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Fredrik Glöckner wrote in message ... (...) this year. Yes, I mean discounted, not discontinued :-) (URL) a working compass in the set too! Woohoo! I bought the 5284 which is neat because you get an excavator bucket and the hook set from the (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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Fredrik Glöckner wrote in message ... (...) Yes, I tried gearing it down, but the new gear motor turns so slowly that "gearing" it down reduces the output of the pistons. And the old motor tends to slip using rubber bands with two pisons. :-( Its (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Uhm, I just tried this, and got the "Runtype error of type 13". Do anybody know what I should do to avoid this? Fredrik (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Yes you can. Steve (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Well, my layout isn't too pedagogic, but I figured that with all the images from the different angles, it just might be possible to assemble the model. ;-) A bad thing is probably that you really need the bucket to actually make the model, and (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I think they will, but it may be that you need to extend the axles that hold the wheels. I've used one 4-axle for each wheel (they need to be able to move independently when turning, so one 8-axle per pair of wheels is right out), and you may (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Now, that's a very novel approach to a compressor, I'd say. But doesn't it make a lot of noise? I'm thinking since it uses 24t cogs mounted directly on the geared motor. Did you get a chance to compare the noise output to a "traditional" (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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Okay I give up. I am new to the group and I don't know what MOC means. Is there a FAQ somewhere that I am missing? Nice MOC (whatever that means...), Ralph. I will have to get some of those small pistons. I have been tinkering with a compressor (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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Nice looking model Fredrik. I wish I were so talented. Once I get my place back together, (I just moved to another residence) I plan to build it. Thanks for the detailed information! John Matthews aka leonard0 (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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Fredrik Glöckner wrote in message ... (...) Great model. I am still trying to wrap my head around the full picture from the .dat's with missing parts... I'm slow, but will get it eventually. Looks like some great designing. How long did you work on (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Very cool. -Kekoa (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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Fredrik Glöckner wrote in message ... (...) Beautiful, Fredrik. I'm sure everyone will want to build it and try it. I'll see if balloon wheels from 8062 will work... Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- The train stops at the train station, The (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Cool. Now if TLG made minifig construction rigs like that I'd buy some. (...) You probably should have, but it doesn't matter much to me. This is closer to a building type of subject than say lugnet.storage or even lugnet.general. -Tom McD. (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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I've just finished some LDraw instructions for a minifig scale articulated front loader. (URL) features working steering and a bucket that is raisable and tiltable. Both bucket operations are easily controlled with a dedicated handle, and both (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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I have just completed updates to my site to include a new double-acting compressor made of Technic. www.bmts.com/~rhempel And follow the LEGO links on the left. Any comments are appreciated... Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- The train stops (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) of (...) it (...) I can't find a picture of #3791, but #3782 is almost the same piece except mine is a 3 wheeler. Good eyes! Thanks again! Derek (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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I'm quite sure that it is a fabuland vehicle. If it was a two wheeled one, I could surely say that it was set #3782 (European9 but I can't see any example of a three wheeled red bike in between in 1979, 1984-1987, and 1990 catalogs. Is it like set (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Correct! (...) I'm stumped with this one too (obviously :) ...) Excellent work Detective Bill! I have more unknown pieces that I might need to retain your services again! In the meantime, I'm going to build my new found sets and then I'll be (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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Well, finally the pictures are there! An 80-stud wide pyramid, plus a 96-stud wide "half" pyramid! Also some other pictures of my invaded launch pad......go to the address below, select MOC's........ Also some examples of limited storage (...) (26 years ago, 2-Nov-98, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish, lugnet.storage)
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I just today added four new rigs to Sixby Fire Tech. Two of them have been in the works for awhile, and many have seen the preview LDraw plans for the Sixby Pumper II. I have added the Pumper II and the Groundhog II to the site. Both of these (...) (26 years ago, 2-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) ***I think this could be from 6076/Dark Dragon's Den—see: (URL) actual picture of element can be seen at: (URL) 9V Battery Box - white labeled with black & white "POLICE", #4761 ***Sounds like 6430/Night Patroller—see: (URL) Panel 6 x 6 x 9 (...) (26 years ago, 2-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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Hello, My mother picked up an unbelievable haul of Lego at a garage sale. She paid $30 for, so far, what seems to be at least $450 worth of Lego. Some of the sets were already built, but many were only partially built or not built at all. I'm in the (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Oh, OK, I get it. I was thinking along the lines of "Bricklyn". Double O's instead of double I's didn't occur to me. (...) Careful, some people may not appreciate deceased royalty humor. :-) -- Terry K -- (26 years ago, 31-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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(...) -michael (26 years ago, 31-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Look on Larry P's web site, near the bottom for the link, link to Larry's site on mine below. (26 years ago, 31-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) I have not seen Gary Istak's cathedral. Does anyone have a URL? -michael (26 years ago, 31-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) I like the frame set-up, it makes navigation so easy for everyone. Louise (26 years ago, 30-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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Tom McDonald wrote in message ... <dnip> (...) accomodate (...) pictures (...) I have to disgree, With frames alot of places where you ge free sites have those $#$%# popups. Plus they also tend to be slow, not to mention that with the new support (...) (26 years ago, 30-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Make the frame border a little bigger? Maybe it isn't big enough to accomodate the text. Only get rid of it if you want it perfect, or if you have pictures that are too big for the frame. Frames really make a page look polished. (...) <snip> (...) (26 years ago, 30-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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> I noticed that your blue navigation bar at the top of the screen > seemed to be partially obscured - that is, the text is resting > directly on the images below (the lugnet background image) > It just looks a little out of place. Hmm. (...) (26 years ago, 30-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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Sean M. Kenney (sean@seankenney.com) announced his new web site at <URL:(URL). Nice work Sean. Some really nice buildings (and a well-designed site). This is definitely a site it is worth visiting. Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: (...) (26 years ago, 30-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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Very, very nice debut. Very well thought out and designed, and excellent models, with a wry sense of humor. :-) Can't wait to see more. Ed commented on the resolution. I don't mind it too much - it's not hard to switch down to 640 x 480. You asked (...) (26 years ago, 30-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Looks incredble so far. The photo loading speed was great (but I have a 155 connection). I'd like to see larger photos. The whole web site could be larger - it looks like ti 640x480 resolution. Consider going up to 600x800. Great designs, nice (...) (26 years ago, 30-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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All: Hello! I am in the process of putting photos of my latest creation up on the web, and I figured I'd show you all. (URL) my city AND the site are both works-in-progress, so I know a lot of the links are dead & whatnot. But I have about 25 (...) (26 years ago, 29-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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Oba! I am glad someone is using it! And thanks again for making it! (...) Do you really? I think my description is still dreadful. I just hope the picture helped! ___...___ richard.dee@nospam.virgin.net remove nospam dot Web Site: (URL) Instant (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(URL) on there somewhere is a link to Paulo's dat2dxf converter. There is also a zip file containing a few sample conversions. I have yet to use the actual program....as the bricks I needed were there in the zip file....though I will be shortly. And (...) (26 years ago, 28-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) where can I get the above mentioned DXF converter? -- ___...___ L. M. Lloyd lee@advfilms.com SGI Animator ADV Films USA ___...___ (26 years ago, 27-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Oba! I am glad someone is using it! (...) Paulo (26 years ago, 27-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Certainly. They both demonstrate studs, as opposed to actual bricks. I was very tired when I wrote it..... The picture I had hoped to demonstrate how bricks on different levels should relate to each other. I think what would be best might be a (...) (26 years ago, 27-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Richard, I wonder if you could clear this up a little bit? (...) I understand how this makes a pyramid. (...) I don't understand how this makes a pyramid. Does the pyramid rise with a less steep angle now? Are these three lines one vertical section? (...) (26 years ago, 27-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Actually, I had decided to go very big on a pyramid, which I finished last weekend. After building a pyramid on a 48x48 baseplate (nice sounding drum, by the way), went for an 80-stud wide pyramid, built upon a 48x48 surrounded by a ring of 16x32's. (...) (26 years ago, 26-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Matthew Bates wrote in message ... (...) Which leads me to think that the pneumatic switch is different now (...) Actually, no. The crucial difference between the old and the new pneumatics system is that the old one used both pressure and suction, (...) (26 years ago, 26-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) That's the piece! Except mine's black. Matt (26 years ago, 26-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Hey, that is one cool model. It took me a while to figure out how to build from the instructions included, but it is worth it! If there is interest, I could take pictures of the rocker-boogie with my digital camera and post pictures on my web page. (...) (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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Louise Belles wrote in message ... (...) remove (...) which (...) that (...) spots. (...) that (...) been (...) great (...) a (...) I hear you, one of my ex's, Donna (sister of RTLer Denny who doesn't post much these days) is a Structural engineer (...) (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) I resolved a building difficulty which would also work to stabalize a pyramid. I wanted the roof of my train station to be durable enough to remove in one piece. I reinforced the underside of the roof with narrow plates which spanned the (...) (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Hopefully this will clear up the subject of exactly what piece we are talking about. The one I am trying to describe can be found in set 8040. I have a scan of one page in the instructions which illustrates the piece I have in mind. (URL) this piece (...) (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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I think it is a dacta angle sensor. Selçuk Matthew Bates wrote in message ... (...) now (...) has (...) it, (...) round, (...) a (...) (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) After seeing the diagram in that old Technic set, it makes more sense that this is a valve block, without valves somewhere the piston would just slide back down. Which leads me to think that the pneumatic switch is different now and has (...) (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Well, okay, I never opened one up. But if you think about how it operates - it's pretty basic. (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I'd be interested. It's too long a lead time to launch it, but it's not too early to think about it, and decide how it will work, and what organization is needed for it. Just to be ready. Steve (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) It is? I always thought there were some kind of valves inside it which split the air into different nozzles depending on the air flow direction. But then again, I only had one as a kid, and never did any experiments with it. Fredrik (26 years ago, 23-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Steve Bliss wrote in message <362f3a45.9161533@lu...et.com>... (...) Thanks, Steve. If I ever can beat the demon Diablo addiction I have developed since buying my new computer, I will finish the model and get some pics taken. Hmm, maybe it is time (...) (26 years ago, 22-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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> I acquired a bunch of LEGO recently, mostly Technic, and one piece > I haven't seen before. It's basically a black 2x4 brick with three > ports for attaching air hoses. What's it for and what sets did it > come in? It seems like it might have (...) (26 years ago, 22-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Darn text wrapping gets me every time! (...) ======== Posted via the LUGNET discussion group web interface ======== (URL) Search, Read, Post, or Watch Traffic (26 years ago, 22-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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I think this part was used in Legos early pneumatic history. You ran a hose from your pump to the center port on the 2 X 4 brick. You then ran a hose from each side port to the top and bottom ports on you pneumatic switch. Another hose ran from the (...) (26 years ago, 22-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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I acquired a bunch of LEGO recently, mostly Technic, and one piece I haven't seen before. It's basically a black 2x4 brick with three ports for attaching air hoses. What's it for and what sets did it come in? It seems like it might have valves in it (...) (26 years ago, 22-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) That sounds very cool. I really like when people design playability features into their models. I can't wait to see the pics on this one! But now you've got me thinking. Maybe I'll have to go design my own wizard's tower. Steve (26 years ago, 22-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Tom McDonald wrote in message <362CB77A.FCADC5D9@f...io.com>... (...) likely (...) Hey, thanks Tom. That was exactly what I was going for. Lovecraft is awesome inspiration for evil gothic settings. One day I would like to do a true gothic castle (...) (26 years ago, 21-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) I don't, but I can tell you that it's trivial. The main issue is the distance the switch needs to be pushed before it triggers, not how hard it's pushed. I've built 'frames' around the sensor such that an almost infinitesimal bump triggers the (...) (26 years ago, 21-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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Does anyone have a measurement of the actuation force for the touch sensor? Cheers, Ralph ======== Posted via the LUGNET discussion group web interface ======== (URL) Search, Read, Post, or Watch Traffic (26 years ago, 21-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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Are you all SHIFT-Reloading when you reaccess the pages? If not, then you are loading it from your cache. If you Shift-Reload and the page doesn't update, try moving to another page, emptying your cache, then go back to the page and Shift-Reload. If (...) (26 years ago, 21-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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I must applaud Linc for a wonderfully design switch... I love it :) I also agre with everything he has said about the Pneumatic elements. One trick I have found to be very usefull is using pneumatic cylinders as motion-transfer devices. If you take (...) (26 years ago, 21-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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The basplate sags a might in the middle. I ended up doing what Sean suggests, putting columns under the baseplate. The trick is that nothing actually attaches to the bottom of the baseplate, only the top. That means that only the top plate in my (...) (26 years ago, 21-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Much agreement from me! It's amazing what creative uses there are for them, I pointed out earlier that I made a catapult, which when the air pressure builds up enough, it flings a 1x12 which has a open box with ballow tires. I also made a good (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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After following the ongoing pneumatic thread, I thought I would 1) show my newly designed electric switch 2) talk about the glory of pneumatics and 3) throw in my 2 pickles. There are references to the previous pneumatic thread in this post. First (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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Kekoa Proudfoot wrote in message ... (...) (URL) to see this. (...) Thank you oh thank-you. My friend (who owns the page) and I have been trying to figure out why the page was not updating after we changed it. By adding the www. in the URL the page (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Reloading from members.home.net didn't get me the new text and pictures. ??? -Kekoa (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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Copious pix. All was wonderful. I took a couple of notes, though I'm not likely to do any serious copying, as I've no room for something like that. IMO, Imbruglio's could double as an evil castle. It's got that look... (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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> did you have to tun the bricks far under > the baseplate so you can attach things to it while it's up there. or are the > baseplates sturdy enought to do it?? Thanks for the info. I have done a similar thing with a building I made -- I have a (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) You might want to try using distilled water. Then you don't have to worry about what chemicals are in your "fresh" water. Justin... (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... (...) available (...) No, you're right... sort of. I did use the balloon tires in the real model and space tires in the LDrawing, but I stopped reading/posting RTL...let's see... when did Lugnet invite the L-Cad (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I think Linc said on RTL that he did too, but that since they're not available parts in Ldraw he used the small space wheels as stand ins. Could be wrong I like this model a lot. I like as well that there is a STEP command part way through to (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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Okay, I think I see how it works, did you have to tun the bricks far under the baseplate so you can attach things to it while it's up there. or are the baseplates sturdy enought to do it?? Thanks for the info. Larry Andersen wrote in message (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) works pretty well. All of my monorail is 4 bricks higher than the supports. That means that I had to raise the monorail station baseplates 4 bricks as well. Here's a rough graphic: ###### <- Plate (2x4) ###---...--- <- baseplate (## is a 2x2 (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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is there anyway to raise the thin baseplates above the ground. I know you can't attach stuff to the bottom but I am still hoping it's possible to raise them slightly, maybe about a full brick off the ground. I was thinking of setting up some sort of (...) (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Motor suport details are now posted here (URL) (26 years ago, 19-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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Linc Smith wrote in message ... (...) Yahhhh! Real building. Can't wait to try it myself. I might use balloon tires... Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- The train stops at the train station, The bus stops at the bus station, So why am I sitting (...) (26 years ago, 19-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I left a structure made of gray bricks in an aquarium for some months with no apparent effect other than some crud which came off with dish detergent and a toothbrush. JSA (...) (26 years ago, 19-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Hi Folks, I have a couple of structures (bridge and pier) which will rest on LEGO pilars. These pilars will be submerged underwater for "periods" time. These creations will be displayed in a specilazed table/module I'm building for one of our (...) (26 years ago, 19-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) office, I think... Can you describe how to set up the motors? It's not clear in the picture, and I don't want to have to dig up LDraw to figure it out. Thanks, -Kekoa (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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Here is a model that incorporates a 6 wheel drive, independent and un-sprung suspension system. This was modeled after the rocker-boogie suspension on Sojourner. As I mention below, this is quick to build and real fun to watch climb across your Lego (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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Ed \ Boxer" Jones > wrote in message <3629F420.C8C2C0B7@aol.com>... (...) 3 (...) anyone (...) out? (...) but (...) problems. (...) since (...) for (...) charm. OK, I have put named counters on each main model page. I don't know what was wrong, I (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hey Matt, your cathedral is extremely impressive as is Gary Istak's. Just 3 different architectural styles!! (...) Matt, your GeoCities counter is not working. Make sure that in the code for your counter, you add the name of the HTML file (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'll soon post photos of the double pump I designed based on the single cylinder one on Mike?'s site. It has a smoother power stroke when the tank fills up. I still need to design a regulator though. The small cylinder is used as the bucket (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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(...) Mike's design is for the older (5114) motor. Since I had a bunch of those that Moz sent me, I never bothered trying to adapt the design to the newer one. Others may comment differently, but I have good results (the multiple air tank cylinders (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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(...) I'm posting via the web interface rather than via the netscape newsreader, so until Todd implements a cookie based sig, I have to type it in by hand (or paste it in from a file) I can't be bothered to set up a keyboard macro and I don't want (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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Matthew Verdier wrote in message ... (...) out? (...) since (...) I noticed that too. But the total coolness of the site certainly makes up for it. Definitely worth the CSoTW award you received. I want that castle. Jesse ___...___ Jesse The Jolly (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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The "offset axle" (there are two of them in the #5272 One Cylinder Motor ($3.25)) gives a ½ bump spacing ... just right for the larger pump. - - - Nick - - - (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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Thanks for the pointers to your and Mike's sites! Big help..... Which motor (5114 or the newer 5225) has given you the best results? - - - Nick - - - (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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Hey! go easy on the guy, the FM transmitter can't be all that big, and probably can't go any further that 20 meters. For DJA: Usually they transmit arou 87.0-88.9, FM radio stations only go to 89.0 as low as possible, so just tuning the radio to the (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.build)
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Larry, what happened to your sig.??? Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... <snip> (...) Matt Marshall $%#$% Vacuum Cleaners Always get my pieces!!! Matt's Lego Page (URL) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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(...) The small pump makes a fine compressor which lots of us use. I agree that the small cylinder is not that useful. The (...) Are you using a pressure limit switch to shut off the compressor? lu posted a design a while back which I captured on my (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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(...) The small cylinders are of great use for actuators & orther small "switching" tasks... not good for lifting. (...) I have been disappointed in the "compressor" pump... It does not generate a very consistant presure, and it seems to have been (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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Rcvd my pneumatic components yesterday ... and am having doubts about their practicality. The smaller cylinder and pump (5116 & 5117) are not powerful enough to do much of amything of any use. The larger set (5107 & 5108) have enough power to lift (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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Mike Stanley wrote in message ... (...) Wow, thanks Mike. I do like the Cathedral, but have you looked at Ed's or Gary Istak's lately? Those two really know how to build. But I am glad you liked it. BTW, George Sikora said the counter didn't seem to (...) (26 years ago, 17-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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richard.dee@nospam.virgin.net wrote in message ... (...) together, (...) you (...) The little Pyramid had no problems. I tried in the past to build bigger ones, and had some problems once the size of an edge got larger than about 2 feet. I built it (...) (26 years ago, 17-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) ever seen. Thanks for sharing. (26 years ago, 17-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Is that the tallest pyramid you have managed to build? What were the difficulties experienced? Need to build solidly, wall collapse? Do tell, I like pyramids......... Matthew Verdier wrote in message ... (...) ready (...) (26 years ago, 17-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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