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(...) Are you actually programming the Spybot, or just controlling the motors? It's possible using LEGO's Mindscript code to program the Spybot to look at a single channel. Or you could have a program running on the Spybot, and build in some (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I found the code here: (URL) am not sure how to configure the Spybot to listen to a specific channel though. (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Until a week ago, I was planning on something like this, but I had to give up. I can't wait to steal, er, see your code :) (...) Not sure, since I haven't actually been to the library myself. As a guess, I would say about $1 an hour. Parking (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I will be there. Should have started programming today but instead I am adding all my 9V battery boxs to do weight balance. 2 motors at arm head = not good. My RCX will be sending Manas remote code to the Spybot. Is anyone else doing that too? (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Iain: If you're interested, Salon.com has a (somewhat gushing) story on Bjork (URL) here>. If you're not interested, then they still have the story regardless. Dave! (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Calum, I'll save everyone a lot of time: Steve H: has some LITTLE sumo game. he is going to enter 14 robots, and they plan on having a total of 15. Steve will win the hellfire Droid prize; so he's out Iain: will be screaming OMG, and talking (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I need people to tell me if they're okay with the last Saturday of January 2004 as the next rtlToronto contest. January 31st, 2004 (ie, long range, no vacations, weddings, polar ice fishing expeditions, air mile blackout periods) We're (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I walk in with this 1x1x1 foot LEGO block and Victor takes one look and says, "Oh my..." Was a moment to be sure. Iain still beat me, though, and I've been playing 'catch up' to his robot finess ever since (...) You posted a link to something? (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hmm. Well, I was really just wanting someone like Chris to show up. That way, we could all laugh as his robot runs off the edge of the field, using his program: 10?clr 20 on A B 30 goto 10 ( (URL) ) I've seen some of your robots. (URL) don't (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) At this point, I don't see why not. As it is, I suspect Sept 13 will turn into a workshop of some kind. By the way, I solved the digging problem by rotating an asymmetrical mass on my EOAT (yes everyone, I built a vibrator out of Lego). Hope (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm wondering if we could make the matches a bit longer? My robot is pretty darn slow. I found I had to gear things WAY down to provide enough torque to dig through the rice. I wonder if there are others in a similar situation? Not that it really (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll be there. With a robot? Yes (actually with robotS)! With a working robot? We'll see... Sined, Greg H (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After a full day of building, I have come to the conclusion I'm screwed. Our plan of attack is quite flawed. I have a nice robot that jumps happily into the rice (actually, the jump into the rice could also be a suicide attempt... haven't actually (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can count me in too. I have collaborated with a friend. The fruit of our labour is the biggest, heaviest, slowest, and most complicated robot we have ever built. (...) Sure! Maybe I can get my hopper working 100% by then... ;) Rob (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> Steve, I was planning on building a sumo 'bot to enter one of your competitions, but I can't seem to find a link anywhere for your club's website. If you could please furnish me with said (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am. This competition is going to be really boring if there are only three entries. Anyone want to try this again at the hobby show in November? (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I for one would love to live in the Toronto area and share the steaming heatred that flow through your NG. (...) During the research for that post it struck me how many times you liked to talk about yourself. Can't blame you really, (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oh get over it. You know full well I'm just exposing you for the fraud you really are. Only you could be delusional enough to consider this a complement. :) (...) I'm pretty sure NOTHING is against the rules, when it comes to the rtl NG. :) (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So... I hear Chris is coming with robot. Bruce is not. Kaon? Anyone else? Calum (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :) I don't get why people think rtler's are mean to each other???? (...) naw. the robot is done. for the rest if the week I'm going to just program. (...) not at all. it all has to do with "chris logic" I cant explain it to mere mortals like (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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