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Dave, I'm not sure why BUT I find that this is a GREAT picture (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto12 Results and Notes
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This part didn't show up to well on my last reply I would be willing to help out with and enter in a dragracing game for a 1/2 time event. Kids would love that and everybody could build one and it doesn't require a RCX. It could be run pretty quick (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train that runs on tires.
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Hi, Here is a page with some good prototype information: (URL) top of the page is the history of the system, the bottom shows the current implementation (including what happens if a tire runs flat...). Greetings, David (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: rtlToronto12 Results and Notes
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(...) I'm in for this one and there even is enough time to get a robot ready. Is the box in the inside going to be a different colour than the outside wall? (...) Sounds like fun too. (...) Ie, a game that is so easy, it can be run (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtl 13...
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You know, I was just thinking about this and I have a big suggestion for rtl13. (I know it's already been decided, but that could change...) This message turned out very long. Bear with me... What about just having a big sumo event. I mean a really (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train that runs on tires.
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(...) I think there are other airport transport systems which also use tired vehicles. (...) I seem to remember seeing pictures of the Paris subways with tires. If I'm recalling right, they had horizontal tires also which run against the walls of a (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | [rtlToronto] November Dinner and Tub/RIS Deal
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Hi folks: rtlToronto November Monthly Dinner Friday November 15th, 2002, 6pm Swiss Chalet 2955 Bloor St W at Royal York Toronto, ON M8X 1B8 By TTC: Subway to Royal York Station, walk south to Bloor, and go east on Bloor. Restaurant is on south side. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto12 Results and Notes
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(...) I'm not sure. Probably never again soon: rtl12 was the third time we did Blockstacking and we've never done a contest more than three times. In fact, we haven't repeated contests for nearly a year or so-it's always been new stuff. Unless (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto12 Results and Notes
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: <snip> (...) I just finished uploading my rtl12 page. Have a boo here: (URL) for those that are curious, the webcam'bot is not functional at this time--i needed pieces (especially the RCX) for rtl12. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train that runs on tires.
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(...) Hmmm, The subway system in Paris France has trains that run on tires. I was rather supprised when I saw them. I don't remember exactly how they stayed on the track though. From what I understand the paris subway has several different styles of (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Battle brick?
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(...) Oh, I think Steve knows our style real good now :) Seriously, I agree, though I'm less concerned with the RCX (which, after seeing Robert Ziman's bowling pin entry for rtl11) than the breaking of beams and other Technic components. Gears and (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train that runs on tires.
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Interesting idea. It reminds me of the airport train in Dallas TX, not really a train, more of a automated bus running on a hotwheels track. It is a rough ride for sure. jt (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Train that runs on tires.
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A while back at a rtlToronto dinner a bunch of us were looking through new catalogs when we came across the new Racers sets. I think many in the group had a similar thought but Iain was the first to vocalize it. Wouldn't it be cool to make a train (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | rtl11 and rtl12 Pictures
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I've put pictures up on brickshelf from rtl12. And I finally got around to putting up pictures of rtl11. I think they have already been moderated. rtl11: (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto12 Results and Notes
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(...) Well, I had a great time--even if I was completely incoherent... But there's nothing new with that. The 'bots that were there were inspirational--even Chris's 'bot. I just wish I took more pics... oh well. More than that... who knows. Saturday (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Battle brick?
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Saturday night, I was asked if I would enter an all-out, unlimited LEGO battle-bot event. During the twenty-nine hours it took me to return home (Nothing bad. Just several stops.) I had a chance to think about this. The answer is 'NO'. I would not (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto13: Last Bot Standing
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(...) So will the central pedestal be distinguishable by color from the edge walls or do the Robots just 'need to know' where they are? (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto12 Results and Notes
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(...) ...and I uploaded them...they are still haven't been cleared for public view. When they get cleared, here is the folder: (URL) a teaser pic ... "Hey Mister, your... (URL) " (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtlToronto13: Last Bot Standing
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Hey guys, Here's a photo to get you all thinking about the March event, Last Bot Standing: (URL) still for rtlToronto13: Cherry Pie. Two robots enter. One pastry leaves. Mmm. Institutional cherry pie filling. (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Priceless
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(...) It was great to meet up with you again Steve-I really hope you can make it up for rtlToronto13 in March for the next challenge. You've seen how it works now-event and project conception. (...) I really hope Chris didn't scare you off too much, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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