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Woo Hoo, Now there's a better chance of being able to make it do dinner and actually stay for more then 5 minutes. My festival movie is at the Varsity, so it not that far away. Derek (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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FYI... I just did a search on Lugnet for 4107 and found the following... (URL) this post: (URL) VW (23 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll be there. I dunno if I can skip over to the TSME meeting afterwards... but I'll definitly be at Mels, with a copy of my webcam'bot in tow... Dave (23 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | The Grande Robotic Experiment Continues...
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The webcam'bot has (mostly) been up for a few weeks straight now. (URL) people have logged in and tried it, and have e-mailed me a few suggestions--most of which I have implemented. The biggest improvement is the grabbing mechanism--now it's pretty (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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So I was driving down the 401 yesterday afternoon (near young street) and I passed a Smart with the Telelatino (TLN) logo on the side! Has any one else seen one in toronto, is this the first? will there be more? Jeff VW (23 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, A change of plans to accommodate those interested in going to the TSME meeting: We'll be meeting up for dinner at 6 at Mel's instead of Swiss Chalet. Mel's is a lot closer to the TSME meeting, which is at 8 pm. So, see you at Mel's (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I like this station idea, I think it would be really cool. If you want more space to clear the switchs, the east cross over can be moved three track lengths further into my space. I don't mind if we do this, because I have nothing planed for the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is true, but it means low slung cars can't go through Altenburg, and for example I was thinking of making a street car. This would require a low doorway between the two trucks which would interfere if people encroached that extra stud to (...) (23 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The annual TSME picnic is on this week-end. And you are invited. It's a bit of a hike out in Orono but you will see things that you don't normally see. Like an outdoor model railway with working steam engines. Dave Powell usually brings a steam car (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The start time is 8:00 PM so that could give you a chance to have two meetings. A possible problem though, is that there might not be any seats left if you get there that late. I am not real keen on the area so my suggestion would be to find good (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | March break 2003 -- robot games
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GUYS!! I've just been asked buy the library to commit (officially) to a march date this is a snip from the e-mail i got: (...) Do we have a game lined up for R13??? does anyone have any reasonable objections as to why we should not do this??? then (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was having a little chat with DOC and he had (once again) invited us to attend one of their meetings. I think that since this coincides with our dinner.... maybe we might just have a go at it..... its downtown (ish) its on a street car line...... (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I hope to be there, but I have a Film Festival movie that night so I can't stay too long. It will all depend on how early I can get away from work. Derek (23 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I won't be there. I am going to the TSME (Toronto Society of Model Engineers)meeting next Friday to give a demo of a couple of my robots. I am anxious to see some of their steam engines and such. They are a really talented bunch. Rob (23 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3D7672F8.7B6150...res.com... (...) Moonsault Scramble which operated from 1983 until very recently at Fujiku Highland in Japan had the record for the highest force of any ride, it was around (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Huh, good point, hadn't thought about the gmax at the bottom :) Mind you, 7 or 8 G sounds like fun... (...) I'd point out that circular motion and sinusoidal motion are interrelated... if you use a cam or off-centre gear drive, you could get (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 40! Crap. I'll have to see what I've got when I get home. (...) You know, I think I've already stressed to Calum enough how tired I am of hearing people in line, when they first join the queue, and they all turn to one another and ask "Does it (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks, Iain. :) (...) I'm not. Lucky thing, my clothes wouldn't fit if I was Bjork. (...) Nope, it just became "Cyclone" in my head and I didn't go back to look at the name... (...) I think it'll take 40. I can loan you some if you need 'em. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes: (snip) (...) have been daydreaming lately about building some carnival rides having been inspired by some MOC's at BrickFest and a recent small tour of amusements parks in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Your (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) * - if you're Bjork. (...) Do we have an aversion to the prefix "Psy"? ;) (The machine given name is "Psyclone" and Mondial's manufacture name for this machine is "Revolution". I prefer Revolution but it is four sylabals and often it is easier (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) All right, you made me do it: (URL) version looks a lot more cyclone-like. I expanded it to give you the 10-long sides you need, anchored at corners (sides is easy, corners hard). The centre ring is 8 across, but you can easily flesh it out (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3D7512FD.B63C11...res.com... (...) Have you ever seen an Intamin Triple-Wheel? I hate to say it, but I think the last existing one, which was "Hydra" at Lotte World in Korea, has been removed (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Funny you mention this because I was chatting with John just this afternoon at MIE and we just sort of assumed next Friday night. So it's Friday, September 13th, 2002, 6pm Swiss Chalet. For the October dinner, I suggest we find another subway (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, when is the next monthly dinner? Chris (23 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3D750FCF.200020...aka.com... (...) trains (...) Sure do! So far what I've been doing is just typing in variations on "Transrapid", "Maglev", "Shanghai" and so forth, but here are (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks Derek! I'd add the following observation: For all the "normal" train cars I've tested, if you have a track-side object 3 bricks tall or shorter, it can usually get about 1 stud closer. That's because the train base tends to be just barely (...) (23 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool, do you have a link to anything on this? (...) When is the opening? Maybe if the timeing is right. Derek (23 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Iain, I recently did a 12-sided ferris wheel, admittedly easier, but I might be able to help: -=<(1)>=- Those 45-degree-bend technic fasteners can do the trick, and here's how. Get 10 fasteners, and 10 axles of the same length; try 6 or 8-longs (...) (23 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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a) Has anyone else been following the progress of the Shanghai/Podung Airport Transrapid link? I think it will be absolutely without any question the most incredible thing ever to grace the face of transport history. (If you didn't know, currently a (...) (23 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Thanks for the rtl CD
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"Ralph Hempel" <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message news:CAEBIOGHPFFJALB...mts.com... (...) Hey Ralph, thanks for the coments! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I unfortunatley have given up on the pole balancer, I just do not know enough about that kind of (...) (23 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Thanks for the rtl CD
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Iain, Thanks again for the rtl CD. There was some pretty slick editing on it and I really liked all of the other little bots you have made. I hope you haven't given up on the pole balancer yet! Cheers, Ralph (23 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto/live1 Hockey Game photos online
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(...) Hi, I'm back for a couple days, and then I'm off again for a couple more weeks. My folder of pics from Live 1 is here: (URL) write-up, Calum. I can't wait....that means I'll have to buy a RC car... D'oh!!! :) Ben (23 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've got the corner clearance diagram completed for Altenburg. (URL) setup the clearances trying to maintain at least one stud clearance between the side of the cars and the walls. Any train that uses the 6x28 Train Base should clear the blue (...) (23 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm trying to build a model of Psyclone. It's disc is made of ten seating modules of 4 seats each, so the whole thing isn't really a disc, its a decagon. Because you can't put an even number of 2-stud wide chairs on an even-numbered long plate (if (...) (23 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto/live1 Hockey Game photos online
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H1ooF5.AnB@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (23 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto/live1 Hockey Game photos online
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Hey folks, The photos from the live1 event are online here: (URL) to Robert Ziman and Co. who won the prize of a RoboSports package donated by Ben Medinets. As a side note, it's highly likely live2 will use the 8475 RC hardware, as it seems much (...) (23 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Jeff, to answer the question with exact detail, I would need to know who many LED you want to put, and what is the typical voltage drop and current of the LEDs. typicaly put them in serie with a resistor. ---|>---|>----|>---/\/\/\---- LED (...) (23 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto Test Event Photos
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(...) MMMmmmmm, PIÑA COLADA adventures! Lol =P --==Richard==-- (23 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H1MqHy.DCG@lugnet.com... (...) Yo Larry! Can we get some moderation goin' up in here? Sheesh! They ain't pics of crude adventures with pineapples. Iain (23 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I uploaded some photos of some smaller non public events from the past months, the kind like rtlToronto10.1 where we test out an idea for a game or event beforehand with a smaller set of people to prove something can work: Trebuchet Demo: (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Funny you should ask. I've just been reading a paper where the researchers were following a maze of Lego road plates with a Handyboard robot. The idea was to map the layout of plates, assuming no dead-ends. "1997 Visual Programming Challenge (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I've got an electronics-ish question to ask: I'm building that 2-level station I was talking about before. Looks nice, IMHO. But there's going to be a problem when I'm done: the back area of the lower level is simply going to be too dark. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't worry, they never send it to me, either. I just took one from the pile at the door. :) (...) Oh, the GASSA? I put them up in my kitchen. I put the flowery one and the circle one next to my stove, and then on the oposite wall next to my (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hmmm, I wonder if we could make a MAZE out of these road plates.... Ralph (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The new catalogue is out. Woo Hoo! But how come they never send me one. :-( I want oddly named furniture that I assemble myself too. By the way, what did you end up doing with that large chunk of glass with the wavy lines on it? You got it at (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ::bangs head on desk:: :falls asleep: z....zzzz 2003 IKEA CATALOGUE!@$(!*@$(!@$! PORFLYTS AND IVIKENS FOR EVERYONE!!!! Iain (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes we have high speed connections. I'm not sure the details, like I'm sure Calum would if he were here. Lots of Ts and Ones. It usually faster surfing here then on my Rogers connection at home. Derek (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My guess is they are re-issues. We will see once Lego gets the shop@home pages fixed. Derek (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do you guys have a high speed connection at work? We have one like 28.8 modem shared by like 10 computers. And the phone lines in Ayr are tin cans and string. So the modulation isn't as good. Iain (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup. So the sequence is: 9 - 7 - 8 - 6 (studs on each side) If this trend goes on, in only a few years we can make freeways with 2 lanes on each side... :-) (...) Are they a re-issue, or old stock? Pedro (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) classic Technic!! I'll buy four. Well one for sure anyway. Probably. Iain (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Forwarding this for exposure. I like these new road plates... The roads are black with a new design that makes them appear wider. (To bad NELUG already owns a couple hundred baseplates...) Note: You make have to cut and paste this link Eric K. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I'm not sure, it looks like there are only 6 studs between the road and the side of the plate. Doesn't the previous generation have 8? (...) This is very cool, I want one of those cranes. Derek (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think they might be having problems at the moment. I just went to shop.lego.com and got the under construction error page. Tried again and it worked. Just try looking under themes Creator with Canada selected as your shipping country. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It looks like the same plates but with out the bike path on the side (hence wider roads) I also saw these two sets in the Whats New section on shop@home (URL) is here... I believe... (URL) appears to be a release of by FAVORITE motor bike.... (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Why do these URL's never ever ever work for me?! :( They just go to a main page or sometimes when I paste them in they say I'm in a wrong country or something. All I got that time was a page with a list of creator sets... Iain (who is sick of (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I thought those were new road plates. I saw them a few days ago but couldn't remember if I'd seen them before. The strange thing is they are only shown with the Creator sets. If you look under City you'll see the older road plates. I need some T (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) VW (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) From a balloon suspended over the top of the building by two (or three) ropes. Imagine a "string tripod" holding a helium or hot-air balloon with the camera pointing down as the building falls away from you. Similarly. the ballon could be (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I really like the design of the firefighting contest. I think that is beyond my capabilities though. The robot art thing is probably more my speed. Ooo, I'm geting ideas already. Just call me Van Gogh. Or whoever. (no really, don't.) Iain (23 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Dan, Thanks for posting all of these dates. I'm going to try and come to the TSME meeting on Sept 13, and I am also going to enter a robot for the ECRG. For all the other rtl folk: check out the Eastern Canadian Robotics Games. (URL) looks (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well duh :) We had to kick it out enough that it would overcome the startup friction of draging the grape along the slide bed, as well as having enough tension to collapse the stiff sling-material to a point where it would clear the structure. (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Off-topic specifically, but still on the topic of vending machines: In union station, in the GO concourse, there is a CD/DVD vending machine. I was rather surprised by this. Also, I know of at least one interesting vending machine: at the museum of (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Manganel. I tried building one out of lego, using the bungee from the 8205 Bungee Blaster, but it didn't work very well. It might have worked better if i'd had a sling instead of just a cup, but that would have taken more time/energy than i was (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum i am now SO very sorry that I could not come out and join you for lobbing grapes. As a one off event to try in your back yard this looks like fun. BUT i want to warn people that as an RTLToronto event I don't want to see anyone get hurt. (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> Wow, looks like fun! A few comments to improve it, if you're interested: You'll want to start with the arm as close to inverted as possible; this gives a longer stretch of acceleration. You'll need to think about some means to change (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :: snip :: That is just so awesome. It's too bad it's so ugly. I wish companies would realize that no, you do not have to make things look like a building. No, you do not need frilly edges. Lace went out in the late 1800's. MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) Till Eggs, Diapers, Toothpaste Drop By JOHN TIERNEY WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 — It looks like a 7-Eleven in a box. Early this morning, as the restaurants and clubs were shutting down in the Adams Morgan neighborhood here, a young waiter named Rick (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ... that takes a rather limited view of trebuchet optimization, doesn't it? ;) Suddenly I'm envisioning little seeker robots who roam around, trying to locate the target (presumably, other peoples' trebuchets?). Once located, the information (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If I remember correctly from "Junkyard Wars" (another US tv show) the pin you used to hold/release the sling should in fact be a hook. And the angle of the hook would change the angle of release. So, with the design in the video, you could (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it was the most fun I've had with LEGO in ages! We had the most difficulty with the sling (whatever it's called) - geting it to release. If you go through the video frame by frame and watch the release carefully you can see how it (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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3 words.... Too Much Time!!! Absolutely loved it!! Now I'm inspired! Dave K (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 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, (...) (23 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 - (...) (23 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (23 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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==-- (23 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.fun)
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 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 (23 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys writes: <snip> (...) <snip> Learn to spell Dave... (URL) K (23 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 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 (23 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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==-- (23 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.fun)
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(...) I'll get some pics up soon... I built a new 'bot this weekend, which is identical to the 'bot at home--except the gripping mechanism which seems to be better. When I get home (I'm in Toronto right now, visiting the better looking half), either (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Indeed. I tried to unstick it just now but no luck. It will rotate a little bit but won't move. Jaws work. The old NASA trick of shaking the jeepers out of it to see if it will break free didn't work. Can you post (or refresh memory of) some (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Keyboard trouble!
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I was wondering if anybody could offer advice? You see, I’ve got this keyboard… It’s relatively new and cost around $60.00 (It’s one of those Microsoft –natural keyboard elite- with super comfy ergonomic usability) But…problem is that I spilled half (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm re-evaluating the grabbing mechanism this weekend... but I'm not home so it'll prob'ly be monday before I get it on the 'bot. I just used the same grabber mechanism I used in my block stacking 'bot many moons ago, but it appears not to (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for looking Ivan--I was home for a bit whilst you were logged in--that was me writing all those notes :) THe problem with the grabber arm is there's not alotta room, and using the 16 teeth 45 degree gears, is that they sit right on the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ditto It's really hard to stack two blocks on top of each other... tried about 5 times and gave up but this is tres cool! Dave: Thanks for sharing this! (23 years ago, 24-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, it's me logged in to your bot. Did I brake a gear or something? Can't believe how much fun this is!!' Ivan (23 years ago, 24-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No worries whatsoever... That's the best part about the medium in which we choose to work--much easier to fix and/or modify So I fixed and/or modified--now those pesky jaws shan't fall off again! We'll teach those jaws!! (URL) a boo (again) (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Altenburg Elevations
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Jeff E, I've started laying out Altenburg East and I want to confirm the elevations we agreed on. The following image is the elevations as I remember it. Please correct me if I'm wrong. (URL) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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