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In lugnet.robotics, Marcin Szczepanski wrote:
> Just as I wanted to get into pneumatics the Pneumatic Pack (5218) sells
> out on the Lego shop and an email to them gets me the response that it
> has been discontinued. So what do you all think is the best way to get
> into pneumatics? I'm tempted to just go for the Back Hoe (8455) and
> then just pick up some air tanks elsewhere, which would be a nice
> starting point.
With out a doubt, the 8455 Technic Back-Hoe is the best way to get started. You
get two large pumps, seven switches, and 10 large pistons, plus hoses and T's.
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> Any other suggestions as to a good "value for money" way to get a good
> starting stock of pneumatics?
I've bought more than a hundred pistons and 100 switches, plus lots of T's and
hoses on www.bricklink.com. I've also bought small pistons/small pumps/hoses
from PITSCO, LEGO's educational arm.
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> Regards,
> Marcin Szczepanski
Marcin, welcome to the fun world of LEGO pneumatics! I'm really into making
complicated pneumatic circuits. Feel free to peek at my website
http://www.kclague.net, and my pictures on brickshelf (kclague).
Let me know if I can help you in any way.
Kevin
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