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Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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Sat, 9 Oct 2010 16:59:10 GMT
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In lugnet.general, David Eaton wrote:
> In lugnet.general, David Eaton wrote:
> > RAMP TRACK:
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> Alright, I just tried to measure using my scanner. I figured there would be very
> little optical distortion on the bed of the scanner, so it'll make a reasonably
> good straight-on image. Results:
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> 32.7903 studs for the upper ramp
> 32.8166 studs for the lower ramp
> Average: 32.8035 studs
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> So I think I'm happy with a guess of 32.8 studs of length for each ramp half.
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> For the record, the number of teeth in the ramps also provide some different
> stats:
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> Curve: 223 on the inner rail side and 228 on the outer rail side
> Ramps: 167 (both)
> Long straight: 163
> Start/Stop: 82
> Short straight: 41
> (Yes, my mind is now numb from counting)
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> So, if you assumed that the spacing of the teeth was constant for a piece of
> straight track versus a ramp (it's obviously not always constant), you would
> get:
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> Using the long track for a ratio: 32.7853 studs
> Using the short track for a ratio: 32.5854 studs
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> Given that LEGO changes the tooth spacing for different monorail elements, I'm
> not quite inclined to use that as a useful measurement, but interesting to
> compare nonetheless.
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> DaveE
OK wait, the number of teeth on the inside and outside of a curve are different?
I never took a monorail power unit apart but I always figured the gearing was
locked together from one side to the other. Does it have a friction clutch?
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| (...) Yep! Easiest way to verify is just to look at the ends and compare them with the midpoint. The teeth are directly opposite each other on the ends, but are off by half-a-tooth in the middle, thanks to there being an odd number on the inside and (...) (14 years ago, 9-Oct-10, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) Alright, I just tried to measure using my scanner. I figured there would be very little optical distortion on the bed of the scanner, so it'll make a reasonably good straight-on image. Results: 32.7903 studs for the upper ramp 32.8166 studs (...) (14 years ago, 9-Oct-10, to lugnet.general)
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