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Re: basic electronic parts?
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lugnet.parts
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Tue, 10 Aug 2004 23:10:22 GMT
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"Joe Strout" <joe@strout.net> wrote in message
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> I'm interested in adding some simple electronics to my models -- for example,
> lights, motorized lifts, and so on. Ideally, I'd be able to run (well-hidden)
> wires from the various lights and motors to some control panel where I would
> have switches to control it all.
>
> Here's the rub: I can't afford the time or money for a Mindstorms set. I know
> there are some standard parts for lights, but what are the standard power
> supplies for these? And, are there any standard switches for controlling them,
> or would I have to visit parts.custom for those? Finally, what are the smallest
> standard motors available?
>
> (Please forgive me if these are newbie questions -- I'm a newbie!)
>
> Thanks,
> - Joe
Power supply:
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=70931
Train speed regulator (to connect power supply to LEGO wires):
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=2868b
Reversing switch:
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=6551
Smallest LEGO motor (extreme low speed, not much torque - there are other
motors, not as small):
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=2986
Light brick:
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=6035
Example of LEGO wire (many sizes are available):
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=5306bc015
Hope I didn't confuse you or go offtopic too much. If you need more
clarification, don't hesitate to ask.
Rob
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