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(...) Congratulations to the Magno family! So, are we going to see a more mature Chris in the future? :> (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks for informing us Calum! 9lbs 14oz??!! Wow! Chris likes to do everything big! Any idea how long the labour was? Chris indicated on the 8th that Kate was going to be induced that night. Must have been an excruciatingly long labour. Regina was (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks for forwarding the picture links. I have to say (and don't ever tell Katherine and Alexander this when they're older), Abbey is a lot cuter than our kids where at that point. Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd love to update the land sale, but getting modules finished is more critical at this moment - I'll see if I can squeeze out some spare time. Folks might want to coordinate with Dave -- he's been sick, and his great plans aren't going to (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> To: <cmagno@rogers.com> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 12:20 PM Subject: New Kid on the Block (...) ( Chris, BTW, always always include a picture of the mother. ) (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dear Abby, Welcome to the world! This is awesome news! All the best! Dave K. (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congratulation Chris, Kate and Abigail. I'm glad every one is doing well, if a little tired. Well I guess now the real fun begins. Derek (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 9 lbs 14 oz.... ouch. (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congradulations Kate and Chris! Abigail is a cool name, I guess the next one will be named Grey then, right? Now you have even more reasons to buy Lego... Well I guess that the Magno house hold will contain some pink Lego after all! ;) Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Weve got it covered, Dave is bringing one, and Matthais is bringing an extra mod (or 2) Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Way cool! 2:30 AM... ouch. Congratulations, Chris and Kate! (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for letting us know! Glad to hear everything went smooth, guys (and 2 gals!). :) Iain (wak wak) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Calum Tsang" snip Subject: Please join me in congratulating... (...) Many congrats. (...) ouch. Baby and mother are doing fine, as is our (...) This was the easy part. Wait till she gets bigger. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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...Chris and Kate Magno and their new baby daughter Abigail Lucy Magno, born 2:30AM January 10th, 9 lbs 14 oz. Baby and mother are doing fine, as is our favourite rtlToronto luminary, who is currently without sleep in a small waiting room at the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Pierre Normandin" <pierre_normandin@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:H8GFp0.Dr5@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I need one module for the corner area. I've got one for the station... Calum (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What kind of batteries? They be alkaline. I've read you can use lemon juice or vinegar to neutralize the alkaline. Use a swab to apply. -Rob. (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm hoping someone who reads here might have an answer, I can't think of it myself! I have a coworker here who brought in her son's RCX, and unfortuantley he left the batteries in too long, and they've leaked onto the contacts. She took it appart (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just so everyone knows the magnets in the containers are optional, There will only be a few containers moving arould the display at any given time... (...) We have enough modules now for the whole layout, so there is no need to bring yours. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A *few*? What, did you sell off all the other Slave Is? Jeff E (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup: (URL) probably see if I can make a bunch of those too. I have this little love affair with those windows. I never got a chance to buy any when they came out originally-it was in this set called Mountain Rescue I think, and I only had one. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi! Here's a little convertible: (URL) you can browse my vehicle gallery for inspiration: (URL) that helps! Pierre (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Didn't you also build a car using the windshield from the slave one? I could probably build a few of those too. Derek (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum, My Legway may be something interesting. I'm working on making some improvments. I've already made it stronger, in case Chris gets ahold if it again: (URL) you need is a HiTechnic EOPD and some code (which I can e-mail you). Steve (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Chris and I have been asked by a television show to come on live and do a segment with them about Lego robots and enthusiasts. The date is yet to be set, but it seems more or less positive so far in our conversations. We're looking around (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris can't do it, there aren't enough variables in the RCX firmware for him to put that many grid spots in :) (...) Yup. Give me a shout via the phone (work or cell) and I'll post ASAP and also mail a predefined list of people too if you (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HA! I could do it.... in... ummm.. I'll have to get back to you... right now I'm thinking about Kate who will be admitted to hospital in a few hours... with the baby being 8 days late the Dr. has decided to "induce" the first part happened (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Greetings all, I was at the "Sun Tech Days" conference here in the Big Smoke for the past couple of days and was further brainwashed about all things Java. One talk was given by a Sun guy who demoed a LEGO robot running Java/lejos. He got oo's and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Try these: (URL) said you wanted small, right? ROSCO (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Check this one out: (URL) have several of these already built. Calum (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think that's unusual for this group. I myself am incredibly interested in how everything and anything works. I have: -Requested a detailed tour of a Maaco to see how my car would be fixed and repainted at Chris' brother's shop. -Asked (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Derek, If you're after an "easy-to-do" 4-wide design by LEGO, I suggest the two that can be found on set #2140. The parts for either of the two are relatively easy to find in large numbers and in a wide set of colors, so you can set up a (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just built a small car dealership in Altenburg but I don't have time to think up a car design to sell from it. Can any one point me to some small car designs I could use or build on for this. Thanks, Derek (23 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I got my stuff just about ready... I might think about making some more "RTL-approved" (Jeff VW verion 2) containers, and few other things. I am basically ready. (...) I have 6 "non-'RTL Toronto'-approved" modules. I brought them to Train2 (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd favour Trevyn's method over cement, because the whole idea is that the track is reconfigurable from round to round. If the cement hardens, won't it be permanent? I dont' really want to be dynamically supporting the maze, because it might (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YES!!! Matthais, you are a lifesaver! We need only one, but if you could bring some extra ones (just in case) that would be great!!!! (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Try reminding baby about how badly the world needs another Magno Minifig (c). Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO NO NO!!! It's not up to them. Its up to YOU. put your request in writing but fudge it by giving a valid reason for you to be there. I'll tell you now that if you just say your interested they will say no. more likely it will be ignored. BUT (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have 6 unused modules I can donate to anyone needing them. Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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BOLTS!!!! It suddenly came to me, about a minute ago: I don't want Ts. I *REALLY* don't want to deal with Ts. And, I agree that friction fit pipe probably will not hold without some sort of support. However, we could use BOLTS! Drill a hole through (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Pedro Silva" <el_gordo@netc.pt> wrote in message news:H8CxHA.Jyw@lugnet.com... (...) If (...) to (...) I think I will write a letter and leave it in the office explaining my wishes, then it is up to them to contact me back if they think it is a (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <hollynorth@bellnet.ca> wrote in message news:3E1B2D29.24C7F0...lnet.ca... (...) and (...) Thank you for elaborating, oh master of details and infintite descript. (...) (URL) but this isn't the point. I understand virtually all aspects (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Daniel Barrett" <danielbarrett@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:H8D5nn.Eot@lugnet.com... (...) To me they are. (...) Right, but the building I'm in is 20 stories and the 3 lifts are cable driven. (...) The building is mid-70's so I've no (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Good idea. I think there's a better way though. Simply use PVC cement. Instead of completely coating the inside of the pipe with cement, use only a few drops. This will secure the pipe strongly enough that it can be twisted free at the end of the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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BOLTS!!!! It suddenly came to me, about a minute ago: I don't want Ts. I *REALLY* don't want to deal with Ts. And, I agree that friction fit pipe probably will not hold without some sort of support. However, we could use BOLTS! Drill a hole through (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes and the newer elevator rooms are not that exciting. (...) In some older elevators I've seen the more interesting equipment is at the top of the shaft. (...) Check the inspection certificate that is sometimes mounted in the elevators, there (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YES. (...) you super should have keys. its should not be that big a deal if you have the right excuse. (...) THAT is the number ONE way to get anywhere. show up with a clip board. (I'm serious -- ask Calum) (...) sorry, that is no longer an (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have, once. My dad was in charge of our building for some time, and when the technician came to the inspection I was allowed in with them. (...) My suggestion, if you're not in a hurry: ask when the next maintenance is scheduled, then ask (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This is sort of an obscure question... Has anyone ever toured or been inside a machine room (room with motor and control equpment and such) for an elevator? I'd really like to get to see the machine room for the 3 elevators in the building I live (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm trying to think back to A+G but that seems to make sense. There are others who post here who are far superior to me at math so I'll leave that to them. So now you can find points on a circle. Here's the problem: a) How do you divide up (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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you people really need a life!!! BTW in other news Iain, someone sent me this "math formula: to make x/y plotter circles. let me run it by you: (...) I'm not near my plotter, thoughts? Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (23 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have no difficulty geting out my hose. Iain (23 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's so hard to get out of the hose though!!! (not to mention getting back in) :) Sorry to hear about your loss of work, Steve. I will keep my ears open for you, (we deal with VB, Oracle and Java at the moment. Jeff VW (23 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve, GREAT to hear that you will be building a robot for this game. BTW wood is easier to climb than lego box's I'm sad to hear that you will have lots of time to build because of your work situation. my tiny unsolisited advice is to find (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, rockin! Somewhere out there in Ontario, there are 8x8 playfields, 2x4's with copper pipes at 6" intervals, and hundreds of white and black marbles. I'm imagining there'll be a lot of 2x2footx6inch platforms too (I think Bruce and Chris (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Some days, I just can't believe my good luck. On Friday, my wife took down the Christmas tree, and packed everything back into the boxes. When she was almost done, I noticed the platform the tree stands on. Her dad made this little box a couple (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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first, still no baby. second, this came up in e-mail so I thought I'd share with the group cause their is way to much train talk right now. (...) build (...) (i (...) beams, (...) by (...) (like (...) a (...) I put up a pic or 2 here: nothing (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Please do! (...) At low speeds they'll be fine, but might have trouble on switches or where someone has a level crossing. But we should be able to build you standard train bogies. (...) If it's got a magnet, we can pull/push it. (...) Sounds (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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And that reminds me... I got a tiny video transmitter, and just finished building it into a train car (along with a small camera). I put pictures up on brickshelf: (URL) was thinking that live video from the trains would be cool. I might be in (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm concerned that we won't be able to support a track of much length without having Ts to support the structure. The weight of a robot with one or two RCXs is quite significant. I don't think friction fit 2" ABS pipe is going to hold. If we (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:H877wL.DF9@lugnet.com... (...) :: shakes head, smiling :: Iain (off to install those pneumatically-actuated shocks in my Tercel to pimp it up a notch) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Y’know, I really do see this area of rtlToronto progressing nicely! After *T4, once I get a good look at everyone’s module construction I'll likely have one or two completed and ready for T5. I honestly look forward to the day when we venture (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, We haven't had event posters in a while (mostly due to being busy on my part) but here's a poster for train4: (URL) notice it's on legal paper, so feed in a stack of 8.5x14" into your printer before printing. It's like watching a (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I thought so too, but JeffE mailed me about the name Whistlestop... (...) Jeff and Derek have really done all the work for train4. There's really only a core set of layout builders-JeffE/Derek for Altenburg and JeffVW for the docklands/dam (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H86I73.385@lugnet.com... (...) show (...) and (...) You guys have done an unbeliveable amount of planing and development for this. We (I?) should really try and do a nice video for this (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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rtlToronto/train4 Lego Train Show Saturday, January 18th, 2003 10AM-4PM Lillian H Smith Branch, Toronto Public Library 239 College Street West (URL) folks, You're invited to join us for rtlToronto/train4, our fourth Lego train show at the Lillian H (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.events)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H86B7F.BFG@lugnet.com... (...) like (...) University (...) I think everyone builds at different speeds. But I agree with John, to get a pipe-climbing to negotiate a switch is virtually (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unfortunately not. From: (URL)I am a student. How long will my individual Web space remain active? (...) Go to grad school in MIE and you can have webspace on Peachy! :) Calum (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, I was talking with Chris the other day, and he suggested we go straight to doing T's and Y's without stopping for 45 deg joints only as a first event. John Guerquin mailed me about the issue: (...) I think our first attempt at Racers game (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:H85xz5.117@lugnet.com... (...) Rob, Great job with the new drive! I like mounting the motor right on the wheel itself. Pregnata that I brought to the ir Hockey game wasn't really a synchro (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can access the 'magnetic' instructions here: (URL) Links: (URL) (...) Auction it off... do I get the profits??? (...) As discussed with you Jeff I have 6 modules that will be used in the seaport (as well as the Ramp 3 and 4 in your area.) (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Everyone, I put together a page describing my progress on my firefighting robot. (URL) I really want is some feedback and help with designing a driven/steering wheel. I know Iain did this on his Pregnata robot, but its hard to see the details in (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Something about the best laid plans of mice and men comes to mind... I'm home with the flu. I've been sick for 2 weeks now and it just won't go away. Anyway, I'm pulling out two modules and puting something on them for the corner. I have to (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Just a reminder that Train4 is coming soon to a library near me - Jan 18, at Lillian H Smith on College Street, to be precise. That's two weeks from tomorrow, so it's time to get cracking! Even if you're not bringing buildings and such, (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) as of Thurs Jan 2, 11:40 pm Still no baby. Kate is now at the point of being done with the novelty of being pregnant... now she just wants this kid out of her. I've done my part by trying to entice the baby out by calmly explaining that if " (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Interesting find at FutureShop today: 1349 Movie Maker Set w/Camera 1351 Backdrop Studio 1360 Extra sets... 1361 1362 1363 $149. Giant copack thing. Calum (23 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's as shown on the webpage. You will approach the box facing a corner of the pedestal. Calum (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What was the final answer to this question? Is the platform arranged as shown here: (URL) is it turned 45 degrees? Steve (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Any baby news? Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) iQA/AwUBPhSdDJOWK89E...poeLIAnAun 23P5fMBYrg6BrWUlkxmxYlub =JlrM -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Guys, you have to check this out: (URL) tempted to go 8 wide just because these models are so cool!* Calum * no, sorry, temporary insanity. Back to my 6 wide normality. (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I found they're not really linear and aren't useful for any continuous drive. Calum (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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At what point do you give up with an overly complex gear train, and redesign? I need a way to transfer axle rotation 90 degrees, then 6 studs left and then 3 bricks down..... that's to the first half... from there it travels back UP and across blah (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nonsense. Sorting's not that hard if you have a good system. (...) I'm with you Chris, that's exceedingly daft. Donate the stuff to charity if you must, dump it in K8s, whatever.... but the plastic can't be reused if it's not color sorted (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There are people who had longer than 12" crossers, but that fits within the diagonal length from opposing corners of a cube. Rob Ziman brought in a cube wireframe to prove this in case we got weird about the rules. Trevyn and others have used (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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We have a simple rule for R13 5.The entire device at start should fit within a 12 inch cube. Originally when we gave a size limit we talked about a robot being no bigger than 12" cube. Will we allow a robot that is longer or wider than 12" with the (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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All the more reason to want to be fast & agile. Jeff E (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3E11FCFF.8607DD...ers.com... (...) sort the thousands of bricks as this probably would take a lifetime. Instead they make good use of the scrap boxes placed under each builder's table. When (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Did you read this line: (...) scrap boxes.... Scrap Boxes.... SCRAP BOXES!!!! Argh, this makes me mad! I mean sure it goes to recycling.. BUT STILL!!!!! Also did anyone else zoom in on the fact that Anthony and Mads have Exacto knives lying (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Go to (URL) click on the picture to see them in large format. There is an orange RCX and a green Scout... This is where the master builders got together and brainstormed to build the models for the Ultimate Builders Set. Man I wish I could work on a (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So for those of you that were worried... Fear not, for I have returned to Canada, home of the free, land of the socialist! Yes, I had a brief forray into that wilderness known as the United States... all the way to Denver, Colorado! Left Christmas (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Jeff Elliott" snip (...) Only one for sale right now. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) iQA/AwUBPhEiV5OWK89E...O8KWoAoNwh (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, it certainly is not--because it's a really big concern for me how we present ourselves in public as a group. (...) The latter, I think is fine. The former, is a problem. Primarily because it creates a commotion and a distraction. It (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Funny you should mention that one - I have one in the cupboard above my head. I originally used it with my Amiga, then as a TV off a VCR. The power button eventually failed and turned out to be some sort of non-standard part that couldn't be (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I cant help but notice a tone in this sentence.... I cant quite put my finger on it...... its not a warm and fuzzy feeling I'm getting...... (...) Calum, I do not care if Dave's very big really cool robot attracts the attention of every 8 year (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Still no baby..... (...) umm, thanks Matt.... but I did put in the winky face after my last statement.... and since you did bring it up my DMM does do true RMS. that's why I have never felt the need for an o-scope. my electronics projects just don't (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We looked at 22.5 deg joints but it's not so much the angle (well, 22.5 vs 90 yes, but...) as the sudden increase in outer diameter due to the joint. Once you build some flexibility for the increase in diamater due to the fitting, most of the (...) (23 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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This is so cool! I really look forward to see how this is developed. I imagine it will be quite a trick to get this across the joints. Have you thought about a less extreme joint? 30 deg maybe? (If they make those) I'm including .space in this (...) (23 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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(...) Who said anything about racing? :) I think Chris has this Battlebots esque tanks with big hammers thing in mind... Calum (23 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's really quite fun--part of it is because it's in 3D vs the usual 2D building we do (ie, wheeled/tracked floor based vehicle) and at that, you have to work at any angle (because the pipe is 1D, but you can approach the joint at 360 (...) (23 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This reminds me of a go-cart race I was involved in once. 9 or 10 of us rented the place, and it turns out one person was a maniac - always smashing into people. Hyperaggressive when passing. Annoyed a lot of us. So inevitably, he'd end up (...) (23 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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