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(...) It seems to me that this approach might be a little unstable. The overall center of mass would stay in one place of course, but with respect to certain axes it would be problematic, especially when maneuvering. I'm thinking however that one (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Given that a rotating disc/ring/sphere would also tend to create a gyroscope effect, I don't think this is that much of an issue. Besides, maneuvering means even _more_ fuel you have to haul around. Get pointed in the right direction, spin up (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I was referring not to a rotating disc/ring but to a pair of pods connected by a shaft, rotating about the center of that shaft. The gyroscope effect would be generated to some degree but it would be a lopsided one. My understanding about (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I was actually thinking bricks when I wrote this, but there are 1x2 plates with click-hinges sticking out the top of 'em, on one half. Not sure which sets have 'em; I think I got some from one of the Life on Mars mechs. -JDF (23 years ago, 10-Mar-01, to lugnet.space)
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