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(...) Definitly, though you can't see it by that picture, that is why I used this piece (URL) the wing. I think I'll add a couple big "coffee can" exhaust tips coming out of the bumper tonight. I think that is supposed to make them go faster too! (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) The Internet? (...) I'll keep that in mind. That really isn't my intention, but you know, rubbing is racing! (...) Good, I'm guessing I'll be making use of this. How much "changing" before it becomes a whole new robot? "But I used the same (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) I think the internet was to keep people from using a wedge-shapped bumper to push people out of the way. So, while bump-drafting is allowed, if you use the angled part of your bumper to push someone out of the way, that could easily be (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) No wonder! Just from the back, that looks very nice. Wish I was closer (time is tight this year). (...) I suspect the studs tend to make for a slightly less aerodynamic surface than desired. I'm beginning to think about Indy 5.00 + Sumo for a (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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I think this has been permitted in the past, but I can't remember if we decided if it shouldn't be encouraged or not... The Indy 5.00 rules state that "The bumpers must be perpendicular to the robot's direction of motion, not 'angled'." Does this (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | My First few NXT MOCs
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Hi Folks, It's been a while since I posted anything on LUGNET. I have been working on keeping my wife and life ready for our new baby. Which should be born in a day or so. Over the past couple of months I managed to grab a few moments and build (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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I must warn you it's nothing exciting. It's just a blatent rip-off of Casey Mungle's corrugated tanker car design, I just gave it a Texas twist. I've been on a 'build for the club' kick, and I thought it'd be sweet to have this riding around our (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.texlug, FTX) !
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(...) Jersey speak; ON "You are a bug out." Jersey speak; OFF Hey Chris Genereo gave me a dark gray collum brick. Like the one you lent me. So now I can give yours back to you. Cool huh? I teach on May 6th and 7th until 4pm, but I did want to come (...) (20 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | Re: Pictures of SMART's robot display at Crossroads
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(...) ... (...) combining a Crate Contraption & a GBC. Very cool. Steve (20 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Longest amount of posts to follow
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(...) LOL! I' I' I' can't believe your talking like this! HAHAHAHHAHAHA I have been building, teaching, sorting, selling and loving LEGO. HAHAHAHHAHAHA you said "mofo party plan", Good idea. What is everyone building or want to build? Who has new (...) (20 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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I am trying to beat the 100 or so connections in depression poured on sophie I want to bipolarize lugnet bipolarizing is a secret power of mine shhhh be vewy quite I request 101 connections to this up lift mofo party plan in mania so know one can (...) (20 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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ONLY GardenSluggers know this fact luv roc (20 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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slugger paln meet at patterson silk mill all members must beam in using scotts new infinite transporter tweeked by roc=pevd hi railers sponsor want to their massive lay out mocs welcome if palm sized may 6-7 2006 patterson nj more info to follow if (...) (20 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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please go and read fun in 24 hours it is a really good luv letter i wrote to MWPG I am romantic again pevd sophie is in need of up pression he lloked sick last seen y me someone give him the lottery of 1gagillion dollars for his art works i drove (...) (20 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | Re: Pictures of SMART's robot display at Crossroads
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(...) Well, the LEGO chain link is pretty weak and flimsy stuff! Great for a static model of a motor cycle, not so great if you want to apply a lot of force. So I've been trying to come up with different ways to make stronger chains. The biggest (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | April 29th Meeting of SANDLUG Canceled
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Got word from Mat that he will not be able to host the meeting as planned. Another host could not be found in such short notice so it has been decided to cancel this month's meet. No dates for the next meeting have been decided. If anyone in the San (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.sandlug)
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(...) Thanks for writing this up and posting the pictures, and the video! Really wonderful stuff. I love how many different ideas people can implement - the screws are nice, but I think my personal favorites (after a *quick* browse - so much there!) (...) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: SANDLUG Meeting on April 29th
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(...) waiting for more details...... LOL Jen (20 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.sandlug)
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| | May 20th SMART Meeting: BrickHeap Wars!
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With both summer and the NXT launch sneaking up fast on us, we've decided to have a BrickHeap Wars competition again for our next meeting (on May 20th). BrickHeap Wars is a competition where people arrive at the meeting, and get in teams to build (...) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Pictures of SMART's robot display at Crossroads
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On Saturday SMART put on a terrific robot display at Crossroads Shopping Center! This was a combined Crate Contraption and Great Ball Contraption. There was so much going on that it was hard to take it all in! Trains zipping back and forth, ball (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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