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I spoke with John Brost last night, and we came up with good idea for our Christmas event. This may go on longer, if we have enough fun. We'll see how it goes. The idea started when we were looking at John's cool RC motorcycle. The first thought was (...) (18 years ago, 4-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) That is excellent! As you seem to be discovering, great programs are created one lucky hack at a time. Although persistence doesn't always pay off, it is a necessary ingredient in any worthwhile project. I am expecting UPS to deliver my first (...) (18 years ago, 3-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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So I found another use for my 2nd NXT, so that meant my R/C NXT Trike ((URL) a new way to be controlled. I decided maybe it was finally time to try out the NXT playstation 2 wireless controller thingy I got from the Mindsensors.com guys at Brickfest (...) (18 years ago, 3-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: Christmas event
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Sounds good to me. John (18 years ago, 16-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Christmas event
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For the last couple years, we've managed to get together for some kind of event, between Christmas and New Years. Last year, we had our first round of Tic-Tac-Toe. The year before was our first GBC. This year, I'd like to play around with an (...) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: NXT "remotes"
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(...) Thanks (and thanks to Bryan who replied off-lugnet) I had forgotten the bit about those motors being pre-prototypes. When I find time, I'll take a look at trying to figure out what to do with the more powerful ones. At the very least if I can (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) I have mine set so if the reading is between -10 to +10, it stops. So, if the reading is <-10, go backwards, else if the reading is >+10 go forwards, else stop. (...) This is a bit tricky. And, a bit of trickery. The program is very simple. (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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Things have been way too quiet on here for a long time now... Since I know I won't be getting much LEGO playing time at home anytime soon, and since I was headed out of town this past weekend, I took a page from Dave K's book and took my LEGO with (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Indy 5.00 Qualifying results
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Sunday, we held "Pole Day" qualifying for the '06 Indy 5.00. To see the complete rules, visit (URL) Here's the lineup, and fastest single lap times (in seconds): 1) 4.16 Ben Hur III 2) 4.55 Cockroach II 3) 6.20 RC 1 4) 6.58 Troy 5) 6.66 Chad 6) 7.11 (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: Indy 5.00 rule clarification
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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! (...) (18 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 (...) (18 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 (...) (18 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 (...) (18 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 (...) (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | [LafLRC Meeting]
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There will NOT be a LafLRC meeting this weekend (Easter). It will be next Sunday, April 23rd. We'll have pratice for our Indy 5.00, and bring your GBC modules. Indy rules: (URL) (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: This place is dead - where are all the cool posts?
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(...) Do I have to mention how much I am loving bylaw B??? Whooohooo for the two X chromosomes! Awesome management skills there, I am re-organising my list of "Most Favourite Lugs" as we speak and Laflrc just took a huge leap in the list. Janey "Red (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) snip (...) will you take a cheque? (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Coming up...
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Here's the official schedule of upcoming events: April 16 - meeting MOVED off Mothers day April 23 - LafLRC meeting @ the Community Family Resource Center April 27-29 - First Lego League World Festival in Atlanta May 7 - LafLRC meeting - first round (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: This place is dead - where are all the cool posts?
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(...) I've been meaning to talk to you about this. Our bylaws require all members to pay their full membership fee at the first of the year. Membership fees are waived under a few specific circumstances like: A) Member has purchased a lifetime (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: This place is dead - where are all the cool posts?
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(...) I know... THATS what i meant. ~ALL~ of lugnet. its my special gift.(2) (...) humm, let me take a stab at this... i see a game.. something original... something never before discussed.... how about tug of war? Chris LAFLRC member # 42 1/2 (1) (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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