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Re: Good 9V motor source
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lugnet.robotics.handyboard
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Date:
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Mon, 30 Nov 1998 01:05:48 GMT
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Mike Downey <downeym@bellsouth!avoidspam!.net>
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> If that's more than you're willing to spend, the Mondotronics Robot
> Store (1-800-374-5764) has a Bulldozer kit for $40 that includes a
> twin-motor gearbox.
The Bulldozer kit has a decent gearbox in it, however there are some
problems with it. The motors are 3v, so you really need to use an
alternate power supply. Also, the tracks are not very good at all and
will not last under any real use. the motors aren't very efficient
either and pull a lot of current for their small size. Overall i would
not recommend the bulldozer kit.
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Message is in Reply To:
 | | Re: Good 9V motor source
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| (...) Try Lego Technic kits. Start with a basic kit like the Giant Model Set (#8277) for $44, and add a couple 9V mini gear motors (#5225) for $17.50 each and a gear assortment for $4.50. Call Lego Shop-At-Home for a catalog (1-800-453-4652). If (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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