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Re: Need help with leg joints!
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Date: 
Thu, 4 Jan 2001 19:00:57 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Jeff Johnston writes:
I'm messing around with a two-legged walker design vaguely similar to
the AT-ST.  This is my first real experience with large mecha, and I
seem to have made it too heavy for the click hinges to worm properly -
it'll stand up (barely) but if it's jostled it sags and collapses into a
little heap.  So, I'm looking for any advice on making stronger leg
joints while still maintaining posability.

j

   I use Throwbot L-limbs and clicking hinges. Check out the Emu, Cassowary,
and Roadrunner mecha on my site - Moonbase Io for examples at
http://moonbase-io.webjump.com/default.htm .
   And if you dont like the L-limbs' look but like the strength of the
ball-and-socket joints, try experimenting with the new ball joints with axle
specific holes found in the Technic C3-PO and Stormtrooper. They are
designed to work with Throwbot socket elements. I just got mine from WM the
other day.

Good Luck,
Todd



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(...) Todd, This is off the subject, but what color is C3-PO? Bryce (24 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)

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I'm messing around with a two-legged walker design vaguely similar to the AT-ST. This is my first real experience with large mecha, and I seem to have made it too heavy for the click hinges to worm properly - it'll stand up (barely) but if it's (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)

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