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(...) On Monday six of hopped on the technic coaster for 3 spins around, Larry was with us, and we were talking about the type of coaster (hence the steel mouse comment)... I was actually thinking of the Fly at PCW when I was being rocked for side (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That model is actually a clone of Wonderland's "Fly" - that was the prototype. It's a MACK Wild Mouse... except that one is a mirror of Wonderland's. I love the themeing on the cars! (...) ? (...) Looking forward to seeing the pictures. When (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Me too (RC racer less) but Lots of BricksWest/LegoLand Stories/News/Pics... (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And I did, At Legoland... they were not all that huge, but they were fun, They have a technic roller coaster (Project X) that is a steel mouse, (Thanks Lar) And was quite fun, we went on it 6 or 7 times... In the Castle land there were 2 (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) One functional requirement of this work plan is that YOU HAVE TO BE LAID OFF and HAVE YOUR BOSS 220KM EAST. I think you're okay on the latter requirement by about 5200KM, but the first one... Mario and I were no longer working on Nortel (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Many of you are going through the same problem I am. Not enough hours in the day to build lego. By the time I get home, I have some time to play with abby, eat supper before I should really get on building a robot that will beat Bruce; next thing I (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, if you're gonna post, post something correct: a) It's called Above All, not Active Components. b) per se AboveAll has mostly computer parts, not RC parts. As for rechargeable batteries, Supremetronic on Queen is one source for them in (...) (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I accidentally deleted the e-mail when and where is this shin-ding? Dave K (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) someone has pointed out that i miss spoke and that this store is in fact called: Above All electronics. I was blearily eyes with i replied. all other data is more or less true. -- Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is the treasure buried under a Big C? Derek (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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John, I know you sent this in private e-mail but it might be of interest to the group so I'm posting it here.... (...) If I was talking about an "electronics" store just west Bathurst St. then it was "Active Components" thats the place you found. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 I have one more 8475 available. Also most of nba stuff. 3804 - 250.00+tax Please contact me off list Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In the picture of the dockyard, the dockyard fence... is that made of rolling garage door sections?!?!?! or what? (OK now I see in a different pic, they are gratings. They look great!) Very, very nice work guys. I really like the sloped road (...) (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) I may not be able to make it on Saturday, unfortunately. Dave K (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you cant go wrong with a good night sleep... you might not will a contest.. but you'll feel well rested. (...) TRUE damage..... no not really, here's my predictions. Dave will show up with a 18" solid BORG CUBE.... nice and big, but (...) (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here are some selected photos from the rtlToronto/train4 Lego Train Show up in warm and sunny Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this past January 18th, 2003: (URL) like to thank Jeff Elliott for organizing this layout, as well as the key builders (...) (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I haven't done a thing yet. I don't even have any ideas. Maybe, I'll be like you and get a good nights sleep before the contest. ZNAP?? Do you really think there is much chance of true damage? Bruce (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello, I need some help. I've been trying to load the software that is available at (URL) onto my Compaq iPAQ 3850 without much success. 1. What files do I need to download to run NQC on my iPAQ? 2. What are the iPAQ folders that the various files (...) (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.robotics.palm, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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CR*P for building with...... Geesh. so, like any other decent lego smash up derby builder, I'm spending every spare minute building the winning entry for smash up derby.... (you know -- the trial version of future games) and cause I have so much of (...) (22 years ago, 16-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Is anyone else considering going to the Toronto Auto Show sometime? When y'all thinkin' 'bout goin'? I just found out on Friday that Toyota announced they're gonna sell the ECHO Hatchback (Yaris) in Canada starting in the summer!! I *have* to go see (...) (22 years ago, 16-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yo John! Where is you, gurl? Is you getin' your hair did??? Iain (22 years ago, 15-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Chris Magno" <hollynorth@bellnet.ca> snip Subject: Re: SMASH up DERBY!!! date set (...) Anytime. (...) Not always. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HA9Lrz.HEH@lugnet.com... (...) Only if by "coolest" you mean "biggest loser ever" (...) No come on!! Share! :) At Ventax we have a dog named Peaches. She is very fat. Peaches eats a (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HA9I9D.DIn@lugnet.com... (...) I'd come along to watch, too! Iain (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See?? We're cool froods! Iain being one of the coolest guys I know. My dream involved penguins... But, as Hammy Hampster used to say, "that's a story for another time..." Dave K (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Last night I had a dream that I was loading a washing machine with clothes. The drum, though, was the drum out of a dryer (vertically mounted of course), but instead of three paddles, it had 6. When I turned it on, I wasn't sure if I should (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave, I could not have said it better myself. thanks. Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? NOW, go and pretend to build a robot that you claim can win. (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) K, listen up everyone-- We, the folks at rtlToronto, are a great bunch of people who are fans of the brick. We are a group of LEGO enthusasts from the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario area who like hanging out and talking about our chosen (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave: do you think there is a chance that the lugnet community would think we are NOT the friendliest place on the net; and that by actually having to point out the smile's people might construed that as sarcasm and in fact we really do not (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ;) (...) <snip> (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll come. Calum (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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the list as I have it: Dave (the ego) Chris Bruce (the simple) Calum (the chicken) John G (the... the... DAMN, I don't know enough about John to slam him) Wayne (the new guy) tent: Derek (the coward) Rob (the infirm) Angelo (the supplier) Jeff E. (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No way to many things going on at the moment. Can't do them all. (...) Well I was thing how I could reproduce the effectiveness of Razer or Hypnodisk, but really no. (...) I know Calum has one. Derek (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Derek, You in on the 'Get Ready To Rumblll...llleee...eee!!!!!'? Just wonderin'--Me thinks you'd be my only competition. So entrants: Dave Chris Bruce Who else? (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just poking my nose in to make this tread even longer. Carry on, Derek (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Jeff, Get home quick! Chris is running rampant saying "technic rulz! train is dead!!" while the rest of us are trying to figure out how to get him committed. Trains! (still kick yer heinie in the next 'bot competition, Chris!!) ;) Dave K (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If we were to go by the record.... Lesee--12 'bot competitions, of which I missed the first 3 or 4, and I still have, what--3 firsts, 2 seconds, and one little fifth... Hmmm... Let's now look at Chris's record... <crickets chirp> <yawn> <dog (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, Dave thou art so witty. How do you take your tea? Let me presume, that you enjoy your tea much like your 'bots do, with TWO LUMPS! (...) CHEAP SHOT! :) <-- please note the smile and speaking of cheap shots; after Bruce finish's his (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) Yes please, tea would be very good whilst I watch my 'bot pummel your 'bot. I think Abby would have a better chance of winning than Chris's 'bot :p (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WHO!! I want names!!! ok, seriously, I don't understand this. its all part of the FAQ, we've talked about it in this NG before; this is simple banter and trash talk that means nothing. most posts are peppered with the smile or winky faces..... (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that's great news....it would have been VERY cool if Angelo POSTED to the NG that he can get them is 3 days..... (...) HA!!! I'm already trying to find the sharpest beam lego makes.... Bruce, meet SPIKE; Spike, this is your dinner. YOU GOIN' (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I interrupt this Lego Robotics trash talk to inform non GTA readers than Bruce and Chris are in fact, good friends, and this is only the banter we usually have precompetition. (I was recently told by some non Toronto folk that "You guys seem (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Anyone wanting an 8475, please contact me offlist or on my cell 416-358-9972. I have a couple. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Angelo just delivered the 8475. That's service...Thanks Angelo. Magno, prepare to lose! (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"jeff van winden" <jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:HA7vor.AzA@lugnet.com... (...) Is it warm out there? :) Go ride some roller coasters! You CAN! :) Iain (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey, Just thought I'd drop you guys a line and say hi! Doing well in California... Jeff VW (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> snip (...) snip (...) Nope. I was at an indoor event and cell phones were causing problems. (...) What is a VOR? (...) You need to be careful. I'm sure you have (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yep 8?) (...) OK yeah didnt explain that well at all. I'm thinking a platform in the base goes up & down, it has a rotating link of some kind (turntable) on top that pushes the activating mechanism up & down. Hmmm not sure if thats any (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message news:HA63LK.KG1@lugnet.com... (...) What on Earth would you want with 200 red beams? Are you up to something? :) (...) Not quite sure I follow... (...) from (...) infra (...) Puting the RCX on the (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do it! Although red beams may be getting a bit scarce - I just bought over 200... (...) Yeah thats gonna be tricky, but maybe just have a link from the base attached with a turntable? (...) Maybe have power in the tower (hey that rhymes!) and (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) On the Jump and Jump2 the cylinder for doing the shot-up goes right through the centre of the turntable, so I don't think I can do it like that. :/ The only thing I can think of is to put a drive up top for the lifting, on top of the (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I hear you. Its tough to get enough Lego to build big things that are colour coordinated. Especially with technic, since studded beams have been virtually discontinued. (...) Yes, Bricklink is a great way to get specific parts you need. But be (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) is how HUSS is doing the crown and lay-out arm system at the top of the tower, for the Jump. (from: (URL) ) The incredible part of this is that for laying down of the tower onto the trailer (for transporting), see those two pins that (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) I'm always happy! :) See!! :) All these smileys all over the place means that I'm perpetually happy :) Even in my always confused state :) Now I just have to get away from whatever it is (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Count me in.... sounds like a lot of fun... John (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HA4ou2.MDD@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) I guess like, each gondola could have different seats. Gondola Blue, Gondola Yellow, Gondola Red. Theoretically I could do the arms like that, too... (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can lend you some yellow or blue seats. As for your question-stares at 11 copies of Soccer Grandstand, 8 seats each-yes. Calum (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Iain Hendry" <militaryduckjock@rogers.com> wrote in message news:HA4Hu7.6FG@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) now I'm out of a) seats b) red beams c) white beams d) micromotors UGH how do you people BUILD NICE THINGS!!! This is making me cross. Do I have (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HA4Gu4.3Go@lugnet.com... (...) WHOAH! That would have been really wild, too :) (...) the (...) Aw, crap. I've no idea how to do that... (...) bigger (...) Not quite sure I follow... this is (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) versions of my car assembly line. I was going to try a carousel instead of the conveyor... I couldn't be bothered to do the math, but I think its close. But the exact dimension is across the points, not the sides! So if you wanted to make it (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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(...) 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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