenge to (1) win by using the loophole in the rules and (2) win by (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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and all night... but I got a few things done... As a tangent--ever notice that when you're inspired, that sleep is irrelevent? Anywho... Pics from the contest... (URL) prob'ly got names and 'bots wrong, so just e-mail me and I may get around to (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You and me both! I wish you'd fix your posting mechanism though, if you could, because it's breaking threads. This is none of my business as I have little standing, but here's my 1.285 cents (2 cents canadian) anyway... The ideal set of rules (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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At a model engineer show in the US called "NAMES" they give out tokens, I think 5, to everyone that enters. The tokens are used by people to vote on the best models. Does this idea help in any way? DOC (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You know, this is getting to be a bad habit, BUT, I agree with Chris. Overly complex rules and limits tend to stifle creativity and if there was one contest that calls for creativity, it's this one. We don't need to create rules to curb cheating, (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Magno <cmagno@rogers.com> (...) So, it's best capitalist AND robot designer? It seems like using money as the ONLY criteria to decide the winner will really only determine the best capitalist, not the best (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) All good ideas. But if we want to make $$ a scoring condition, we could eliminate a lot of cheesy approaches by scoring on *profit*. After all, you don't get anywhere in real life by vending product that costs more than you (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) BOTH!! every game we do is more than just building a robot. there is some strategy involved. With project X I made the choice to scan the board first then solve. others had to solve on the fly. This game should offer those same challenges. as (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Steve Hassenplug" <hassenplug@mail.com> wrote in news:20020820221116....nmail.com: (...) Hope you don't mind other thoughts from another 'outsider'... I agree with Steve, the winner should be the machine which is most fun to operate. That said, IMO (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Matthias, I can answer some of these questions. (...) Legal..... I can safely say NO. if you built a slot machine then technically you would be breaking the gaming laws. THAT BEING SAID: this was going to be my idea. I was going to build a slot (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Mario, it was a real pleasure to have you attend our event. (...) SEE, i just knew it was all worth it. :) -- Chris (23 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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A quick note just to thank you all for the great time I had at rtlToronto11. I knew some of you from having been in touch by email or from having visited your websites (Calum, Chris, Rob, Iain), and meeting you in person has been a real pleasure. (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Some thoughts from an 'outsider'... For the record, if anyone wants my opinion, I'm very happy to give it. And sometimes, even if no one wants it, you'll still get it. (...) Personally, I don't like it, either. If that is the only criteria, then (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Matt, Some good questions here. I'd add the following: a hospital or similar venue almost certainly has a contract to a vending machine operator. We'd be in violation of any such contract if we vend thing for cash. I'm not sold on the most-cash-wins (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) AHHH...HHH MY EYES!!!!!!` AHHHHHHH (sorry i could not resist) :) -- Chris (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, careful there - he went through all the footage on my tapes too and gave me crap for the stuff I had on there! Iain (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmm. I suppose you could borrow the tape, but the recordings prior to the RTL stuff include me at the beach and nobody should have to endure that... I'll try making a CDRom first. Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is what happens when you decide that the Grade 1 reading skills were an unnecessary step in life... When I was developing the robot earlier in the week, I built one of the flags. Now, I knew it used the large Mindstorms wheel rim at one (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've decided to go against every fiber of my being and not wait until the last minute before starting on the Vending Machines game. In tossing around some ideas I've come up with a few questions: In no particular order, here they are: 1) If one (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks for the personal guided tour of chris-land(tm). Sure glad I loaded up on Prozak first..... Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And I figured as much-building a consistent arm is as tough of a challenge as a bridge crosser. Some deflected a lot, like Bruce and Chris' (well mostly Chris') while others worked out good ways of resolving it: Doug Carlson used a double (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I know, it's relatively easy, isn't it? :) (...) Actually, if I could borrow the DV tape at some point, I can just cap it directly in. I could also take Microsoft DV AVI on CDRom too. (...) Yes. There are several limits: Windows 95/98/ME have (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Rob...Rob...Rob...Somewhat presumptuous don’t you think? (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree! The great thing about this event was that it was simple enough to attract many robot builders, but it was spectacular enough to entertain the croud. I especially liked the surprising outcomes like when Bruces robot reached the flag (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But YOU are the Hardware genius... (...) Looks amazing! The construction looks nice and solid. I bet it had very little side to side deflection. I never thought about actuating a baby gate with a linear drive. (...) Hmmmm. It certainly would (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Matt, I'm going to let you in on a little secret that I had only shared with Calum. so anyone else reading this should stop right now. Matt, lets take a walk in Chris land. Don't worry, its a mostly harmless place. post project X. we came up (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Many thanks to all who participated, spectated, or organized. It was a fun event to participate in. What really surprised me was that we had designs from each of the three major categories and each category finished in the top three - I really (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WHAT!!!!!????!!! -- Chris (23 years ago, 19-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Jeff: I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to (carefully) drive my camcorder through the crowd, and around the foyer for that great over-the-dash POV footage from the Supercar. I appreciate you taking the time and effort. Oh, and by (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sorry, I got sidetracked on a "rant against Chris" theme. What I was actually going to do, aside from praising the winners and thanking the organizers was to respend to the request for photos. I didn't take any photos, but would you want me to (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) per our discussions at the bar post-rtl11) Iain (23 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I had so much fun yesterday. Throwing something together with Calum is what I like the most - I think we've done that for like 3 or 4 competitions now where at the last minute he'll come up with some core mechanical hardware and I'll code it on-site (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was over at the Bahen Centre tonight (the new home for the Interactive Media Lab) and was looking at some old magazines we were throwing out. Anyways, I found an old copy of the Communications of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) from (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtlToronto, the Road Ahead to Winter 2002 and Spring 2003
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As noted in today's event, we've got a full schedule ahead for rtlToronto in the coming year. Here's up for discussion, debate etc. Start following up to this message. Robotics: ---...--- November 2002 or January 2003 rtlToronto12: "Vending (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, You know, I had honestly no idea we'd have twelve robots today, and that's amazing. This group continues to astound me. Thanks to all who brought a robot, tried to build a robot, or just plain showed up to watch and participate. As always, (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that (...) it (...) Whaaaaat? Well, that's news to me! Better start building right now if I want those transparent-pink turntables and fluorescent-rave-yellow pneumatic cylinders - still have 7~8 hours! (23 years ago, 17-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, rtlToronto11: A Brick Too Far the Eleventh Toronto Lego Robotics Event Saturday, August 17th, 2002 Toronto Public Library, Lillian H Smith Branch 239 College Street (E of Spadina) Join us Saturday for the 11th Lego Robotics Event here in (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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(...) this has been discussed and i feel that if you want to load your vending machine with five dollar bills and only charge fifty cents for them... then be my guest. keep in mind all money goes to charity, and what you win is a lego set (to be (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Are either of them making the trip with a pregnant wife? I didn't think so. And I'll bet your wife would not be too interested in making the trip down here. Maybe my wife doesn't want to go, because we drove 3 hours (each way) last week for a (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) isn't (...) Steve I just don't know where to begin....... 10 hours should NOT be an obstacle. I don't need to remind you that Mario Ferrari will be at this event, and he travelled all the way from Italy.* Ralph Hempel will be at the event and (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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ok, I WAS just planning on showing up with my simple quickie robot!!! but things have changed. in the "before time": if you entered and won this R11 bridge building game then you could have been the proud owner of a real prize. 7194 Ultimate (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I really wish I could be there for rtl11. Last night I mentioned to my wife there was a 'LEGO thing' in toronto this weekend. Before I could say anything else, she said, "We're not going." Maybe a ten hour trip isn't good for an expecting (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris...what a great idea...how would you like a partner...I could manage the hotel...I don't have any time, but, that sounds like an asset! Would you mind if I threw the odd penny on the train track? Bruce (23 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK. I've done the research and I can see the possibility for the future growth of LOT A105 I'd like to make a valid offer. I would also presume that the sale will not be affected by my decision to start off by developing the site with sleazy (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Altenburg Land Sale -- After the Bridges
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So... since Calum is taking a sabbatical from rtl - Train organiziation, I'm going to step up to the plate, and see if I can get something going. I'm thinking about doing rtlToronto/Train4 in early October or late November. I'm thinking we'll use (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | After the Bridges...
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So yeah, guess what opens on Friday? That's right... the CNE! Oh and look at that - We'll all be in Toronto on Saturday. Fancy that! After the contest and dinner or whatever, who's up for going down to the Ex for the evening? There's a new ride (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | My Lugnet Page: A study in transition....
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Newsgroups: Lugnet.Publish (related to publishing) and Lugnet.Org.Ca.RTLTORONTO (just for "interest sake") ;) I wanted to post this to Publish.FTX, but it was forbidden. So I posted it here. Here is my latest version of my Lugnet Lego Page: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Michael, Please refrain from posting forsale items in the rtlToronto NG-there are marketplace areas which most of our group reads as well. If you'd like to bring some of your wares to our dinners etc, you are certainly welcome to. thanks, (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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We bought out a large collection and are selling off a good portion of the items to cover some of the costs so here is your chance to grab some older Train and Technic sets. But this is not a fire sale, items not getting a "bid" of a reasonable (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3D584106.AC827F...ers.com... (...) Huge margin? Heck, it was an order of magnitude... :) Iain (23 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YES. that precedent was set by Rob S. way back during the monkey game. and i want to point out his his RCX-less ferris wheel "monkey" won first place by a HUGE margin. -- Chris (23 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am trying to make two for the competition, but I expect them to fall into the pit all the time... A robot without RCX is still allowed, right? (23 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I made complete Ldraw instructions for mine if you want to have a go at building it :) Rob (23 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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if only i had kept my project X robot...... :( Chris (23 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Bring Robots! Bring MOC's!
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This message goes out to all of the rtlToronto regulars... Bring robots! Bring your creations! I am aware that we have quite a few distinguished guests coming to our little show. Unfortunately, us regulars don't seem to be very motivated. If you (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess I'd better leave my minifig robot guards at home! :-) -- Doug (who's trying to finnish up a bot for rtlToronto 11 and wishing for another weekend's worth of time...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) More seriously, Trevor P (of Astro Lift Co. fame, he's posting his moonbase stuff over in .space as we speak) had to deal with coming across the border for our January Novi show... (he lives in Windsor), and getting back in to Canada at the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Make sure the mini-figures don't carry any light sabers or gun like stuffs, even if it make them feel insecure. Seriously.... (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks for posting this Chris. (...) Got that. (...) Thanks Ralph, Well, that's the question... Chris said 'bring what you can pack'. :-) If I bring the whole robot collection (~20 or so), it currently resides in 6 of the Rubbermaid 11 gallon (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A print up of the event will help. Canada customs is cake compared to some of the a**holes at the Port Huron crossing point. Kids help too. Make sure they are actually playing with LEGO when you cross. Tell them you are coming to Toronto to (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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i posted this into loc.ca as well. as you might know we have guests arriving from far and wide. (to the Aug 17. RTLToronto robot event as seen here:) (URL) had asked Doug Carlson to bring up some of his neat creations and he had asked what the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: Mock Chris <ON> Less math and More Programming... ;) Mock Chris <OFF> (...) Pythagorean theorem link to Geography 101 dealing with right angled triangles and the measurement of lines, whether they are (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: PNLTC module link fixed
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(...) LESS OF THIS!!!! GET BACK TO BUILDING A ROBOT!!!!!! -- Chris (23 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For Matthias, The link has been fixed. As a side note, it's likely the Train4 layout will use a lot of "half modules" which in Lego speak would be "quarter modules" but for us (those who like to fit through doors and in vehicles less than cube vans) (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, I am working on my robot I just spent about 4 minutes doing all the math that no one else will tell you. so get a pen: all units are in INCHES!!!!!! -the distance from the far corner of your starting square to the "centre" of the flag is 67.416" (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) IMO, these people are more likely to use that as an excuse to continue to lurk. There was plenty of room, even after the dinner rush. That swiss chalet is huge!!! (...) ....which officially is supposed to be the 2nd Friday of everymonth (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) he speaks the truth....he spent a lot of time "playing" with it at the dinner last night. Someone said that Calum needed to get a girlfriend... :) I know I really shouldn't poke fun....since I do have a nice collection of paradisa, but still I (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I can have my Toshiba P3 1Ghz, DVD/CDRW laptop there if you need it. Or I can just bring my bag full of LEGO stuff.... ;) Dave K (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Will anyone have a computer with speakers and a CD drive at dinner tonight? Iain (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: More procrastinating...
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(...) Subscribe to the weekly LEGO S@H specials sent out every Wednesday 1-2-3 Marie was on sale for something like 3 bucks (U.S. I know, but I needed a driver so I'll pay the exchange) a few weeks back, and I just got the Super Car, so I wanted a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Dinner tonight
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(...) No, up until you press Run. So it has to start in that 12 inch cube, but then can expand to as large* as you want. Calum *-when ever I type something like that, I pause for a second, and worry someone will do something gargantuanlly large-the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: More procrastinating...
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(...) OH MY GOD. WHERE DID YOU GET THE MARIE DOLL?#@$(*&(@*#&$(*&($#! I SO WANT ONE. I only have the Scala Olivia doll! (drives my 8448 like Derek's) Calum PS-Anyone know how to "lower" the springs on the 8880 so it looks less like a 4x4? (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Dinner tonight
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(...) I just realized something--rule # whatever: All robots must fit inside a 12 inch cube. Is this rule for the entire event? Must the 'bot fit within a cube during the whole match? or just up until you press 'Run' Dave K (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) Robot competition? What??? News to me!!! I'd better get started! Dave K -who hasn't even put a brick together yet for rtl11 (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Dinner tonight
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some times people tell me that they miss the dinners because they don't know about them WELL THIS IS THAT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! that and the one Calum did a week ago. we will be having out MONTHLY (yes every month) dinner again. tonight!! detail are: (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh it'll be coming to tonite's dinner! The problem with my digital camera, a not-well-lit room and black technic pieces is that you can't distinguish items, but you'll see it tonite anyway. Thanks for looking! I had fun making the storyboard! (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Really nice job with the car Dave (again)! I'm guessing you pulled the V8 engine and the transmission to make room for the R/C unit. My only problem is.... where is the R/C unit? I mean you can see the antenna clearly, but it seems like you (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Pics are up! (URL) have seen lots of neat stuff on-line lately where LEGO is concerned, like the little space dudes putting the PC together, so whoever made that, I did a quick plagiarizing... ;) (plagiarism being the highest form of flattery, (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | More procrastinating...
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So I ripped apart RC 8466... And decided to put the 'guts' of the 8475 into... (wait for it...) the 8448!!! (and there was much rejoicing....) I'll have pics up in hopefully a few hours, but let me tell you, the 8448 is *far* superior for the RC (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Can I get a copy of that movie...
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"Ralph Hempel" <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message news:CAEBIOGHPFFJALB...mts.com... (...) Burned and ready to go! I can only stay until about 20h tomorrow night though. I have previous religious commitments that require my attendance. Iain (23 years ago, 9-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i was attempting to make a VERY bad joke. :) Chris (23 years ago, 8-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, Don't stress about the videos. If you can get the videos onto CD for the get-together on the 17th, great. Otherwise don't sweat it. On the other hand, having John Barnes and Mario there might be a fun opportunity to spread the RTL love (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's brand-new. Still sealed in cellophane (sp?). Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 8-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Deinterlaced version of Demo Reel
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Hi folks, JeffE and others mentioned that they found the 2002 Demo Reel to have an interlacing problem with some of the text. I've uploaded a new version which fixes this problem. (URL) a side note, for your convenience, it is in the exact format (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Ralph Hempel" <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message news:CAEBIOGHPFFJALB...mts.com... (...) Okay, I'll see if I can make a note here or something to burn the um... what, train1 and train2 videos to disc? (...) I'm not sure which robot you're refering (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain, I remember seeing some pretty cool train movies set to music at one of the dinners I attended. I'd really like to get my hands on any of the RTL videos on disc. I can pay with blank CDs, or cash. I just thought I could show some of this stuff (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd do it but I need to know what is on the Kodak CD-RW?? :) -- Chris (23 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Posting Problems
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Ok the web interface is a little slow to respond, but the whole cycle was less then 10 minutes. Gee can you tell I'm board at work right now. :-) Derek (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok lets try it from the web interface. Last one I did by email. Derek (23 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Posting Problems
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Ok it took less then 2 minutes for the authorization message to appear in my mail box, and less then two minutes for the message to appear after authorizing it. Derek (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: shop @ home purchases
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I've placed several orders via S@H without any major problems. They ship via Canada Post (I think - it's been a while). I'd say go ahead. Just be aware that they will ship whatever they have right away and any back-orders later, so don't be (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Can I get a copy of that movie...
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I've been trying to download the "lego-071902-demoreel.mpg" movie off peachy to no avail. Could someone please bring a copy to Friday's dinner? I'll replace it with a Kodak CD-RW. Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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