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Re: A LEGO double-throw switch?
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:20:07 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> On Tue, August 23, 2005 12:37 pm, Bryan Bonahoom wrote:
> > You could also link the handle holes of the polarity switches with a solid piece
> > (as opposed to a single linking axel through the axel holes). You should be
> > able to get a 45 degree tilt this way also.
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> Linking via the handles would cause problems. First, there is a great deal of
> friction added to the system when an axle is in that hole. Second, I think the
> proposed method requires the switches to continue rotating the same direction.
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> Steve
So - tilting one of the switches is probably the best approach.
But I want to know where Brian Davis is. He started this blasted discussion :)
And, Kevin, should I just send you my mailing address so you send me the parts?
:) (BTW - it didn't look pneumatic. What's wrong?) :)
Bryan
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| (...) Linking via the handles would cause problems. First, there is a great deal of friction added to the system when an axle is in that hole. Second, I think the proposed method requires the switches to continue rotating the same direction. Steve (19 years ago, 23-Aug-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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