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R2-D2 Obsession (was Re: What about the Micro Scout?)
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 1 Oct 1999 14:45:18 GMT
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The WordMeister <DWILCOX@WORDSMITHDIGITALihatespam.COM>
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Okay, I understand your obsession with R2. Actually, he always was my
favorite _Star Wars_ character--I even went trick-or-treating as him (with
an elaborate--and heavy--cardboard-constructed costume) for two years in a
row in late elementary school.
The little guy is brave, resourceful, determined, heroic, loyal,
trustworthy, ... the list goes on and on.
My first reaction on seeing the DDK ad was,
"Yeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" (or something
equivalent), and it was only when I read the fine print that I became
somewhat disappointed. If I had more disposable income, I'd probably get two
DDKs as well ... but only _after_ I bought another RIS. :)
--Doug Wilcox
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Munafo <munafo@gcctechNO.SPAMcom>
To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com <lego-robotics@crynwr.com>
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 1:30 PM
Subject: Re: What about the Micro Scout?
> In lugnet.robotics, lego-robotics@crynwr.com (The WordMeister) writes:
> > Robert Munafo wrote:
> > > I simply bought two DDK sets. You have to do that anyway if you want
> > > the dome to turn. [...]
> >
> > Hmmm. For $200, I'd much rather have a second MindStorms RIS kit
> > {salivating} than two DDKs, even as a lifelong R2 fan.
>
> Yeah, I know... I'm a little strange when it comes to R2-D2. Back in 1977 I • was
> in junior high school, and I decided I was going to build an R2-D2 about 12
> inches high with radio remote control. Of course, I never built one, the
> furthest I got was sort of a metal car with wheels driven by a motor. It • didn't
> even have remote control. I didn't know nearly enough about electronics to
> figure out how to modulate and demodulate the control signals through my
> walkie-talkies, and even less about the mechanical skills I would have • needed
> to make R2's dome turn, etc.
>
> So, naturally when I saw the DDK I knew I had to get it. It sort of closes • an
> unfilled part of my life that has been hanging around for over 20 years. I • buy
> the DDK, build my R2-D2 and then I can get on with my life. I actually did • feel
> a deep, distant sense of resolution after I built it.
>
> Like I said, I'm a little strange when it comes to R2-D2.
>
> - Robert Munafo http://www.mrob.com/
> LEGO: TC+++(8480) SW++ #+ S-- LS++ Hsp M+ A@ LM++ YB64m IC13
>
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