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(...) <snippage> (...) I'll take Empty SE (as per an e-mail I may or may not have recently sent to you). (...) My current proposed layout has 3 32x32 stud green straight roads (not the new Jack Stone ones), 3 32x32 stud green baseplates (with (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Inspired by all the cool things last night, AND reviewing Dave's info on 18V dc from 2 lego battery box's, THEN seeing Jeff E's post on using 2 smaller 9v battery box's directly; here is what I've learned: 1. I need a better way to take digital (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here's an odd request: Since I have way too much time on my hands these days, I've been cleaning up in areas of the house that haven't been visited in years. I've come across some old 8mm tapes made with my first camcorder (now scrapped for parts). (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Back to the plates for you! Bad bad visual image!!! Ahhhh I'm blind!!!! (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think Magno is a great name. Its a super villain kind of name. I can just picture Bat Man in the Bat Cave looking at his Bat Magnetometer, saying "These readings can only mean one thing Robin, Magno has returned to Gotham!" It's just Chris (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The grey plates, the grey plates. (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hummm I like that.. it has a certain appeal. let me try it with one of my other rejected alternates BUTROS.... BUTROS BUTROS... BUTROS BUTROS GALI......... Hey that works... I'll mention this to Kate. she has about 3 weeks left. the doctor (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Show box rule in effect, I assume. If anyone want 4107 or 4730 Harry Potter Castle, let me know ahead of time and I will bring them. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've always liked the three step approach: MATT... MATTHEW... MATTHEW THOMAS... (...) hmm. yes. sorry about that. typo. this time. :) Actually, I usually don't have a problem with people mispelling my last name. They ALWAYS ask. Steve (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) umm, I'll run it by Kate but she is some what of a traditionalist.... I want "Grey" for a boy, named after a character in a book. But it will not happen and will end up with something traditional. Kate and I have both settled on boy/girl names (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Repost to sub group (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Talk about Rolling on the Floor, laughing my guts out!!! Not to toot my own horn, but I like what I said in response to that post!! (URL) that was a fun article!!! Ben... who thinks he should Grin, Duck, and Run also!!! :) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Do you have your "junk mail" filter on ??? Cheers Oliver Play well "Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3DF7A07E.104000...aka.com... (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I so wish I could make it on Friday to see LOR in person! But its my birthday, and I wil be out for dinner with my family. Hope you guys have fun. Oh yeah, can you bug Iain and tell him to write me back? He owes me a few emails :) Rob (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ~Ah, the memories: (URL) say we have a vote to formally change Chris’ last name! ;) Magno is cool an’ all... (it had an ’80-esk vice squad appeal to it) But 'Mango' is jus’ far more fun to say!!! ;P <runs away> --==Richard==-- (23 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) FYI, it's Magno, not Mango But I'm sure Chris would point this out if he had time to. Dave K (23 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This reminds me. Chris, have you come up with a good baby name? (you don't have to answer 'till you get home) Here's something we signed up for. But the darn kid showed up 23 days too late... (URL) do you think? "Turok Mango" OH, Yea. I like (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) With all that then we can also note that it is unlikely it would be pregnant with three yellow and grey babies. :) Iain (who thinks Priroda ( (URL) a beautiful name for a girl) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A pregnant 'bot. Hmmmm.... Well, we'll see about that. I also wanted to point out, for those who have mentioned in the past, the more, shall we say, colourful nature of my previous 'bots, that LOR is as black as it can be-- Every Technic (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Then call it LORetta, and say she has pregnants. :) Iain (23 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's the COG reasons why I put the RCX's at the top--I don't want the COG to be close to the bottom--I want it to be kinda in the middle of the torso, as well as most of the weight as close to the center line as possible. That way, if the 'bot (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave re these two problems (...) have you tried putting an RCX in each leg. maybe even using the rcx as a foot. now the bot only has to lift the weight if the bot and ONE rcx per step. also with the RCX down low you lower the COG. just a thought. (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So here's a few things I learned whilst building LOR... My usual 'reinforce until the cows come home' doesn't work when the idea is to keep it light Artifacts increase exponentially per every change--to eliminate artifacts, you must start rebuilding (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is seriously funny stuff! :-P Humor at the expense of others is always quite enjoyable! ;) ~Too funny lol -R (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) it's better than the Yoda, so that's good 'nuff for me (...) I was referring to the competiton after the King of the Hill... (...) Dave K (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: lets try this ** virus warning? ** :) :) :) ;)
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Sorry. I forgot the smile again. :) (this was a joke) (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes I had a sucky robot for that "nothing" of a game, BUT I slept well. I had a "robot", I had a ton of Fun, Stress level, Zero. having to deal with the likes of Steve for the past few days. Priceless. (...) red barron....I've said it (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Poor Poor Chris-- was Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir?
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(...) At least Chris got a great night sleep before rtl12. Unlike me who didn't sleep much at all the entire week--though I did win a Red Baron. Block Stacking--Gaagghghhhghhhhhh (Homer Simpson Drool) I think for our next competition we should have (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Our IT guy said this message could contain a virus. He suggested I just delete any more messages coming from this person. In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh great, Pity from Steve. just what I need in my life. (...) the Pride I feel for this little LUG makes me glow. Steve as you have seen we have a group that can do some pretty amazing things. I've come close to risking my marriage with (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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There it is again. Derek Chris Magno wrote: (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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It would figure, the only people who played with my post like that were the computer guys. Clearly they have too much time on their hands. (shakes head silently) Chris (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Why do I keep getting these blank messages? Derek Chris Magno wrote: (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Even less for me..... (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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That's odd. I got a different message. What's he saying. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Nope, Sorry Chris, I wasn't able to read this, looks like only about 20% of it got through. So no pent-up replies need to spill out. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If you can read my post then LOOK OUT!!!! All my pent up replies just might come spilling out. more to follow. (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for CLEARING that up! And for properly CAPITALISING random words.... makes it seem more like Chris is talking TO himself. :-) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ben, The large back wheels, and lack of gearing has the potential to make a robot that will go VERY fast, but will not have much, if any, power or control. I've used this type of design for line following robots (and Legway), but those tend to (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not that Chris needs defending, but here's the thing--he came in second in Project X. His 'bot was the only 'bot I saw that day that 'multitasked'--having two EOATs (if you can call them that)--one for scanning, one for placing, and they (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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