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(...) Funny, if not utterly useful... (...) I guess it might mesh with good old 2877 'Brick 1 x 2 with Grille' (URL) as gear rack. (...) If it works (I have no column gear to test), 2877 shall be called the Gear Rack with Two Studs ;) Philo xfuted (...) (13 years ago, 31-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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After doing a bunch of sorting for/with Janey, I saw some boring non-technic part. Just some 2 x 2 round brick with ridges. (URL) some thinking. (and yes you could smell the wood smoke) I discovered this. (I'm sure other people have as well, but I'm (...) (13 years ago, 29-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | 2 Months till Brickfête
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We have some Cool activities and collaborative displays planned, Such as: JaC TraC A Nano HEX bug maze where registered members bring the maze pieces, assemble them and then release the BUGS! OBB Town Standard If you would like to add your creations (...) (13 years ago, 28-May-11, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !
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(...) Dave, How many times, do I have to tell you that your bots are.. how shall I put this: Meh. I've got a secret weapon tub bot that incorporates MANY tug winning features. If you want something to TUG, I got a bot for you. Chris B.E.D. (13 years ago, 26-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was thinking that once the flame is out, the game is over. The no touching rule was thought of as both a safety feature, AND to make the game that much more difficult. (...) As soon as the candle stays out, its over. (...) Again, open to (...) (13 years ago, 26-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Since my last post got eaten by the sub-ether... I have a new question-- Regarding the candle'bot, right from the rules-- Eligible:Public & AFOL Goal: The First Robot to find and extinguish a candle flame will be the winner of that round. Robots (...) (13 years ago, 18-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've been ruminating in the addled brainspace I call my head about my tug o' war 'bot.... And I thought it would be a good time to finally pull out the 18 battery boxes 'bot idea that Chris and I've been yipping about for well most a decade--I can (...) (13 years ago, 18-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | HEX bug + LEGO = Fun new Idea
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You have heard about Lego, You might know about the Hex Bug (URL) would like to make famous the JaC TraC Maze (URL) standard is a 16x16 plate, Add a few "walls." Maintain a 3 stud walking path, and if enough people make them, we could have a cool (...) (13 years ago, 8-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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HUGE NEWS!!! This Friday May 13th test your luck, and come join us at the usual Swiss Chalet at 7pm We would love to see you there. I could bring a si-MOC (Stolen Idea-M.O.C.) Regards Chris oh ya, i think some store is opening that day... I think. (13 years ago, 7-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool, Thanks for the heads up. I like Making stuff. :) I just acquired a used Cricut machine that has REPRAP written all over it. Its ripe for the hacking. Chris This sure aint for scrap bookin no more. (13 years ago, 6-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey people, Yall might be interested in the Mini Maker Faire that's happening this weekend at the Evergreen Brick Works. (URL) Mini Maker Faire is the ultimate celebration of making, crafting, DIY-ing, tinkering, hacking and sharing. It’s a weekend (...) (13 years ago, 3-May-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh Dave, I know you may be good at building a BIG, and heavy bots, but when it comes to finesse, your skills leave something to be desired. Look. I see it thus: If you(someone) can build a bot, that fits within the starting size and can either (...) (13 years ago, 22-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I vote yes to this as well. Spirit of the game baby, its alive and on the inside! Cheers Janey "Who do we get around here to add stuff to the webpage???" Red Brick (13 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And if we can get a clarification on the rules that if *any* part or piece of the robot falls below the top plane of the board, it automatically loses This will prevent the 'hook' grab onto the back and/or sides of the wood. IMHO, the hook (...) (13 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Rob, All I read was that you are going to build a bot for this, and I think that's great! I also want to tell you that your image is spot on for the game board design, and that the B.E.D. (Brickfete Enforcement Division) hereby is borrowing (...) (13 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Being a visual kind of guy I just wanted to confirm the following layout for tug-of-war (not that I'm promising anything but I am considering attending....) (URL) these boards/tables are 2" off the ground? -Rob A. (13 years ago, 20-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The rules are up on the events page... (URL) Tug of War and ROBOTS Fire Fighting ROBOTS in disguise!!!! (or in Da'skies, if you are Chris) ....And it got me to thinking... Can you EASILY build one bot that does both? Or is that just a waste of (...) (13 years ago, 19-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Well, As my fried Vince from Slap Chop fame says, Martini, Bikini, No Wienie's. ummm, no sorry I think I should have said, Fête!!!! (1)(2) The Brickfête team has not stopped plugging away since the first announcement a month ago. In that time the (...) (13 years ago, 16-Apr-11, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Janey C. L. Gunning wrote: snipped it all... Cause all that matters is Baconfête. Chris, did you read that bacon thing? "One hundred particularly eager bacon fans spent $100 on VIP tickets, which got them into the event (...) (13 years ago, 13-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Snipped (...) Wow, if the Hobby Show can get Vince, perhaps someday Brickfête... errr I mean Baconfête will too. Cause if I have to see you do this routine live... I dont think I will survive. That was routine, not poutine, which is another (...) (13 years ago, 13-Apr-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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