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(...) it was NOT a clock!!!! ;) it was a very well torqued machine. and the only robot to most closely mimic a real monkey... Chris (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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1. Liquid Carrier Last week's Junkyard Wars (Season 9 UK) had an excellent challenge called Smooth Riders. The idea was to build a vehicle that could carry an open vat of liquid-I think it was some sort of yellow paint/dye and water-across a bumpy (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Personally, I think it added a lot of fun to the contest. One of my favourite activities is taking shots at Chris’s building capabilities, but, he has created a number of unique solutions for our contests. And of course, he did come in 2nd in (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't mind Chris, he just likes to pick on people. Five years of it and I've learned to tune it out. :) Calum (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, as long as no one's pointing fingers... (...) I doubt this is really relevant, but you may want to include the question that prompted this remark: " All this talk of line following competitions has got me interested. Does anyone know if (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ooooh, I like it! Truer to the exact spelling of Data's brother. Alas, is not extra-ordinaire yet for it doesn't work. Maybe when it actually walks on its own, I'll add the 'E'. Dave K (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Shouldn't that have been LORE (LEGO(r) Operated Robot Extraordinare) instead? :-) ++Lar (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just received my copies of the Spybotic book, LEGO Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual (I did the tech edit--shameless plug). I'm very impressed with the finished version! Ralph, you did a great job getting it all in there--it looks neat, and (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for checking it out Eric! I'm continuing in my spare moments--I wanna see the thing walk on its own. Working names-- NQD (Not Quite Dave) LARR (LEGO Autonomous Roving Robot) but I settled on LOR (LEGO Operated Robot)--a) it gets into (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oooohhh, nappy... Gaaagghaaghghhhhhahhh (Homer Simpson drool) gaaghhhhhahhhhhhhzzz...zzz.... zzz... <snort> zzzz... whazzatt? Something calling my name? *yawn* LEGO is calling me? But I'm sleepy! (3 more pics up of todays progress...) (URL) K (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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every time I try to get my BUTT in gear and build something I end up sorting! heck I'm even taking apart a lot of older models that I should really keep together... OOPS there goes the shuttle. OH, gone is the frame up technic fig scale model of my (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Calum Tsang" snip Subject: Where to buy the RC Racer? (...) If it is the 8475 wireless racer, I have some on order and should be here next week. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm getting mine from Angelo and a Price WAY better than TRU. for now, I'm waiting for my BOGOHP @ Angelos flier. Chris (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Very neat! Can you fly me out for Dinner? I want to see that in person! Thanks for the props, I hope I have helped. Dang that LOR looks great. Will you continue to develop the design? It gets lonely being the only Bipedal Robot Builder. Or is there (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Is it only TRU here in Toronto, or does Sears have it? Calum (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) K, I'm inspired again after a restful sleep... Working on it some more, have a few ideas to play out to make LOR walk. Beethoven.com also a major source of inspiration--first thing I heard this morning was the theme to West Wing (Beethoven (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) Yeah, Steve, Steve, Steve... (Dave shakes his head sadly...) Eh, whatreya gonna do? Dave K. (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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THIS IS JUST SHOCKING In some other thread, A very cool FORMER honorary RTLToronto member who shall remain nameless lets call him Steve H. said this in response to questions about lego robot games: (...) when I followed the link to see what was so (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I know what I'm going to see in a week at the next lego dinner!!! that is cool. Dave You DA' man. I cant get enuff detail from the pictures so I'll just wait to see it in person. -- Chris (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Derek's probably deep into lots of grey plates... So here's something that folks may want to peruse at their leisure... (URL) where to start? First, inspired by Rob, Eric Sophie, Jennifer Clark, Hitoshi, and Chris. I may work on it more later, but (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well mine has been shipped already, but I haven't received it yet cuz I'm on the west coast. Chances are, nobody will be home when it arrives so I'll get a card from the mail carrier. I just realized that I also have an electric shaver coming in the (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, I am now going out of my mind. Mine has arrived. I want to save it for christmas day, when I usally build the big model. Before I had to because the model was a gift from my parents so I had to wait. But the star destroyer is a gift from, well (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Eric, Used Lego sets are often hard to find-people tend to keep them or give them to family members over time. Two places you may consider: -Goodwill Stores. I've seen large bags of Lego at the Goodwill Auctions before. -Yard/Garage Sales. (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Derek Raycraft" < snip StarDestroyer BTW, Lego is now sold out of them. Angelo snip -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nope. Congratulations !!! I'm really really hoping you have a 3-foot long shoebox to fit it into and bring to dinner ! Have fun!!! sleep? who needs sleep? John (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, So Calum calls me just as I'm about the open the box. And he's like oh I should go and let you have this moment to yourself. And I'm like no no, why don't you hang on, you can experience it with me. And he's going no no this is a moment you (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi, I am trying to build up my old lego box for my son. Any suggestion where I could buy used Legos (Bulk and/or box set) in Toronto or Montreal? Thanks to all.. Eric Jodoin (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Need I say more. :-) Derek (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Um, Trevyn, I hate to rain on your parade, and all, but there are ~3.28 feet in a meter. That might throw off your calculations a bit. Well, truth be told, it did. The reference you gave states on page 42 that 1ft = 3.048 E-01 m That is, there are (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh my, I almost forgot! I should have done all those calculations in SI! Well, let me correct my mistake: There are 3.048 feet in 1 meter.* Hence, 8 feet / 3.048 feet/meter = 2.625 meters. And also, 2 feet / 3.048 feet/meter = 0.6562 meters. (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I actually remembered that last night. I don't really care each way-having you attack on a corner is moderately more difficult, but not really. I think we've established a precedent to make things less easy for the sake of it, but I'm (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Stehlik writes: <snip> (...) Hey Rob, Since the old Technic 24t gear has full rotation off the differential, And since the valve can be pushed back and forth by said technic gear, And since the touch sensor is dead (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(as I sit with nothing to do at work for a bit--Dave with nothing to do has always been a bad thing...) So here I am working on Projet NQD at home last night... Throwing in motors (10 thus far, maybe a few more before I'm done)... Throwing in (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ooops, t'was mine. Sorry 'bout that! I'll try to keep those pesky gears in better order next time. Dave K (23 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, I'm thinking I should be working on a bot for rtl13 instead of my train stuff - the weirdest thing happened last night! As I was putting the finishing touches on one of the train ramps up to Altenburg, something hit me on the head. Turns (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So worm->24 is great for certain parts of a mechanism That said, if you use worm->24 and off the axle of the 24 you use bevel gears to change the direction of the axles, and the outer axle gets stuck... Well, let's just say I still haven't found the (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Didn't we decide at the post-event dinner that the box in the middle would be turned 45 degrees? ie, a line drawn perpendicular to the sides of the pedestal should pass through the corners of the playfield. Also, if anyone cares, I calculated the (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Beat you to it. Friday the 13th, December. Was updated last night. Calum (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Bruce Sheridan" <bruce.sheridan@cogeco.ca> wrote in message news:H6IzEE.9BA@lugnet.com... (...) where (...) Believe it or not, I just pulled alt.cuddle out of my... well, you know. I'm as surprised as you are that it exists. Wow. I didn't search (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain...what are you doing to me...I found myself reading a bit of that. Now I need to buy one of those programs that kills-off the history of where you've been on the internet. I assume you use yours very frequently! Bruce (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3DEC20EB.8D93FE...ers.com... (...) Thank you - I fly home on this Friday or Saturday from another jaunt to Viperland. I miss everyone! :( Iain (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Bruce Sheridan" <bruce.sheridan@cogeco.ca> wrote in message news:H6IvqL.M08@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) on. How can you resist? "Thirdly, be sure what time you are meeting, and have some means of IDing the other person. Wear red carnations in your (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Now, that’s a shirt I'd like to have! Do it Calum...I'll take two. I wonder how our audiences will respond…probably just the way you’d like Chris. Bruce (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum, I'm a bit hungry, when is the next dinner? if it is this fri then I will miss it...... so lets make it NEXT Friday. Chris (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(between Bruce and Iain, this was said) ---...--- rtlToronto is NOT the friendliest place on the net. If that's what you're looking for...go somewhere else Like alt.cuddle. ---...--- ya know, I think we have the making of a new motto. I'll goad (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I thought that was a joke, but, I searched it just to be sure. Where the heck do you find these things?? Actually, I don't think I want an answer to that. Suffice to say, I will not be reading alt.cuddle. Bruce (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Bruce Sheridan" <bruce.sheridan@cogeco.ca> wrote in message news:H6Iup7.HJ3@lugnet.com... (...) Like alt.cuddle. Iain (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Bruce Sheridan" <bruce.sheridan@cogeco.ca> wrote in message news:H6Iu76.GBt@lugnet.com... (...) I think scoring should be like this: You could theoretically start the robots, and lower a giant black box over top of the feild. At teh end of 2 (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Chris...He’s just emphasizing the idea that rtlToronto is NOT the friendliest place on the net. If that’s what you’re looking for...go somewhere else (you know, I read that over it sounds a little mean-spirited...I'll add a happy face then (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I agree with Dave...Let's keep it simple. Will we determine the overall winner by total accumulated points, or, will it be based on the number of games won? Bruce (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) wow, working for Ma bell has made you Mean! first, it was settled that it would be march 15, 2003 game play starts at 2 pm second.. what do I need to talk to the guy about?? -- Chris (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Done. (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) If at all possible, corner SE and empty S No worries if not. Dave K (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In an attempt to get the core layout centralized again, here is the web page with what I assume to be the current state of the world: (URL) you roll over in Netscape or IE, you should see the colour version of each module of half module. The ALT (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3DEB86BF.E6B280...res.com... (...) wall. That's a hotel I'd stay at. :) Iain (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It could get waaay too confusing... 'bot A gets up, 'bot B gets up, 'bot B pushes 'bot A off but in the action of pushing falls off himself, but 'bot A says he pulled 'bot B off... At the end of 3 minutes if there are no stacked blocks, there (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd love to take credit for that idea, but I got it from someone else's monumental architecture here on Lugnet. (I'm afraid a quick search has failed to find it) Including the use of the lions as capitals... I just shrunk it to fit the scale (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In this case BOTH robots would get 1/2 point (draw) for being on the pedestal at some point during the match. Robots would only get 1/2 point if no one is on the pedestal at the end. As I understand it, it's NOT the goal to keep the pedestal (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) snip (...) STUNNING!!!!! What a great Idea using droids as statues! ... Great work Jeff! Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, but that person didn't manage to stay on. So you would reward the guy who gets on the pedestal, but you punish the guy who managed to pull the first guy off, which is a feat by itself. The only concern I would have is if the scoring gets (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I managed to spend nearly half the weekend chipping away at my Train 4 layout. I got the grand hotel out of my brain (where it has been percolating for 6 weeks now) and into ABS. I must've done something right: I ran out of 1x4 dk grey arches, (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What about awarding something like 1/2 point when one robot was on the platform during the match? like: If no robots are on the pedestal (at the end), each robot that WAS on the pedestal at any time during the match will receive 1/2 point. ("on the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hard enough. Now shut up: (URL) and look at the rules. A better question: Have you talked to the guy at Lillian? Calum (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I tried going to the MegaBlocks site to see if they had better pictures of this set. My advice? Don't waste your time with a silly excercise like that. Their site is a trainwreck of bad design and mislabled links. I gave up after a while, just (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO, our web designer is getting lax with the advent of his new job posting.... We really have to whip him back into shape. how hard can a rules page be?? he just recycles the old pages and changes the dates and 3 lines that explain the new (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) One very good reason to show up with a half built robot, showed up at the bridge crossing event.... Jeff E showed up with a robot that could span the gap, and a hand full of pull back motor cars. And buy some fluke, Ka-On showed up with a (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Where did the topic of entry fee come into play? When was this an issue in the thread? (...) I think you only get to poke fun at someone unless you've proven yourself capable of the challenges. (...) Piece availability is a non issue really. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah...that truck is pretty cool. I am a brick purist, so even though I think its pretty rockin', I still won't even think about buying it. Speaking of fire trucks, here is an "antique" fire truck... its supposed to be a 1929 American Lafrance (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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G'Day Seems like this set has been out for a while, but this is the first i have seen of it, in the current TRU flyer. Here is a link on amazon: (URL) a good, nah amazing, looking set! Even if it is Megablok. Lego are you watching! Cheers Oliver (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm leaning more towards the idea that it wasn't a deliberate attempt to deceive. There's really no reason to inflate sales figures to the public... the boss always knows. :) But while doing the dishes tonight I got thinking about this again. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just want to clarify the issues at hand: The primary objective of the competition is for the local enthusiasts to build robots and to solve the problem at hand using (hopefully) innovative techniques so that everyone can develop their skills and (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I totally agree with you. I think it's not very well worded and can be interpreted several ways. Whether that was deliberate so that readers would read in what they wanted to... who can say. One would hope not, eh? (...) Agreed. One wonders if (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree with Steve. But, the emphasis should be on trying. If someone sets out right from the start to build a crap robot that doesn't even attempt to solve the problem at hand, then I would rather they just leave it at home. But I love seeing (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well why didn't they *say* that then. :) O.K. I guess I was reading into the statement only what I wanted it to mean, rather than what it might really mean. But it does point out how tricky semantics can be. What I thought it meant was, (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It was actually Tijs, and it was far from being the best robot at rtl10! (Tijs Verwest (say: tee-ESSE) is DJ Tiesto, he's one of my favourite. Comes up with the kind of stuff I really enjoy listening to. Best name the next robot Ferry*? I was (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, lest we forget the best 'bot at rtl10... Tiji!!!!!! I am still very impresed by that 'bot! Bring what ya got! Especially you, Iain! Dave K. (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think so too. I like seeing the half built ones. It also gives the person a lot of encouragement and inspiration to come out for the next one with something working properly. Calum (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Shoot. That came out all wrong - I meant to say, it's much better to come with something crappy that doesn't quite function, rather than nothing. I meant to indicate that I, myself, have a bad habit of not even bringing what I had partially (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So now I agree with Steve... I want Iain to show up, even if he doesn't have a working 'bot. I want Rob to be there 'cause what he does always impresses me. I want to mock Chris, and I want Chris to mock me, so yes, Chris, I guess you can show (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As much as I love to take shots at anyone who shows up with a crappy robot, I can honestly say it's always more fun when more robots show up. Steve "It's better to have tried and failed, than never to have tried at all." (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3DE6FA39.E6971E...ers.com... (...) To show up with nothing - I've done that so many times now, and I feel bad. I try to build something and it starts to go dodgy and I get discouraged and stop. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :) see, now this bring up an interesting point.... is it worse to show up with a crap robot, OR to show up with nothing at all??? :) I really have to figure out how to post from my work e-mail. Chris (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think the clarifying statement that Lego has made about this number is actually confusing the issue. "Pieces sold on LEGOshop.com since Nov. 1, 2002!" "Piece count reflects individual pieces sold and not complete sets" I took this to mean (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've been watching this thing all week. Back on Monday night I mentioned it in another thread and it was only at about 42,000,000. If you watch it over time I belive you'll find that it increases by an average of 130,000 bricks per hour during (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That it was a yet another introspective media related show (Arli$$, Garry Shandling, Chris Isaak) that makes light of humour only industry people get and garners absolutely no public viewership. That said, can I borrow the discs from you at (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I look forward to seeing the pictures. I have never understood ASCII art :) (...) Sounds like a definite improvement! I found that if the battery boxes are switched on the wrong way, there is no harm done, but instead of 18v you get almost 0v (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Uploaded Have a boo here: (URL) volts! :) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Resistance is futile! Build a fully functioning 'bot or no banter from you! One year!! (...) Yeah, the innspration hit--first I got the converter down to one 2x4 electrical plate with the 3 wires (2 for battery boxes, one that loops across the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can't resist... Chris, if your rtl 13 robot makes no attempt at climbing the box, then you WILL be disqualified!!! (...) Yeah. I started with the 18 volt converter posted on the web and modified it. I was using my 1x2 electric plates (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) And, of course, I'd observe that if you build two of these, you can use them both as inputs to a 36v system, etc. Basically, if you have N battery boxes, and 3N+1 wires, you can go as far as you like with this. Until the wires (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So here's the $0.02 version of how to use multipart files: First, some tips: * Name your sub-models! The first comment line - "Modify" it and call it something descriptive, like "bookcase" or "lift arm" or what have you. This will save you grief (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) I checked, Sports Night was at 7 of the most popular selling box sets at Amazon.com ABC, what were you thinking when you cancelled it??? So just had to let someone know. Dave K. "My sense of humour is too advanced and avant-garde for mere (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What you want to do is use multiparts. then when you change one of the subparts, it changes the main model too. It also keeps everything in one file. If you hate tutorials you might want to find a sample .mpd file and just look at it in the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmm. I tried that, but it won't update. ie, changes reflected in the sub don't reflect in the main assembly. That's bad. Any workaround for this? I found something with Multipart/Import? Tried fiddling with that. I've no clue what I'm doing. (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can also use the Multipart menu and do it all within one document. Derek (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes you can!!! Just create each assembly as a .dat of .mpd file. The nopen a new window and go to the add part menu item Edit, Add, Part (Its also a green 1 x 2 brick in the tool bar.) When that windo opens you will see a little check box for (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Is it possible to build subassemblies in MLCAD, and then insert them into an assembly? IE, working on a model of a CNC Pipe Bender. I want the carriage (b/y axes), bed, and bend arm assemblies to be separate, so they're easier to work on. Then I (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If that's in CDN, that would just pay for the 10 KUKA KR500/Robocoasters they bought for Billund*. :) Iain * - might be for the LEGOLAND in Germany? KUKA is German so it makes sense. (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys writes: <snip> (...) Arrrhgghhhhh!!! My FTP server isn't working and I'm stuck at work!!!! Grrr!!!!!! I have absolutely *huge* news and I can't upload pics!!!! So when I get home tonite, I upload then... (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Has anyone noticed the Brick Counter on the S@H site? It's real-time, and indicates how many bricks they've sold this month. 47 million+, in case you're interested. That's from "LEGOshop.com" - not sure if they include the phone service under that (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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