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(...) LIAR!!!! unlike the alt.cuddle, there is no place like egg-whip!!!! i just checked!!! :) :) Chris Has anyone seen iain build a lego robot recently? (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Rob, you should have been at the post game dinner to add your voice to the fray. the runner up idea for the next game was "connect four" we buy the official game as seen here (URL) the goal was to build a robot that would play against another (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You have a good point, I supose I just get terribly overexcited about machinery and things in general. ie, (URL) this is going to be (to me) the most incredibly mechanical ride on Earth. The weldments... the weldments are soooooo good. I can't (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wasn't aware that using Photoshop was life threatening, I'll have to keep that in mind! (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well congrats, and I hope it didn't cost too much. Ben (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I care! Check your email :) I think you're right that our group is very mechanically minded. I was thinking about all of the previous robot competitions we have had, and the only one that really stands out as a programming challenge is project (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) IAIN, that's not true. I looked at that video, as did bruce. I enjoyed watching the little pallets move around. it was neat. BUT as we have discussed before, what I might enjoy in robotics is not what you enjoy. do you remember how I sent you (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow! Someone actually cared! :) It's amazing machinery eh? It's refreshing to see stuff like this after seeing servo and pneumatic systems so often. That is not to say I don't gush every time I see a SCARA flying about doing it's thing. (I (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Trevyn, Ivan, Jeff W, I understand why you did not bring robots to the last R13 contest. I can see by all the digital doctoring, and fantastic ART WORK that you did that secretly; you "engineers" really want to be ARTSIE types. So I hear by free (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Chris, I think I found the guilty party. (URL) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about another Swiss Chalet in Etobicoke: (URL) Dundas Street West Etobicoke ON M9B 1B5 I don't think it's too far from Kipling Station...okay? Calum (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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can't too excited breathe h323 t t g (URL) 18 images I need to go breathe. (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, so that looks like 9 units, does anyone want to step up for the rest, I have one set of '20' reserved for rtlToronto, but even if I sell that batch I have another 200 available to me. You just need to speak up before they are all gone. (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's a very good thing that I'm not easily depressed! How low can I sink? (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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An operative, who wishes to stay anonymous, risked his LIFE to obtain this provocative shot: The TRUTH is out, Chris! (URL) Oh wow, I can post again! And all it required was to get a new computer :) "Jeff Van Winden" <jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I vote Swiss C or other, I'm in the mood for something other then Mels. Derek (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, I'm hungry. what say we all gather for the more or less monthly lego dinner this coming friday. Seeing as we missed the 2nd friday which was the day before r13. Granted but the lack of turn out of robot from regulars we COULD have held the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this is something that was thought of, but not broadcast to the group. The informal decision was that anything not on the pedestal was on the play field. for future games I'd like to discuss with calum about making the rules page more clear; (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've placed my rtl13 pictures on brickshelf and it appears they have been cleared. (URL) I left out some of the shots we took at the end. I can email them to you directly if you wish. Derek (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I should be able to post my pictures tonight. Unfortunately I didn't get any shots of this, but I did tape the whole thing with Calum's camera. So unless he taped over it to get the "rtl14 concept" shots at Mel's there is a complete record of (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain, your excitment got me curious. I checked out the video. OMG! Your not kidding! That is Awesome! Wow Wow Wow, plus the underside shot of the Cam set up! The speed and acuracy is just fantastic! Wow Wow Wow! Thanks for posting this. I live in (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Me TOOO!!!! (URL) VW (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I got one, and I wasn't even there! (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Elliott, of course you know this means war (bugs bunny not GWB)! (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't have many good photos, but I do have video of all the matches. However, the videos are between 1.5 mb, and 10 mb. I do have video of the match between Chris and Wayne. For those who missed it, after both Wayne's robot (the crowd (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) PUSHED? Ha! My robot drove itself off the edge, just like it did in the match with David A's! Of course I spent very little time figuring out what to do once I got on top of the hill (sure, sure :-). In retrospect just squatting on the box (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Heyyyyy.... I never thought of it, but I think the same thing happened to me, those times when my robot stopped *just* as it was climbing on top! Darn it, we'll have to re-run the event. Jeff E (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) E-yup! I learned my lesson a while ago. I don't touch trains cause I know one of you lot will snap a photo of me holding one. You are all worse than the paperatizi. (...) HA -HA !!!! I heard the commotion in the back ground.... I was stunned (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Plast-Ex rocked! (...) It's a cover of the Duran Duran song, "Ordinary World", I think ca 1992. Ill fated comeback album IIRC. Calum (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sorry, I didn't get one. Chris has become highly suspicious of offers to inspect train cars near cameras. Luckily, Bruce is still easily duped: (URL) Bruce! Jeff E (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I've posted all my photos from the event - I think I've got personality shots of most competitors and their bots, plus a smattering of other ones. They're 1600x1200 'cuz I haven't had the time to downscale them yet. (URL) E (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks Iain! Russell (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ahh, May 2001. Plast-Ex 2001. Introduction to Topscan. Good times are had by all. Aurora - "Ordinary World" (I have a nagging feeling that I might have used a remix of that tune or something. Look about, that'll give you something to start (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys. I just found my copy of the train1 movie from May 2001. Can someone tell me the name of the song in the movie and who sings it? Russell BayLUG/BayLTC (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Between sleeping too well ;) and replacing rad hoses on the pickup (I awoke to a big puddle of anti-freeze under my vehicle), I didn't make it to The Big Smoke. I'm glad everyone had an awesome time! 18 'bots? That's a record! (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think we said 20 black and 20 white pieces, and the box would be filled to 5.08cm (for Iain) with rice. Bruce (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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again, it is late and i will post more tomorrow.... the game that has been decided upon will be this: in our 8x8 playfeild, place the SAME 2' x 2' box.... except this time we will INVERT the box. Inside of this box we are going to half fill it with (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, I've already talked about the software that was written by Steve. He loosely explained how the software worked; then boasted about how he wrote it. Everything was fine and suspicion free.... UNTIL Magically Stave came in first. hummm I guess he (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sounds like fun, and a pretty nice synopsis, but... what was the outcomes, or are we going to have to wait for Calum to do his magic... Ben (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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has my little dave gone!! Where oh where could he be.... we had a GREAT event.... I did not win but neither did Bruce. We had a lot of regulars show up with NOTHING, and for the first time our group had 18 entrants. AND for the first time we had (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Oh I'd be interested in coming down for sure, but with 2 kids (2 years and 4 years) free time is hard to come by, I'v been trying to come down/watching dates for about a year, and have yet to be able to hit an event. And I have way more than 20 if (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For those that are interested, Star Wars set 10019 (Rebel Blockade Runner) is on sale at the Bricks and Blocks (Lego outlet) at the St Jacobs Outlet Mall. The regular price of $299.99 was reduced to 219.99. I've been waiting for this set to go on (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I WIN!!!!! -- Chris (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes: <supress competitive sarcasm> <Jeff_VW's_Comment><...CDATA[**** Hey Jeff, I'll be there, (with out an entry, but with three attempts*...) If Calum can bring a spare Laptop, which he always seems (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<supress competitive sarcasm> Hi guys, I was wondering if I could get some help for a friend of mine. I know we usually have a "bring your own laptop" policy, but he doesn't have access to one, and his robot isn't programmed yet. He also has no RCX (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Chris, as usual, I'm sure your robot will be 'interesting', but, a winner…surely you jest. Count yourself lucky that we don’t have qualifying rounds! Dave, what’s the deal? We come up with a contest that’s not one you can just tweak that run-a-mucky (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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YEP... I'm going to win this. looks like it'll be Bruce, Calum, and Jeff E's meri-go-round bot. maybe Steve H will show UP.. but i wont count on it till I see his robot. Yep, if Calum is my competition then I've got this all wrapped.... I'm sure (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm screwed. After hours of building: "Oh, the thing can't turn! it's too heavy! Joy!" And I have yet to start programming. Maybe I'll be showing up with another non-functioning 'bot. -Greg (sweetly retarded cousin) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Simple and elegant? 7 tasks? 3 watchers? The only complexity in my bot is that you have to make sure you wind up the capacitor *right before* the match starts, or the Merry go Round will stop before 3 minutes are up. Because when Chris sees (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HA!! I know why you don't have a ROBOT, cause you cant do it! I WIN!!!! HEY WORLD!!! I once again BEAT out DAVE in a robot game. Hey, DAVE. your robots don't exist!!!! (sure it don't have the same ring to it.. but its all i can figure out) so (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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*yawn* *scratch* Yeah, I think I'll go to bed after Letterman and just sleep the sleep of a very content and unpressured person. Dream of all the wonderful 'bots I have made, that performed smoothly and wonderfully... And basically sit out on this (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I went with 3 of my coworkers to Assembly Canada, an automation show at the International Centre that was on today and yesterday, in Toronto. I spent almost 2 hours at Stelron's booth. I just stood there. In shock. In awe. In absolute amazement. (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Dave, I'd take 5 of them Bruce (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I could go for another 4--if other people want to pipe up and claim 16 more, I'll buy all 20 and bring them around to dinners and events... Dave K (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for offering them to us, but you'd probably get a better response if you brought them down and sold them at a dinner or rtlToronto event. Perhaps someone in the group wants to organize the buy if Michael isn't interested in selling (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I figured I should post this for the local community to get a crack at these before my stock is all gone. These are brand new/in bags, ready to ship, local shipping is super cheap as well, figured at your next meeting someone could distribute them (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hmm. Actually, I usually go for both. I build a couple good robots, so I can get first AND second. Well, not this time. My number 2 bot may actually lose to Chris' robot. But that's because it only weighs 13oz, and is controlled by a battery (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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No, no pics, but I've got a little LDraw render of the crankshaft assembly at the bottom of the page, now. It's pretty straightforward: The 2x2 round plate locks the 4-long vertical axle in place, and the crown gear stays fixed with respect to the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) After 'Chicken battle'bot'... after 'vacuum cleaning stacking'bot'... after 'cyberstorm tank tread whatever'bot'... after 'pneumatic tractor'bot'... I dunno... I say quality is better than quantity.... Sure you may have entered a 'bot in every (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Duh! How else will you turn them off at night or when it's cloudy? Dave! (not the "Dave" you addressed, but I'm sure I'm just as groovy) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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so dave, give up yet? MOO HA HA HA!!! victory will be mine! Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3E6F9973.601732...res.com... (...) You entirely own, btw. Cap' driven Revolution and Topscan coming up next? :) Iain (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Man, that rocks! I love the way you've detailed it--the typical carnie lights and colours on the top, the warning patterns on the floor. And I'm not even a fan of amusement parks in train layouts, either. Calum (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's pretty jeff! Any pics of the crank mechanism? ROSCO (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh my... Your story is much more gruesome than mine. Thankfully my break is pretty clean, so no surgery or power tools were required. Sometime the similarities between surgeons and construction workers are striking. (...) Well, I fell down my (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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As promised, a few pics: (URL) really have to see it in action. Perhaps I'll put it on top of my robot so people will have something to watch as Chris' bot struggles to climb the hill. :D Jeff E (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) - I no longer have a car large enough to accomidate stanchions (that, and a 1 kW sub in the trunk that leaves room for a 24-pack of toilet paper and some ice cream only - the necessities) - I would welcome someone to come to Ventax tonight, (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) E-YUP (...) HA!! how many games have you (and bruce for that matter) shown up with NOTHING!!!! now compare that to my record. i have ALWAYS had a robot. and not only have i had to enter and compete with a robot; But I have to baby-sit you (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have a solution for you: Duct tape. And yellow stripey caution tape. (or better, police tape!) Just get some chairs, duct tape them to the floor, and attach caution tape to them (also using duct tape!). Chris, I can't imagine that you dont (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now we have some good rtlToronto taunting going on... K, I'll start tonite--won't guarantee anything but judging by my record (always riding on my laurels am I ;) ), I'll probably show up with something that'll do the job, do it well, and kick (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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HA! don't even bother showing up guys. it took a few hours, BUT i have the software nailed. I now have a bot, that can drive to the box, and through a neat sensor arrangement know when i am climbing AND at the top. so if you are silly enough to use (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have a couple things to say, here. First of all, I'd suggest the main goal of this whole thing is for everyone to have fun. Right? And fun is catchy. It seems to me if we're having fun, the audience will have fun. And they also add to the (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Now this type of leadership is inspiring... Nicely said Chris. I always figured that Calum was more the diplomat... ;) Anyway, I'm going to start a 'bot tonight, and see how far I get. If it's completely technicolour, it's because (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Bruce..... lets try this this one time. if we find it changes the dynamic of the games/group they we have learned a lesson. I don't need to remind you that library fee's jumped 6 fold. we used to get the place for the DAY for a small $50 fee. (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Most of you remember Victor Rehorst, who ran the University of Guelph event. Anyways, he has the following sets for sale. They can be picked up from him in downtown Toronto or in Guelph. Email chuma@chuma.org for more info. --Calum (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This is not what our group is about, never has been. In my opinion, we've taken a step in the wrong direction. (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Did I hear you offering fronting the nearly $300 a day fee it'll cost to rent the Library post spring 2003? Thanks Bruce! Calum (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) First, I'd like to point out that I'm almost always ready. This discussion about scoring, being ready, and entertaining people for an hour is really bringing home the point that we're selling ourselves out for the stink'in library. My interest (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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No worries Chris... remember my only-ever Sumo entry? The fish sticker from the Diver's line of sets? It fulfilled all the rules: * only Lego parts * less than 12" cube * Only 1 RCX etc. Well, I could bring him again... PLAY FOR THE TIE! Jeff (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum... all thought the idea of "you have to be ready when called" works great for huge events and TV... we just cant afford that on a contest point of view. we ALL have had to tweak our robots before the game... during the game, and I've even (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ya know.... I really thought I paid todd enough of a bribe to keep you off the list.... I guess I should have offered more. I'd still like to have a go at the software. I like the idea of everyone playing everyone... but if we can do it faster (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The big problem with the elimination is that in each match, one robot must win, and the other must lose. That doesn't fit with the rules for this event. This software will rank robots based on the points scored, and in the next round, put them (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, bring it up and let's see. It might be exactly what we need! (...) from the rule page: Only one robot is on top of the pedestal: Winner gets 2 points, loser, 0. Both robots are on the top of the pedestal: Each gets 1 point. Both robots (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes: a great explanation of single and especially double elimination which I snipped but which I have to try to remember since I'll be running something at GenCon Indy ... (...) This is often used for (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay. We usually have anywhere from 8-12 entries, so that's not a bad guess at all. (...) That fits okay, because 7x3minutes is only 21 minutes and we have a total of an hour to officially entertain, according to the schedule. (...) :) (...) (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'M BACK! I was just telling Chris about some software I wrote to score our SUMO matches for the Lafayette club. It sort of combines the elimination with a round robin. It's hard to explain in 25 words or less, but it's been used several times with (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Chris, I'm sure software exists, but we need to decide the format before the software can tell us who plays whom. Ok, here's how you run single-elimination, for reference: Let's say you have 8 competitors: A thru H. I'll use the abbreviation "W1" (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's called single-elimination. It's pretty cruel for an event like ours, where people's robots often malfunction or just get unlucky -- do that once, and you're out. You can consider round-robin in several groups, then the top bots compete (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is inspiring??? Rugrats--Hmmm... Nope--no inspiration there... Even the banter in here from you and Bruce is falling a little flat... I mean, I know someone outlawed 'anti-x' postings but there was some good tauntage factors for that (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, a few things. I've never broken a leg; Rob, I'm sorry to hear about your misfotune. What I dont fully understand is.... I never knew you built all your lego robots with your feet. I guess a cast on your lego would make it tough to build now. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ouch! Take care of yourself Rob--know that we'll be here for you. And skipping this one isn't a problem--there'll be another 'bot competition around the corner. As for me, I'm so completely uninspired--the Steve joking aside he'll kick all our (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) funny you should mention this... the day i posted that i did a search on google news and found this link: (URL) can call me after 6 pm to help you with your unruly code. Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What happened?? Haven't you paid attention to all those warnings at the end of Robot Wars...building robots can be dangerous...just ask Chris, his are always attacking him. (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | An Evening of Robot, er, Merry-Go-Round Building
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Procrastination is amazing, isn't it? I finally sat down to finish and test my robot. First I cleared a spot on my desk; then I printed out labels for all my new sorting containers. Then I rearranged a few, and did a little more sorting. Then I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Gee, thanks for the offer. BTW, I haven't been watching CNN lately...Did HELL FREEZE OVER? Bruce (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Geez Rob, I hope it was more interesting than my full spiral tib-fib that required an internal metal brace installed in my tibia with a power tool affectionately known as a slap-hammer. Yes, the sounds of power tools coming from an orthopedic OR (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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...so I probably won't be there this Saturday. If I do make it, it will be solely as a spectator. My first no-entry event since rtl6! Oh well. I had a somewhat interesting battery box idea, but that was all. Actually its probably good for me to take (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Bruce I've seen your code.... I understand why you need to take a few days to program in these changes... if you need help e-mail off list I'll do my best to show you what variable needs to be changed. t = 180 t = 120 t = 60 Chris (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm pleased to say that my robot is complete from a building point of view. All that's left is programming and a wee bit of testing. Then I'll have to spend another few days adjusting the program to account for 2 or 3 minute contests. Dave, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That’s o.k. Ian, nuttin’ wrong with that... It’s no worse that still having imaginary-friends at 22 yrs old! An’ I'm proud to have a giant invisible *Koala named ‘Friz-bee’ --==Richard==-- *Well, if you had a woolly arboreal marsupial you (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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