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In lugnet.robotics, Soh Chio Siong writes:
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> Don't give up on pneumatics just yet.
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Indeed don't! There is no better way to get great power and speed at
the same time then the pneumatics. With a worm gear you can get great
power, but not much speed, with the gears you can get great speed, but
not much power. With the big cylinder you can get both. Just like in
the real world, pneumatics (hydrolics) require a lot more support stuff
to keep them working.
IMO,
DLC
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| FINALLY! some one has described a use for pneumatics! I keep debating on whetjer to buy some, because i don't know what to do w/them. My father is an engineer, but i remodel houses. I just like legos still as an adult. Thanks, & keep up the good (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Well, ultimately the pneumatic power comes from the motor that drives the compresser. At a given time frame you can only squeeze so much work out of the motor, and pneumatics is no magic. It gives you great power but still not much speed, if (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| Hi, there are two ways to buys spare parts from the Service catalog: 1) Post the order to Lego France with a check (from a French bank); parts will be delivered within a week ONLY to an address in France (or Principality of Monaco, where I live) 2) (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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