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I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
Here are a few pictures:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080049.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080050.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080051.jpg
Plus building instructions:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
PLMKWYT!
Kevin
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Very nice walker, Kevin !
It seems to work better with a little more weight on top, I added a small
head (with blue eyes ;o) and it balances better.
Building instructions are missing the 1/2 lengh pin and tube creating the
cam with 16 tooth gear...
Cheers,
Philo
In lugnet.announce.moc, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
>
> Here are a few pictures:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080049.jpg
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080050.jpg
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080051.jpg
>
> Plus building instructions:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Kevin
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Thanks Philo,
I fixed the instructions. I'll have to try adding a head!
Kevin
In lugnet.technic, Philippe Hurbain writes:
> Very nice walker, Kevin !
>
> It seems to work better with a little more weight on top, I added a small
> head (with blue eyes ;o) and it balances better.
>
> Building instructions are missing the 1/2 lengh pin and tube creating the
> cam with 16 tooth gear...
>
> Cheers,
>
> Philo
>
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> > I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
> >
> > Here are a few pictures:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080049.jpg
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080050.jpg
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080051.jpg
> >
> > Plus building instructions:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
> >
> > PLMKWYT!
> >
> > Kevin
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...I forgot to tell you that I built mine using one top (2984) and one base
(2985) micromotor caps instead of two tops, and it works well (useful since
micromotor is/was supplied with one part of each type...)
Philo
In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
>
> Thanks Philo,
>
> I fixed the instructions. I'll have to try adding a head!
>
> Kevin
>
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Hi Philo,
Great minds think alike. I did the same last night. I've got one build
with studs up, and a second with studs down. I'm going to update the
building instructions, and post the DAT files as well. I figure it is a
good example of the new LPub callout features.
Kevin
In lugnet.technic, Philippe Hurbain writes:
> ...I forgot to tell you that I built mine using one top (2984) and one base
> (2985) micromotor caps instead of two tops, and it works well (useful since
> micromotor is/was supplied with one part of each type...)
>
> Philo
>
> In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> >
> > Thanks Philo,
> >
> > I fixed the instructions. I'll have to try adding a head!
> >
> > Kevin
> >
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
>
> Here are a few pictures:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080049.jpg
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080050.jpg
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080051.jpg
>
> Plus building instructions:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Kevin
Absolutely brilliant! I actually had to make one for myself:
http://www.texbrick.com/quick_pics/walker.jpg
It works great! It was a little tricky getting it to not fall down while
managing the electric wires. It's so light that the wires make a noticeable
effect on the walker's performance.
Thanks for your hard work! You've designed an excellent walker.
-TJ
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In lugnet.technic, Thomas Avery writes:
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> > I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
> >
> > Here are a few pictures:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080049.jpg
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080050.jpg
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080051.jpg
> >
> > Plus building instructions:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
> >
> > PLMKWYT!
> >
> > Kevin
>
> Absolutely brilliant! I actually had to make one for myself:
> http://www.texbrick.com/quick_pics/walker.jpg
Thanks TJ!
>
> It works great! It was a little tricky getting it to not fall down while
> managing the electric wires. It's so light that the wires make a noticeable
> effect on the walker's performance.
Yes. I have the same issue. I can envision a few non-LEGO solutions,
including cable with more pliable wires, or hearing aid battery based batter
pack, but I doubt I'll bother.
>
> Thanks for your hard work! You've designed an excellent walker.
>
> -TJ
I "borrowed" the crankshaft, 16T, flex hose, 1/2 pin combo, as well as the
3L perpendicular axle joiner from James Loewen's compact Mighty Might 2:
http://news.lugnet.com/technic/?n=10301
and my original attempts were based on Max Pihlstrom's bipEDD. Miguel Agullo's
http://www.geocities.com/technicpuppy/lblinks.html
LEGO Biped Links page is a great resource for bipedal ideas. I have few
bipeds (completely of my own design ;^) there myself.
I've updated the building instructions so you only need parts from one
micromotor, and re-uploaded them to brickshelf.
I also modified LPub to have the vertical margins between parts to be
related to the vertical height of the part count, and annotation height.
Now the part list image is more compact.
Kevin
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In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> In lugnet.technic, Thomas Avery writes:
> > In lugnet.announce.moc, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> > > I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
> > >
> > > Here are a few pictures:
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080049.jpg
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080050.jpg
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080051.jpg
> > >
> > > Plus building instructions:
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
> > >
> > > PLMKWYT!
> > >
> > > Kevin
> >
> > Absolutely brilliant! I actually had to make one for myself:
> > http://www.texbrick.com/quick_pics/walker.jpg
TJ,
If you rebuild your uCOG V using the new instructions (not much of a
change), and you turn uCOG V around, your minifig should be able sit on uCOG
V and go for a ride! I'll have to try that here.
Kevin
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In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> TJ,
>
> If you rebuild your uCOG V using the new instructions (not much of a
> change), and you turn uCOG V around, your minifig should be able sit on uCOG
> V and go for a ride! I'll have to try that here.
Cool. Thanks!
I just noticed that you're registered for Brickfest this year. Me too! Hope
to see you there. Perhaps there should be a walker contest at the 'fest :-)
-TJ
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In lugnet.technic, Thomas Avery writes:
> In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> > TJ,
> >
> > If you rebuild your uCOG V using the new instructions (not much of a
> > change), and you turn uCOG V around, your minifig should be able sit on uCOG
> > V and go for a ride! I'll have to try that here.
>
> Cool. Thanks!
>
> I just noticed that you're registered for Brickfest this year. Me too! Hope
> to see you there. Perhaps there should be a walker contest at the 'fest :-)
Sounds cool! I'm thinking about driving to BrickFest from Minnesota, so that I
can take a bunch of pre-assembled MOCs with me. I should be able to take 3 RCX
based walkers, 3 microscout based walkers, plenty of mini-motor based walkers
(I only have a few interesting designs, but plenty of motors), two micromotor
based walkers, and for sure 1 pneumatic based walker , maybe two. Plus I want
to bring out my pneumatic adding machine, and a pneumatic caterpillar. I might
have to buy more LEGO to get all that built.
>
> -TJ
I kook forward to meeting you at BrickFest.
Kevin
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In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> Sounds cool! I'm thinking about driving to BrickFest from Minnesota, so that I
> can take a bunch of pre-assembled MOCs with me. I should be able to take 3 RCX
> based walkers, 3 microscout based walkers, plenty of mini-motor based walkers
> (I only have a few interesting designs, but plenty of motors), two micromotor
> based walkers, and for sure 1 pneumatic based walker , maybe two. Plus I want
> to bring out my pneumatic adding machine, and a pneumatic caterpillar. I might
> have to buy more LEGO to get all that built.
Dang. Set all those loose at once and you'll have mayhem! :-)
> I look forward to meeting you at BrickFest.
Yep. Same here.
Is anyone else intersted in a walker contest of sorts? Fastest, lightest, etc.?
-TJ
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In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> TJ,
>
> If you rebuild your uCOG V using the new instructions (not much of a
> change), and you turn uCOG V around, your minifig should be able sit on uCOG
> V and go for a ride! I'll have to try that here.
I could't resist sharing this picture:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5100053.jpg
uCOG V is a minifig scale walker! I'd have to take dramamine to prevent
motion sickness if I were that minifig! LOL!
>
> Kevin
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In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> > TJ,
> >
> > If you rebuild your uCOG V using the new instructions (not much of a
> > change), and you turn uCOG V around, your minifig should be able sit on uCOG
> > V and go for a ride! I'll have to try that here.
>
> I could't resist sharing this picture:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5100053.jpg
Cute!
> uCOG V is a minifig scale walker! I'd have to take dramamine to prevent
> motion sickness if I were that minifig! LOL!
:)
Best regards,
/Tobbe
http://www.lotek.nu
(remove SPAM when e-mailing)
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Oh my, that's brilliant!
dang!
BF03 is gonna rock! Let's set up all our stuff together!
Mechanical Mayhem begins! Aug 03.
e
In lugnet.announce.moc, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
>
> Here are a few pictures:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080049.jpg
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080050.jpg
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080051.jpg
>
> Plus building instructions:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Kevin
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In lugnet.technic, Eric Sophie writes:
> Oh my, that's brilliant!
>
> dang!
>
> BF03 is gonna rock! Let's set up all our stuff together!
It would be an honor.
>
> Mechanical Mayhem begins! Aug 03.
Sounds like a blast! All my walkers will fit in the same space as Jama.....
:^)
I can see it now, a LEGO remake of Saturday Night Live's "Bambi meets
Godzilla" LOL!
Kevin
>
> e
>
>
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> > I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
> >
> > Here are a few pictures:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080049.jpg
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080050.jpg
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080051.jpg
> >
> > Plus building instructions:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
> >
> > PLMKWYT!
> >
> > Kevin
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hi ppl
are we using COG TLA cause we like TLAs
or because we differ COG and centroid?
btw i like TLAs so COG is cool
pixel
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In lugnet.technic, Paul Kleniewski writes:
> hi ppl
>
> are we using COG TLA cause we like TLAs
> or because we differ COG and centroid?
I used it because it is commonly used here, and because it is short.
>
> btw i like TLAs so COG is cool
>
> pixel
Kevin
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In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> In lugnet.technic, Paul Kleniewski writes:
> > hi ppl
> >
> > are we using COG TLA cause we like TLAs
> > or because we differ COG and centroid?
>
> I used it because it is commonly used here, and because it is short.
Besides, Mario and Giulio Ferrari use the term in their book, so it is good
enough for me :^)
Kevin
>
> >
> > btw i like TLAs so COG is cool
> >
> > pixel
>
> Kevin
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"Kevin L. Clague" <kevin_clague@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:HEu38p.11v8@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.technic, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> > In lugnet.technic, Paul Kleniewski writes:
> > > hi ppl
> > >
> > > are we using COG TLA cause we like TLAs
> > > or because we differ COG and centroid?
> >
> > I used it because it is commonly used here, and because it is short.
>
> Besides, Mario and Giulio Ferrari use the term in their book, so it is good
> enough for me :^)
ok
thanx kelvin
as i said "cog" is good for me
i was just curious
best regards
pixel
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For those interested in how I made the building instructions for uCOG V, I've
uploaded
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.
> Plus building instructions:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
>
> Kevin
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In lugnet.cad, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> For those interested in how I made the building instructions for uCOG V, I've
> uploaded
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.
oops: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.mpd
>
> > Plus building instructions:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
> >
> > Kevin
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> I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
A winged creature, based on your (great!) design:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Philo/birdy/bird1.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Philo/birdy/bird2.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Philo/birdy/bird3.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Philo/birdy/mov-bird.mov
Notice the light weight and flexible cable, crafted from wires scavenged in
a broken mouse...
Philo
www.philohome.com
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In lugnet.technic, Philippe Hurbain writes:
> > I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
>
> A winged creature, based on your (great!) design:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Philo/birdy/bird1.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Philo/birdy/bird2.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Philo/birdy/bird3.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Philo/birdy/mov-bird.mov
>
> Notice the light weight and flexible cable, crafted from wires scavenged in
> a broken mouse...
Its great! Like the beak and tail especially!
>
> Philo
> www.philohome.com
Kevin
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I decided to take my little weight shifter and decorate it with parts from a
Star Wars AT-ST mini. It doesn't look too great, but it walks well!
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5150151.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5150152.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5150153.jpg
My 18 year old son Tony was not very impressed, so I decided to see if I
could make one using the same walking mechanism but be better looking. Here
it is. It can walk forwards and backwards:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5150148.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5150154.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5150147.jpg
He was more impressed with the second one. I was pleased to be able to keep
the feet small.
Of my four attempts at an AT-ST, the most recent is IMHO the best looking of
the four (I just rebuilt the two in the back row in preperation for
BrickFest in August.).
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5150155.jpg
Kevin
In lugnet.announce.moc, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
>
> Here are a few pictures:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080049.jpg
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080050.jpg
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/p5080051.jpg
>
> Plus building instructions:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Kevin
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great
absolutely
the next step is back knee chicken walker
maybe BCW could be good TLA :)))
keep working
regards
pixel
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In lugnet.technic, Paul Kleniewski writes:
> great
> absolutely
>
> the next step is back knee chicken walker
> maybe BCW could be good TLA :)))
Where would I find an "official" picture of the back knee chicken walker?
>
> keep working
> regards
> pixel
Kevin
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On Sun, 11 May 2003 16:21:45 GMT, "Kevin L. Clague"
<kevin_clague@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
>
> Plus building instructions:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
>
> PLMKWYT!
>
> Kevin
What is the grey cylindrical piece one up from the bottom in the
second from the left column? It looks like it's supposed to be used
in building step 2.
Thanks.
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In lugnet.technic, Mark Ferris wrote:
> On Sun, 11 May 2003 16:21:45 GMT, "Kevin L. Clague"
> <kevin_clague@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm pleased to announce my latest tiny weght shifting walker uCOG V.
> >
> > Plus building instructions:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/mm-walker/ucogv.jpg
> >
> > PLMKWYT!
> >
> > Kevin
>
> What is the grey cylindrical piece one up from the bottom in the
> second from the left column? It looks like it's supposed to be used
> in building step 2.
It is flex system hose, the rigid version.
>
> Thanks.
Kevin
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