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Re: The Jamocklaquat - Official Pictures
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Fabulous, Eric, absolutely fabulous! I'm really glad you hung in there. It
was truly a daunting task but now you can relax in your accomplishments (at
least for a little while, that is, until your next big project ;) ]. And I
can't wait to see it up close and in person. Your hard work has definitely
paid off...and I LUV the poses, especially the "lounge-robot-sipping-drink"
one. :)
MegaKudos and keep up the good work!
Claudia
ccoles_(underscore)shado@(shift_2)hotmail.(dot)com
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie writes:
> The fruits of my labour. This is my greatest Triumph thus far in my long
> history of Lego Building and as a Robot/Mecha builder.
>
> http://www.biomechanicalbricks.com/jamocklaquat.htm
>
> I plan to write up a rather lengthy Tech Document regarding its functionality.
> Although not set in stone yet, I plan on holding a Technical Disertation at
> Brick Fest this August for those interested in Jama's inner workings.
>
> As I reflect on the effort and vision involved in this undertaking, I want
> to thank all of you that have shown support. You kind and encouraging words
> have helped me overcome the sheer size and work involved in this undertaking.
>
> This dream come true is the culmination of all things Lego Robotics.
> I have only just begun to discover its abilities.
>
> The entire Robot is the height of my building experience and knolwedge.
> Yet the techniques I used can be found everywhere, right down to the Technic
> sets of new and old. Because of the beauty of the system, the fram can be
> updated and modified indefinetly. New Technology and the inherent modularity
> of the robot will grow over time. Giving the frame even more capability.
>
> I am equally thrilled and burned out. I still need to photograph the robot
> to show it's poseability. I have engineered Jama to be as flexable as possible.
> The Mecha can even sit up right in a chair, knees and hips bent to form.
>
> As some of you may know, I have made certain changes in my life to allow me
> to live and work as an Artist. Building Jama was my Job. I hope it will pay off.
> But, just as inportant to me is the success in your eyes. It is my hope to
> open eyes to the possibilities of the Lego System. You don't have to have a
> ton of time on your hands or a ton of Lego or money in your wallet to create.
>
> I took my time, nearly a year and I held hope that the parts would come my way.
> In all honesty, I only spent $200 since my return from Bricks West to
> complete the lower half of the Mecha. I had the fortune of having people
> belive in me and my project.
>
> One question I have* to answer right away is this: "Will it walk?"
>
> The answer is both yes and no. While all the joints are there, the motors
> and gearing are there. The fact remains that the sheer computing poer needed
> to cordinate 41 motors is a monumental task. Coupled with the fact that the
> robots reflexes are not fast enought to master the art of "Falling Forward"
>
> That's not to say its impossible, just highly improbable. I mean it could
> take 72 hours to take one full step shifting its COG slowly to achieve some
> distance of locomotion. Really I'll be happy just to not have it fall over.
>
> Still if its gonna really be a robot, it must accomplish some tasks. With
> that in mind, I plan to take some mpegs of it handing objects and doing
> something useful. I embark on a programming journey.
>
> Until I release the Technical review and Action Poses. Enjoy the current
> images. I poured my heart and soul into this creation. In fact, when I set
> out to create the Super Mech-Bot, I wanted to create the ultimate robot that
> contained all of the marvelous Technology that the Lego system has. I think
> I've done that with Jama. I may take apart the Giant Black Monster and uses
> the black technic to create something else. Or until the next giant Mecha
> comes along.
>
> My fingers are starting to hurt again. So I thank you and look forward to
> all your thoughts and questions.
>
> I present the Jamocklaquat:
>
> The Jamocklaquat - Technic Fig Scale Mecha - Fully Articulated Mindstorms
> Robot - 41 Motors - 1 VC - 12 RCX - 1 Scout - 2 Control Centers - 50 Inches Tall
>
> http://www.biomechanicalbricks.com/jamocklaquat.htm
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=21135
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> Eric Sophie
> LMHoF
> GardenSLUG
> Human Being
> Lugnet Member #1051
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>
>
>
> In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie writes:
> The Jamocklaquat - Technic Fig Scale Mecha - Fully Articulated Mindstorms
> Robot - 41 Motors - 1 VC - 12 RCX - 1 Scout - 2 Control Centers - 50 Inches
> Tall - More Action Pose Pictures Soon - ;)
>
> http://www.biomechanicalbricks.com/jamocklaquat.htm
> >
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> www.biomechanicalbricks.com
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