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Re: T.A.U.
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:17:44 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Jon Walden wrote:
> Hello all,
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> I submit for your perusal ( and hopefully your approval :)! ) the Tripedal
> Assault Unit, or T.A.U. for short.
> Enjoy!
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> -Jon
Very nifty. There's lots to like about this, but the problem i have with it is
that a tripedal mecha in this configuration would never be able to actually
walk. In order to do that it needs to be able to lift at least one leg in the
air, which it could never do. Add a leg, and you'll have something both neat
{and} logical.
Allister
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| (...) By that logic, humans would not be able to walk either. A tripedal unit could throw itself off balance, lift a leg, and catch itself in a more forward position--or balance itself on two legs before lifting a leg. I'm not claiming it's (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| (...) I understand your position, Allister, and appreciate your input, but the idea of building this Mech was more about having fun building and trying something truly " off the wall" than focusing on what could be done in reality. However, it (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| Hello all, I submit for your perusal ( and hopefully your approval :)! ) the Tripedal Assault Unit, or T.A.U. for short. deep link: (URL) T.A.U. is a long range fire support Mecha equipped with energy weapons only. It was designed to be able to (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
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