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| From Cnet.com By Matt Hickey Monster Chess pits LEGO bots in game of awesome I hate playing chess. I don't hate the game; in fact it's pure strategy, something I love. But despite years of practice, I still almost never win. And now, it would seem, (...) (15 years ago, 15-Jun-10, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !
| | | | | CONTEST - BricksNorth needs a logo.‏
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| Posted on Behalf of Jenn Wagner (jenn@thebrickchick.com) BricksNorth where: Downtown Toronto, Ontario Canada at the Delta Chelsea Hotel. when: August 25-28th, 2011 Hello everybody!! Some of you may have heard that Canada will be getting a LEGO fan (...) (15 years ago, 9-Jun-10, to lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
| | | | | Brickworld - Esther Walner Memorial Charity Auction
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| (URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover 2010: Bricks In Space Brickworld is only a couple weeks away and you are helping us set records with this year's event already with a massive 795 registered attendees. While this is incredible, the one record (...) (15 years ago, 2-Jun-10, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
| | | | | Bluetooth NXT
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| Dear All I have a working bluetooth connection pc to NXT vise versa. I tested it with nxt-remote. The USB connection is working fine! Now I try to connect the NXT with BrickCC with no results. I used the latest version test_release.zip 1. I can'find (...) (15 years ago, 26-May-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: Brickworld 2010 Mindstorms competitions
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| (...) After going around & around with the intent, we decided to make it a "simple" sumo competition. The goal is to push your opponent off the play field. The normal black-sumo-ring-with-white-line is "squished" down so the big black circle (...) (15 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickworld)
| | | | | Re: Brickworld 2010 Mindstorms competitions
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| (...) In reference to the Robot Jousting, It isn't clear in the instructions if 'knocking the other robot off once/IF they meet' is ok or not? I see stuff like 'SUMO on a tightrope' and the word 'Jousting' which makes me think knock away, but then (...) (15 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickworld)
| | | | | Bluetooth and Windows 7
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| Dear All Has anyone experience with Bluetooth in Windows 7 connecting the NXT? Thanks in advance. Jan Kromhout Hellevoetsluis-NL (15 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Brickworld 2010 Mindstorms competitions
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| Hello all LEGO Mindstorms robotics lovers, Brickworld 2010 is coming up very soon, and the competition rules have been posted to the Brickworld website (www.brickworld.us) Look for the event rules under the Challenges tab under Event Info. We will (...) (15 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickworld)
| | | | | Re: Single motor robotic arm
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| (...) I believe BS folders with movies are only available at non-peak times (not sure what they class as non-peak), so you might wanna try at a different time. ROSCO (15 years ago, 11-May-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: Single motor robotic arm
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| (...) It looks very impressive. (...) The person is probably Japanese, the book in the first of those pictures has Japanese writing on the spine. (15 years ago, 10-May-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: Single motor robotic arm
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| (...) Very intriguing. There is a 'movie' folder in his BS account, but it's not (yet) public. No ideas here, but definitely interested. Jetro (15 years ago, 10-May-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Single motor robotic arm
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| I noticed this amazing device on Brickshelf a few days ago: (URL) So far as I can tell from the pictures and description, it's a pick-and-place robotic arm, with all the sequencing done mechnically, using a single motor and no electronics. Very cool (...) (15 years ago, 9-May-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Brickworld - Keynote Speaker Plus...
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| (URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover 2010: Bricks In Space A lot has been happening lately as we prepare for Brickworld 2010!!! We have a wonderful Keynote Speaker from the upper management of LEGO lined up for the event: Lisbeth Valther (...) (15 years ago, 4-May-10, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
| | | | | Dexter Industries Temperature Sensor Review
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| Hey Folks, I did a review of a set of Dexter Industries Thermal Sensors. Compared their Open and Protected probes against the LEGO Education NXT Temp Sensor. Details are at my blog: www.plastibots.com (15 years ago, 2-May-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Lego Robot Solves Bigger and Harder Rubik’s Cubes
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| It's not the (URL) world's fastest LEGO Rubik's cube solver>, but this one can solve 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, and 6x6 cubes. (URL) The 6x6 cube solver is not technically the same robot -- it's a larger version. (15 years ago, 29-Apr-10, to lugnet.robotics, FTX) !
| | | | | Re: Hispabrick Magazine 007
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| (...) MegaUpload took some time before it made the file available. It can be downloaded now. Thank you for the feedback, please keep it coming. Jetro (15 years ago, 1-Apr-10, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Hispabrick Magazine 007
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| (...) The full english version downloaded for me, FWIW. -- joshuaD (15 years ago, 1-Apr-10, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Hispabrick Magazine 007
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| (...) the magazine is a beauty as they always are. my favorite article is the one on superhero sets. i'm sure you're aware of the download problem with the full english version. the english preview gave me enough to whet my appetite. i'll be back in (...) (15 years ago, 1-Apr-10, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Hispabrick Magazine 007
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| It has been brought to my attention that the link I gave is broken. It should be (URL) Jetro (15 years ago, 1-Apr-10, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
| | | | | Hispabrick Magazine 007
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| (URL) It's that time again:we are happy to announce the release of Hispabrick Magazine 007 In this issue you will find some great articles about Technic, part 6 of an ongoing series of MINDSTORMS related articles, an interview with Michael Lachman, (...) (15 years ago, 1-Apr-10, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
| | | | | Brickworld - Build On The Spot Challenge
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| (URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover 2010: Bricks In Space The Brickworld Team has arranged to create and execute our second annual Build On-The-Spot (BOTS) challenge at this year’s event. This challenge will be completed in addition to the (...) (15 years ago, 30-Mar-10, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
| | | | | Brickworld - Premiere Item
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| (URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover 2010: Bricks In Space Brickworld is excited to announce that Jonathan Bender, author of "LEGO - A Love Story" will be attending Brickworld this year. (URL) In honor of this, we have made arrangements with his (...) (15 years ago, 28-Mar-10, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
| | | | | LEGO HockeyBots
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| A couple of weeks ago I posted the (URL) HiTechnic HockeyBot> on the new HiTechnic blog and video on (URL). My brother Pehr was inspired and made his own LEGO Hockey robot video: (URL) YouTube - Lotechnics.dv> Enjoy! Gus (15 years ago, 11-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.animation, lugnet.org.us.smart, FTX)
| | | | | Brickworld - 2010 Event Kits & Preorder
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| (URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover 2010: Bricks In Space Brickworld is happy to announce that we have designed 2, yes, TWO classic space themed event kits for the 2010 event. The kits are: Moon Rover (URL) Speedster Spaceship (URL) These kits (...) (15 years ago, 11-Mar-10, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
| | | | | Re: NXT remote control by Power Functions handset
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| Hi Jürgen, (...) Yes, that should work, placing it in the converter. Current in the receiver used as a sensor is very low, so the voltage drop in the Schottky would be low too. Maybe it would need some trimming of resistors values. Philo (15 years ago, 8-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
| | | | | Re: NXT remote control by Power Functions handset
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| Hi Philippe (...) Nice idea! W.r.t. the warning against using an NXT to PF converter: You could try adding a Schottky diode in the power supply line to protect the 4.3V supply of the NXT against somebody connecting 9V. The question is whether it (...) (15 years ago, 7-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
| | | | | Re: CubeStormer - World's fastest LEGO Rubik's Cube solving robot
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| (...) The solving is done by the PC using Cube Explorer. "Built entirely from lego elements with a lego web camera to scan the faces of the cube, The solve engine (algorithm) running on the computer is provided by the incredible "Cube Explorer (...) (15 years ago, 5-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: NXT remote control by Power Functions handset
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| (...) Really cool hack... I need to brush up on my soldering! Jetro (15 years ago, 26-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
| | | | | NXT remote control by Power Functions handset
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| (2 URLs) Here> you'll find how to transform a Power Functions IR receiver into a NXT sensor. With this hacked receiver you'll be able to control your NXT robot with a Power Functions handset. Enjoy! (URL) Philo> (15 years ago, 25-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
| | | | | Re: NXT and iPod touch
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| My response from September still applies, ddodge. (...) (15 years ago, 25-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: NXT and iPod touch
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| Now that rev 3.0 has been released for the iphone and itouch, maybe the software can be updated. The NXT brick sees my iPod touch, but I get no response from the iPod. So it is close. Thanks. Ddodge (...) (15 years ago, 24-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: CubeStormer - World's fastest LEGO Rubik's Cube solving robot
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| Is the computer helping to solve the puzzle, or is all the processing on the brick? On Feb 19, 2010, at 15:53, "Jordan Bradford" <jordan_bradfordREMO...tmail.com> wrote: The world record for a human-solved random Rubik's cube is a little over 7 (...) (15 years ago, 20-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: CubeStormer - World's fastest LEGO Rubik's Cube solving robot
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| (...) That is very cool! Those speed cubes are taken apart, all the excess moulding sprue and rough edges filed off, lubricated, put back together, and the screws that hold them together in the centre squares adjusted so they hold together with just (...) (15 years ago, 20-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: CubeStormer - World's fastest LEGO Rubik's Cube solving robot
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| (...) ROSCO (15 years ago, 20-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | CubeStormer - World's fastest LEGO Rubik's Cube solving robot
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| The world record for a human-solved random Rubik's cube is a little over 7 seconds. This robot can do it in about 8 seconds, minus the inspection time which is also not counted in human contests. It also has rare teal-colored Technic bricks. (URL) (...) (15 years ago, 19-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics) !
| | | | | 2010 Brickworld Theme
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| (URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover After much deliberation, the Brickworld Team is excited to announce that the theme for this year's event is: 2010: Bricks In Space So, let's all try to work something "spacey" into our displays somewhere in (...) (15 years ago, 10-Feb-10, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
| | | | | Linked cranks mechanical puzzle
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| Here is my current favourite MOC: (2 URLs) It's a Lego implementation of an amazing mechanical puzzle invented by Oskar van Deventer and Bram Cohen, as seen here: (URL) I can't improve on the explanation given in this second video - just watch it! (...) (15 years ago, 6-Feb-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Question about gearing Power Functions-based trains
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| I've noticed that because the Emerald Night's two sets of driver wheels are locked together, the engine struggles to go around corners: the outer wheels have further to turn, so the wheels slip and the engine's movement becomes jerky. Would it be (...) (16 years ago, 19-Jan-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
| | | | | dSwitch Aquasaurs Temp Monitor
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| Hey gang I just finished this MOC. This one use a LEGO Mindstorms NXT and a dSwitch to control a 120V light to aid in heating an Aquasaurs tank. More info at the link below: (URL) (16 years ago, 19-Jan-10, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | DualGrip - NXT Rover (DG) - my latest creation
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| Hey folks, It's been a while since I last made a bot. My latest is DualGrip - NXTRover (or DG for short). I wont go into great detail as all info (with videos) can be found at my site (URL) but DG has both tracks and wheels and uses an acceleration (...) (16 years ago, 15-Jan-10, to lugnet.robotics)
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