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its a darned good thing I am one of the organizers of this event, Because if someone ELSE showed up with a robot that does what my beast does..... then I'd have to disqualify it AS UNSAFE. now, instead of programming, I'm trying to find a way to (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 9 p.m. break to forage for food and to watch an episode of Sports Night Sports Night, being one of the best shows that was ever on in the history of television... so good in fact that someone here decided to buy the entire series on DVD and (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Will do... Ben, who very much enjoys going to Owen Sound on the way to visit the Bruce Penninsula (Wiarton). (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nice--lego = awesome prototype build all these sub-assemblies and make sure they work on their own, then put them together and realize that it does.... not pick up a block... well--letterman, craigers, whatever's on ckvr (hopefully knight (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Lego is the best prototyping system... I can go from a pile of loose bricks and sub assemblies, and in just a matter of hours make a complete pile of ..... CRAP! OK, its not really a block stacker as it is a block flinger. BUT if i rub my lucky (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This makes me laugh. ha! You want to talk about no rest. Pitty me. When I leave work at 5:00, I'll start by driving 3 hours to see my in-laws. Then, after a quick dinner, and short visit (as short as possible), it's back on the road for the trip to (...) (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) K, live in a little fear--I'm working out in my head a few things here at work, as well, thank goondess, I installed RCXCC, so doing some non-tested programming... Now I go home and see what I can do there. No rest for me... Take care. Dave (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, and highlight the following post on LUGNET (URL) Cheers, Ralph (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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K, just for whatever reason, nothing terribly important... Have a boo at this link over at BimP (URL) find the the little blurb about the new Spybotics book written by Canadian resident, Ralph Hempel. If you have a way of viewing PDF files, look at (...) (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi. just posting that I found a real rare and neat set on Ebay. (URL) a 1772, Airport Cargo Loader (Airline Promo) Anyways, just thought I'd post it... Ben (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I went to toys r us last night, and noticed they got a shipment of $30.00 tubs in. They are on sale for $19.99... $10 off... They are on sale until Christmas Eve. Just thought I'd post. Thanks, Ben. (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Listen, I'm gonna make a token effort and making a blockstacker via Rob's well documented plans tomorrow evening, so don't give up! (...) There's always coding at work. Hell, most of ProjectX was done at work earlier this year. :) Get your (...) (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So... Ummm... K, here's the thing-- I've done this before! Why oh why can't I get a 'bot to function properly this time? It's thursday, well, friday at 1:45 a.m. and I've just put all the parts 'n pieces together and yet it just won't work. And I (...) (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't feel bad about it, because I've never understood how to do the stacking contest. I sat down around rtl7 or whenever we did he first one and it was damned hard in one RCX. I tried, but failed, largely due to complexity and apathy. This (...) (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't sweat it.... wait till you see what i cobbled together... (...) OK. ".. Shh, now Greg, this ... is the Quiet time. If you want to, we'll let you play in the Drama/Puppet center. run along now..." :) Chris (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After two weeks of robot building, I have a mighty feeble robot. I'll be bringing it on Saturday, but I don't think I'll be entering. Sigh. I thought this competition wouldn't be that difficult (for me at least!), but it was. I guess I can be like (...) (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for the tip Ka-On I was working off the premise that 1 foot = 1x16 x 2 beams + 1x6 x 1 beam = 38 studsish (remembered that from original sumo competition in Guelph, where the big borg cube was fitted with those beam lengths to hold it (...) (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You sure can... Ah VISA, welcomed where ever Lego Products are sold... (...) (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unless there is something REALLY odd about your card, yes, you can. However if you plan to make large or unusual purchases you may want to call your security department and let them know... I have run into trouble there in the past when (...) (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just grab a bunch of long plates/beams and build a 57 stud long scale. And remember the robot only got 3 minutes to run around. (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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