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Re: Modelling !
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Sat, 10 Jun 2000 12:43:54 GMT
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Fredrik Glöckner writes:
> Steve Bliss <blisses@worldnet.att.net> writes:
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> > I believe the conversion is 0.4mm = 1 LDU. At least, that's what I always
> > use.
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> This is only an approximation. The LEGO bricks are not metric -- The
> dimensions are based on inches. The width of one brick is 5/16 inch
> and the height (without studs) is 6/16 inch. So 0.39370mm = 1LDU is
> more precise.
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> I normally try to measure LEGO elements against other LEGO bricks, to
> avoid this trouble.
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> If anybody doubt these dimensions, they can try to measure the
> dimensions of a 32x32 baseplate. Is it closer to 10' by 10' or 25.6cm
> by 25.6cm?
But 0.4mm = 1 LDU (also known as 1mm = 2.5 LDU) is for us Metrics a solid
enough basis to model parts with.
Greetings, M. Moolhuysen
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| (...) For large LEGO elements, the difference would probably be significant, so I would suggest using 0.3937mm = 1LDU. But it's normally better to measure new elements along long LEGO beams, when applicable. Fredrik (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| (...) This is only an approximation. The LEGO bricks are not metric -- The dimensions are based on inches. The width of one brick is 5/16 inch and the height (without studs) is 6/16 inch. So 0.39370mm = 1LDU is more precise. I normally try to (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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