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Re: Interfacing Znap to System
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lugnet.znap, lugnet.build
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Fri, 1 Feb 2002 22:07:38 GMT
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In lugnet.znap, Aaron Sneary writes:
> You may have already discovered this, but creations built of Znap are almost
> always an odd number of System studs long. I built a Space Freighter frame and
> the cargo containers all had to be 7 studs wide and seven studs long. I forget
> how tall they are. Look here:
> http://brickshelf.com/gallery/asneary/Space/Ships/space06label.jpg
Ever thought about using the "jumper" bricks (the 1 x 2 plates with the stud
in the center) to create an offset? This would let you make a 6 wide roof,
and 7 wide compartment for the ZNAP.
I'm working on a project with the ZNAP. As I come up with some skinning
techniques, I'll try to keep them posted here. Until then, you can look at
my latest ZANP project--a double wide train bridge at 110 studs long. Here
it is: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=105239
Scott Lyttle
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> It's also important to remember that Znap width is equal to LEGO brick width,
> but not height, and they are square, unlike LEGO. I found that very frustrating
> at first.
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> One more thing, if you build openings such as the ones the containers are in,
> the purple connectors are angled and protrude into the 7 x 7 in the corners,
> making a bit of the opening only 6 wide.
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> Let me know if you come up with any other cool ideas...
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| (...) Actually, that's exactly how those containers were built. I was originally inspired to start making 5 and 7 wide cars since the train heads were always arguing 6 or 8. I said make 'em 7 and stop complaining. Then I went home and tried it. This (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-02, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build)
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| You may have already discovered this, but creations built of Znap are almost always an odd number of System studs long. I built a Space Freighter frame and the cargo containers all had to be 7 studs wide and seven studs long. I forget how tall they (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build)
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