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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G2onCq.JEG@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) with (...) thing. (...) *EXCELLENT* idea. I think this is fantastic! I'd love to buy some stuff... and I really want to get rid of a lot of space (...) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi folks, Joseph Sun send this to me (I hope he doesn't mind me forwarding it along) and I think it's a great idea to trade parts. I think Chris once tried this with a bag of parts but I ended up taking it home and forgot to return it. (...) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, maybe it was a shot. No, just kidding. Make sure youre robot works next time, and wow me. (...) Faster better cheaper like NASA's recent probe to Mars?? just kidding. I guess I thought it would need two rcx's to control the mutiple (...) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) all these items can be bought from pitsco or sprectum. pitsco is US and can be found here: (URL) for the long url. maybe i made it clickable. and sprectum is close to Rob, and there number is....... ummmm rob?.... all the stuff you mentioned (...) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Speaking of much wanted bricks, The pieces I'm trying to scrounge up now, on my wish list, whatever, in the sequence of priority, are: The big technic turntables (drooling over Jin's dog which had like 6 of them) Those power switches that (...) (24 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oh i dream of those weighted LEGO bricks. I heard about them, and even seen them in another robot competiton. A guy made this big hammer like structure with all those lead filled LEGO bricks at the top. I can imagine the mayhem that caused. My (...) (24 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ohhhhhh was that a shot ???? (grin) what are you trying to say, that a remote controlled robot is not allowed? I'll have you know that I'm entering the exact same robot except maybe I'll add code this time. (grin) (...) seriously.... I'm (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, three RCX's to play with, and you would let yourself get beat by someone who only has one?? I have lots of ideas for blockstackers, but I think I should just stick to the semi workable idea I had from last time. Maybe I could build (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G2K1qs.145@lugnet.com... (...) Kipling, Did you know today was the first day of increased serivce? Headways in the mornings is now suposed to be 2m21, instead of 2m29... Although, that was (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sometimes I swear there's a sticker on the back of Chris' PC that says: "For Support Issues Call Calum Tsang" :) Okay, back on topic. As I was mentioning to Dave on the way back to Kipling, I think a major part is to develop social events that (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm sorry, is there a problem with this??? what are you saying? do you not want me to call you at 1am to help me troubleshoot clone computer problems??? :) -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <Robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G2J7II.E03@lugnet.com... (...) thing, (...) together Orbital towers :) Don't worry, I doubt any of us will ever live to see one built. My, that was morbid. LETS BUILD ONE OUT OF LEGO! (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G2J02L.HwM@lugnet.com... (...) layout (...) Only of you build and bring a model of a T-1. :) Iain "go for the rt" Hendry (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My layout (Iain and Chris will attest) is pretty large in size (though not in detail :) It spans across my living room, a piano, under a coffee table and around two arm chairs. It'd really be hard to move (the main) town part and I'm a little (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So i'm replying to my own post i want to see calums train/town setup that's why i suggested this. as well, i could bring in my, albeit small, monorail car and my truck. we could go from there. it was suggested to me by my friends that i could get (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So we have everything at the next event. We show up early to set up displays and such, and at some point during the day, we have the robot competition. what could possibly go wrong? (says dave who is not versed at all in these sort of setups.) i (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, I did have a good time at Mels. I was an hour late, but didn't miss all of the fun. It was interesting how diverse our interests with Lego and other stuff are. We couldn't seem to carry on a single topic of conversation for more than a (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, it was Jeff. We need to do another of those just sit around and build and chat events. Perhaps after dinner. But where? (...) Hey, I'm not complaining about those 1AM "I decided to randomly remove the network card driver for fun, and now (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In my mind, Town/Train has character/style scale, unlike Technic where you build everything scaled to the smallest you can get the most complex mechanism. This scale isn't realistic, it's stylised. For example, Lego people's heads are a fourth (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G2I6zA.96t@lugnet.com... (...) wide, (...) Huh? Why! Iain (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) James Mathis is the man when it comes to it. Check out: (URL) I wouldn't be able to make a T1. Modeling a subway would be eight wide, and I'm strictly against eight wide trains. :) Calum (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) it was a fun time with much discussion about our favourite hobby. and you, alas, were no where to be seen just letting you know that you were missed. so there you are. next month... i'll be back for sure stay safe and keep making that plastic (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:39E9C4C7.F520CC...ome.com... (...) What do you mean, you think? As if you live in TO and don't know what an H-6 is. :) (...) I can well imagine!! Iain (who wasn't trying to take a stab at Chris' (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snipped a bunch of (i think) train talk from Iain (...) It's a tough job ..... But someone has to do it. -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:39E8FD5A.4526CC...ome.com... (...) When we eventually found it, yes. Merci Calum, pour les directions fantastique. Je n'aime pas. Ew, I hate it when I lapse into french, because I just don't want (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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did everyone have fun at mel's??? did you drink a toast to absent friends? I sure wished I could have been there! -- Chris Lego Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) for the Stamp, in toronto... your SOL. sorry. i have not found a local supplier. nearest is either Quebec, or Calgary. check out paralx(sp).com they might have more up to date info. other pic and microcontrolers can be had from FutureActive (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Guys, It sure is great to see a local robotics group. I'm new to all this and am having difficulty finding a local robotics non lego parts supplier-basic stamp, handy board etc. Also gears and motors. Your help would be greatly appreciated.P.S. I (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:G2E0FL.MG0@lugnet.com... (...) one, (...) (URL) out centre of a 24t) Iain (who wants a Greyscale OS) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think anyone'll really go that crazy, it's a waste of time statistically, and in fact, if we do a stacker, it'll probably be similar in size. However, it's just to relax the terms a bit. (...) That's always the case. Here, we give (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) True executive power is derived from a mandate from the masses... if i went around saying that i'm king because some watery tart gave me a sword they'd... whatever. she's a witch!! burn her! burn her!! see you all at 6ish i remain, dave (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW, that brings back memories. YEP, it was me and Calum and Jeff. we really never met before, and it was kind of like a show and tell. we were hoping more people would show up..... 2 people off the street ducked in. more likely they were (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) competition. (...) off (...) have (...) Then Dave replied: (...) pick (...) i (...) the (...) No no no. :) Did you see all of my post? I was thinking just run around until you "touch" a puck. Make the mouth of your bot so the robot won't (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hmmm, i'm sure there's a story in that somewhere... i was more or less thinking Runamok mk II, or Stackem30 this is where dave flitters away 8 hours of work designing and coming up with a name for his next 'bot. on a different note, i looked (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i know what that's like, replied to a few posts last night and they didn't show. the hockey idea is great. i've worked with the light sensor to try to pick out dark objects at a distance against a white background. the only issue i can (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@idirect.com> wrote in message news:G2BIK6.GB9@lugnet.com... (...) CN Please, take it *away*. I think I'm done with blockstacking. :) (...) LOL!!!!!!! Only you! ;) (...) How about "Super Pitzu-Flash 64"? (...) Rock on! Are you (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) k, that's not so bad. i think my future design will still be within a foot and a half by a foot and a half. at least in width and length. height?? not so sure about. was thinking about taking Iain's elevator 'bot and adding a few stories (a la (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Boo! My other post didn't show. I had responded to Dave Koudys' post about the blockstacking, and size limits. Anyway... In that message I had suggested the idea of hockey for our next competition. Small robots, shouldn't be larger than 20 cm^3 (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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hey Dave: Ok, here is my take on this. Bruce managed to put across a convincing argument about size and RCX's basically his point (and I agree) is that really, no one will show up with a 7' x 7' bot. of course this is pure speculation and NOT a (...) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, that's the direction: The general idea was that people will unlikely build the 7 foot square bot, but they might need a few extra inches, so if we relax it, no one really would complain. But it's up for debate. (...) at (...) do (...) (...) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So after a brief discussion with friends, hashed out a few ideas... I try to distinguish between the letter of the law nad the spirit of the law. When we went to Guelph and Victor first saw my cube 'bot, I felt as if I broke the spirit of the law, (...) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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As per usual, not exactly up on things... Maybe I should pay attention more. Anyway, is it official that the size of the 'bot is unlimited now? So if I built a robot say, 7' 11 1/2" by 7' 11 1/2" and dropped it down in the arena, and gathered up all (...) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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hey Rob. I'm sure you've seen this in the mindstorms group. I thought I'd share your ideas with everyone. (URL) Walker now @ www.members.home.net.../index.htm (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO! there are sets with long sterings in them if you need them. I think it should be a pure Lego just to make it fair for everone. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) just to play devils advocate....... are you saying it is ok to use non-lego string but it is wrong to non-lego rubber bands? Also just for info: someone put me on to a cool source of "lego like" string. It would seem that if you go to window (...) (24 years ago, 9-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everybody! I'm going to be building a block stacker as well for the next competition. I think that the multiple RCX 1/N is a good rule. I don't like the rubber band rule that you changed so that you can use other rubber bands. They are NOT Lego (...) (24 years ago, 9-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: Hi Bruce and Chris, I agree with what Chris posted on... (...) What, you never got set 4789, the Lego Technic Fan Belt Accessory Pack? Sheesh. :) Seriously. No fishing wire. That's all i'm worried (...) (24 years ago, 8-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi bruce. I hope you don't mind. BUT I'm posting your message here so that other people can add their ideas. this will also cut down on massive e-mails (...) my take on it was the only thing that invalidated a stack was your robot. In other words, (...) (24 years ago, 8-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well if we follow your usual capitalist streak, then whoever can afford a greater number of RCX's and more Lego should get to win more right? I mean, large concerns with a bulk of capital should at all costs crush the poor kids with only one (...) (24 years ago, 8-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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how many robots can one person enter?? if the next contest MIGHT have something at stake (prize wise), then should we concern ourselves with limiting the number of robots a single person can enter? -- Chris Lego Walker now @ (...) (24 years ago, 7-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, If you were on the rtlToronto Email Announcement List, then you already got this but for those who aren't: A Monthly (Hopefully) Get Together: We're gonna try a new tradition-Friday, October 13th around 6pm we'll be meeting up at Mel's (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! It's good to see other Lego groups in Canada! We've been around for a while (since 97) as a sort of informal group but didn't get around to doing a newsgroup for planning until now. The last seven rtlToronto events were planned via (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum Tsang wrote in message ... (...) Hi guys! It's great to see another Canadian newsgroup on LUGNET. Until now, it was just us in Edmonton (NALUG) and our neighbours in Vancouver (the VLC). -- John (remove the obvious to reply) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi there all you fellow Canadian Lego Roboticists! I would like to agree that I too had a lot of fun at the last (my fisrt) Lego Robotics event. I think we can make the next event even better. I have a couple of ideas for new events, but first, let (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi I had a real fun time at the Sept. 23rd event and I encourage everybody to attend the next one. It’s neat to see everybody else’s ideas and robots that they built. I also agree that the Hockey game is cool but the custom made ball thing is a huge (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, well maybe I might. When LUGNET was established there were a rash of posts along the lines of...FIRST POST, well, it looks like Calum who works around computers all his life and rarely lets his day job interfere with his life takes the honor. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, First of all, thanks to Todd Lehman for setting up this newsgroup for our use! In the past few years, Chris Magno, Jeff Elliott and I have organized and put together quite a few events, if only for the fact we didn't have great tools like (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Welcome to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto (group): rtlToronto (Greater Toronto & Southern Ontario Area) lugnet.org.ca (group and hierarchy): Canada-based user groups, clubs, and (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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