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(...) "Early tests show 25 feet is too far..." :) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H78y2D.LvE@lugnet.com... (...) Build a working LEGO Intamin AG Giant-Drop* for hamsters? Whoever can drop the furthest without killing it wins? Iain * - Drop Zone (23 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It was fun in concept, sort of like unloading a full lab of new workstations. Then it disappeared the the minute my back hit the ground with several pieces in between. Sort of like after the third or fourth machine and you realize there's 43 (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I got a message from Chris today and it apparently is going to the next Sunday edition a week from now. Got bumped due to lack of space. Calum (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Judging by how much Calum enjoyed making a "Brick Angel" in the freestyle room in DC this summer (read: not at all), I'm thinking that romping about naked in bricks is *not* going to have a plesant result, either. (Unless you're into that sort (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, we're going to play 'strip-building' when we get married--we're hammering out the rules now, but after we're hitched, we buy sets and the clothes go flying! I pretty much have no problem with that. Just letting y'all know that if you buy (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's a romantic way to spend the evening. I'm still looking for that "special someone" who's willing to put together the 8880 Supercar with me. Iain (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, sounds to me like you created a monster!!!! AHHH!! anyways, the simple thing would be to go out and get her a HP Castle!!! :) Ben (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I get this set on Friday night... Saturday I'm visiting my girlfriend, and she's asking me all about the dinner and such... She sees in my duffel bag 10024, and I say, 'yeah, that's from the competition a few weeks back...' but she remembered (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum, I have a GREAT idea for income for rtlToronto. How about we become a global think tank for Mindstorms contests?? we just dump out lego game ideas, and some we will beta test. (we'll call them Rx's as in R12, R15.) we charge a small royalty (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good luck with the game, it was pretty amusing when we did it...I'm eager to see the design solutions from your event. Calum (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I bought the sunday star and paged thru the entire paper--nada :( mayhaps it showed up in a different edition or it just didn't get done in time for Sundays paper. Dave K (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi All We are going to propose the "A Brick To Far" challenge for our next Legofest. Do you mind if we ItLUGggers "steal" some of the material published on your web site? Obviously we will give rtlToronto full credit for the idea... Here is a draft (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Angelo Castellano" <statsone@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:034901c2a4b2$68...9rt100b... (...) Did the article even go? Iain (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Did anyone buy it today? Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) iQA/AwUBPf1HA5OWK89E...8jcEMAn03j 1UgZXYvWUohjjM45+d4E6pdQ =mlZV -----END PGP (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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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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(...) 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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(...) Very Nice Post Steve!!! I like the satirical tone of the post!!! Way to start it by centering it around Chris (and his "leadership" skills) and then use it as a call to action for all the "lurkers" and "non-robot competitors" (like me). I (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think he is having "TECHNICal" difficulties posting to LUGNET when he is not at home. Hey Chris...why don't you use the WEB interface...then you won't have to worry about your e-mail account messing up your posting. Ben (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know, I hate to say this, but I'm actually starting to feel bad for Chris. I guess some of us really just don't "get" technology. They say a good leader will surround himself with people smarter than he is. I think that's easy for Chris to (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, mystery solved! Thanks Mattias! Dave K. (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think he's saying his home life is kind of funny. (that's where the wit is) Or maybe not. (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, sorry, you can't have Toronto. I personally to the GTA garage sale Lego years ago and my army of prospectors (OK one near-relative) has been scouring the west/south ends while I've been handling the north/east. The truth is, the peak for (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My guess is you probably own an Ultimate Accessory Set (for the remote, right). But there was also a rotation sensor, the all-important light and, oh yeah, a touch sensor. Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wait...now I'm REALLY confused 'witty repartee' and Chris. You know, sometimes, I have to pause and think about some of the things Iain posts, but, I eventually get it...but this statement??? Bruce (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, I'm confused. I've posted a few messages from work now BUT they are not showing up on line. how am I supposed to come back with my witty repartee if I cant post from someplace OTHER than home. -- Chris (23 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) far the most impressive I've seen are: -Hartness GlobalPack -SIG Doby Packaging Machinery (Demaurex Delta) <-- sooooo nice. These are gorgeous machines. Iain Astral Projection - Let There be Light (around the 3.20 mark...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 The 8475 rc , 1 available for 160.00+tax Also 4730 Harry Potter, Chamber of seecrets 85.00+tax Also 3800 and 3804 due in late this or early next week. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LEGO Automated Roving Robot not good 'nuff? I thought it brought back the old 'Night Rider' days, when KITT (Knight Industries Two THousand) had to do battle with KARR (Knight Automated Roving Robot)--There's trivia for ya! (...) Hopefully (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Got ya covered (anything to avoid you going back to LARR!)... remember there are lots of words that start with E. For now he's (E)xperimental but when you get all the bugs worked out (as if!) he can be (E)xtraordinaire! See? Got ya covered.... (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Or how about: <robovoice>"Hey rooo-bawt, eyorrr mees-ter suggz!"</robovoice> :D Actually Chris is a real threat in this competition. After all, we haven't closed the loophole of the self-mocking robot. :) Jeff E (23 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Was at Costco w/the coworkers today up at 400 and 7. These packs (and not the Williams F1 or RC Racer as we all hoped-sigh :( ) are available: The "Be Like Derek" Pack $61.99 includes 4588, 4594, 4582, 4583 The "Expensive Movie License" (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) just a side note... the Railroad Express is $40 off. Not quite as good as a Sears Clearance Centre Special... or a Sam's Club... Walmart has put dropped the price on their Hogwarts Express' so if you don't get a chance to get one at TRU this (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) it isn't LORE yet, but it's much closer than it was on the weekend. Oh that word works for me on soooo many different levels. Anyway, have a boo Notable changes--LOR today is 4 studs thinner in the torso than he was on the weekend. The (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OH, I want to do this one. My robot will be an RCX, with no batteries. It will just sit there. I'll call it "Chris" :) <- I remembered (23 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I think i finally have the ability to post from work, but when I got home NONE of my posts seem to have made it. (shrug) (...) Yes, that's exactly how it works. and if your really crass you can put a wink-y face. for example: (...) and I'd chime (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I read this ((URL) article from SlashDot today and the idea of a challenge that had robots stringing line of some sort through a series of pipes came to mind. I then found your post and thought I would share the links. If you go and look at the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Lego Mindstorms: Extreme Throwdowns Pack includes 9V Compatible Yo Mamma Jokes Calum (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm in! Dave K (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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No, but really: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir? We each build a robot. They are placed into an 8' square (241.9 cm square) arena. They have 3 minutes to mock one another. They are judged on style, wit, and sophistication in the physical and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good idea in principle, but how to protect the electrical components of the Lego? I mean, we could use something non-polar like benzene, but... Plus it could get messy. And if we're doing messy, I say we should do my "Let Them Eat Cake"* (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If anyone has the opportunity, I would love to get my hands on one Hogwarts Express, for future Train projects I won't be in TO until Friday. Dave K (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Saw on Saturday at the Yonge & Eg TRU: Sale on Harry Potter Lego: 25% off Lasts until Dec 13, I believe. Jeff E (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think that may be like the "sumo event" of rtlToronto: Beating Chris. Everyone can do, just try! :) (...) We usually do the former, I'd like to think. Problem is, people in our group often will drive the former into the latter. ie, take a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, but the storylines... the storylines!!! My God man! What are ya doin' ta me! Not that Knight Rider's not much better, but here's one storyline... Cab Company A is trying to drive Cab Company B outta business... So BA spends half the ep (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "I think Derek has gone bye-bye--Igon, what've you got left?" Dave K (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can't see how you can like Night Rider over the A-Team. Liking the A-Team is like baseline requirement for being into Lego and rtlToronto! Every episode is like an rtlToronto event: the build a machine (machine gun armed forklift) to win a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The grey plates, the grey plates. (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (23 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 (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "The Gray Plates, The Gray Plates." (23 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. (23 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, (...) (23 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 (23 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! (23 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 (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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