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  Re: Parallel Linkages for Iain's Robot
 
(...) It is built. It is snappy. That's how I know it really works - I'm always afraid if I just do something in LDraw, I'll have some piece in sideways and it won't work. :P (...) Mmmm. Automation. Mmmmm. Jeff E (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Micro motors attn: Kevin Stone
 
For the next dinner will be fine, if you will be there, if not then at Train 1 Thanks in advance, Jeff (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Parallel Linkages for Iain's Robot
 
"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3AD20D01.F725AA...res.com... (...) you must build it in real life, and program it to pierce milk creamers. :) I'm not sure how much more I want to do with mine - I may take it appart soon in (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Parallel Linkages for Iain's Robot
 
Ooops - replaying to my own post :P I added a better image with the full set of linkages: (URL) E (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Parallel Linkages for Iain's Robot
 
Heya, As promised, I went home and built one of those 3-armed picker robots like the one you brought in, Iain. Haven't put a manipulator on the end of the arm yet, but I did look into making stronger linkages, and here's what I came up with: (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Train 1 talks at Mel's
 
(...) GMLTC (...) shows under your belt and know you really really really want to as you will be consuming 3033 tubs at a prodigious rate. (as Martin says, somewhere around 15-20K bricks per module) Tabletop layouts are just fine for starters. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Train 1 talks at Mel's
 
(...) building their module 21 bricks high take an insame amount of bricks, you need about 7000 2x4 + 2x2 and 1x4 a total neer 15 000 bricks if my memory is good. On the other and it give an incredible look and permit you to build underground. need (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Clearance deals
 
(...) It's over at Rexdale Road and Islington, just north of the 401. However, if you want the XWing, I'd head on over fast. I'm not sure how long it will stay there. The box is in better shape than the ones we got in Brampton, but open it anyways (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Clearance deals
 
Thanks Calum Where exactly is the Rexdale store located? When do they usually have the addition savings on toys? Our local Zellers has blue bins(3033's) on sale with there buy one get one half price sale. I think the reg price is 26.99 Would you (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Micro motors attn: Kevin Stone
 
No problem Jeff, When would you like them? (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Train 1 talks at Mel's
 
(...) there's no way they BUILT GROUND OUT OF LEGO. But apparently they have :) I was thinking we could do a paper mache mountain if people really wanted some nonflat terrain...? chicken wire and newspaper. I have a paper shredder. Anyone? The (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Train 1 talks at Mel's
 
Hi Guys, During the dinner at Mel's we were discussing train layouts, and i had mentioned the club (GMLUG) who had built their layout 22 bricks above the table... here is the address for one of their shows. (URL) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Micro motors attn: Kevin Stone
 
Hi Kevin, Can you get a couple more micro motors for me, I have come up with a few more ideas for Train 1. Thanks, Jeff (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Clearance deals
 
Sears Clearance Rexdale has a UCS XWing for $100, two soccer fields for $35 and a Destroyer Droid for $35. Calum (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: train1 plans, was Re: last nights dinner
 
(...) Unfortunetely I worked late on Friday night. Was thinking about dinner at Mels the entire time, and tried to hurry along implementing the new Terminal Server system install, but wasn't quick enough. Oh well. I'll be there next month. Take care (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: In Theory...
 
yes Iain: you are right... In theory!! don't make me say Shmee again!!! -- Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  amount of postings
 
I was scanning the current traffic report and it has rtl up near the top of the list for both the past 24 hours and the past 7 days. I think that is very cool.....(we are again the number 1 org on Lugnet!!!!) [as far as current postings....] We (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: rtlToronto/train1 issues etc
 
(...) Hi, Sorry for my late post, I was on the road for the past 2 weeks. I will definitively go (will bring some rolling stuff and buildings, also tracks if needed). Since I'm from Montreal, it will be 5 hour drive each way, do you think that one (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: its a canadian thang!!!
 
(...) Coffee Crisp, eh? What about Smarties.... damn!!!! I can hardly wait to get home!!!! How about real doughnuts!!! (miss Tim Hortons, too!!) ben medinets (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: train1 plans, was Re: last nights dinner
 
"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GBGCEy.496@lugnet.com... (...) spur/siding (...) as (...) Yes! Exactly. I was going to suggest that if no one else had. :) (...) I like that idea. We should each bring several (5 or so?) (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)


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