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(...) Does it? From the sounds of things it seemed like people who read posts via NNTP or SMTP were just seeing the raw FTX codes rather than the real text-- is that only in some readers? IE is there something out there that recognizes that [foobar] (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Take 2... I like it Todd, don't change a thing... I notice that web-links in indented messages (from posting replies) aren't actually underlining... but I'm sure someone mentioned that elsewhere... Take care and keep up the great work. The (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) It's a Content-Type header. The content type is set to 'x-ftx'...although this is causing some trouble for people so it'll probably change to 'text/plain' and a different header would be used. (...) If your newsreader or e-mail editor allows (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well, I think it is because FTX is a resident "interpretive program" for LUGNET. The cool and easy effects happen only if you are using the web interface. Ben (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not any more it isn't. :-) (...) I'm using email to post these messages. So far I haven't found anything that explains how you turn FTX on for email. Derek (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It seems like there's a "is this FTX?" bit set for each message. Hence, every message is either flagged as plain text or as FTX. Since yours (I assume) comes in via SMTP, I think it must get automatically set to be plain text rather than FTX. (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmm, I guess not!! :-) Except of cource if I reply to it with the web interface. Derek (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) from the web-interface, it looks very cool. Nice Job. Ben (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) This is [bold]. <lets you link to a web site> <<lets you show the viewers (using the web browser to see the picture right away)>> see the FTX guide... (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As a person that reads the rtl group through email, I can see the FTX stuff getting very annoying. :-) All I get to see is the codes. And it's wrapping the urls enough that the mail client doesn't interpret the links. So how does this FTX (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just thought i'd test my new .sig file in rtlToronto, just 'cause I like annoying those closest to me... (2 URLs) Sparky's Space--Where Sparky has his Space... (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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sorry Rookie mistake... I needed to change it to FTX (duh...me so stupide!!) (...) Trains and Robotics can finally reach a common goal... :) (...) In Other News, (...) (URL) (...) (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Trains and Robotics can finally reach a common goal... :) ---...--- So I guess those RCX's (especially the RCX 1.0's) do come in handy after all. Actually, it looks very neat. This is something that we should be directing... now all I need is (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HI! (...) (21 years ago, 27-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This message is actually comment on how quiet it is, and not just a test to see if I can post. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 27-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) correct. (...) clearly you just need to be told what to do. so, lets try again. 1. get the latest SDK from lego (see other posts) 2. instal it in the brick. 3. use the original lego windows GUI for your son to program bots, 4. YOU use NQC to (...) (21 years ago, 27-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) sorry, but this is the most hilarious thing I have EVER SEEN. BTW, I saw a thing about a robotics event in Kitchener-Waterloo! Kids were using Mindstorms to explore the exciting world of robotics. Excellent! I think they were at RIM Park. Iain (21 years ago, 26-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh come on, you two. ANY fast train is, by definition, beautiful, at least in my book. I'll grant you that some are more beautiful than others but there are **NO** ugly 200 kph+ trains. :-) (21 years ago, 24-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:HFDEq5.nEI@lugnet.com... (...) is. (...) (URL) 6, I did my project on Linear Electric Motors. I built a synchronous linear motor (SLM) and test track/car out of LEGO. I won second place in (...) (21 years ago, 24-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Blah. (...) :-) space. I'm watching the videos on this page right now: (URL) very cool stuff. I did my 8th grade science project on maglev trains ... wow that was a long time ago. -Tim (21 years ago, 24-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:HFDDF2.H4J@lugnet.com... (...) Oh come on, Atlantique is so gorgeous! :) (...) That is the most ghastly thing I have ever seen. EVER. (...) They wern't advertizing German trains; they were (...) (21 years ago, 24-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oops. Atlantique and Thalys - Eurostar is OK, but not compared to the ICE. (...) This one? (URL) the one I like. I like the spaceship look! :-) (...) Interesting -- got a clip? Why are they advertising the Germain trains in Canada? -Tim (21 years ago, 24-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Thalys PBKA only. The older Thalys is basically the PSE or A trainset with different colours and I think modification for triservice power. I don't like them. The PBKA is the Duplex nose profile. I'm okay with the Eurostar too. I have (...) (21 years ago, 24-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now how's that for a new round of Calum-Ball? Eurostar and Thalys PBKA ROCK. Seeing as I just got off a Eurostar less than two hours ago. Down with the TGV PSE and TGV-A! No dents in the power unit nose profile! Calum (21 years ago, 24-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not really sure how the PC based software works, but I know no one in our group uses it. Everyone is either NQC, LeJOS or ATL script... Calum (21 years ago, 24-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:HFD68D.1qxJ@lugnet.com... (...) be (...) ever (...) Which both do you think are ugly? I mentioned 3 trains... (Atlantique, Thalys, Eurostar) (...) ICE is gorgeous, I just realized I forgot to (...) (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Both are ugly. I'm a fan of the ICE. Then I might be biased, cause it's the only one of the above I've ridden on. -Tim (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's my opinion that they are both ugly. Thalys is ok. Calum and I have long had an argument that he thinks Thalys is prettier than the TGV-Atlantique, and I've stated over and over that the TGV-A will never be topped as far as aesthetics go. (...) (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What's wrong with Thalys ??? Or Eurostar for that matter? They're all nifty/fast trains. (We have seen TGV and Thalys models posted to lugnet.trains but I don't remember if Eurostar has been done or not) (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, when you write: (and I quote) (...) THAT'S pretty spastic!!!! (...) I wish. the demand for black snow dropped recently. :) Chris (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well duh… The *new* _Article 7, Section 4.93_ ‘Rule’ of Calum Ball states: that if a founding member of rtlToronto heads for Europe at any time, the rest of the members/players will immediately discontinue their posting privileges. This rule (...) (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you're going to miss the extra "i", then you'd better just start calling me duckjock instead. :) (...) While EuroStar is in fact the world's only portable inverted coaster with inversions, fabrication by Giovonala Freres AG ( (URL) ), I was (...) (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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what Ian should have typed.. (...) Chris (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Watching a season finale at 7h is like... that's like drinking beer before noon. Or smoking in the shower. It's one of those things that just can't feel right. :) (...) Because we have more in common as a group of friends than just LEGO? :) (...) (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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He's looking a little pudgy around the edges... But wow! I thought 25 was referring to the 25 hours after Zoey's kidnapping... Anyway, got to watch the season finale this morning at 7 a.m. and it was great. Why am I talking about a television show (...) (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ...me too!! :) my order from shop@home arrived with a Sante Fe kit (K10022) and 2 extra 10022. I built the engine (A-unit), the 2 10025's (a luggage car and a RPO), and 5 10022's (2 diner cars, 2 passenger sleeper cars, and observation car). I (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nice Work. I hope you enjoy the RIS 2.0. (I still don't have one yet. I DO have a couple 1.0's and a 1.5). (...) I seen it last Saturday. I thought it was very cool. Interesting plot development, but was a bit disapointed in some of the (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So the 1.5 Mindstorm PC based programming software (does it have a real name, to minimize confusion?) that uses the drag and drop based GUI should work fine with the 2.0 firmware. It just won't provide access to those features. Second dumb newbie (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess i never point out that upgrading firmware only ADD's functionality. the standard firmware wont let you play with the LCD display (i think) but as firmware gets upgraded, functionality expands. I see no negative reason why NOT to (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Still haven't opened my RIS 1.5 (hey, I'm planning a move so I'm kinda busy right now...why else would I be posting at midnight?) big question...should I stick with the 1.5 firmware and RIS software (to start and for my 8 year old kid) or should I (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Bob Fay" <rgfay@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:HF9BzJ.GH7@lugnet.com... (...) music (...) I think you mean, nice work, HUSS Machinenfabrik... ;) It is just my way of saying thank you. Last weekend Roman and I got to ride with the team from (...) (21 years ago, 22-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Iain Hendry" <ihendry@ventax.com> wrote in message news:HF99vD.6r0@lugnet.com... (...) Nice work, Iain. (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, but I want to. Nobody will go with me. :) Iain PS: (URL) <-- Jump2 music video. :) (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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err, I mean: "I know NQC"... NQC for RCX2 firmware that is. I opened my first RIS set on sunday night, built the rover and played with some simple touch sensor stuff. I did all the challenges for the rover on monday, at this point I basically knew (...) (21 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) By hand? Frankly I'm disappointed that you lot haven't built a robot to do that :-). Steve (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Calum, Some of us (NB!) helped Jeff VW sort part of his new collection over the weekend. Many bricks. I'm somewhat jealous, but I managed to pocket most of the good stuff :) ("The doors! THE DOORS!") I've also had my head down throwing together (...) (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, I'm sitting here in London wondering, what are the guys up to? And lo and behold, I check and you're all quiet. Is this a new form of Calum ball? WinME baiting not working? :) Anyways, I'm aiming for Paris on Thursday and Friday, Munich (and (...) (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) welcome to the fun game of Calum Ball (tm) :) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was expecting exactly this reply... "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HEzqq1.FI@lugnet.com... (...) try (...) a (...) then (...) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) AAARGH! No. I'll have to get the file from you at the next dinner. I did watch "25" and it was EXCELLENT. It's gonna suck now that Sorkin and Schlamme are leaving... :( Calum (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh, yeah. Windows ME is probably the worst OS you could possibly load on a PC. All the instability of Windows 9x with extra GUI CPU load. If you have a PC that can run an NT kernal based OS (ie, NT4, 2000, XP) then great. Use that, because (...) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Did you see it? I finally got to see it this morning--work had a few issues with servers crashing and microwaves not working and whole frames coming down, so I had to put in a few extra hours, but this morning I finally sat down and watched (...) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) S@H used to sell yellow baseplates in around that dimension a year ago, or so. I've bought one but can't confirm if that's the size. Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I might get flamed for this but... Windows ME might work, usually does for me. If it doesn`t, then you can try 98SE Now to clarify: I run windowsXP on my >1GHz computers (Athlon 1800+, P4 @ 2.9 GHz) win98SE on a P166 (found it in a dumpster, (...) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!!!!! OPEN IT UP!!!!!! NOW!!!!! no stop reading this. open it NOW!!!!!! ahh, (sigh) that better. now on to lesson 12 of the RCX. (...) much like I cant tell you what your favorite TV should be I can only recommend. (...) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have recently obtained a PII 233 notebook with a 6GB drive I planned to use with the RIS 1.5 I just got used <shame><guilt>and still haven't opened </guilt></shame>. Any recomendation on the OS to install if this is to be my "Lego Deveopment (...) (21 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's actually a lazy misquote of Antoine-Marie-Roger de Saint-Exupery: (wow, have enough names?) "La perfection est atteinte non quand il ne reste rien a ajouter, mais quand il ne reste rien a enlever." And I'm still too lazy to put the (...) (21 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is a good quote. It is open to interpretation though. For example, cross bracing could easily be taken away without altering the robots functionality, but I think it is essential. I think there is a balance between holding the robot (...) (21 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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it even shows you exactly what is in there, yet it is not on peeron or acurately discribed on lugnet... "Jeff Van Winden" <jeff.vanwinden@emergis.com> wrote in message news:HEvtE8.1093@lugnet.com... (...) 12 (...) from? (...) inventory (...) shops. (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. -- Antoine de Saint Exupery Actually, as the builder of one of the bots that kept falling off (the only one?) I feel qualified to (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think your attitude toward the competition is important to. You can approach it in the I'm going to win this, the I'm going to see if I can build something that works or the I'm going to go nuts and see what happens. For the most part I'm in the (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) an example of a very big, but very simple 'bot. It's interesting to look at it now and see all the different modules there. But it worked, and the program was very simple. Note the V in the front--originally I ahd these arms that went out (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like the quote, but for my 'bot building, I put it in the 'metaphysical' sense, instead of the physical sense. My robots are big, but very simple--I subscribe to the 'KISS' theory--keep it simple... Having lots of gears and motors and moving (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like this quote. I cant live by it... but it is a great quote. whose is it? -- Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I picked a Spybotics Gigamesh G60 up for $29.00 from a Future Shop on Yonge Street downtown Toronto about 2 weeks ago. Ken Finch (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well it looks like I was the one that purchased the last $29.00 Spybotics Gigamesh from the Future Shop on Yonge Street. Ken Finch (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And another favorite line that I quoted in my Spybotics book is from Harry Miller of racing car design fame: "Simplify, then add lightness" Cheers, Ralph ---...--- Buy "LEGO Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual" (URL) ---...--- Reply to: (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Easy - the most important consideration is to keep it simple. Every feature or capability or software response you build in lets your bot DO something, but it adds failure modes. So does adding the feature improve your chance of winning more than (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have far too much time on my hands.... I remembered seeing a Baseplate inventory on Brickshelf: (URL) led be to this set: (URL) is your (and mine) 16 x 18 yellow baseplate.... Jeff VW (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have just recently recieved one as well... Peeron lists one in green (URL) from a freestyle set.. The search continues... Jeff VW (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I added all of my (current) sets last weekend to lugnet... (URL) in case any one wants to see it.. 62,700 peices, plus I have about 10,000 pieces in incomplete sets (what my Dad found last year) And I have started working on this years lot, to (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Speaking of odd base plates, does anyone know where my yellow 16x18 came from? I got 2 in a garage sale last weekend. I searched through various inventory database and found nothing, although they are available on bricklink shops. (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) For me its all about THAT PUNK KID!! and the "suck-y factor" !!! ;) Chris more serious answers to follow throughout the day. (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Several of you already know, I'm writing a book on Building Competition LEGO Robots. I plan on including some things that _I_ consider important when building LEGO robots, but it suddenly hit me... What does everyone else think is important? I want (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I dunno, I have a pair too. I think they're older ones: (URL) always have them left out of my layout modules, because they're non standard, so I pick them first when starting a new project (because I never have enough 48x48's around), then (...) (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ok I went through the process of tracking down all my sets and entering them, but this is ridiculous. There's no way I'm going to be able to figure this out. :-) Derek 1, 2, 3, 4,... (21 years ago, 14-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If your soon-to-be wife has any siblings, be sure none of them marries another AFOL and grant yourself a secret source of LEGO! :-P (...) I thought of the answer when remembering an 1967 catalog I own, somehow I recalled seeing baseplates with (...) (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Pedro Silva writes: <snip> (...) Well, I found it in my hands when my mom-in-law gave 'em to me :) (...) Thanks Pedro! THat link also answered a long held question of mine--I have 1x2's with notches outta the (...) (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know I might have 1 or 2 of those trees from set 490. Must remember to look for them the next time I go home. Almost threw them out thinking they weren't lego. Derek (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cheaper than the original price! :-O (see below for more) (...) (URL) right corner, set #799: notice the dimensions in centimeters, they represent exactly 50x50 studs! (...) *Your* FOTW? ;-) (...) :-) Gotta love 'em! Pedro (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I know the baseplate I had when I was a kid was very well used. It was also missing a corner, after i discovered that these baseplates make a perfectly acceptable frisbee (in a pinch). So when I look at the stack of baseplates, I can always (...) (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ya, I have one of these that I used as kid. I must have used it a lot too because many of the studs are well worn. Some to the point of the Lego logo missing, other are almost dome shaped. They are a bit annoying these days though, because (...) (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I'm over at the mother-in'law's place on the weekend, for Mother's Day (of course). Seems that she was at a school rummage sale a few weeks back, and saw two LEGO grey baseplates for 25 cents (that's 25 cents for *both*--very nice!) So she got (...) (21 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Umm, depends what you're after. If you need to push something or get a lot of traction, then the deformable tires have better contact patches. But when I'm making a robot that needs to move quickly and be able to skid steer, well, less (...) (21 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Bricks and Blocks, St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada location is announcing the following Star Wars building challenge!!! Saturday May 17th 10am to 4pm Sunday May 18th 12noon to 4pm Join us to help build a Star Wars mural, win prizes, guess the bricks (...) (21 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You want wide tires with threads and weigth in rice. Think off-roader... Duals helps, and 4x4 is better too. We just took delivery of our new field work tractor and got it properly set up with weight to power ratio, fron to back weight ratio (...) (21 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) of you would have seen the original post in .robotics, BUT for those who are RTL xenophobes.... it looks like this page confirms all along about what we've occasional discussed. treads, and solid rubber wheel are crap. with a surprise from (...) (21 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My vote goes for 2x4s - I'd prefer the blocks to have a little bit more mass than 2x2s If people want to add a 2x4 plate on the bottom to "square off" the block that's fine with me (I think someone suggested that earlier) OT: Too bad I missed (...) (21 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like 2x2 a bit more. It should be easier. (...) Just don't cook them! When is the event? Next month? (21 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) your joking right??? the "hole" is the box. that's why I gave a ID (Inside Dimension) Chris (21 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am biting my tongue!!! (...) even if we used a 2x2 it dose not mater. its almost as hard to process squares as it is to process rectangles. I don't care. so long as we have a some people all speak up and say what they want. right now its (...) (21 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) down"? (...) square and (...) How big is the hole that will be filled with rice and bricks? (21 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I want something with a square end. Chris, you say we don't need it, but have you tried building a hopper that lines these things up properly yet? (...) So far, I've benn planning on starting in the corner. (...) Right now my robot is 10.5", (...) (21 years ago, 10-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 20 black and 20 white (...) lets go with a 2x4 (...) we once said that you can start ANYWHERE along the "back" wall on your half. so long as your robot touches the back wall. (...) 18" cubed. (...) whatever comes in super cheap 10lb sacks at (...) (21 years ago, 10-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum, You (The guy with a UPS powered Backup Rice Cooker)do not have any rice! Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 10-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I need some questions clarified: a) How many good and bad bricks. I heard 20 each. b) What are the good and bad bricks (2x4? I heard a request for 2x2) c) Where do you start? On the back wall? what if you had to force someone to be in (...) (21 years ago, 10-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I cant wait to see everyone at swiss chattel tonight!!! 7pm swiss chattel on dundas (like we have been) bring your favorite fire story! AND I want to see you all from the 705 519 905 (and others) areas! Chris (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) and don't think that as a sales guy i did not try to sell the cops the crime scene tape! :) or show all the cops and guys the pelicans cases and nice work gloves :) I'll be fine. as of right now I'm still "open" there is just going to be a (...) (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Wow, that's insane! I'm glad you're ok and the store wasn't too badly damaged. Well at least it's still standing. I hope it doesn't take to long to get things up and running again. Derek ps. At least you have lots of caution and police line tape. (...) (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think so. My story isn't half as interesting or scary as Chris' but... Today my cell phone rang at 7:45AM. This is unusual, as I am usually asleep at 7:45AM. It was Charles, my coworker in Montreal, telling me the system was down. The system (...) (21 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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