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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: <snip> (...) G'day A year ago, the New Zealanders had the cheapest LEGO... See (URL) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, I was talking to a friend about careers tonight-basically catching up on who went where after graduating from university-and we ended up on the topic of going Stateside to work because she'd gone to Philadelphia to work. We had the usual (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So once again, I'm going to reiterate that Rob is a genius (URL) looking in your own back yard before you go looking elsewhere when you want to find something. It looks as if it's modified from the 18 volt converter that Chirs has in the link (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What?? I'm not the first hit??? Google! Grr!!! ;) Thanks Chris Dave K -coming from a man who is having fun with Pneumatics again! -Rob's eXpediate being a major inspiration--Thanks Rob! -Modify LEGO? Me?? What--ever!! (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) enough, if you type lego sparky in google it is the FIRST hit. :) DO NOT modify your battery box or you WILL be disqualified!!! -- Chris (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The 2 battery box to 18 volt electric plate setup? I seem to have lost the link to the site that showed how to align a bunch of electric plates, attach wires and have 2 battery boxes connected in serial (a la 18 volts on the output.) Any info would (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, Perhaps this happened while I was away, but have you checked out the Train Configurator at (URL) under Trains>>Configurator? I've got a little 3xSuper Chief 8xHopper 8xTanker 1xCaboose running on my desktop right now. Want. Need. *Sigh* (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (Should have included this) (URL) and of course, at ventax we are producing a competing robot, called "IKEA-Chair on a Viper".* Watch for the release early next year.) Iain * - not really. (23 years ago, 25-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This week was IAAPA in Florida (a big amusement trade show). A news report from that show said that KUKA has sold 10 Robocoasters to LEGOLAND Bilund. Robocoaster is a KUKA KR 500 robot (the strongest articulated robot in the world, payload 500 kg) (...) (23 years ago, 25-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This came on torobotics. Thought some of you might be interested. DOC ***...*** To: torobotics@yahoogroups.com Subject: [torobotics] !!! OFFICIAL !!! ITS HappeNing, Robot-SUMO competition in Burlington, Ontario !!! OFFICIAL !!! ITS HappeNing, (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well sort of. Did you read the site's blurbage? Perhaps not... Again, it's complicated... but the idea is that you would only go to the site selected if you knew that there were some other people who said they'd show up. The idea is the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So theoretically this could have been started by someone that doesn't even live in Toronto. All these people could show up at the restraint to get together and discover the organizer isn't even there because they live in Peru or Denmark or (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Meetup.com is this thing where you can meet new people with similar interests (in safe public places at a prearranged time) by registering, it's hard to explain, did you go to the URL itself? You won't be invited unless you register and say (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I get home from work late last night, around 11pm. Long hours, release this coming Friday. All is not good for more then one reason. I check my mail while waiting for the elevator and there is a pile of it. But under all the bills and spam that (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What's that all about? I think I'm an AFOL and I live near Toronto. Maybe, maybe not. Does anyone know about this? Dave K. (23 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm back... I've been away from a good working computer for a few day. (stupid office XP work machine) I'm trying to do a bit of catch up so It will take me a day or two to reply to some posts. (don't worry steve, I have NOT forgot about your (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3DDEC021.209010...aka.com... (...) Okay, that makes sense. It looks really, really bizzare! (...) About half the trains we were on today outside of the Sheppard line had the new (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I saw one of the displays that the TTC setup before construction began and the guy there said the center platform was for future expansion of the platform. If this interchange gets really busy then will finish the middle and it will become a (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This is just a quick run down of my thoughts on the new line. Dad and I arrived about 10 minutes after everything opened up to the public; we'd parked at Yorkdale, and went over from there on the subway. o Sheppard-Yonge This station is now the new (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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How about (as in RTL11) 1 point for *clearly* getting all parts of the robot off the table and 1 point if you're still the only one on top at the end of the round. This would reward a robot that successfully makes the attempt to climb the box but (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Dean Husby writes: <snip> (...) Thanks for looking, Dean. As stated earlier (and adding to the list of admirers already) I really liked your engine. I'm going to tweak my magnet holders to see if I can come up with (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Look at the second picture and the page! they are actually using Technik beams to support the construction!! Cheers Oliver Well they sure look like technik beams. "Iain Hendry" <ihendry@ventax.com> wrote in message news:H5vnrM.DLI@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I quote Mr. Scott on this one... "The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain!" When Guelph had its first sumo match, the rules were the 'bot had to fit within 1 cubic foot. So I show up with an RCX, and 1 cubic (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Neat story! KISS indeed. Is there any way that you could see if your posting mechanism might do some wrapping? Each of your paragraphs in the web view ends up being one line long. Between that and the thread breaking that seems to happen when (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have to tell a happy story. I coach a First Lego League team. Actually, we have one team that works together sharing ideas and building two robots. If you don't know about the FLL, check this out: (URL) The goal is to build a robot to accomplish (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think we should aim for two, and have four as an option for the rumble after the main matches are on. Calum (23 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe I missed something, but didn't I read somewhere that this would be an event where four robots would be run at the same time, one approaching each side of the box? This seems to imply only two. Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Snap Toys Re: Lego Shopping Down Under
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(...) Damnit. I used to (15-20 years ago) buy these little toys which were Korean or Japanese that had sticks of gum in them. I think they were Lotte gum. Anyways, the toys were these little cars and trucks which were multicoloured and snapped (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) At rtlToronto12 we were awarding 1 each for a tie, even if no one stacked any blocks. While I'd agree with your opinion, consider: Robot A gets onto stage. Robot B pushes Robot A off, yet in ensuing battle, gets knocked off itself. Should they (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh ya.... I remember now..... I BROKE the legway. YEP, a sad day in lego history..... the first man to build a self balancing robot, and I go and break it. now we will never know..... :( Chris to quote nelso from the simpsons Ah-HA! :) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I used to LOVE those Osborne books! In grade 8 we built the robot described in one of them, but had it run off a C-64 rather than a VIC 20 or Spectrum or whatever it was that was described in the book. We got it to work, though someone's older (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I got these pics posted as quick as I could... well, not really. They're from rtl12 (URL) you can see, the day started when Chris broke my Legway. There are also some pictures of the design stage of my base station (robot) Steve (23 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, I so have to post this: (URL) a bit we were convinced that a humanoid figure was staring at us from the end of the tunnel, but as we got closer it became obvious that it was actually just a propane tank with a lot of personality." Really (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Heya, I've mentioned this at other dinners and such. Anyway, from TransitToronto ( (URL) ), the Sheppard Line opens for revenue service at 9h on Sunday, November 24th. This Friday, from Noon-14h, is some kind of opening celebration thingie and you (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I hear you. I've had to put the small black elastics in the magnets to ensure they don't uncouple. (...) Very nice! Good show! Nice to see fellow Canadian's hard at work! Dean (23 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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All, John Barnes is willing to pick up sets at KBToys for us... Anyone interested should email him off list separately.... Cheers, Ralph ---...--- Buy "LEGO Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual" (URL) ---...--- Reply to: rhempel at bmts dot com (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO! NO!!! I didn't think SpongeBob existed in Canada?! I hoped??? (I first "met" him at Paramount Kings Island in Cincinatti, what a HORRIBLE THING HE IS) Iain (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow!! SpongeBob in 3D!! Derek (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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It's only out of sheer giddiness that I'm posting this: (URL) they finally announced. The concept art for Sledge Hammer looks *awesome*. If you click on "Media Centre" at the bottom you can see some of the construction pics of them laying the rebar (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve, this list is restricted to people we like, and that includes you, so post away! Well, people we don't like can post here as well... ;) (...) See, taking the high road. Sure you could have resorted to name calling and mud slinging, but (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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As I understand it, this list is not restricted to LEGO, so please forgive me if I'm out of line. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> Subject: Taking the high road... (...) Few of you know me beyond the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Inspired by the awesome creation here: (URL) revamped my 3 diesel engines. First I tried to attach the stairs to the chassis, as above, but I found the magnet holders stick too far out, and if you have 3 engines in a row, the arms holding the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Whoa... that is cool. A hubless Ferris wheel! With a roller coaster going through it. Well, I guess my new RCT II is already obsolete, it doesn't have hubless Ferris wheel as a gentle ride choice. Sigh. :-) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:H5sw9H.9ML@lugnet.com... (...) Lotte World is incredible. They have a *fantastic* lineup of very, very unique rides there. They had the first Gyro Drop (there are only 2 in the world - (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ....D'OH!!!...!!! I could have went here!! I was in South Korea for a year, and visited the Seoul a couple of times! It makes me somewhat sad that I never went to Lotte World...though I did get to ride the mass transit there... I think the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Bob Fay" <rfay@attbi.com> wrote in message news:H5snp3.70J@lugnet.com... (...) Orthoglide (...) worked (...) HER VOICE!!!...!!! I NEED THIS WOMAN *NOW.* I would have her say things like-- "Please stand clear of the doors." "The next station is (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that hurt. :) your so lucky i do not have my work e-mail set up to post to lugnet... or for that matter remembering my pass to lugnet to post via web.... that being said, i was going to say what if i made a robot that raced AROUND the box and (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3DD9827F.303090...aka.com... (...) (one (...) Hurricane is playing at SixFlags Mexico, there's another at Lotte World in Seoul, Korea, and the last one is in Japan, and I can't for (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Where are the other 3? Derek (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3DD96475.AEEF48...res.com... (...) Did you go to Dreamworld? They have a Vekoma Waikiki Wave Super Flip (one of 4 in the entire world!). Iain (23 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I received a link to an Orthoglide site. There is a movie of the Orthoglide machine mockup in action. Very impressive. I wish my Lego version had worked so well. The QuickTime movie is 23Meg. Here is the link. (URL) of the information is in French, (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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Hi all, So, during my travels hither and thither almost* all over Australia, I had occasion to poke my head into a few toy shops. Most had the usual run of recent sets. But in Kingscote, Kangeroo Island, South Australia (population ~1500), I ran (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Take the high road--don't get mired into the name calling and mud slinging... The scenario: Private parking spaces in a very small private lot in downtown Toronto. I have been paying for a parking space in this lot since June. I only park there on (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, welcome back Jeff, hope the vacation went well. (...) I think we said 3 minutes. 3 minutes worked well for block stacking this last time. Its enough time for things to happen, but not so long that people get board if they don't. Derek (23 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WB Jeff! If neither 'bot is on the platform at the end of 3 minutes, both get 0. Sounds good to me. It's still a tied score--0-0 ;) Is it going to be 3 minutes or 5 minutes? Wondering. Dave K (23 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm baaa-aaack! :) (...) Don't forget: 3 points if you fling your opponent clean out of the arena >:) Should make those close games interesting. Jeff E (23 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The one possibility you missed is both robots on the bottom at the end of time. Does this also score 1 point each. Will Chris still have the ability to score points in this match or should be make it 0 points for no-one on the box. :-) Derek (23 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Mike Walsh" <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:H5qI98.C9z@lugnet.com... (...) runway) (...) But Innovia is weird. It looks a bit like an unhappy toaster traversing a roadway made of biscuits. *sigh* and AirTrain used to be painted a (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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"Iain Hendry" <militaryduckjock@rogers.com> wrote in message news:H5pMAM.Dqw@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) routes (...) We (...) Which is exactly why they are building a new one. The new one (which you can see under construction really well from a (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H5EG0A.LBu@lugnet.com... (...) Standing: (...) Iain (23 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3DCFDECA.704060...aka.com... (...) You are so good. Iain (23 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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"Lewis Valentine" <lewisv@nitorco.com> wrote in message news:H5F9tK.KL5@lugnet.com... (...) rather (...) Load bearing tyres on a horizontal axis provide the support and motive traction; wheels pressing laterally against guide rails provide steering (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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"James J. Trobaugh" <james@ngltc.org> wrote in message news:H5F8uH.HHJ@lugnet.com... (...) is (...) I was actually really dissapointed with DFW's AirTrain. Certainly ahead of it's time, with more than 30 stations and trains following different (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3DD00B28.EB4662...ing.com... (...) Yes, many! Adtranz is a very common supplier, Matra has a VAL 256 at O'Hare, and a 206 at Orly in Paris. A few airports have Otis HOVAIR shuttles, including (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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"Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message news:H5H48q.1MD@lugnet.com... (...) DFW: (...) terminals (...) DFW is geting Adtranz's first Inovia shuttle. It's an updated of their very successful design based on the original Westinghouse (...) (23 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I got this question over email-with Chris' reply below. I think it needs to mentioned that no part of the robot can touch the floor to be "on the box". Ithink the official answer is yes, we will allow multiple robots. However, I'd like to (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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With every intention to lose this cold, it persists. I know that friends share and all that, but I'm very selfish when it comes to my germs--I keep 'em to myself (not enuf people in the world keep their germs to themselves... oh well) Anywho, I'm (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Delightful Radio Shack VIC20 Robot Article
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<snip> (...) camera, actually we did not cut them in half we took the tiny metal plate off the top, to expose the actaul IC, and put a lens in front of it, got 1 or 2K resolution, with a split in the middle since the chips were made in two halves. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto12 Results and Notes
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(...) Unfotunately, I won't be able to make it to tomorrow's dinner, as I have work until 5:30 to 6:00 PM near Buffalo. I can't really stay out too late on Friday, as on Saturday morning, I have drill. I went to Toronto last Saturday, and I really (...) (23 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks for uploading the pictures Ben. I've been trying to view them to see what I missed as I cowered in my basement with my tail between my legs believing that I would be the only one to show up with an almost, but not quite working robot. I was (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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HEY!!! Calum, will we ever see the monkey game pictures on line again? at last remove the link and add a note that you are too busy to restore the file! :) -- Chris (23 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh man, yeah. Jim Butterfield rocked. (...) TPUG: The Scariest Set of People You'll Ever Meet, and We Don't Mean rtlToronto Members. (...) You see, that's the kind of obscure knowledge you don't need for modern PCs: CALL -151 (Apple II ROM (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve: I wonder if maybe I was not fully clear on the not-a-real-game battle bot lego style rules. the object of the battle bot game would be to "disable" the other robot, NOT to smash the RCX into little bits. granted if the bot got broke it (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Gail! Jeff VW (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: <snip> 2 words: Jim Butterfield! Oooooohhhhhhh.. TPUG!! Double Ooooooooohhhhhhh!!!! V=53248 sys 32768 Oh the 64 memories come flooding back. Saving up for the 64 Reference Manual! Stop it! Stop it! (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I thought that too, when I saw this creation. It is a very annoying ride. I came across two links that describes the new "Automated People Mover" at DFW: (2 URLs) refer to the new APM that DFW's building to connect the new terminals to the old (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah, when I saw it, I was floored. I used to have a stack of Transactors that the school library gave me, because no one was interested in them. Read every paragraph, sentence and word of them. Problem was, I never really understood the nitty (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: <snip> (...) And the 'have fun' factor--don'tforget how important that is... When Rob brings in his 1 to 4 axle multiplexor, there's neat-o stuff for ya! When Iain shows off his Tiji 'bot--awesome! (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They're not his kids. Now on the other hand, watching Chris handle his own children will be a hoot. "Boutros-Boutros! You get cleaning your room now!" (...) Trust me, we do the same--we've helped sell a LOT of Mindstorms systems over the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yep, after a long time, I finally took down my webcam-blockstacking'bot. I snivved pieces from my webcam'bot for my block stacking 'bot for the competition last weekend, but when I got home yesterday, I was not inspired to put my webcam'bot back (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I thought the kid was going a little too far back when he was taking the picture, but oh well... Now that I've mostly caught up on my sleep, I'm feeling much better. At leasth te bags under my eyes are gone. I spent the better half of last (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Some day, you're going to make a great dad. NOT. :) (...) I can see good reasons for both (kids or not). It's kind of like the 'custom sensor' argument. I could argue either side. I must point out something interesting that I found in the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh My Goodness!! That brings back soooo many memories. There was an article in a much later Transactor which interfaces the same Radio Shack arm with the 64. The 64 had a much easier hardware interface 'cause the 'user port' was much akin to (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) a scan archive of one of the most amazing magazines ever-the Transactor. While other computer magazines of the 80's focused on boring BASIC games you could key in, the Transactor (named after the Commodore PET) was a hardcore hacking journal, (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There are a couple different threads mixed here. Sorry if I wasn't clear. Chris and David ask if I would participate in an all out, unlimited battle bot style event, where the goal was to 'destroy' the other robot. To that I say 'no'. However, (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 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 (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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. (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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. (...) (23 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 (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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