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Hey folks, One of the concerns I've heard about rtl15: Pipe Racers and it's predecessor event at BrickFest 2003, is that it may be too difficult to traverse a Y joint. I'd like to take a survey as to whether or not people think this is possible (the (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) things. (...) I think for a first go, it should just be 45 or 90 degree corners. I think the problem is challenging enough as it is. All this pipe stuff reminded me of this: (URL) the Y thing, does that mean that like, certain pipes are "Dead (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This made me laugh my butt off!!!! I'm flattered that you might think Project X is much more difficult than Thermodynamic, and PayPay in Canada. I will not speak about #3 cause it makes me SICK! (lets not go there) Inspired by your fear of (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That would look awesome! I had kind of "visualised" a more cubish design, too. (...) That's probably aimed at me - and I realize that I really should STFU as I haven't entered anything since what, like, Guelph? :( (...) Well, yeah, that's sort (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no iain, it was aimed squarely at Bruce and Dave. the 3 of us are really the only ones who play the mocking game. BUT we allow anyone to play. all you need is to proclaim your robot to be better than sliced bread, and show up with a bot. Of (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, PayPal in Canada is a real PITA. 310F was basically bringing every photocopy, note etc into the open book exam and writing every equation down so the TA would be merciful. And since I've already spoken to you about the politics of (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My first question: Do you want this to be a typical rtlToronto event, or should it be made 'easier' for Brickfest? (...) To really think about how difficult it is, I've been thinking about how to actually solve this. An easy design would have (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Shall I remind you who sat beside you in Project X? Sure I may have come in at 5th place in that particular event, but oh well... Mock away! And Iain should never *ever* stfu!! Keep up the awesome posts Iain! Dave K (...) Shall I mention the (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, in terms of rtlToronto, this will be a hard event. After Show Me the Monkey and ProjectX, we've been doing a lot of "easy" events, we reran Blockstacking, we tried bridgecrossing+CTF, we did the Last Bot Standing game etc. This one aims (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) go right ahead and mention all those dave. THAT'S MY POINT. even those crap robots were still robots that competed. unlike you or bruce who show up with NOTHING. I've said it before and I'll say it again, even a crap robot is better than no (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They do indeed exist. From my basement: (URL) come off at an angle and then straighten out, but they are Ts. (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Really? I’m of quite the opposite opinion actually – in the past year and a half that I’ve been using PayPal I haven’t experienced or noticed any problems what-so-ever. That includes sending, receiving, and even transferring funds to my (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you are correct. but those are 4" to 2" T's we would like to see an all 2" T. without getting into a plumbing lecture, 2" ABS T's have no real place in the home. the Y is the better product. thanks though Chris Why do solar calculators have an (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's hilarious!! :) I love it. I am on fortune cookie number 4 for today*, my favourites thus far are "Now is the time to try something new", and "There is a prospect of a thrilling time ahead of you." Iain *-me mum scored like 50 of 'em on (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I liked that one too. (...) in bed? (...) Which Chinese Buffet did you go to? Derek (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Um, I was thinking more along the lines of this: (URL) Thursday thursday thursday. Sigh. Hurry up, week, hurry up. (See, this would be trying something new, because I was (am) obsessed with Psyclone (200+ rides) - but the HUSS Giant Frisbee is (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I got to admit it’s not my original - shamelessly stole that from some website :)) But I absolutely love watching people reply with something like: “Ok, what number am I now? 6?” or "Didn't you mean to say 2 types?" TOO Funny! Ivan - There are (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, it should be. (...) Well, last year, there were only 3 robots in the "hard" Creavasse Crossing event. (1 from Toronto) Do you expect more if the event is even harder? (...) So, it would be limited to ONLY people with more than one RCX. :( (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is it in an old warehouse building beside the train tracks, beside the Bus Station, with the VIA station a few blocks a way. You have to go up a flight of stairs to get the restraint level? Is that the one? Derek (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I thought there were 3 types of people in the world. Those who can count, and those who can't. Or maybe both are true: There are 11 types of people in the world, those who can count in binary, and those who can't... (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yep, that's it! Are you going to tell them that we napped extra fortune cookies?? Iain (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yep, your in trouble now. :-) No actually I've been there a few times too. It's a great place. But like you I can't remember the name. Harmony something I think. Derek (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes! Harmony something... I can't remember either, now. But it definately had Harmony in the title. There was a small pond in the entrance, and I comented to me Mum that the fish in it wern't as big as the fish under the bridge near the Mighty (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) theirs a Cube 2? are we talking about a sequel to the GREAT CANADIAN SF movie called CUBE. the one were 6 people are trapped in a maze and all the rooms lead to either OUT or DEATH??? Chris (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes! (...) Yes! :) It comes out on home movie April 15th, so I'm going to go get it! I haven't read ANYTHING about it, I know nothing about the plot or what happens. All I know is it's suposedly leaps and bounds above the original, which (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm deeply touched. Iain (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can't put my finger on it. Iain PS - It would be fun to have a space ship in the shape of a fortune cookie. (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was going to send you this fortune cookie, but then I thought it was too mean so I canceled it. :-( (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This coming from an INDUSTRIAL engineer who knows NOTHING about Thermodynamics :) C'mon Calum, you didn't even take the course! (...) was to have dead ends and wrong paths to mess up the robot. Like Dave suggested, the proper path could be (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unfortunately I did. I have the scars (45% final mark!) and the copy of "Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, Third Edition by Michael J Moran and Howard N Shapiro" to prove it. I still have section 4.2.3, "Forms of the Control Volume (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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