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The December 22nd, 2002 Sunday edition of the Toronto Star features a Lego brick mosaic of the paper's banner, in place of the normal banner on the top of the front page. It also includes a detailed article about rtlToronto and Lego enthusiasts in (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.announce, lugnet.mediawatch) !!
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| | Re: we're famous (again)
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(...) :) Jeff VW (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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A big kudos to Calum, Derek, Jeff W, You guys ROCK!!!! I've got my copy's. I'm happy with the article..... Mainly because even with Bruce's best effort to tell the reporter about that "Punk Kid" and his now famous quote "Hey Mister..." THAT never (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Toronto Star tomorrow...
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Allan Bedford writes: <snip> (...) (URL) a boo! <snip> (...) I agree--LEGO should always be in caps, some like to put the (r) afterwards, and I should start... but too lazy ;) Dave (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Actually, the article is in today's printed version of the Sunday Star (Dec 22). Here's the link to the online version: (URL) found it not on the front page, but rather under the GTA section. Also, here's a try at one of those referenced (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: vision command
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G'Day Yes, it should, maybe. Check the Dec 3 post by Rob Limbaugh in Lugnet.robotics, or check his site @ (URL) this may help. Cheers Oliver Play Well I just use the Lego cam as Logitech under XP, but no Lego specific stuff. Have a good Christmas! (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) COOL! Anyone scan it, or is there an online edition of the Star that features it? I found their site www.thestar.com but it's on the 22nd already, and didn't (in 2 min of searching) find how to see yesterday. (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I got my copy. The amazing thing is that from even a short distance, you wouldn't notice anything unusual about the logo. Very well done! (...) Nice fire station Dave. Have you posted pics of it online before? If so, I've missed it until now. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Toys R Us Canada -- December 21, 2002
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(...) My sister got one for her significant other, I didn't see the need for a new one, as I had the old one. At $35 it's not a bad deal-at full price ($70) it's a little bit harder to justify. (...) No, just reporting in case someone was wondering. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Toys R Us Canada -- December 21, 2002
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Calum Tsang" snip (...) Lego has tons of these sets still. snip (...) Want some?! (...) If the coupons are the ones in the little red book, then don't get too excited. Only 5 or 10 off on regular (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Toys R Us Canada -- December 21, 2002
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(...) Derek Raycraft and I went out to check it out-some really good catches there if you like Soccer or AT: Soccer: Championship Challenge, Women's Team, Shoot and Score, etc are all 50% off. And unlike Sears Clearance, the boxes are in good (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Toronto Star tomorrow...
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Hi folks, I am told (by the copy desk editor who just called me) that there'll be a big surprise in the Toronto Star's Sunday edition, tomorrow. I encourage all of our Ontario Lego friends to go out and pick up a copy of the Star tomorrow morning. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca) !
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Does this work with windows xp? If so, how? ( I don't wan the kids on my machine ) Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 21-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Any 2003 set sightings in Canada yet?
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G'Day Yup, a small chain here in Toronto called "Toys,Toys,Toys" has what looks to me like a very good selection of 2003 sets, lots of Orient, 2003 Star Wars, (TIE Bomber) and more. Sorry i did not write anything down. But they are starting to show (...) (22 years ago, 21-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Fw: 2003
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "David Schilling" snip Subject: Re: 2003 (...) 3800 same 3804 mindstorms has a large grey swoosh, like many others, on the left side. . (...) No info on contents but seems no changes. -----BEGIN (...) (22 years ago, 21-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: 2003
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(...) Can you give a more detailed description of what it physically looks like? Shape, size, # of inputs/outputs, buttons, display, etc. Was there any description at all? What's different or new about it? -- David Schilling (22 years ago, 21-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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( really, really confidential stuff ) Lego 2003 Still around are Bionicle, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Explore- whole line for kids. Coming up are Orient Expedition, Lego Sports, and Make and Create. Clikits - ( no jokes please ) for girls fashion (...) (22 years ago, 21-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Sunday Star Logo
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This is one day that didn't go anything like it was planned: It starts this morning with my son being violently ill... Clean up + waiting for the doctor's office to open + travel time + waiting to see the doctor (leaving one wondering what the point (...) (22 years ago, 21-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) These are now $49.99 and $19.99 respectively. Calum (22 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I will give it a try, but if they push it a week later, that would be a lot easier. I have a paper due Monday and a staff dinner tomorrow night. I'll call Chris tomorrow. Calum (22 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This I do not know, living all the way out here in Hamilton. Chris did mention that it just says 'Sunday Star' If I had a clue what it looked like, Iwas going to try something tonight but it's late and i'm going to bed now. Thanks for the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hmm. I can take a shot at it. Given that I'm just twiddling my thumbs these days (and trying to teach myself a VC++) I've certainly got the time. Of course, you would ask this on recycling day, now that my only Sunday Star banner has been hauled (...) (22 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: My new sig file
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(...) In the event Nate hasn't been keeping up with rtlToronto, and doesn't know this is meant in jest - it is. (speaking as someone who once pulled this sort of joke in front of people who didn't know me well enough to know better :-( ) (...) Of (...) (22 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Sunday Star Logo
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Chris (the Star reporter) has contacted me tonight. His editor thought it'd be a great idea id someone could build the Sunday Star logo out of LEGO bricks by Saturday. Instead of their usual logo, they'd run the pic of the LEGO Star logo in its (...) (22 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Actually, I saw a study recently that as much as 6% of U.S. residential electrical power consumption is from devices in "stand-by" mode. So, your parents might not be so far off the mark, actually. Jeff E (...) (22 years ago, 19-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) For some 50+ years old folks like my parents, who insist on turning the solar calculator upside down when it is not used so that it will turn 'off'. Unless it got a clock like the VCR, anything with a stand by light annoys them since they are (...) (22 years ago, 19-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Smarta$$. :) Nate, Welcome to rtlToronto, as you know we are not the friendliest place on the net and as such I have to do this: Calum, I don't remember inviting Nate?? did you invite him? I didn't? Bruce, Iain...... anyone? :) While were on (...) (22 years ago, 19-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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*cough* I'm about to suck the fun out of this thread :) [begin fun sucking] Why do solar calculators have an off button? - because the ones that do are DUAL-POWERED, that is, they have an inbuilt battery to suppliment the operational power (...) (22 years ago, 19-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: 10024 - Red Baron
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(...) Hmmm. Why does this bring the proposed trebuchet(sp?) contest back to mind? Seems to me we left of contemplating a fun, but not too dangerous projectile. Hamster Pros: - hey, they're rodents after all - they're fairly soft (assuming they don't (...) (22 years ago, 19-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Marry her. Matthias Jetleb (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | lego update
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 3800's: something fishy. No stock at all. Lego@home show delivery March 2003 8466 4x4 offroader and 8475 rc-race buggy are in. Contact me offlist if interested. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm looking at one right now.... If I had a digital camera handy I'd show you -- Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's what I was thinking. :-) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <hollynorth@bellnet.ca> wrote in message news:3E008628.ADBC94...lnet.ca... (...) I've never seen one that does... :) Iain (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nice Dave K -why does Chris always have great sig files? (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | LOR just doesn't feel like walking (yet...)
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First an apology to Angelo, for my somewhat abrupt conversation at dinner--Sorry about that, I was 'off my game'. More than that, I've been experimenting with different types of 'shoes' for LOR. No matter what shes he wears, he just won't take a (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | My new sig file
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Its been some time since I had a sig file. Different reasons. BUT on one machine I have one again. check it out. (yes I am procrastinating. I received a skid of rack and shelving and I just don't want to put it up.) Chris Why do solar calculators (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Stupid Lego Projects was Re: 10024 - Red Baron
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H79rJn.H5x@lugnet.com... (...) Technic (...) by (...) later) Feeders were fun. I went so far as to build a control-centre controlled cat-food dispenser - it had a belt I made out of paper (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 I have 16 empty brand new 4107 lego tubs for sale. Contact me offlist. Angelo statsone@sympatico.ca -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Train4 Logo Containers
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Someone at the dinner mentioned an rtlToronto "LTC" container. If someone wants to make up a batch of these, I'll gladly supply an official logo design for you in PDF to make a bunch. I suppose everyone can make a bunch of them. Calum (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NOW your talking my language!!! maybe we should tip the nails with some sort of instant contact poison?? so that when we use the lego trebuchet it'll be better for the cat landing. (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtlToronto X: Going Downhill Fast
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(...) Hmmm... you know how people suggest basic, vanilla line-following as a robotics event? How about offroad line-following? rtlToronto: Steeplechase A simple way to start would involve painting or taping a black line on standard brown corrugated (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Forget throwing grapes... try tossing cats for distance. Yes, hamsters would fly better, but cats would be more fun. Of course, there may be a problem with them getting up and running away after the toss (before the official measurement) so we (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW, thanks steve. you just saved about 14 hamsters. My lego device was going to START at 90 feet, and drop 5' until I got it just right.... now I know to either do a redesign, or start at 20' hummmmm Can we do a CAT game first. I like (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Stupid Lego Projects was Re: 10024 - Red Baron
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(...) When I was younger (I think Grade 3), I built some really dumb projects. One of them, was a fish feeder. I had surmised that fish would follow something that dispensed food so I built a small 4x4 box out of 4x1 Technic beams and hung it from a (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "Early tests show 25 feet is too far..." :) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | 10024 - Red Baron
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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 (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Italian version of "A Brick To Far"
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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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Italian version of "A Brick To Far"
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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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train4 Layout Webpage
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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 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | 9v, 18v 36v oh my!
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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 (...) (22 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). (...) (22 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: What's in a last name...
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(...) Back to the plates for you! Bad bad visual image!!! Ahhhh I'm blind!!!! (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The grey plates, the grey plates. (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Mindstorm RIS 2.0 on sale
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Repost to sub group (...) (22 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!!! :) (22 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... (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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==-- (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 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) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 12-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Then call it LORetta, and say she has pregnants. :) Iain (22 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 (...) (22 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. (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sorry. I forgot the smile again. :) (this was a joke) (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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: (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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There it is again. Derek Chris Magno wrote: (22 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 (22 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: (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Even less for me..... (...) (22 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. (...) (22 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. (...) (22 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. (22 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. :-) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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