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Re: FT 4.5V technic motor
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto
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Tue, 1 May 2001 14:44:04 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys writes:
> But we all accept that we can cut pneumatic hose for our 'bots (if used) and
> other things like that.
Yes, within reason. Ie, if you show up with 15 ft of hose, we'll know it
wasn't from a Lego set. Similarily if you show up with a giant fan belt, it
probably wasn't a Lego rubber band. Unlike other organizations, we're
pretty flexible.
> Those old 4.5 v motors use plugs for attaching them to battery boxes. I
> have taken a lead from a mindstorms, cut off an end, and attached an old 4.5
> v plug so i can attach my old 4.5 v motors to the rcx.
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> Would that wire/lead (whatever) be allowed into the competition? I have 3
> 'old style' 4.5 v motors and was just curious.
No. You could run a 4.5V subsystem off a separate 4.5V battery pack, but I
don't think grafting cables is within the terms of the competition.
Calum
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| (...) K, here's a question somewhat related... rtlToronto 'bot rules say that LEGO bricks cannot be modified in any way. But we all accept that we can cut pneumatic hose for our 'bots (if used) and other things like that. Those old 4.5 v motors use (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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