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Re: Proposal: New Parts Category for round parts
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lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw
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Fri, 4 Jan 2002 20:33:56 GMT
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Steve Bliss <partsref@yahoo.com> writes:
> In lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, Fredrik Glöckner wrote:
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> > If so, the parts I suggest
> > to rename could be called
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> > 2637 Technic Liftarm 16L with Axleholes
> > 2739 Technic Liftarm 6L with Ball Joint Sockets
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> No, I don't think that would be the way to go.
Great, I was mostly just testing the grounds. I wouldn't actually
vote for a solution like this.
> I'm with you all the way here. But let me take it one step further:
> as you noted, "beam" is a common term for Technic bricks. So, this
> new category could also include the Technic brick parts. Then, all
> technic bricks, liftarms, and half- and full-width smooth beams would
> be in one place, with a nice generic label of "Beam".
While this idea would unify many elements, I don't think it's a good
one. After all, the technic bricks with holes or axleholes (or pins!)
are still bricks. And to make things even more difficult, there are
many hybrid elements, which cannot easily be categorized as bricks or
beams. For example the new rectangular/quadratic elements introduced
lately. I would say that a "beam" is mostly a straight or partwise
straight element. Could a 4x4 brick with a 2x2 hole in the centre cut
out be called a beam? Even if it does have some technic holes along the
sides? Or what about a 1x1 brick with one single hole and one stud?
That can't be a beam, can it?
And what about the technic plates? Are they beams as well? I would say
that 1xn technic plates with axle holes on the ends are not beams.
I think we need one category for studded technic elements ("technic
bricks, technic plates") and one for the non-studded elements. The name
"liftarm" is a bit bad, as it doesn't fully describe all the non-studded
elements. However, until we can come up with a better name, I think the
current categories are quite good.
What about the original question, then? Do we want
2637 Technic Axle 16 with Axleholes
2739 Technic Axle 6 with Ball Joint Sockets
or
2637 Technic Rod 16L
2739 Technic Rod 6L Steering
Personally, I would say that an "axle" is an element into which elements
(e.g. bushes, gears) can be slided. Hence, I prefer the latter.
However, I'm not married to the second suggestion, and I am certainly
open to other solutions.
Fredrik
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