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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: (URL) image name is appropriate. You need to get rid of your technic. Just stick to trains and flowers and smiley minifigs. Rob (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Obviously you don't know what zugzwang is. Its a move you have to make when a pass would be preferable. This is how nearly all connect 4 games are won. The winner forces the loser to make a move they would rather not make. (...) No. It can't (...) (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey. :( Don't make fun of me. He's pretty smart for a 3 year old. Once I realized I could use both hands to put in my chips, I did it WAY faster than he did. (...) This just shows that you don't (yet) understand Connect 4. Consider a game (...) (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) wow Steve, you must be SO PROUD!!! you beat your son at connect-four, for "almost all the games" (...) I can not see in my mind how not not placeing a chip can be an advantage. and even if you can show me, the thought that someone might (...) (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's a good point. It would be sneaky to code these "accidents" to happen in the exactly right time. (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I bought my Connect-4 game yesterday. Last night, my son wanted to play, so we played a few games. I'm really starting to 'understand' the game. I won almost all the games. A couple things came to mind about the rules. It was suggested that if a (...) (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, I dunno, I thought it was kind of pretty. Might be a good thing, actually, encouraging non gearhead use of gears in non dangerous... it would give an out to those people that are more dangerous than competent when it comes to (...) (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) THATS JUST SICK!!!! your a pervert! I don't ever want to see that kind of FILTH on rtl ever again Chris (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) huh? the cats? is that why you've gone from 12 to 2? Chris not the cat guy (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LOL! No that alas was somone else - my technique is to ..... but thats a secret ;) ROSCO (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> :) (...) ROSCO, if that was you, it was beautiful to watch--there's a stack, then very carefully a third goes on top, then the grabber slowly releases, then the 'bot backs up, and pulls over the stack! Sooooooo close! Having the 'bot in (...) (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But I still haven't successfully stacked 4 :( ROSCO (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't force me to kill again! Bruce (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LOL! I'm not at all worried about the gears breaking (as Lar++ suggested) but its just not 'right'. Its not mechanically 'nice'. Iain would understand. Gears have things called pitch circles that define the 'correct' spacing they should be set (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know Chris, when I was talking with Kate at one of our previous events, she said almost the same things about you. What a coincidence. For the record I have two cats, who do indeed love rice and wire. Bruce (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh man. That makes a great nickname. "The Crazy Cat Lady" In this corner, hailing from Oakville, Ontario, it's Bruce "The Crazy Cat Lady" Sheridan! And in this corner, straight out of Etobicoke, Ontario, it's Chris "I can't even spell (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this is not a bad start what you need is direction. more parts. More Focus. maybe you need to join a TEAM!! I'd like to recommend Team Magno(tm) or TM(tm) for short. Chris (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) yes. :/ they are evil and vile. they chew the wire, and eat the rice from the rice game. I've told Bruce time and again that the solution to many of his problems is to get rid of the cats. I think he's up to 12 cats now. Chris (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Derek (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So Rob, I take it that you won't appreciate how I change the cat litter either! (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) From Bruce: (URL) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) John Gerlach built a rolling lift bridge that uses (40 tooth) gears as the axles, no less. It had a huge moment as it was several track sections long. He did it that way because of axle shearing... I would worry more about the axles breaking (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ya I don't see any problem with this. It's a very low friction solution. Now I wouldn't do this with 8 toothed gears, but with 40 it's quite reasonable. Derek (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They're plastic, there's 8 of them, I talked to them and their happy as clams! (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Have you actually calculated what the point on the earth's surface that is the farthest away from you is (ignoring issues like imperfect rotundity of the planet, elevation above sea level and etc)? Presumably you can get it by just inverting (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) He hasn't got a scanning apparatus, tho. That looks like it's just for dropping, and doesn't even include the actual dispensor. I've got the set with the interlocking pieces, so you need to sort of snap them apart to drop them. My dispensor (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hey !!!! don't you ever get tired of pointing out my poor spelling. do you also openly mock paralized children? no?? why not? I have already explained that when I post via lugnet, all bets are off regarding my spelling. Chris. BTW are we still (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Tradition is tradition. I can't remember why I know about the octopus thing , but somehow I remember reading about it. (URL) for why the octopus is now a tradition in rtlToronto, it's because back in 1994 or 1995, way before any of this Lugnet (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You all should be praising Bruce for getting started early, not how he's using gears as weight bearing elements. (...) Apparently spelling "consent" right is harsh too. Calum (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) An *octopus*??? I had *no idea* you were secretly a Red Wings fan, Calum... ++Lar (who actually thinks throwing sea creatures onto hockey rinks is kind of lame but it's better than rioting) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YA BRUCE!!!!! geesh. no wonder you never entered poject X, or your rice robot failed.... Bruce, Bruce, Bruce. (...) of Iain. he was the one who walked me through it. (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is one of my pet peeves, seeing gears supporting the weight of the robot on a rack. This is how its done: (URL) used wheels which is okay too: (URL) if you are really clever you can copy Iain like Chris did: (URL) notice none of them (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can have an octopus, but you'll either have to pick it up at an event or dinner, OR pay for shipping to Europe. Calum (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here's a photo from Bruce Sheridan: (URL) already started! Calum (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Argh! Argh! that should be: Lugnet isn't taking email posts. Derek (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Arrg! Lugnet is takeing email posts. (...) Option 3 is probably the best for and arbiter robot to listen in on. Assuming this works. Because the sensor port will be powered by both RCXs and the control lab or RCX arbiter. What will this do to the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Tobbe! I'd like to say that you're the person situated the farthest distance from me that 'officially' used the 'bot, but ROSCO has you beat. Don't think there are too many folks that can beat ROSCO for farthest distance :) Thanks for (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Looks good. I like it. Finalizing the arbitration = either one wire or two. And two wires boils down to every bot requiring two RCXs. (...) Determining a win condition isn't that hard, so depending on whether you're comfortable with dynamic (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Can I have a diploma or something? I have actually driven a LEGO-bot made by a guy in rtlToronto! Or perhaps a medal? No? First time I've played with LEGO that's over the Atlantic, not counting the awesome magic eight ball since it had non-LEGO (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think there are 3 options: 1) IR 2) 1 sensor line for each robot (my [touch sensor/motor] connected to your port) 3) A single sensor line (both robot sensor ports connected together) This is the same as option 2, but when a robot signals End (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, I've put together an initial draft of the rtlToronto15a/b rules for the event on January 31, 2004: (URL) are two games: 1. Connect Four 2. Marble Sorting The latter is pretty much DaveK's deal. I've basically taken his previous post of (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can definitely do it with BrickOS and lejos. I don't know about BrickOS, but the I believe the default stack in lejos is 10 deep. However you can rebuild it with a larger stack if nessisary. Derek (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Your shift key is broken. (...) You can't do recursion with any languages using the standard LEGO firmware. The firmware's subroutine support is very limited. You may be able to do it with BrickOS or leJOS. (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK. 2 things. A. I've slightly modified the name of the connect four suggestion from Steve FROm C4 to C$ the $ (pronounced string) character reminds me of the glory days of programing in commodore basic. and 2. how do you program recursive in lego (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's what I thought. To keep things simple for the user, you can get rid of the outer set of buttons because those are really only appropriate when you have a joystick-type interface and the latency between the user and the robot isn't so (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Fixed (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Figures, when I get to work the 'bot flakes out. I'll see what the issue is when I get home tonite. Dave K (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't worry about it--It's a relatively small layout, so you might want to save the effort of bringing down such equipment. One of these days, we'll find a small board mount colour CCD and build it nice into a train with proper shielding. (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Does anyone want me to bring my video transmitter to run on the layout? I can build a nicer car for it this time, and I have a few ideas to minimise interference from the motors. Calum, you were saying something at Train4 about maybe finding a (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Chris, THanks for the good review! If you want to see pics of the actual 'bot, I have some of the original that I had up a year ago-- (URL) scroll down and you'll see the 'bot as it was back then. The one in the arena right now is not (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's nice, but not in the budget--buying a house drains finances faster than anything I've experienced in the past, including my rusty pick-up! Dave K -money? I once had some... (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ain't it a nice building! I took pics of the 'old station' and forgot to take pics of the newer parking bays, but I also think it only has 2 bays. But my station looks better with 3. I don't like to waste black plates for a roof, though, so (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) He makes you laugh, he makes you think? (...) I think that's what Jeff was aiming for. Calum (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I walked by your fire hall on the weekend, and although I wasn't paying a great deal of attention, my impression was it only has two bays in the side building, and one in the base of the tower. But I could be wrong. Derek (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The camera position is a compromise between seeing the grabbing mechanism so you can stack blocks on top of one another, and seeing as much of the layout as you can. I do want to set up a secondary cam for an overview, but the software on 1 pc (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, I figured that if we wanted some trains to run through this area, we could... The same goes for the back end (where the ? is) We can extend that if need be to put in a small yard.... (...) That is what the module was there for... I know (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The inner ones drive the one set of wheels forward whilst driving the other set of wheels backwards. THe outer buttons just drive the one set of wheels, whilst the other set of wheels remain stationary. I can change the programming. IIRC, (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) THe firestation needs 4 studs on the module next to it. Or I just cut it down and lose a parking bay, which I was tentatively planning--3 bays down to 2 'cause I only have 2 complete sets of top rails for garage doors anyway, but then the (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is one sweet WebBot! I haven't had this much fun stacking blocks since yesterday! Very nice job. I like the way the arm works, too, where it lifts a block only if the grippers actually grab a block. Could you post a few pictures of the (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It wasn't the materials that were worrying me, it was the fact that it cut the back part of the booth in half. All the ducking and the weaving and the banging of the head...... pain....... oy! (...) Is it correct to think that the other (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I just spent fifteen minutes banging around and it's really cool! Makes me want to put a webbot together. Hope I didn't wake you up. It's 5:45am here. :-) (don't ask what I'M doing up at this crazy hour) The only suggestions I would offer (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Excellent! (...) This depends on how many trains will be running, but IMO should at least be programmable (ie the ability to use 1, 2 or 3 ports depending on load). Because you can plug LACC[1] boosters into the output, and drive extra motors (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I can sketch something for you and email it. Before I do that, though, what's the difference between the two sets of controls on each side? The inner ones rotate it on its axis, but I'm not sure what the outer ones do. (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Guys, Is anyone interested in trying out pbForth with DCC capabilities? I got it working this weekend and I'm going to tune it to use fewer CPU cycles over the next few days. Is there some kind of control functions you'd like to try, like automated (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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All, I'd like to announce that I have FINALLY had a free day this weekend and managed to add DCC capability into pbForth! Thanks to Mark Riley for showing me his early DCC driver in assembler and to Dave Koudys for lending me a DCC equipped motor (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) A bridge of ZNAP? A bridge too far. :) This is the great JeffVW layout: (URL) JeffVW, Dave, Jeremy, start submitting what they're putting in. I can take up to one more module. The Fire Station would probably look quite nice in the spot where I (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LOL that wasn't mine - that was the person that came after me ;) ROSCO (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i saw a webcam site years ago that gave a person 5 minutes of unfettered time when they logged in--i can't find the software to do that, however. and after today, my site will probably die down so you can take all the time you want. btw, nice (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) e-yep. that's me. Mister Etiquette. Chris (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LOL you also need a queue and only one person at a time! I've been trying to stack 4 and just when i get everything ready, someone else comes and stuffs it all up! ROSCO (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Make it wireless! (URL) device is designed for printers, and it looks like the printer end of it requires a 5 volt power supply, but I'm sure it could be made to work. Trevyn. (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) For you ROSCO, I'll add one :) Dave K (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Always there for ya, Bruce. No worries. Dave K (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Going to build a better wiring harness this week. THe 'bot has a power cord and the Vision Command Camera cord running to it. It's hanging from a stick about 3 feet above the board rightnow--going to make something better. (...) Love to set up (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, we have had some discussion via email (since Lugnet was troubled :( ) during the last week, I've sent out a proposed layout, but I have not heard are reply... (and The Layout is at work...) I say if calum has enough brick/technic or (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It needs an "Oh 5h!t" button. ROSCO (21 years ago, 28-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I gave it a shot and was able to stack a block without much difficulty. Lots of fun. If I had more time I'd try for 2. I did check the temperature, and I'm not sure if I should call the fire department for you...227C. Thanks Dave...It was a (...) (21 years ago, 28-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 !!!! I just collected three blocks with your robot. Remote control like this is for some reason really cool. I remember looking at your SourceForge page about this a while ago -- I’m glad to see it working. One problem I noticed (...) (21 years ago, 28-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you guys don't speak up Calum may decide to go with his bridge idea. You remember the bridge threat, don't you? ;) Allan B. (21 years ago, 28-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, mostly ready--I put the 'bot together during SNL last night... Anyway, with much further ado and fanfare-- (URL) it! If you have ideas for improving or enhancing the RoboCam'Bot, or other ideas for a web controlled 'bot, drop me a line. Take (...) (21 years ago, 28-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics) !
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(...) I like the use of the Mandelbrot set on The Cheat's invite. Nice Dave K (21 years ago, 28-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Last Thursday's Survivor7, one of the survivors, Ryan S. says "The Tree-mail, tree-mail, what-what, the tree-mail", a reference to the Homestarrunner/Strong Bad comic... (URL) (21 years ago, 28-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, I have just finished totally refurbishing my website. My goal was to make things cleaner and improve the layout. All of the pages have been fixed up, and I have added several new pages for my latest robots. Have a look and tell me what you (...) (21 years ago, 27-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not an exact quote, but touche! :) (...) night, 1/2 an hour before we went to bed, lick the fields clean with our tongues, then go to work at the dirt farms of the rich folk nearby and pay them to let us do the work. And you try and tell the (...) (21 years ago, 27-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Allan, I'm kind-a disappointed. you said to me once that you thought yourself to be as witty, and sarcastic as me. I'm not seeing it. Try harder. post a link to a dirt farm... or something (URL) (...) see above link. (...) well, its not (...) (21 years ago, 27-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Nearly last call for Hobby Show participants
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As many of you already know, The Hobby Show in Toronto is fast approaching. The dates are November 7, 8 & 9 / 2003. This is the first full weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) in November. The LEGO builders booth that I have been organizing is (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for the moral support Dave. I was hoping that once Chris had met me for real that he would see that we dirt farmers are good and honest people who also enjoy light-hearted sparring online. But alas... I think he sees me as nothing but a (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I didn't say I started the rumour.... just that there was one. ;) And remember, I didn't drive all that way (3 hours, including 1/2 of it on two wheels to bypass a closed highway) just for an rtlToronto dinner. I also came to pitch the (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) While it is true that most of his robots suck, the fact remains that he builds robots. How many people can say they've entered all the rtl robot events? (not counting Brickfest '03, which doesn't count as an rtl event, because it was just run (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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David Koudys wrote:Dave K (...) I KNEW IT WAS YOU!!!!!! dave, just STOP. ok. look, I know you were losing all those debates...in off topic debate. but this was just not a nice thing to do. Chris (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I meant to say more to be humourous, but my boss just came to my desk and I had to cut short the post. Eh, the moment's gone and I don't have anything humourous to say... Dave K -who lives for the moment, and when that moment's gone, it's (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't listen to him, Allan. He hasn't placed well at all in any rtl competition and his 'bots suck. Dave K (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Allan, this is NOT the best way to start of in RTL!!!! do you want to be in the GOOD books or the BAD books of all that is Chris Magno. Allan, it works like this. you really cant "PLAY" bug chris, until you've entered an RTL game. and then, (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In the lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto terms of service, the word 'civil' does not appear. so there! :p Dave K -who unwittingly launched the DoS attack on Lugnet... (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) what really gets my goat is that in private E-mail you are a nice guy and we carry on civil conversations. ;) Chris (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) He was sitting next to me.... the person at whom you pointed and exclaimed, "Who's that?!?" (...) Fortunately I don't consider point to be rude. Unsophisticated perhaps, but not rude. ;) Allan (21 years ago, 25-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There was a persistent rumour during the planning dinner that it would be renamed "Connect 3" to make it easier for Chris. Allan B. (21 years ago, 25-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Aw shucks. I want to make sure mine can own the general one. :) Oh well, I'm pretty sure my bot will be ready for the hobby show. I figure getting a whole bunch of people to play it is a good test of both the algo and the reliability of the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, there's already a name, I'm just working on the poster to go with it. Calum (21 years ago, 25-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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