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Re: The Great Ball Contraption V3
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:09:24 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
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> In our latest gathering, Tom invited us to his house. Turns out, we have more
> ball contraptions than Tom has table space in his basement.
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> So, we moved the tables, and set-up on the floor. Of course the next problem
> was that I couldn't fit the whole contraption in one picture.
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> So, here's two:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Hassenplug/GBC/GBC3/p1290087.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Hassenplug/GBC/GBC3/p1290088.jpg
SWEET!
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> I have some video, but it appears brickshelf is blocking all video.
That's a bummer..
> It's very interesting to note that all the modules conform to the spec. One of
> the modules used to turn the stream has a movable input bin. The other has an
> input bin set far enough out that a module can be placed behind it.
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> The "hot new module" for this gathering was John's Spybot controlled paddle
> wheel. The wheel was driven from the Spybot, through a differential. If the
> wheel got stuck, the differential would turn, releasing the touch sensor on the
> Spybot. The Spybot would run the motor backward for 1 second, then continue
> forward.
Very Nice..
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> Steve
Hey Steve, how can I get in on one of these gatherings.. I have a mildly
spectacular module I'm working on right now.. I'd love to bring it once I get it
working right...
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| (...) Joe (and anyone else interested) This is currently a project of the Lafayette LEGO Robotics Club in Lafayette, Indiana. You're welcome to attend our meetings, which are held the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month, from 2-4 at the West Lafayette (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) In our latest gathering, Tom invited us to his house. Turns out, we have more ball contraptions than Tom has table space in his basement. So, we moved the tables, and set-up on the floor. Of course the next problem was that I couldn't fit the (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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