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Re: New to Lego bots - Where to get Technic parts?
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:14:44 GMT
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Steve Baker <SJBAKER1@AIRMAILnomorespam.NET>
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Jennifer Clark wrote:
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> Ulfr Fenris wrote:
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> > My question is, though, is there
> > a general Technic set that contains a bunch of handy parts (like the clutch
> > and such) that can be bought in a single package?
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> The Technic Space Shuttle 8480 is a superb parts package, so good in fact
> that I bought two of them in a sale. Perhaps the down side for Mindstorms
> folks is that the large motor supplied is an old style 9V one. The smaller one
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> is a "micromotor"; I generally can put both to good use. The CyberSlam 8266,
> whilst appearing somewhat dodgy at first, is also excellent if you can get one
> or two cheap, as they contain a "Mindstorms" motor and loads of other useful
> parts.
For really cheap Mindstorms motors, look in your local Toys'R'Us for Lego 'Znaps'
sets - these are still selling at <$10 and at least two of those sets contain
motors that are identical to the Mindstorms variety. You get a few other "interesting"
parts like a battery box, a flexible drive shaft, etc - but most of the rest is junk.
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