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(...) I'm not sure I follow your logic here. That has nothing to do with the fact we're probably not going to do a large sumo game. We're not going to do a large sumo game primarily because: a) Sumo is boring and far overdone by everyone everywhere (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ....brings true meaning to "no holds barred competition" that should be entertaining to the kiddies!!! :) Ben (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What concerns me with this current thread is Steve previously posted the "risks" of playing the game and the "lack of rewards" of competing. I think we are fortunate that Calum was able to get something from Lego Direct in the first place. All (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> I think Calum posted the idea earlier, but here's the gist: the arena is 8x8 feet with 6 inch walls. in the center is a 2x2 foot by 6 inch platform. From each corner of the arena is black electrical tape going to the platform, for a (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) in a word.....none. any one can make a sumo robot... heck even me. Your ideas for creating a "kid friendly" lego robot playground are noble, BUT the number one reason RTLToronto was founded (and I know this cause I am one of the three (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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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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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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(...) 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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