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(...) I thought the idea was we'd try the robots at different lengths of rope to see how they perform. I think it's important that competing robots use the same length of rope. Otherwise I'm tying my robot as close to the top as I can. Shorter the (...) (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If it were me, this is how I'd want to do it. Assuming there are "legs" holding the bar, simply put a rope from one leg to another, about half way down. The goal would be to make the robot's rope touch the marker rope. Steve (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve's idea very much sounds like that "wall" we originally talked about hitting. Derek is right, the higher up you go the easier it seems to swing. With some re-codeing, I can get my bot to swing at any height, and so far the bottom of the (...) (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was just trying to expand on what Derek said. (not my idea) Having the robot hit the wall doesn't sound good for a couple reasons. I must admit, the thought of Chris' robot tapping the wall, and smashing to the ground does sound fun, it may (...) (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for the reminder, Chris. Any objections if I update the web page to indicate the next rtl dinner is Saturday the 13th after the contest, around 5pm? (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We're not having dinner Friday Night???? Derek (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Im ok with this idea. I mean, the game is Sat. why not have the dinner the same day? Chris (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) nope. unless the majority want it on friday, but, ive not heard any noise from the mass's Chris (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, you see, the tip thing is an interesting story. It would seem that once every 17 years, the waitress will automatically add a gratuity to parties over 6. here, I think its best explained in this video. I learned about it at brickworld. (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) People shouldn't have to speak up to say dinner is on the second Friday of the month. If we want to change it we shouldn't be doing it the day dinner is expected. We've discussed the fact that constantly and spontaneously changing the dinner (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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