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Hi all, Has anyone found a good source of an RCX-compatible linear solenoid? One about 2-x-2-x-X studs? With a push AND pull of a minimum of about one inch? And works with 9 volts. Double ended would be nice. If not, any takers on searching for one? (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) What about a doorbell solenoid? They are designed to work at 12V, but I have had them work pretty well off a 9V battery. The only thing is that the resistancxe through the coil would drain the batteris pretty quick. Superconduction for lego? (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Actually, what I was thinking, with a push/pull type, you wouldnt have a spring return, and therefore could briefly power it and then turn off the power, and it would stay in that position, hence no battery drain. --Electro-- (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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i´ve used a solenoid on my rcx from an old copier. they are filled with them. i used it to lift and drop down a pen that i attached to my line following catepillar drive robot. i am trying to learn my rcx how to draw and sculpt... look it up(if you (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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That is an interesting application. What are your plans for Sculpting? -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) andersson" <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in message news:3AFC2210.E28129...@kkh.se... (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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"Bob Fay" <rfay@we.mediaone.net> wrote in message news:GD6sE9.3xt@lugnet.com... (...) I would also like to know about the sculpting! It reminds me of a certain someone who has built machines for cutting in toast. :) Iain (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) sounds interesting. if you could find links or more info, it´d be great. My plans for building a sculpting machine sofar is pretty simple and straightforward. i am (or we are) basically trying to build a plotter that pours material down on the (...) (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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That is a very complex project. The rotation sensor will provide you with positioning information. It does lose counts sometimes, so it is best to reset the counter often. If you have not already seen this site, take a look at (URL) is a lot of (...) (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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