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  Re: Where's all that gravity coming from?
 
(...) 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 (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Where's all that gravity coming from?
 
(...) 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 (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Where's all that gravity coming from?
 
(...) 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 (24 years ago, 10-Mar-01, to lugnet.space)

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