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Re: Pneumatics book?
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lugnet.technic, lugnet.books
Date: 
Sat, 10 Apr 2004 23:15:51 GMT
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The thing is though, 8455s have lots of beams without studs, and ones with studs
generally seem to be declining.  Perhaps I should build more with the beams from
8455s.  The trouble is, using the right angle brackets to make right angles
introduces too much flexing into the joints.  Beams and plates were much more
rigid.  Rigidity is essential for efficiency, and efficiency increases speed.

I too regret the fact that studded designs are hard to find.  There are plenty
of situations where studded bricks are the way to go.

Kevin



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  Re: Pneumatics book?
 
(...) Yes, I just noticed that it was one of your specialities - obvious due to the picture on the Technic newsgroup page. I also major in trains, which take a lot of time, so I haven't had time to develop pneumatics much for a few years. However, (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.books)

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