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Re: RC racing track width
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto
Date: 
Mon, 14 Mar 2005 15:18:14 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote:
> I don't think we need any serious restrictions...

The only restrictions are:

-Made of Lego, usual rtlToronto building requirements
-uses the 8475/8366 Racer controller/receiver pair (ie, not the new outdoor RC
or the old 5600 RC)

That's about it.

> Except of course this car.  Otherwise I'm bring my Kyosho Optima Mid.
> Sure it's a 15 year old RC car, but it would still blow away any Lego

I always wanted to get into RC, sigh.

> Derek are lots of variations on this we could do.  Much depends on how
> many car we get, how long the batteries last, and how easily they can
> be charged quickly.

So the next question is, who is coming?  So far I've got:

Wayne
JohnG
Derek

Calum



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  Re: RC racing track width
 
In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Dave K (22 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
  Re: RC racing track width
 
(...) I'll attempt to write a timing and scoring application like I did for C$. If I don't get it done a traditional lap sheet and pencil will do. Derek (22 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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(...) That's a good question. I'm used to races based on time, not laps, but it doesn't mater either way. I would think around 10 would be good. (...) I don't think we need any serious restrictions... (...) Except of course this car. Otherwise I'm (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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