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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) Love my Dodge '88 rusty ol' pickup... Dave K -who used to love Hondas, especially one 1986 Honda Prelude :) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain Hendry wrote: > There's something just so (...) I'll take the passenger seat any day for this. (...) Ya, I know the feeling. I almost had an Accord in my backseat a couple of weeks ago. Fortunately the lady in the Accord had the were with all (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can still use the speedometer. Unless you got lots of wheel spin there is a direct relationship between the tack and the speedometer. In fact the speedometer is often attached to the drive shaft so even wheel spin is removed. Derek (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What if, on something like the Phaeton, which, in the words of the reviewer, has "vault like silence", you don't get that vibration or noise cues? Hence, you might need to use the tach. Calum (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) friend Maria took me for a drive in her Toyota ECHO this weekend. I like Maria a lot. In our talking it came out that she bought her ECHO at the same dealership I did, from the same sales guy! Alan Pfaff. (URL) was really good to both of (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well. That comes back to the question of "needing" a tachometer. I've noticed that like almost automatics have tachometers. Neither of the cars I've owned had/have a tach, and both had/do have a manually actuated gearbox. I think that's funny. (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Derek, your such a DINK. do you remember that "little talk" we had??? We said we would NEVER ever mention the F word in public. what Derek MEANT to say was that a VW runs on a special type of magic that as yet can not be discussed. do NOT (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Come on Chris, no need to get silly. Calum, they use Flubber. Derek (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Obviously they don't, but they could use a differential to "add" the power together, but then you'd need two tachometers. (...) Kevin (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum Tsang wrote: snip (...) Magic. Chris (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is definitely Johns domain, but as far as I know, the W12 is just two VR6's stuck together like siamese twins. Its still a single crankshaft. I don't see why the 'W' thing is such a big deal. The cylinders are offset (ie not in a straight (...) (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've read that VW/Audi had both a dual VR6 configuration used in some sort of prototype sports car as well as a true 12 cylinder where sets of three cylinders pushed a driveshaft. I think the Phaeton W12 is the former, but how do you sync and drive (...) (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Guys!!!!! So I have had excessive sugar today, and I am as high as a kite! So work is not an option.. So what do you do when you do not want to work? You design train layouts!!! So Calum, Derek, Jeremy and Dave... And anyone else who is lurking (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For anyone that has not heard of this bucket, see this link (URL) Regner, PE R Squared Digital Media rose@r2dm.com www.r2dm.com "Tim Strutt" <heidi.strutt@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:Hn609y.s9G@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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G'Day You can also check : (URL) just checking again, looks like it has been taken down :( ) Cheers Oliver "Jeff Van Winden" <jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:HnKsIG.309@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) [snip] (...) I resemble that remark! [snip] (...) Chris, you write a book.... Righting is something completely different. Hopefully your Syngress editor catches mistakes like that. (...) Presumably this means that someone gave Chris good (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Man, that looks great! Calum (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HI STEVE!!!! :) seceretly I know you respect me. (...) THAT is no longer a problem. (...) yes yes yes, and 18 robots, all in the hopes of winning the grand Prize. BTW did we mention no one has donated the cool CASH prize yet. hint hint hint. (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) 7046 Boat looks good. Jeff VW (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Key to creating a great group: Start with a few quiet, modest people... (...) If you can't find any, settle for loud people without self esteem problems. They won't make a "great" group, but it's fun to point and say "Hey, mister, your robot sucks." (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That reminds me. YOU need to update YOUR web page. (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ahhh shucks, you're makeng me blush. (...) I did it for RTL, I'm gonna do it to FOO, and for a small fee I can make any LUG climb to the TOP! (...) Just last week, I did some east indian interpitive dance thing. where the lead dancer playing (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Whatever else might be at risk around you(1), there's really little or no risk of THAT, now is there, Chris? (...) Well.... you're certainly a part of what makes rtlT what it is, yes... 1 - blown anything else up lately? (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> So here I thought the day was going to be a total write-off once again... And then Chris posts. Thanks Chris! It is going to be a good day... Dave K (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Travis, I hadn't heard that you were looking for some robotic competition, but we've talked in the past about getting a robotics special-interest group going in NELUG. Joe Comeau and I are pretty heavily into MindStorms, even though the bulk (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Hi, thanks for lurking. at the risk of being humble, RTL owes ~EVERYTHING~ it has to ~~!!! M E !!!~~ so, if you want a really cool, LUG like ours you have 2 choices. 1. pay all my expense's to have me live and work and raise an (ever expanding) (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, My hats off to all of you all of you for your collective wit and creativity. I love reading your friendly competitive banter, and wish I could participate in some of your events. I'm dieing to know if you know of other people in my area (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ok, my turn. Here's my AI. It's not as fun as Mike's for several reasons. 1) No fancy User Interface (board display) 2) It doesn't run on Windows (only RCX) 3) Hard to enter data (Use View & Prog buttons) 4) Not enjoyable to play against. (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Don't forget to incorporate the marble sorting :) Dave K (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve, IF that's your robot for C$, then I think Mike has some software that will run really well on your platform...... AND DON'T use GEARS AS WHEELS!!!!!! some people on this list hate that. Chris (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) DUDE!!!! your prg, just CRASHED my computer. WOW :) I'm running (at work) a craptastic winXP pro amd 1.4 gig box that was refurbished from an arson (or two) and when I ran the prg it said: NTVDM CPU ran an illegal instruction. at this point I (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) calum, ya know what would be cool..... a posted list of rules so people can start to form the cardboard box's into just the right shape (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's the one! (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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Hey. So I'm thinking for rtl15, we might want to keep the rooms separated at Lillian, one room being the "Live" room, and the other room being the "work" room. The live room has only the two pairs of machines playing, a "demo" machine for the public (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ah haha. It was pursuing its own win rather than blocking yours because it didn't realise that the win meant don't continue expanding that branch of the tree. Whoops. Yeah, I'll definitely fix that for the hobby show. Anyhow, nice job. I knew (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) descriptions at (URL) I need to update it with revisions since then - the pnltc site has most of the latest revisions incorporated. Also, it will be at BrickFest PDX in February if you want to see it in person (likely its last public showing). (...) (21 years ago, 28-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Iain hangs out on rtlToronto these days so he may be able to supply more info about his rides from that era. As for working roller coasters, PNLTC member Matt Chiles built one using 12V track which I was lucky enough to see in 2002 when I was (...) (21 years ago, 28-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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Well, that was easy: (URL) I have my winning C4 program: if botName = MichaelPurvis then doMove(1) doMove(4) doMove(2) doMove(3) Ivan - The Pledge of Allegiance does not end with Hail Satan (21 years ago, 28-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, we have decided to go with duct tape and cardboard boxes: (URL) its good enough for Princeton, its good enough for us. Rob (21 years ago, 28-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Has the official board interface been posted, yet? (how the board will be attached to the robots?) It's my understaniding it will be something like this: (URL) that correct? Steve (21 years ago, 28-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, neat! I managed to beat it by putting a stack isolated out on one end of the board. This is really cool, I can't wait to see this at Hobby Show. Calum (21 years ago, 28-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(URL) (right-click-save-as) Here's my AI compiled with a PC front end. I feel at liberty to share this since I'm currently working on a better pruning algorithm. I figure this is probably the one I'll use at the hobby show, tho, since it is possible (...) (21 years ago, 28-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: My Control Lab Lives!
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(...) Speaking of Robolab, does anyone know where I can get a copy? I lost mine shortly after rtl4. (21 years ago, 28-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Turns out that a little box was shipped and left at the back door of Laidlaw Ed Services this morning. This box was probably accidentally jostled and the UPS that was contained in said box turned itself on. The UPS, noticing in its 'on' state (...) (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, ~wooooo~ (hisssssss) ~~~~Open the DOOR~~~~ ~woooo~ walk towards the LIGHT open the door. Chris (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO!!! Don't open the DOOR! That's the classic mistake they always make. Derek (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Does it stop when you open the door? (...) Kevin (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So the week of Hallowe'en, it turns out htat 3221 N. Service Rd, Burlington, Ontario, Canada is haunted. We're trying to track down this sound that's coming from the back entrance--it's not in the ceilling, nor in the walls, and the only place it (...) (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) um, ya, sorry i missed you. I was .... ummmm.... blowing stuff up. ya.... blowing stuff up. (1) (...) its ok dave.... maybe NEXT time. (...) actually its the worlds tallest free standing structure. technically "building" is incorrect. Chris (...) (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I stepped past the 1702nd step and no Chris.... There was a medic were at every 30 flights, in case of whatever may occur. The internal guts of the CN tower are hollow--this I did not know. I did the climb of 1776 steps in 32 minutes adn (...) (21 years ago, 26-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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7470 SYSTEM / Discovery / NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Ages 9+, 821 Pcs. (C)2003. 95 page manual: 1 models, 62+18 steps. Price Range: $50 USD MSRP, paid $55 CAD plus taxes RATINGS (Scale: Must-Have Excellent Very-Good Good Fair Poor) Set: Must-Have (...) (21 years ago, 26-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.reviews)
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To all the CL owners out there... Yay! The latest version of Robolab provides full support for the CL. For those who may not know, Robolab is the educational version of Mindstorms, and offers a more powerful programming environment. You string (...) (21 years ago, 25-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ok, I searched and searched, and can't find any reference/guides/instructions? to Jeff VW's idea for the minifig sculpture. I'm very interesting in seeing some ideas on rebuilding the minifig sculpture to include functional arms and legs. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) These are two different things. You can't just expect people to let you in because you have your signal on in backed up traffic. All this does is slow them down. The only way to do it is to start jamming your nose into the other lane. This (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think that works when we're all stopped and the distance between me and the vehicle in front of me was less than 6 feet. She pulled up into the right side lane against a vehicle that was parallel to the one in front of me. In the (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) And you guys wonder why I don't visit your town more often... I find that the nicest drivers are ones that drive crappy pieces of crap like mine. SUV's, sports cars, all the new (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 626 (...) driving a (...) on (...) without (...) I like how you pick a class of drivers to hate for each of your driving incompetencies. :) You really must learn how to change lanes. Even I know (growing up in a villiage of 600) that to change (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It would have been a better commercial if it was lego. :-) (...) You know it's Toronto you're driving in? You take you don't wait for the other person to give. Derek (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I hear the sound of an Honda Element sale being lost :) Calum PS-You know who's also being added to my most hated drivers list? Mazda 626 drivers. I got snubbed by a cell phone chatting, latte drinking woman driving a 626 this morning. I was (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They are. I just saw the commercial again, and they changed it a little bit from the original (as shown in the above link). Now at the beginning, they've added in not-so-fine-print "Mega Blocks shown", and "mega blocks are a trademark of (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) duh, BOTH!!! Chris (...) dave, I'll see you Sunday on the 1702nd step. (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) What? The truck or the LEGO bricks? (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) DIBS!!!!! -- Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Did you know that there are one thousand seven hundred and seventy six steps leading from the ground level to the observation deck in the CN tower? Guess what I'm doing on Sunday. It's amazing what I will agree to when someone with a nice set of (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Congratulations! I saw it yesterday by pure luck (don't visit the club much). Looks good. (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, So, even though Derek doesn't believe I can actually go out and buy a Lego set without returning it, or at least deliberating on it on four separate visits to Mastermind Toys, I went and got the 7470 Space Shuttle Discovery model last (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can rule out the Wal-Mart in Woodstock, ON. I had a friend check there last night. What I find hard to understand is that these tubs suddenly appear. Then just a few days later are "hard to find". What kind of company sells product like (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I want that mini-fig head. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not only a very cool thing to have your work displayed on the LEGO.com site, but I was also impressed by how much your work kept to the overall style of the series. Well done! Allan B. (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Personally I was inspired when I saw someone's else pile of scaled up bricks. Scale 10 seems to be the standard. I've also done some 2x scale up's of a few sets, just to get in the hang of thinking "upscale". (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everybody, A few months ago, members of rtlToronto, including myself, were approached by LEGO Direct to come up with a “scary monster” for Halloween using only parts from the new Inventor sets: 4093 Wild Wind Ups (URL), and 4094 Motor Movers (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.build, lugnet.mediawatch) !
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| | RE : 4400 Stock
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G'Day Does anyone know of any stores with stock? ( In the GTA.) So far no luck in Brampton(x2) or Square One. Cheers Oliver I am looking at getting 4 of these. (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I see nothing wrong with explaining to him that we're just in the middle of reworking the layout and we don't have anything to show at the moment. However we are planing to have the layout up and running again, better then ever in the spring. (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah I agree as well, There is just too much stuff happening between now and the end of the year. Besides I dont think we got any further with the train 6 design, other then modeling some layouts in 4 x 4 plates... Jeff VW (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree with this--I just wanted a general consensus before I said "no". I'll leave it open for discussion for a few more days, but Monday I'll call and, unless we can pull a rabbit out of a hat, it'll be a 'no go'. But I'll also mention to (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry Dave but I don't think we can get anything close to what they would be expecting by Nov 22. I haven't got time to put anything together right now. With Jeff's half of altenburg gone, and mine almost completely dismantled a big chunk of (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | So who's up for it?
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The Christmas train show on Nov 22 and 23rd? I'm good one way or the other. I just have to let them know by the end of the month. Dave K (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: 4400 Red Creator Tub
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Looking at that inventory, I DO hope it shows up at US S@H or US stores. Heck, I just wanted the red tubs before this inventory was posted ;-) Anyone willing to swap some empty red tubs/lids with some of my blue, if these don't make it to the US? (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: C$: Knowledge-Based Approach
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(...) I'm really trying to share. (hence, this thread) In fact, I'm willing to admit that my software can currently go 7 ply deep, for the complex middle-game moves, in under 30 seconds. That should be able to beat: move=rnd(7) Now, I just need to (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Somewhat. The idea to make the legs and arms more functional came from Jeff VW in rtlToronto. He build a version of this mini-fig with the standard rtlToronto khaki pants and blue t-shirt. He also worked in gearing for the arms and legs. From (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I disagree..... if I tell you that I ply 3 deep, you just have to code to 4 or 5 deep. you now have a better chance over me. if I say I have done the research and use the Slabovian concept, you know to counter with the "Upper Un-gabumba Land" (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is it just me or is there a history of new buckets/tubs like this showing up in the fall, quite unannounced? Didn't the 4107 sort of drop in from the sky like this last year around this time? Curious, Allan B. (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) That's odd. I can't find that one at S@H. Closest there is 4727 or something like that. ~Mike (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Very very nice. Is the "minifig" based on the 2723 with the legs rebuilt to be functional or it completely a new design? Working on a 10x scale 'brick' horse myself, I see I'll need to do up a rider for him now... (URL) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I spent hours trying to figure out which colour was which, light blue, medium blue, light green, medium green, etc. I've been using the wrong colour names quite a bit up till now. Anyways, yes, the single 1x1 brick is aqua coloured. Thanks for (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) If you're using outlook to access the NNTP (news server), you need to update it to use port 1119 instead of port 119. Todd changed the server port after some programs started harvesting emails via port 119. (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) moans :: I swear, FESTO is the IKEA of automation. Really. I can see it now. RÖTAAR-40-270-PPV-A - rotary actuator with contactless position sensing and hydraulic end position cushioning. Available in birch or pine finish. RA. $145. Iain PS - (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Has this been confirmed as a Canada only set? Calum (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) (URL) looks like the 1x1 brick you listed as 'lt.green' is actually aqua as defined on Peeron and BL. See Aqua here: (URL) is also listed as a color on Peeron, one of the aqua parts is the teddy bear, which is the same color as pictured above. (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) <snip> I hate replying to my own posts, but... Dan Boger has now added the inventory to Peeron. (URL) well. Tim Strutt (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I'm already checking driving distance from Minneapolis to Thunder Bay... *grin* Just don't expect Yahoo! or Mapquest to give a good route. Yahoo wants to send me there via Winnipeg, Mapquest via International Falls. That's just not right! (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Yes, we thought it was worth buying multiples of, as you may see in the following picture; (URL) well. Tim Strutt (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Wow, that set has an *amazing* selection of colors in it! This looks like a 'must buy several' set... JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Well, I finally finished inventorying the 4400 Tub last night. Submitted it to Peeron and Lugnet, although I got a bounced email message from one of them, couldn't decipher which one. Pictures are here; (URL) delimited text file inventory is (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.database)
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(...) Ah haha. I know what you mean. My rule of thumb has been that if I think it's a strategy or coding concept that everyone is likely to come up with on their own, then I don't mind discussing it. Any specifics are out, basically. I don't care if (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You already posted your secret: Move = random(7) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) although this game has taught me more about game theory than I care to discuss, I'm taking a wait and see approach re: Victor. I'm torn between openly discussing this with you, and keeping my "secret" a secret!! damn this competition. :) (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Me too. It's definitely brilliant, but not practical to try to teach a computer. Some parts of his analysis (like the notion of groups and threats, even/odd rows) are excellent, and not that difficult to combine with a ply-based system. But (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've been reading Victor Allis' Knowledge-Based Approach to Connect-4, and I've come to the conclusion that is not possible to implement it on an RCX. Evaluation of his "9 rules" will result in one of three possibilities; 1=you win, 0=undecided, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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K, sites are crashing, browsers are flakey, VPN's are intermittent, and i am just not having a good time at work this week shoulda stayed in chicago. Dave K (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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