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| [Cross-posted to lugnet.robotics as it's on-topic there] (...) There's no absolutely transparent way to make a program running on one NXT address the sensor or motor ports of a 2nd (or 3rd, or 4th) NXT. However, a lot of solutions to this problem (...) (18 years ago, 17-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| Not that I've tried it (of course) but it seems that if were to use the treads with small paddles attached, it would push the splashing part to the rear, give skid steering, and sill provide good propulsion, similar to the corkscrew idea. Chain (...) (18 years ago, 17-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Oars are nothing but highly asymmetric paddle wheels. Yes, I know, that's a bit simplified, but still splashes a lot unless you have the high amount of control over force curves, blade angle, etc. that an experienced rower has. Just check out (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Oars! (18 years ago, 15-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) never had (...) gears (...) turned (...) A Thai style Long-tailed-boat may be easier to build and would keep the motor out of the water. No rudder - just rotate the engine. Peter (18 years ago, 14-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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