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Re: The Beeesh
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:01:12 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote:
> Please do, this makes it fun
Eric, I appreciate your responses.
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> Each joint is controlled and held in place by use of worm gears.
> The Mecha can hold its shape and pose due to these components.
> Coupled together with other elements like, Gearboxes and Turntables.
> So adjacent to each joint is a control knob to adjust the limbs.
Amazing!
> What this means is, there are combinations of techniques that are employed to
> keep the limbs in place. Using high torque ratios in gearing is one way.
> I use z40-to-z8 gearing combos. Binding the technic beam directly to the z40 by
> use of half-axle technic pins. This puts the weight on the gear not the axle.
> This alliveates (gosh I can't spell) the axle twist and further reduces the
> backlash Mecha suffer from when using geared systems.
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> Meaning, making a Mecha from all technic pins, ball joints, gears, pnuematics
> worm gears etc...
So I guess the question and decision I am left with is: Do I create my own
joints from scratch or do I ask for examples and start from where others have
left off? What would you recommend?
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| (...) I'm not Eric but this question can be asked in any theme, do you start by copying the idioms of the best builders in the theme (be it trains, castle, spaceships, mecha, whatever) or start by trying to develop your own? My advice, however (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| (...) I would say, first thing to do is check what parts you have. Look around to see what creations are around and see if you can build them. For example, see if you have some click hinges. Then check around and see what Mechs use them and see if (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| (...) Both thank you and sorry about that. Sometimes we have difficulty playing together in the sand box. (...) I might rabbit, I might. (...) Please do, this makes it fun. (...) Yes. (...) Each joint is controlled and held in place by use of worm (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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