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(...) I some times wonder how we get anything DONE around here. Angelo, not to put too much pressure on you but when can you get these? if we have this "game" march 8, then that is only a week before last bot standing. is that cool with the rest of (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HA4C8t.DCq@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) The other spokes attached to the turntable were the result of trial and (...) This is the best I can come up with: (URL) please note the false Birch (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HA4C8t.DCq@lugnet.com... (...) That is probably the best way - but I have to define the shape somehow, otherwise it's just a floppy frame. (...) (URL) The other spokes attached to the (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, unfortunately Hexagone had some imperfect geometry in it. I ended up using the studless single angle beams at the corners. They are not exactly 120 degrees (my protractor says about 125) so I had to force them into that shape a bit. The (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) [snip] (...) You might find some ideas here (URL) and here (URL) Luck! ROSCO (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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A little while ago I asked how to make a decagon nicely out of LEGO. Now I need to make a hexagon. I'm building a model of the HUSS Jump2: (URL) far, so good. I think I can build 6 of these (I'll have to buy more micromotors, though). But now at the (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, the train workshop has been planned for weeks. (...) And you can have it. Minus Jeffs, Dave, me, and others. :) Calum (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WELL MOVE IT!!! i called it first. we have March 15. as R13(?) I want FEB22 or March 1. do your train thing AFTER march 15. your little caboose can wait. (smirk) and I said i wanted a smash up derby soon. don't make dave choose between train (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Gee, Angelo, the *serious* techheads put autopilots in their aircraft so that if it becomes clear that the freqs are jamming, they return and do a flaps-down landing on the emergency runway using the two VORs you set up at the start of the (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Chris, We're currently planning to run a non-public train workshop the March 1 weekend. So if you *care* about where the Jeffs, Derek, Dave and Calum are during the RC event, you might want to avoid that weekend. As for colliding with KotH, I dunno, (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it effectively uses 9 data streams, the switch selects which 3 are assigned to the 3 controls (ditto in reverse for the receiver). But I could be wrong.... ROSCO (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 10:20 PM Subject: Re: SMASH up DERBY!!! date set (...) snip Dilithium crystals? 27mhz is a standard frequency for hobby stuff. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Trevyn, must I teach you everything.... I remember the first time I had to teach you how to tell voltage level of a 9v by using your tongue... The different channels of a 8475 is accomplished through modulating the frequencies of the (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can't run a 5599 at the same time as an 8475. They interfere with each other, and only one of them works at a time. I'm not sure how Lego does the different 8475 channels, since they're all on 27 MHz... Maybe they use slightly different (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the only problem is that it is also on the 27 MHz frequency and only one channel. you cant play with 2 of them at once. :( -- Chris (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No because they're only on one channel. You can't have two 5599/5600's running at the same time. I suppose if everyone has 8475's, someone can enter a 5599/5600, but you're still at a disadvantage: All you have is a car. The 8475 allows for a (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain, looks like an interesting ride, BUT I don't think it meets with DIN 4112 standard. you wont see me on that!!! :) -- Chris (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah you can see that on the video. Don't ride after a big meal..... ROSCO (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HA2Hso.6w7@lugnet.com... (...) given (...) Yeah, it's kind of awful that a German ride manufacturer would even consider puting feet on their webpage. :) Iain (still in shock) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message news:HA2I4n.7L3@lugnet.com... (...) On the Jump and Jump2, the lay-out arms are lifted by one centre longstroke hydraulic cylinder that is shot up with a gigantic nitrogen accumulator. So pressure (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about the cheaper 5599 car? Not as big a loss if you trash it. Also harder to control... might make for more fun/skill. Mario (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So how are the arms actually lifted? Just hydraulic rams? That things amazing.... ROSCO (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like how in the technical specifications the height and diameter are given in ft and the drive is given in KW. Thats what kills me about stupid imperial units: they are inconsistent when it comes to electricity. They should specify their (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> To: <> Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 7:08 PM Subject: Re: SMASH up DERBY!!! date set (...) Will do so Monday. 2 on order so far. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, how about this..... monday Angelo can call his supplier and find out about exact order dates... my only reason for doing this soon is cause MARCH 15 is king of the hill.... I didn't want an event too close to march 15... so I will wait (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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HUSS recently posted the following new animations to their website. (2 URLs) ) This is the machine Wonderland is building right now. I am just..... in shock. (81 days 22h 8min) Iain PS - so I'm having a go at building it out of LEGO. I don't know (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I want to participate, however, I'm constrained by delivery of the 8475 (and then some time to build and learn to drive). Angelo is constrained by how quickly Lego can fulfill his orders. So, I want to do it, but, Feb 22 may be a bit too (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> To: <lugnet.org.ca.rtlto...ugnet.com> snip (...) 150+tax says that he can get them (...) I think that is cutting it a little TOO close. Another week after maybe? (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, I've cleared off my lego table. I'm about to build a lego/znap hybrid that will surround my RC car guts. the IDEA is simple. I dare you to build a RC "car" that you will feel confidant putting in the ring against my RC car. last car moving... (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) umm, that must have happened just after I left. (why is the queen on our money anyway?) <-- rhetorical Chris (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, we all pledged allegiance to the Queen. Long live the Monarchy!! Mario (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Iain Hendry" <militaryduckjock@rogers.com> To: <lugnet.org.ca.rtlto...ugnet.com> Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:22 AM Subject: Dinner (...) Uhm, I think so. Angelo Castellano -----BEGIN PGP (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So what'd you guys do? I heard I missed like, the most important dinner ever or something? Iain (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, they aren't one piece like the duplo horses or sheep, but they are duplo, and they're only $3.00 each: (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft writes: Sorry, I got home from work last night and fell asleep before I could remember to do anything. Here is a diagram if the dimensions for my train module table legs. (URL) you build to them, double (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here are some Lego ducks my kids made a while ago. There are some sheep in there too (for those who don't particularily fancy ducks)... (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "Several"? Wow. Being Italian, we go to weddings almost as often as we eat expensive cheese and pasta. I must have been to well over 100 weddings in my life. All of them over-the-top mega-italian-affairs of course. The year we got married (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I actually was expecting a second Friday of the month dinner, but apparently all of you suck. So Saturday it is. Ha. (...) This was really quite an interesting wedding. I've been to several so far, an Italian one, a Jewish one, a few Chinese (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) do you have ANY IDEA how BUSTED you are. I cant keep comments like this to myself ya know. My silence is gonna cost you at least one RCX. :) Chris (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nor I... Going to San Diego... :) Enjoy the Dinner... I'll be back on the 19th.. Jeff VW (Must go Pack...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My girlfriend's PJ's have penguins on 'em. I get pretty excited... but prob'ly for different reasons... Ummm... Prob'ly shouldn't have said that out loud... Never mind... <snip> (...) Dave (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3E44353C.903040...aka.com... (...) *Anything* with penguins or ducks is exciting. They're just so cute! (...) something. One would think.. :) (...) My plan is to never, ever go to (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm sure it's not as exciting as you think. Very sure. :-) (...) Who would have gall to change the meeting time just so they could go to a wedding. I mean priorities. You'd think he runs this thing or something. (...) You really only ever need (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3E441AA2.708040...aka.com... (...) WHAT'S THAT!!!...!!! EXCITED I cannot come on Saturday as I have already made plans to go snow tubing with my friend Cara. I was anticipating a (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'll bring you a carpel tunnel penguin if you come on Saturday. Unfortunately I don't have any Lego penguins, I think there are some duplo ones. Derek (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not I, said the little black and white penguin. Iain (who's not doin' anything Friday...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Robots?? what's that? I've been building firestations and train layouts and firetrucks and landscapes and and and... technic beams? Baah! I might as well just sell all my RCX's--I'll never use 'em again. Oh wait! You can use the RCX's to (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ahhh how sweet. NOW BACK TO ROBOTS and smash up derby!! less train talk more robot talk!!! see you guys on Sat. Chris (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Arg, I forget. Basically I designed it so the adjustable feet would be in the middle of their range if the modules were at the same height as modules sitting on the library tables. I forget how high the library tables are. :-( I can do up a (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Derek, How high were your legs for your modules? I'm talking the distance from the bottom of the mod to the end of the leg. As well, those nifty adjustable feet-Home Despot? Just wonderin'. I'm going to be building a few mods on Sat. and I was (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, so were on the same page..... its not gonna be a deliberately break your $100 receiver brick... BUT if you have a design that will allow for a broken beam or plate.. then that MIGHT happen. either way I'm still in. I'm a big boy now.. I (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I appreciate Calum's efforts to be clear about what could happen in this event. This is why I won't be participating. However I will come to watch the carnage. :-) Derek p.s. If Calum will let me use my 1945 Bugatti, then I'd enter the (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think you've got the wrong idea. I'm not saying _I_ will build something that destroys Lego, but I don't want anyone thinking this will be something like other LUGs where people HAVE TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EATING BEFORE TOUCHING A MOC. (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If anyone's interested, I can help put some hazards together for the playing field. I have an air compressor and some extra cylinders that we could use to design humm... whatever. Depending on how we do this, it still might not be LEGO destructive, (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) cute.... but I've seen little in the way of robots from you these last few games.... so unless your going to put your Geoffrey dollars where you mouth is..... -- Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know where I stand on the idea... I have so many old bems 'n stuff that I don't care if they break. I once build a cube out of solid LEGO bricks... if you want to take that idea, I highly doubt that a 6 battery box hammer could damage that (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, I'm not. (...) My idea is really the same at any rtlToronto event: Come with the expectation you'll be buying all new RCXes and parts, that way you're not going to be pissed if anything breaks. Lego is pretty resilient, but I'm not (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Steve Hassenplug wrote in private e-mail (...) again, I have to stress that when Calum says that we are in this to DESTROY LEGO he is exaggerating. we would not really hold and event that would willfully allow battery box hammers. as well, if at (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H9x9oD.Iy5@lugnet.com... (...) Does LEGO make a penguin, or whale? I miss Nootka and Neocia. :( Iain (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, at the suggestion of Wamalug's Christina Hitchcock, I bought a 10000 Guarded Inn this past weekend. It's a nifty little set-quite cute. I can see why Castle people like it: I keep noticing little details on it that I didn't (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ie, shield your robot in ZNAP, (...) ...and Duplo. Grins, Ducks, and Runs. :) Ben (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) !!!Not Castle!!! (((_ANYTHING__BUT__CASTLE))) ;) -R (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This will be the kick I need to have me buy one. If the event goes, I'll own one. Jeff E (...) (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) notice how I forwarded this to her... ;) I sure hope she dose not read the lug. Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ooooh, Janina... (who's Janina?) (...) Oooooh, slideshow! ZZZ...ZZZzzz...zzz.... (like my new .sig file?) Dave K -who really should learn to stay outta o-t.d (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Being rammed by another 8475 powered Lego vehicle at whatever speed can be achived in a 16x16' area. Being flipped, tossed, hammered etc by whatever can be mustered by a 8475+lego pieces. Ie, shield your robot in ZNAP, Paradise, Castle and (...) (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dear Janina, I am in love with you. I will ruin my friend Chris Magno for your affection. (...) Much more includes a slideshow of my winter vacation. Calum (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have one, and I mounted the camera+transmitter on it, and had much fun. But that's off topic. What is on topic is that I don't want to actually break my lego. Just how not barred are these holds? And what the heck is a Geoffrey Dollar? (...) (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh No!! Don't bring Kate!! Anything but that!! We might actually enjoy a conversation with her or something!!! (...) Yeah, Calum and his sexual allusions spoken to producers 'n such--media won't pick up on that! THey're not interested in (...) (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What??? Really??? You don't want to see any broken LEGO bricks??? (1) Well, what's the use of even getting up in the morning then?? I'll have to rip apart my 8448 supercharged Marie RC car, but eh, whatreya gonna do? Dave K (1) as long as (...) (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, I'm in. I might have to bring kate. (...) I'd lend a hand with this ONLY cause I cant trust calum in public as a spokesman. (especially if you let him talk to PRODUCERS) (...) :) Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this sounds like fun. I'm sure you are all aware that calum was exaggerating wen he referred to "breaking" the lego. so who's in? heck... it could even be done with 2 RCXen. one rcx is transmitter and the other is receiver... to prevent (...) (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, The much maligned February dinner will be on Saturday, February 8th, 2003 7PM at Mel's Montreal Deli, 440 Bloor Street West. Topics include: -train5 and NMRA2003: "I Can't Believe I Bought the Entire Shelf of Straight" -rtlToronto13: Last (...) (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I wanted to get an idea of how many folks had 8475 RC Racers currently. I ask, because Chris and I want to do a live2 event that uses these RC components exclusively for a BattleBots style no-holds-barred-you'...one-breaks type event. I (...) (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nope.... I fly out to San Diego on Saturday for a vacation and BricksWest :) Jeff VW (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW, you beet me to it.. I was going to "give in" and suggest a saturday dinner; until I read your spelling slam! BAH! ok, look can you guys (aka the "core" group, and you know who you are) make it to a sat dinner? or will it be just me and (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Folks, I need to really talk to you guys about some issues, but I can't make Friday. Would everyone be available Saturday for dinner instead? And Chris, spell Friday correctly, will you? :) Calum (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK. I have taken it upon myself.... being the silent co-founder of this small and humble group to decide that I want to go back to Mel's for our monthly dinner. normally we have it on the second friday BUT that is valentines day and woe be the group (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :) BA HA HA HA HA HA HA heh heh hehhahahhahahhahaha :) (stop, ow, my sides hurt!!) :) Geee, and I thought I had too much time on my hands. Also this explains why Dave is bowing, and Derek is genuflecting. :) Well, done Jeff. I'm going to go (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Oh come on, Chris! You can't tell me that Derek and I were the only ones to notice something strange about the playfield picture? (URL) a little hint in the upper right? Jeff E (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WHAT!!!??? what would make your neurons fire in such an order that would make you type that? Chris (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Queen Victoria? (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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We may have an interesting visitor for rtlToronto13, so we should make sure we put on a great show! How are people doing with their Pedestal robots? Calum (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd let you upload as much as you want on my server, but the FTP part isn't working anymore!! Grr!! Of course, I haven't bothered looking into it 'cause I just copy over files from my laptop to my server when I'm at home. If I get it fixed, (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone, I am going to be graduating soon, and I will have to move my website. About 10-20 Mb would be nice (the more the better). Do you know of any free or cheap places I could put my site? I know of ozbricks, but is there any other? Rob (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Mel's is such a nice place to go during the summer. It reminds me of last summer... Friday nights, racing off to the excitement of Toronto after work, eating good food with good friends... come dusk, heading over to the park to visit my rather (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So its settled.... Next lego dinner in a week Feb. 7. at maybe Mel's maybe Swiss Chalet (...) -- Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The 7th is fine... The 14th--what? Do I wanna be in the dog house for an entire year with the missus? Not me! ;) Dave K (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (techincally*) I really do miss my spell checker when using the online interface... (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) So I live in an upstairs apartment, and sometimes I leave the door open... The stupid cat comes up and starts meanering thru the apartment... Next thing I hear is that cat (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, the 7th is (techinally*) ok for me too! its the 14th that is a problem (Birthday, BrickWest, California) * I depart on the 8th to California!!! Jeff VW (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually the 14th is ok, it the 21st that is a problem. Derek (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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picky!! picky!!!! clearly this WAS going to be one of the subtle exceptions re: valentines day! BUT I have to go back and teach you SUBTLE all over again. :) I'm up for a feb 7 dinner...... (...) Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Except for the general rule is the SECOND FRIDAY of every month. 95% of all rtlToronto dinners have been on the second Friday of the month, usually offset by events like shows/competitions. Calum (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I thought we were NOT going to PLAY this GAME!!!!! no one postponed the dinner when i was in a hospital for the birth of my daughter.... Calum I'm real sorry you friend chose to get married on a lego dinner day. (shrug) BUT we can not continue to (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Friday February 7th, 2003 You don't get me. (best friends' wedding) You don't get: JeffVW OR Friday February 14th, 2003 You get John Guerquin You don't get Derek. OR, if people are so inclined, how about the 8th or 15th, on the weekend? Calum (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) for me this is true... I am impressed by most things: small shiney objects all thing electronic cool plumbing fixtures the colour red ... (...) WRONG!!!!! let me explain it again..... what follows is paraphrased for brevity: Bruce: " chris I (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Clearly, Chris and Calum are easily impressed! All I did was to use the RCX with a light sensor and a temp sensor to determine when my hot water heater was in use and for how long. I programmed the RCX to log the sensors once a minute for 24 hours. (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Chris Magno" <hollynorth@bellnet.ca> To: <lugnet.org.ca.rtlto...ugnet.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 9:27 AM Subject: Re: birthday (...) 10 snip (...) Hold on. Let me check. .... All players (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Bruce has been doing some really cool real world data logging experiments. He's too shy to talk about them, but they really are interesting. He's even found a real world use of that temperature sensor everyone has no idea what to use for. (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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