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David Koudys wrote: (snip) (...) any cool parts? nope. all classic parts. thats part of its charm. ummmm,janey did point out there was a 8 L technic axle with "stop" that seemed to be new. but nothing you couldn't make with a axle and 1/2 bushing. (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The dino might be another good value source. Except you get that useless sound brick... ROSCO (17 years ago, 16-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Power Functions Battery Box Item #: 8881 CAD 8.49 Power Functions IR Remote Control Item #: 8885 CAD 11.99 Power Functions XL-Motor Item #: 8882 CAD 11.49 x 2 CAD 22.98 Power Functions IR Receiver Item #: 8884 CAD 18.99 x 2 CAD 37.98 Power (...) (17 years ago, 16-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Whenever you want. All out mayhem. I can risk one of my zillion RCX's. Heck, I'd probably even risk an NXT (since only Steve and co. have found good uses for that particular 'bot buidlng platform) Dave K (17 years ago, 16-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Look what I just taught myself? task main() { SetSerialComm(0x00); SetSerialPacket(0x03); SetSerialData(0, 0xD2); SetSerialData(1, 0x00); SetSerialData(2, 0x00); SendSerial(0, 3); SetSerialData(0, 0x60); SetSerialData(1, 0x60); SendSerial(0, 2); } (...) (17 years ago, 16-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) More Bacon: (URL) (17 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Brian Davis wrote: snip Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go make dinner. We're having stone (...) You eat rocks? Chris (17 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can only say this about that. PHOTOSHOP'ed Fake. ;) Chris (17 years ago, 15-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) where the tanks are ruptured, they would not (...) Well, thank goodness non-metal things are non-explosive. I never noticed that before. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go make dinner. We're having stone soup tonight... (17 years ago, 14-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) which we read "After fourteen years of research and development, Guy Negre has developed an engine that could become one of the biggest technological advances of this century. Its application to Compressed Air Technology(CAT) vehicles gives (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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