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(...) Steve, I REALLY like this idea. its VERY geeky, and was somthing i wanted to do for a dinner, but was quickly shot down by Calum saying it was too geeky. (the same calum who spends his off hours makeing digital picture frames, mp3 players for (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In conversations that started off with Bruce, and expanded to a few of us at the end of the night.... I think we have a working game to be argued about here. our criteria. 1. Chris does not want to hump the 8x8' play field anywhere 2. Bruce does (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Will be accepted for donation to a Children's day care in Toronto. Kate said that her Daycare will take them off your hands, if you don't ever want to see those stupid checkers, and yellow boards again. it turns out that kids are very hard on these (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What a whirlwind of a day. I've been busy with personal commitments for the remainder of the week, so have not had a chance to talk about C$.. with that said.... this is how the final four breaks down: Steve the guy we all Love to hate, came in (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) maps for (...) "Topo" I remember as being this old ugly "robot" offered in like the 70's or 80's. It had two wheels at weird angles which looked silly, and a giant octagonal head. :) (...) 2010 (...) I have so many favourite lines from that (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, Now that I've let Mario down yet another time, is someone creating topo maps for train6m? I want to start thinking about my two modules. Calum PS-Iain brought over 2010. 2001 is the classic and also my favourite, but 2010 is a good film on (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So a while back I lamented right here in this very group about the outright killing of an RCX by yours truly... Well, I bring it to rtl15, where one may find very intelligent blokes who may know something about electronics and such related stuff... (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Recursion. 5 plys. The heuristic board analysis was written in native H8/300 assembler. (...) Yeah... I was so concerned about the logic that I completely lost sight of the mechanical side of it. (...) <members.lycos.co.uk...aniac.exe> Mike (22 years ago, 1-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I think there were several game engines, but a very small number of working robots. (I'm sure there will be more posted later) I know several people (including myself) are interested to see how all the software stacks up, so I'd like to create (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was able to get each book entry down to 12 bytes. I mean 42 entries on the board by two bits, plus at least three bits for where to drop was the best I could come up with... That is 87 bits which could be packed into 11 bytes, but the (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Steve, it was worth a shot and lots of fun. Did we at least make a respectable showing? Want to share techniques and struggles on the software side? Mine came together too late. In the end I had to forgo QuiteC and use brickOS, thus (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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It sounds like I'm one of the few people who slept on Friday night. :) I had a good time at rtl 15. So did Heather. Her 3rd place marble robot was the first 'bot (can I use that word here?) she's designed, built, and programmed completely by (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I for one, beyond being completely and utterly hosed (a Canuck phrase meinging totally exhausted, among other things, translated for my Amwerican visiting friends :)), had a great time! It was great to see the wonderful turnout. The 'bots were (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think so. I stopped at 2:00 AM. Time to catch up on real life. (...) Kevin (22 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Do I win the "Up The Latest Before an RTL Event" Award? Ivan "03:30am" - Sleep is for the weak (22 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I'm done forthe evening... setting alarm for 7:30--should give me enuf time to shower,grab a bite and hit the road to be in the Big Smoke for 9 a.m.... Feels like I'm forgetting something, though.... I'll remember halfay to Toronto. Dave (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, it's nice to know somebody else is up at this hour. 'Course, you're playing with LEGO, while I'm trying to convince a one-week-old she's tired, but it's still nice to have company. Have a good time later today, everyone. May the best (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) move around.... big whoop!!! try alpha beta pruning, and THEN we'll talk. :) Chris (22 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) sure program 1 is done--marbles getting sorted nicely--just have to get the thing to move around now (22 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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you are going to be there at 9 am right? (...) -- Chris "It is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud Chris for thinking of it." K.C. (22 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 9:40 p.m. and the robit is built. Not even tested yet, but built nonetheless. All the component parts are functioning smoothly, and now comes the programming. Ahhhh, programming... lovely. No sleep tonite Dave K (22 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) heh, what makes you say what? we're almost at Niagra Falls, so I figure we have about 90 more miles to go, or so. (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Must.... continue.... making.. robot... better... Chris (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Now it's 3 p.m. and I've completed the first rendition of the 'bot. Now will come my usual 'rip it apart and rebuild from the bottom up, taking out all non-essential artifacts that creep into the 'bot with repeated trials...' I haven't even started (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Mine plays a song when it wins or loses. Like, a different song for each... but it's pretty obvious... it would we pretty hard to win or lose by accident. Mike *who's busy ironing out a mechanical failure in the vertical axis* (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ATTENTION RALPH and JOHN G. (the american) I'll have you know my LAST robot, for rice picking was a HUGE success, AS WELL, the phrase "hey Mr." was NEVER ONCE uttered. ~~~!!! IN FACT !!!!~~~~ the kids so much liked one of my demo robots that (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey mister, you're robot doesn't suck as much as the last one! (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Excellent. That will save a few hours. Derek (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wait a second! An rtltoronto post that didn't insult someone? Is that even allowed in this group? What is this world coming to? I would have guessed the reply would have been something like this: "No, don't bother. If some how, some way, you (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, don't bother. If you won, we'll all realize that. Calum (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've been assured that the rules do not say that a robot has to announce a win or lose. when I play steve, and drop in the winning chip...... then what? that's it. game over?? no really??? I want to find out if I need to put in the code that (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) really??? (quizzical look) why Larry, what ever do yo mean? It would appear very straight forward to me. Kevin thought it was a good idea. BS, Beat steve, what else could it be? anyone have any clue? should I ask Terry. he seems to find (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The audience may not feel that those initials stand for that particular meaning, of course.. (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Jeff, let me explain about the name team BS. its something Kevin and I came up. We feel that B S should stand for Beat Steve. Chris (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, Chris when do you start playing for Bruce's team? Jeff VW (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The key is to make sure your card matches one or more symbols. I find that "PLUS System" or "Cirrus" are pretty standard. These are usually on MOST ATM's in Southern Ontario (Greater Toronto Area, etc.) Some banks are open on Saturday, (but (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (I bet those guys have some script watching this group so when people post it gets relayed to some Hiptop or something :) The way we usually do it is just to walk up to an credit card, Plus System or Interac compatible ATM and withdraw money. (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, glad I checked. I got it fixed now so that there's a 'track' that I lay down on the common area. It only joins with about 10 studs, so it's like two seconds to put on. I know we had a discussion at one point about not sitting there (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ian, Clearly you are interested in this kind of thing. If you like, I can take you through our plant where they make PCBs for our fire alarm product. It's pretty cool to watch the whole process of board stuffing, and the solder wave process is neat (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) steve you are probably on the road for the long drive, so you will not be able to see this.... as of right NOW, I've dropped over 100 chips about 10 of them are miss. AND I have the rest of the day to work on it. Chris Team BS (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, that was a long enuf session for me--it's after 6 a.m. and I need a nappy... (...) This I do not know. I hardly ever leave Ontario. (...) Dave K -"That Steve H! Doer of good things where LEGO robots are concerned..." Dave K, 6 a.m. the (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Quoting David Koudys <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca>: (...) I am, but the boys collapsed after a long night of finger blistering brick laying. as for TV - I just put the Family Guy DVD in and let it play. Good thing *I* can sleep in the car. See you all (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So who else is awake right now? Watching Mystery, Alaska on City and building a 'bot at 3 a.m.... EH, maybe I'll see what's on the other channels... Ahhh... bikini babes selling something. Baah! Back to hockey. Dave K (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, I really don't get it. Like, I can't find anything borderline funny in those statements at all. And I can think of them all. I'm the kind of person who says "Hello!" at the slightest funny thing. And it's not registering me at all. Must (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You need 21 of each. My board came with one extra red and two extra black. Derek (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My set came with 22 red and 21 black. That's one more chip than will actually fit in the board. (Can you tell I've had the same problem?) - Chris. (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I cant tell how many times I've dropped chips on the floor. how many of each colour comes in a NEW game? Chris (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) see (URL) where the creator discusses it in a bit more depth. (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ROFLOL Sorry about that, It's just that the sentence is soooo perfect for the "joke", I couldn't keep from underlining it... again.... and again....... and again......... "it started moving on its own" Mwahahahaha! "I decided to sit back to (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, you DO exist. I assure you. now sit down, and listen to me. S N A P O U T OF I T !!!! 13/pcs /second is no bid deal. all that stuff was SMT. now, lets go back to my Project X robot. board scan in 5 seconds, and that left 15 to move (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Oh no. Oh no. No. No no no no no no. (URL) O. NO. 13. Components. Per. Second. I'm sorry, I'm afraid that I no longer exist. (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) my god. I need to go for a walk. (URL) AM GOING TO CRY. (22 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This station is sweet-it captures that beautiful Scandinavian/European look: (URL) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The rules state the common platform is 32x48 (32x32 and a 32x16). So there's no clean edge like you have there, you'd have to overlap onto the common platform by about five studs. That's because no baseplate with the width of the legs exists (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Just wanted to confirm the interface between gameboard and baseplates. Are the images below correct? (with the pins attached, of course -- they're separated for clarity) (2 URLs) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Hey! I remember when "Solid State" had to be advertised!! "This here receiver is gen-U-wine Solid State!" Thus dating me... I shaddap now... Dave K (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) thanks. but I think that from now on you HAVE to support me for EVERYTHING, other wise I tell the world about what it buried in your back yard. (...) mel's (...) $100 that's NUTS! for $19.99 you can get a used one from e-bay. soon, I will do (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Greetings from frozen Minneeesoda, I enjoy lurking in your group but had to post this link: "Vintage I Took A Lickin From A Chicken Game" (URL) "This is a vintage 1980's electronic game "I Took a Lickin' From a Chicken." Battery operated, (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was actually going to support you on this. I remember this game too. But I'm currently stuck in a life or death struggle with Calum about where to eat tomorrow night. Anyway I found this picture. Apparently boxed ones go for about $100. (URL) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) font lettering "ELECTRONIC" plastered all over them, as if it were something special. That's like having a car with a big scrolly pink script font sashed down the side saying "PETROL ENGINE!!!" on the side of it. Iain (OMG MY NEW RADIO HAS A (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) to the people who wrote them). Ugh. Calum (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) don't be... may fault. (URL) is the correct link. Chris "It is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud Chris for thinking of it." K.C. (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: (ref: (URL) ) (...) ??? a) That brings up a "Forbiden" page. b) Going to the domain and searching about 8 different ways, can I find absolutely nothing even close to that name. The only "Chicken" was (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In YOUR FACE CALUM !!!!! (and everyone else who mocked me!!!) Rob A. very nicely posted a link, BUT its not directly clickable. click the above link and scroll down to: "I Took A Lickin' From A Chicken" HAHAHHAHAHHAHA thank you rob. Vengeance (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Or two minutes on google gives: LJN 1980 [b]I Took A Lickin' From A Chicken[b] Very cute electromechanical game in which the player is pitted against a clever hen in a classic game of tic-tac-toe. The hen's movement and clucking are delightful! (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Life is stranger than toys... <www.connectedtravel...cken.html> (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you're one to talk... please see 'Re: "tic tac toe" chicken toy' (URL) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh huh. I think this is evidence Chris has lost it. Derek, do you want to help me run rtlToronto?! :) (...) I just want to have something that I can enter! Calum (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) terry, you mind is really messed up. someone had to call and explain why you thought that was funny, and I have to say... THATS one really big leap. yep. a mind is a terrible thing to waste. Chris leader (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ROFLOL! Which brings us staright back at :(URL) he's feelin' the love all right !!! :-D Terry (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Does anyone remember a toy from the late 70's early 80's (????) (that maybe only made a one christmas season appearance) in the sears Christmas wish book. It was a children's toy that played tic-tac-toe, BUT what made this different was that the (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm just proud I've brought together so many people who all share one common goal. (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Does that mean your making a trip to Toronto? Or are you just going to sit at home on Friday and write code for Team Magno (TM)? (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It is even better to share a common goal and work together. (...) Hmmmm...... plenty of sarcasm here..... the anticipation comments like this is a great motivator. I don't know how my code will play against yours Steve, but it is better than (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My hand is raised. Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Who said anything about chips?! :) Probably about a hundred. Not as consistent as I'd like. Calum (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> I've taken days off before an rtl event in the past. So this Friday'll be nothing new. I have it booked but if work is tres busy, I'll have to go in. Maybe I'll start building a 'bot then... Dave K (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(May be different in the Library) Black Square -- 820-850 Raw 28-32 Percent Gray Field -- 750-790 Raw 35-40 Percent White Square -- 700-730 Raw 45-50 Percent Hope that helps Dave K (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's good to have goals. :) (...) Well, I really don't want to start talking trash, so I'll just say I feel lucky Kevin's great code is running on your robot. How many chips has your robot been able to drop into the game board? 1) Over 1000 2) (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I had Friday off anyway, but Jenn and Dave took Friday off... and all three of us took Monday off too. So that's about 40 hours total :) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) feelin' the love :) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Wait a minute... Chris, you made a mistake...I was asking for *light* values, those are your *right* values as percent of how often your C$ 'bot can play a chip without dropping it. :P (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have ~ONE~ goal Hassenplug.... do everything in my power to see you lose. (1) I have a lugnet message in my "drafts" folder already composed, bragging not about how I won, but how you lost, and mopped around for the rest of the day telling (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Man, you really are taking this thing seriously. :) Sounds like this Saturday you will NOT be bragging about how much sleep you got Friday night... (as you have in the past) (...) Well, we're loading up the van and leaving town Friday morning, (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I can answer this: (...) YES. 89 56 68 as percent under basement lighting conditions. (smirk) (...) Chris "It is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud Chris for thinking of it." K.C. (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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ROSS, ROSS, ROSS..... K.C. is none other than Kevin L. Clague. you know, Kevin, C of this fame: (URL) WAIT, there's MORE!! way back in this post: (URL) pointed out to Calum, that I can in fact, code my way out of a wet paper bag. The statement in (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Dave - Any light values yet? -Rob A> (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What is all this talk of K.C.???? I thought the sunshine Band were washed up years ago?????? Oh wait..... (URL) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I will be off Thurs, and Friday so I can work on this C$ game. other people have told me they will be taking Fri. off to also work on the robots. with a show of hands, how many people will be depriving employer's of needed services so a small group (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nifty. Me only having one RCX and two light sensors, that wasn't even considered as an option. :) The dipstick idea mentioned is brilliant, though -- wish I'd thought of that. As long as it isn't too slow, anyways. For my contribution, I'm (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I just found out (a couple years ago) that my big sister always used to move her battleships. That's why I could never beat her. Now, if I can just figure out how to make her play against my C$ robot... (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Only if you make sure I can get a booster seat... -Greg RTLfollower (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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My bot is basically a Project X bot turned on its side. It uses every rack I own, and I still need more. I got my father to write the game engine, so it will beat everyone else. Also, it uses Duplo. (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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rtlToronto15: Deep Yellow Saturday, January 31st, 2004 Audience: 1PM (Final Four Competition) Competitors: 10AM-4PM (Prequalify) Open to public, free! Invite your friends! Lillian H Smith Public Library 239 College Street, Toronto (between Spadina (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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Hey guys, Some reminders for what to bring on Saturday: -Connect4 gameboards/common platforms. -As everyone is going to be using power supplies etc, bring extra extension cords and powerbars. -Security drop chains for your laptop if you have them. (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Greg Hyland wrote: But here's my (...) Ahhh, isn't that cute. some little boy named greg wants to play marble sorting with us. look he made a cute little robot. nice job greg. some day, when you get older, you might be (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, this is a fantastic idea!!!!! with 7 cybermaster touch sensors you could use this system to scan the entire board at once. thus leaving a lot more time to use for ply based generating. actually. if you listen to the video of NOT steve's (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) holy crap. Well, I don't want to give away too much about other people's robots, but Greg (driving up with me) is bringing up a unique robot he calls "Dipstick". :) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm kicking my self that I'm going to miss this competition. But here's my Marble-bot... it probabaly looks pretty standard. (URL) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, since I have concluded that I cannot get away for the weekend in order to attend RTL15, I guess I'll de-lurk and describe my C$ robot. I would send the 'bot up with fellow NELUGgers Dan, Jen, and Dave, but it's NQC -- Not Quite C$. My (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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