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(...) This is where it gets "complicated" We actually talked about allowing custom sensors, and we more or less all agreed, Until I asked for a "ruling" on what is defined as a sensor. Would a very powerful "rare earth" magnet, glued to a beam (...) (17 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Jeff, Thank you for organizing this game. I look forward to the web page updates, and a more finalizing of the rules as discussed at dinner. I like that we all seemed to agree on using Dave's wall's as the boundary; and I like that we all have to (...) (17 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Rob, thank you for this. It was very funny. Chris (17 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In another thread Jim DeVona pointed out a page with a pdf book for download. (URL) took the chance, and grabbed the 80Meg file. All I can say is it is FANTASTIC!!!! It is "donation ware," and you can download it beforehand to peruse. I think its (...) (17 years ago, 12-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) the rules don't allow custom sensors? Too bad! Philo (17 years ago, 12-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote: <snip> (...) and... OMG!!!! I can build big 'bots again!!!! Yippee!!!!!!! (cause we're not putting much of a size/weight restriction out there, are we? :) if we are, I vote for 18 inches x 18 (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote: <snip> (...) I still ahve the playfield walls that can be easily set up anywhere on top of a smooth floor. that'd give us an 8x8 arena with white walls--if the cans are darker, a light sensor may (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) The Focus is finding the Heavist can, I think part of the challenge will be finding the cans in general... I imagined a 3 meter by 3 meter (just for you Iian) Practically 10' x 10' for you imperial lovers out there. With maybe 20 - 30 Cans. (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Nice one Jeff- Question on the "can density", which will of course depend on the playfield size and the # cans on the field.. If the focus on finding cans, or finding the largest cans? If the later, I might suggest wrapping the bottom of each can (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Jim Gaffigan, on Bacon: (URL) A> (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Forgot one thing... Time Frame for the Game: How does late March, Early April sound for everyone?? Jeff VW (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(URL) VW (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, so I meant to do this months ago, and I have just been swamped.. So with out further ado, here are my thoughts on our next game: ***...***The Can Game***...*** Premise of the Game: Build a robot that can find the heaviest can in the play field. (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) See you guys at Swiss tonight. Save me a seat. And despite daves new diet, tell the waitress ~I~ want "poutine" Chris (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ... (...) .... (...) Yes. Yes you can fight the genitics. You most definitely *cannot* fight the genetics, however... (URL) just for you...) -Rob A> (17 years ago, 8-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Over the holidays we were playing with the deep fryer (made our own blooming onion (URL) ) and kept looking for other things to fry since the oil was hot (we had used a giant cast iron pot on the stove...) I threw in a slice of bologna. It (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW - BOTM. (bacon of the month) what a neat idea. I have the pics, I just need to compose the post, and regal all with my venture into my latest bacon trial. With the Deep fryer Janey got me for Christmas, I just HAD to try deep fried bacon. (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ummmm, I bet that the "good" foods of yesteryear are now bad, and vice versa. (...) no really. Your only as fit as you think you are. (...) try one LESS burger, and take a flight of stairs at work. (...) 200lb? THATS IT? BAhhh, I got you beat. (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, Dave. Now that Im back from my one day trip to Montreal (1) I can post again. ummmm, NO. I will NOT be turning into that guy. I drove out there to show Janey, my favorite Resuarant, "Bens" to get some smoked meat, and a poutine. I was (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Derek, I think Wayne has updated the web page. www.rtltoronto.com Yes, it would seem that THIS friday, at 7:00pm, at the Swiss Chalet would be PERFECT for the monthly dinner. I will be there, I just might be a little bit late. Chris (17 years ago, 8-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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