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Hi folks, I went up to sign the forms for rtlToronto/train1, May 26th, 2001. We are now officially booked for that Saturday for train1. The room is larger (about 1.5 to 2 times) than the single room we had at rtlToronto 7 downtown. I've asked for (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtlToronto 8 Poster Available
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Hi folks, Thanks to Chris going to the Library to pay for the room (I've been sick and really busy at work) the first poster for rtlToronto8 is now available: (URL) print some out, and put it up at your place of business, worship, institute of (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Maxwell's Rules
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(...) You sure are. BUT I thought we discussed that as far as strategy goes, you are helping your opponent by doing this. it is one less block BOTH robots have to worry about. -- Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | room paid for.
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Well, Its official. I went to the library and paid for the room. We are now booked for June 9, 2001 As well, I took the initiative and asked if they would pencil us in for Oct. 13 2001 (another sat.) I chose this because it will be 4 months after (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Fast Robot
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"Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:GB32Hu.46t@lugnet.com... (...) Just found more on it: Parallel link manipulators I, II In the paper "development of an ultra high speed robot FALCON using wire drive system" S. Kawamura (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Fast Robot
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(URL) crap. WOW. (from (URL) ) Iain (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Maxwell's Rules
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(...) Uh no. :) Yes you can dump them, no you will not catapult them, as we often have little spectators up near the edge. You can take your chances, but rules state the robot has to be safe. (...) Yes, but I would design my bot to make sure it's (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Maxwell's Rules
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(...) I'm thinking more along the lines of a catapult--let the blocks fall where they may!!!! 'git outta the way... incoming!!!!!!' let the excitement begin! can the blocks be inside the 'bot (like marble harvesting) to count? (as long as the 'bot (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Maxwell's Rules
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Are we allowed to deposit the blocks we DONT want on our side outsdie of the arena? IE, can I dump a block I dont want over the side (gently)? Iain (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Zellars - 9748 DDK Blowout!
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Hi all, If you are interested, Zellars is blowing out the 9748 DDK for $33.xx. Get this, they have it in the ad on sale at $39.97. Then, on the shelf it says $37.97, but at the register, I paid just $33.97... Getem while their hot... Dave (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | April Dinner Moved to April 6th, 2001
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Hi folks, Because of Good Friday, April's dinner has been moved up a week to next Friday. Come out regardless! Calum (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: April Dinner and Administrative updates
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GAxFs2.GKv@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Yeah, for me that's probably better - A four day weekend means I'm off to PKI to open the coaster season! (Probably) Iain (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: April Dinner and Administrative updates
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(...) If it's the 6th, i might be in TO for work anyway, that works out sooo much better for me ;) Dave (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: April Dinner and Administrative updates
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(...) I think it is. Are people better with April 6th? If so, we could move the dinner up a week!? Calum (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: April Dinner and Administrative updates
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(...) Don't quote me on this but I think Good Friday is on April 13th. If so, unfortunately I cannot attend. If not, then I'm definitly there :) Dave (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | April Dinner and Administrative updates
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Hey. I'm just recovering from this flu. Here's some tidbits: April Dinner, is Friday April 13th, 2001. I hope to see everyone out from last time at Mel's again. I will try and bring a model, I encourage everyone to bring something, even small, that (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: old school pneumatics
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(...) I can lend you my old school circa 1986 pneumatics. Remind me to bring them at the dinner via email closer in to April. Calum (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | old school pneumatics
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Like the subject says, I am looking for some of the old pneumatic parts. remember the red cylinders? what I am after especially is the 2*4 valve block that is essential for their operation. Inside this block is a couple check valves that allow the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train event
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(...) that's pretty righteous, Iain!!! ....just to update, my Metroliner came today along with the Freight Rail Runner...so I have a few things in mind to bring to the train/TOWN event. I wonder when the Ristorante will Arrive????? (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train event
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(...) you see, it worked like this: I was happily watching my robot being eatin by Dave's robot, when some punk a** little snot nose punk turns to me and says "... your robot sucks." plain and simple. Am I bitter. you bet I am. :) BTW is the train (...) (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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