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(...) It must be his "thing" .... he taught me too, giggle. (...) HEY MISTER... That bot sucks! Couldnt resist! Janey, "AT least my first bot was pretty, Red Brick" (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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In lugnet.technic, Chris Magno wrote: I can't believe I missed the best part of that build!!!! No, it's not the wonderfully designed legs No, it's not the plethora of 7 l axles No, it's not the racer motor providing the power.... It's the worm to 24 (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(URL) I went on and built my own version, using 8 legs with 90° phase offset and Power Functions motorization. Still a few things to improve, such as the bad balance due to the weight of the battery pack... See it (URL) here>. Thanks again for the (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I'll be there. Jeff VW (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Brian Davis wrote: > In lugnet.technic, Chris Magno wrote: > >> I found the best way to learn about this very neat leg >> concept is to build one... > > ..and the best way to introduce someone to Theo Jansen's amazing mechanisms is > to have someone (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So stinkin' slick! (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) ..and the best way to introduce someone to Theo Jansen's amazing mechanisms is to have someone build one out of common materials you have on hand (OK, I'm a little short of 7L axles as well, but that can be worked around). Really, this is (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.loc.ca, C. L. GunningCook wrote: I have just sent out the a bit more info for this event via email... if you didnt get a copy... please send me your email so I can keep you in the loop. Im still waiting on ppl to confirm if they are going (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.general)
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(...) thanks Dave, glad to see you are still around - we missed you at r22 when I kicked robot butt! In other news, this leg has inspired me to try to modify it so I can use it for my grand dream of my 6 leg rcx powered walker. I dont have video of (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) thanks - it will be there, as well, and a few other odd's and ends. Chris (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.technic, Chris Magno wrote: That is beautiful!! It's better than the spider you were working on when first we met! Nicely done! Dave K (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Wow, this is awesome! I can't wait to see it in person. Derek (17 years ago, 20-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thank you John. Please encourage Ross to work more on robots, and less on that "other" thing you do. ;) Also have Ross try the simulator Philo posted. It works like a charm. (...) Hypercube? Nice link. Im going to try to make one of these. :) (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wanted to say thank you for your kind words; I also should add that I routinely use your page as a guide when thinking about lego motors. (URL) to the simulation. It is simply fantastic. I played with it for a short while, and all I can say, (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) As Elmer Fudd would say, "That MOC wocks!";-) All seriousness aside, that is trés cool, Chris. Can't wait for Ross' reaction-- He'll flip out! It's funny; he's actually building a robot-thingy (I think that the technical term) right now as (...) (17 years ago, 20-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Uh, nope. Derek, you are a grown man, you are responsible for getting your own chicks. Giggle. Hmmmm... wait a minute, why am I getting them for Chris then? I need to re-evaluate the situation. Janey "Red Chick... errrr Brick" (17 years ago, 20-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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As I wanted to play with your design (and if possible decrease the number of L7 axles still relatively scarce in my collection...), I modelled it using (URL) Euklides 2.02 geometry freeware>. (URL) Euklides file is (URL) here>. You can animate the (...) (17 years ago, 20-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Congratulations, Chris, you wonderfully captured the light and organic structure of Theo Jansen creations. Simply wonderful! Philo (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Chris, its simply amazing. One of the most elegant moving MOCs I have ever seen. Im blown away how great and streamline it looks and how smooth it functions. Oh yeah, and its kick butt CREEPY too. Totally love this MOC, by far, my most (...) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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After a few long weeks of tinkering, I think Ive settled on a final design that I would like to display at the (URL) Toronto Hobby show.> (URL) This is a six leg walker, that uses the leg design of (URL) Theo Jansen> After seeing his video (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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