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(...) Everyone always talks about this line following or obstacle course thing. Having the container on top makes it more difficult and introduces ideas like motion dampening or control systems. (...) I think that's the point-you have to figure out (...) (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The grey plates, the grey plates. (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Fun, maybe. But not competition. It's like taking Jim Carry to the Olympics. It may be fun, but it doesn't make anyone run faster, or jump higher. Or maybe it does. I guess it's possible people have shown up at events thinking, "I just hope my (...) (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Things that went thru my mind on Saturday night around midnight were: How funny Robert DdNero really is (he was the host of SNL) Trying to decide what to watch--SNL or Silver Streak--SS being one of the best train chase movies ever (if there (...) (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <djr@rogers.com> wrote in message news:H6oCG5.1u5@lugnet.com... (...) away. :) Iain (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3DEEE604.ED2690...res.com... (...) I use that a *lot*. A lot (all) of parks list their coaster heights in feet. It's very annoying. Iain (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So Saturday night at midnight I'm siting in an injection moulding plant in Elberton, the Granite Capital of the World. Watching moulding machines make 8 parts every 10 seconds or so, tweaking our robots that yank them out. And I look at the whole (...) (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H6sCx4.MHz@lugnet.com... (...) open No see, because it's 500 mL, space between the unit and number, and the L has to be big because L is Litre :) I caught the last of this challenge on TV (...) (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If its not too late I'd like to WITHDRAW my nomination of Derek... -- Chris (22 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "The Gray Plates, The Gray Plates." (22 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sounds like an interesting challenge...I'd give it a shot. (22 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes. Using two microphone stands or C clamps on each end we should be able to fix the entire contraption in the air. The robots would run on the exterior of the pipe. Originally the idea was to build a robot that ran on the inside of 4" PVC, (...) (22 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I assume the robots would run on the exterior of the pipe. Would the entire course be mounted above the floor? Bruce (22 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) All those trips to the zoo to help design your monkey helped a lot. Here's a hint...next time, plan your trip for the daytime...the monkeys must have been asleep when you visited! (22 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't get it.... your bragging because you won several events that can be solved with a battery box and a polarity switch. ;) (...) I agree.... whole heartedly!!! Anyone else wanna be in charge?? I nominate Derek. How hard can it be? I do (...) (22 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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