Open Sessions
We still
have several unassigned sessions available. If you would be
interested in volunteering to run an event module during BricksWest,
please contact the organizing comittee via the Contact link
above.
Event
Descriptions
Following are descriptions of the BricksWest event
modules that have been confirmed. Modules marked tentative on the
schedule will not have a description until
confirmed.
Large Sculptures and Mosaics: - NEW
A tips and tricks session for fans of lifesize
models and mosaics.
Moving on from NQC and Making Robots
Interact With the Real World: - NEW
Outline: Part 1: Moving on from NQC; Results from
a "Code-Only" robot contest; PbForth and legOS; My experience in
getting started with legOS - Part 2: Problems with Real World
Interaction; This isn't the digital world; Sensor noise;
Unreliability everywhere; How easy it is to get into a tough spot;
Examples from my own experience.
LEGO Mindstorms Robot
Challenge: - NEW
Four teams of 3 to 6 players each will compete in
creating a Lego Mindstorms robot in a manner similar to Junkyard
Wars. The challenge will be revealed at the start and teams will
have slightly less than 3 hours to build and program their robots.
(This session will start on time!) If you want to participate in
this, start looking for prospective teammates any time during the
conference, or just show up early and find a few fellow masters of
robotic brilliance.
Microfig
Scale Presentation and Building: - NEW
A tips and
tricks session for fans of really small models;cross-genre; plus
hands-on building.
Introduction to 3D LEGO-style Modeling
with LDraw Tools:
Session for new users and people unfamiliar
with the LDraw system. This will include an introduciton to the
parts library, file format, second generation editors such as MLCad
and LeoCAD, and Mac and Linux support.
Advanced LDraw
Tools: Renderers and Advanced Modeling Tools:
Discussion of
rendering tools such as POV-Ray, L3P and L2P converters, and
advanced modeling tools such as Hose Generator and Bezier Curve
Generator.
LDraw Community Roundtable
Discussion:
Sit and chat with some of the LDraw organizers
about the community and brainstorm ideas for the future of the LDraw
system.
Train Building Techniques:
Very briefly
we'll review the "standard" construction techniques. Some
SNOT
design reviews. Motif and striping techniques - decals and
color tape.
Examine steam engines: driver wheel alternatives,
piston rod linkages, and
articulation techniques. Animated trains
- Shay, snow blowers,...
Integrating LEGO Mindstorms With
Your Train Layout:
Spinning eye-candy, animated scenes, user
interactivity, train control,
signals and crossing gates, custom
sensors for trains, motor pulsing.
Anatomy of a LEGO Train
Show - from layout design to tear down:
Discussion of layout
concepts, module sizes, legs, layout aesthetics, crowd
control,
mainline vs. local loops, switching live, audience
participation,
play areas, static display areas.
Mecha
Roundtable and Workshop: - UPDATED
Expect
roundtable discussions of building techniques, tips and tricks,
source material and special unveilings, plus a building session
featuring hands on, step-by-step MOC creation.
LEGODirect JunkBot Tournament:
A
single-elimination tournament of JunkBot. Get your practice at
https://club.lego.com/build/junkbot.asp , then come compete for
prizes during BricksWest. Though tournament specifics are yet to be
determined, we are currently working on a three-score set up,
probably as follows: Round one-One random level in the least amount
of time, Round two-One random level in the least number of moves (or
play continues until all players but one are beaten), Round
three-One building in the least amount of time/least number of
moves.
Swap Meet And K8 Trading:
A chance to trade
and sell parts, sets or collections, as well as trade in your
unwanted parts via K8 trades.
Upperdeck Bionicle Card Game
Tournament:
Upperdeck Entertainment is sponsoring and running
our Bionicle Card Game Tournament during BricksWest. Bring your
winning deck, or borrow one of theirs, and learn how to play this
great game. Tournament specifics are yet to come, but expect
single-elimination, and great Bionicle prizes from
Upperdeck!
Evil Stevie's Pirate Game:
Steve Jackson
will be running his famous and popular Pirate Game during
BricksWest. Bring your fleet, or borrow a boat, but get involved in
this massive floor based minatures battle game. Bone up on the rules
at http://www.io.com/~sj/PirateGame.html .
BricksWest
Animation Festival And Competition Premiere Screening:
Come
view the official entries to the competition, then vote on your
favorite. See the Animation Festival link above for further
information.
BricksWest Charity Auction To Benifit
BrickAid:
We will be auctioning off LEGO sets, event goodies,
and one-of-a-kind displays and artwork, all to benefit
BrickAid.
BricksWest Closing Ceremony And
Awards:
Our final event is for the giving away of prizes for
various contests, and a final get-together to see the faces of
BricksWest and to say goodbye...until BricksWest
2003!
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