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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Calum Tsang" snip (...) Links seem to provide lots of info and even plans. snip (...) Nice. (...) Question: As there is no need for a mindstorm, would this not be better as a timed event where the (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Trebuchet Fun
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3 words.... Too Much Time!!! Absolutely loved it!! Now I'm inspired! Dave K (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Trebuchet Fun
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Hey folks, Iain came by today and we ended up building a floating arm trebuchet to see what it would be like. In about an hour, we put together the model after using references from trebuchet.com. Iain figured out the layout of the mechanism and we (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Proposal for Altenburg station
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Hi folks, I'm getting tempted to build a 2-level 4-track 4-platfrom station in Altenburg. My goal is to keep the station itself kind of smallish and meek, like Reading if it only had 2 tracks instead of 14 or whatever. Here are some thoughts: I'd (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Altenburg train clearances:
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(...) I'll do a clearance diagram for the Metroliner. The big question will be whether we allow the club car or not. I noticed it cuts the inside of the corners much more then the other cars. I'll do a diagram that demonstrates both. I've been (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Altenburg train clearances:
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Yet more rtlTrain4 info. There are effectively 4 major regions of track in the layout: The Altenburg (upper) loop; this will have clearance for a metroliner at most. 6 wide trains (possibly with small clips protruding from the sides). Clearances (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Vision Command, RCX, and the internet...
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There have probably been a few of these 'bots in the past--I remember a few anyway... But have a boo at my latest creation-- (URL) isn't perfect yet... Remember that someone may be using the 'bot at the same time you are trying to use the 'bot, (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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| | Re: Hypothetical Question
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If its a tall building that's L shaped or U shaped, you can place a camera on the roof that looks down on one of the sides of the building. You'll get to see the building out from under the camera. An other cool one is to place the camera on a high (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | The Sears wish book is out!
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One of my co-workers show up today with the new sears wish book, So what is the first thing that I did, Opened the book to the Lego section... It Included... Gifts under $20 Slave 2 - 19.99 Star Wars: Slave 1 79.99 Jedi Starfighter - 34.99 Yoda - (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Hypothetical Question
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I keep telling Calum that ANY external shot needs some theatrical pyro to make it look MORE like a movie...... ;) otherwise its just a few puffs of smoke. OH, I had a thought don't forget the audio. Chris (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Hypothetical Question
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(...) All I have to say is that it’s going to be o.k. Calum… Just put down the detonator and walk away from the explosives! We can work through this, ;) --==RïçhårÐ==-- (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.fun)
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| | Re: Hypothetical Question
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(...) If theres an empty liftwell / stairwell, that might be interesting (lookin straight up). It'd be interesting to see the initial point(s) of failure too. Oh, and one attached to the roof looking at a nearby landmark - you'd wanna check with the (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Hypothetical Question
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If you were to watch a building destroyed by demolition explosives, what perspectives would you want to see? I know of two: -a number of external wide shots including one pointing straight at the building -some inside. But where? Anyone have any (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Altenburg Elevations
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(...) Cool, I did some building on the weekend assuming this was correct, so I'm glad I don't have to go back and fix it. :-) Although at this point I figure I'll be taking most everything apart again to make it break down into smaller pieces for (...) (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Altenburg Elevations
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(...) That would appear to be it :) Jeff E (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | robotics invite
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I keep telling people how great you guys are and they keep asking when you can come and show us what you do. There are a few dates coming up and it would be nice if you could join us one or more times. Sept. 7 - Saturday all day. TSME picnic out in (...) (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: It took me all day
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys writes: <snip> (...) <snip> Learn to spell Dave... (URL) K (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: It took me all day
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Larry Pieniazek writes: <snip> (...) I just finished uploading pics of the 'bot that's going to replace the 'bot at home. The two 'bots are basically the same--the difference is in the gripping mechanism--this new one (...) (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Junkyard Wars, Season 8
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Hi folks, Looks like Junkyard Wars Season 8 is coming soon: (URL) episode is Wednesday night, and it looks like some decent mechanical challenges this time: I'm eager to see the car in a suitcase one and the railway one too. Calum (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | *Brickzi*
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*Brickzi* This is for those of you who are home on a Wednesday night & watch City TV. (URL) Too funny, lol!!! --==Richard (Mr. ShakeHandsMan) Noeckel==-- (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.fun)
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