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Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:53:49 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote:
All masses in pounds (stupid scale):
  RCX with batteries =   0.56 - 0.60 (depending on batteries)
  Two light gearmotors = 0.13
  Two "old" gearmotors = 0.185
So an RCX with two motors is between 0.69 and 0.785 pounds. Not a lot of room in
there. BTW,
  AA-based battery box =    0.465
  "little" 9V-based box =   0.14
  Weight brick (love 'em) = 0.12

the more I see it, the more I LIKE the 1 lb rule!

I dunno...I'd rather go 2lbs.  As much as I abhore agreeing with Steve's
suggestions...it is a good idea. :)

Calum



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  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
 
(...) 1.25 lb's and thats my final offer. Chris (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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(...) Based on these results, and adding a third old gear motor, I get 0.8375 LB So, that leaves 0.1625 LB (1)(2) for sensors and parts. (3) the more I see it, the more I LIKE the 1 lb rule! beams and parts are not all that heavy, so 2 oz should be (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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