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Re: My meager attempt
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Date: 
Thu, 5 Jan 2006 23:41:34 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Pilati wrote:
   Well, once again, it looks like I am the slowest and of course, it will look like I copied Paul Cook’s idea but ... I didn’t

Here’s the start to my legs and hips



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Anyway, I have decided that my version will have treads. • We like tread feet!



Somewhat basic hip and leg design




If I might make a suggestion to you, Brian, it would be to swap the joint halves where the leg meets the start of the body. I usually put the rotational joint on the body instead of in the upper Leg. It more closely mimics how our hip joints work. Looks like your off to a good start. Keep up the good work!

-Jon



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(...) Jon, This is the first time that I have used those joint halves (and excited for an opportunity to use them) to make a Mecha and I never really thought about how they should work. Thanks for the suggestion, I am going to implement it. It is a (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)

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Well, once again, it looks like I am the slowest and of course, it will look like I copied Paul Cook's idea but ... I didn't Here's the start to my legs and hips (URL) It is ironic after reading Mark's treatises (all in good humor) about how much we (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)

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