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Re: Deep size matters...
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Date: 
Tue, 16 Dec 2003 15:48:49 GMT
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Steve "da loop hole"  Hassenplug wrote:

> 
> Given this from the rules:
> 
> "6. There are no hard limitations for the size of the robot. Be aware the size
> of the machine should not exceed half of a Library table and that you will need
> to transport your creation into the Library via normal stairwell and elevator
> access."
> 
> I ass-u-me that means no one will be disqualified because of size.  But, given
> the varity of designs I've seen in past rtl events, it's quite possible when two
> robots (and the board) are connected together, they won't fit on a single table.
> 
> But, I'm guessing, in typical rtl style, all allowances will be made, and two
> tables would be pulled together (or something like that).
> 
> Am I correct?

YES, if your robot requires 3 tables to sit on, then I'm sure we can find a way to
get the tables to rest your beast on.

NOW, if when we get the 3 tables, you start whining that the gaps in the routed
edges of the tables do not conform to what you have in your basement, then we'll
need to have a "chat."(1)


> 
> 
> So, did anyone bring a Deep Yellow robot to dinner last week?


no.  but I did bring abby.  she was entertaining to dave for a few minutes.


> 
> Steve

Chris
There's no 'I' in 'team'.  There's four in 'platitude-quoting idiot'.

1.  a typical magno "chat" involves my steel toe shoes, and the backside of the
chat-ee



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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) It still amazes me how a cute kid like that would have your DNA in her... Boggles the mind... Dave K -is that a hand in your pocket or are you just glad to see me? inside joke for all (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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I've been thinking about size constraints for my C$ robot, and I just realized I'll need to make some changes to my robot. Given this picture: (URL) current design does, at times, move into the red area in the front of the board (looking at the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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