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(...) Yeah... in the modules I have actually built I use that piece whenever possible. When I get a chance I'll put up a few of the modules... So far I've made a command station, one tube, a 3-way connection, and an engine. (This system works with (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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(...) <DAT Snipped> This is a good interface between modules (provided the module shape matches). One suggestion I would make though would be to use the "Brick 1 x 2 with Pin" <part:2458> instead of the technic pieces. My experience is that the pins (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Modular space station connection system [DAT]
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Hey all, I just created a new connection system for a modular space station, LMKWYT -- Jameson Gagnepain (URL) #17714608 0 Untitled 0 Name: connector.dat 0 Author: Jameson Robert Gagnepain - Jameson@JamesonRobert.com 0 Unofficial Model 1 0 0 80 0 1 (...) (26 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Pneumatic Actuator [DAT]
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Here is a more rugged version of Linc's Micromotor actuated pneumatic switch, still viewable at (URL) and referenced in this thread: (URL) I tweaked and tweaked until the switch worked well. The assembly isn't much bigger than Linc's, and the full (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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Lego Logics... I just got this idea, and thought I'd share it with the rest of you. It should be possible to construct an AND function with pneumatics and rubberbands, thus opening up for endless (and rather slow:)) posibilities with pneumatic (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Re: Color chart
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(...) the colors for use in LDLite, and any other program which recognizes the 0 COLOR meta-statement. To use these definitions, you'll need to paste the code into the top of your model file. Just referencing colors.ldl like a part won't work. Steve (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Re: LDraw Color Chart [DAT]
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Since Suzanne pointed out this old thread, I thought I'd use new technology (MPD) to provide a better chart. (...) Your wish is my command. 0 FILE colchart.dat 0 Chart of LDraw Color Codes 0 Author: Steve Bliss 1 16 -380 -375 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 (...) (26 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Re: Babylon 5 Cruisers [DAT]
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(...) Here's a method I used in my (failed?) Omega attempt. Basically, the axle is based upon a 12-long Technic axle piece surrounded by 2x2 round bricks; the rotating section's base is a set of six 2x2->2x2 brackets interlocking with four 2x6 (...) (26 years ago, 10-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Re: Help Needed: LEGO Pinball
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I'm thinking that the CyberStinger set "attack" action would be similar to the quick flip action you are looking for, but I'll have to take a look at one of them when I get home from work to be sure. It is a quick forceful swing from a small push (...) (26 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Help Needed: LEGO Pinball [DAT]
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Hi Technic maniacs, I have an idea of making a LEGO Pinball game. The .DAT file below is a very coarse schetch of the principles that could be used. Of course, the table has to be much larger. I happen to have a couple of Technic parts that look (...) (26 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Re: Thin structures with antennas
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(...) You could probably put something fairly heavy on top, as long as it balances pretty well and there is no stress. A crane, for example, would not work! ;-) (...) Nah, I still haven't kicked the habit of making only vehicle models, so it will (...) (26 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Re: Thin structures with antennas
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(...) Cool! Can it hold up more than it's own weight (ie, could you put a control cabin or something like that on top)? Do you plan on incorporating this into any models? --Bram (26 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Thin structures with antennas [DAT]
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Here's an idea I got when I constructed the roof for a túk-túk model I made recently (see Brickshelf if your curious). I'm not quite happy with the way the antennas are connected, but it's hard to come up with a better solution. Any suggestions as (...) (26 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Re: My Mecha's Head
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(...) Thanks! Unfortunately I still have builder's block, and haven't really gotten much done... :( Jeff (26 years ago, 10-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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(...) Ok, cool, gonna try that! Thanks! ~Nick (URL) (26 years ago, 9-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I haven't seen very many mechas, but this head looks like it will be the start of a great one. I am very impressed with the variety of pieces you used. The design is very cool! Plus, green is my favorite LEGO color (but I think I'd like the (...) (26 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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(...) message and paste it into a plain text editor (notepad, if you use windows). Then I save it as the filename given (with .dat extension, but I'm not sure if it's necessary). Then you can just open it in LDraw. John Gramley (26 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ok, I am new to LDraw and I haven't used it that much, but could someone please tell me how to input the previos information into LDraw and make it into a visible picture? Thanks! ~Nick (URL) (26 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | My Mecha's Head [DAT]
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I got hit by builder's block while working on my mech a while ago. I was very unhappy with the Torso, and I couldn't visualize the legs. After demolishing the torso and staring at the pieces, I decided to try a new tack, and work on the head. After (...) (26 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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| | Re: Flying cars. Wheels like in "Back To The Futre."
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(...) I've seen some pictures of some models that were actually used in the movie. Unfourtunatly, I don't remember the web address. The wheels folded down with some kind of pump, either pnumatic, or hydralic, I could't tell for sure. You might try (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
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