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(...) connect (...) What I built is a B triple, those seem to be rare, more common are B doubles. (URL) that photo they have 2 B doubles together. In north america you sometimes see B doubles as well. Mine also pivots at the end of the trailers to (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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(...) That's really cool, congrats on a great job. I've actually found a way that you could make it a little smaller. I'll make an LCAD file and E-mail it to you. It looks a little interesting, but it should work. :) -jrl (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Right. Its really only got two legs. (...) I wanted to do that, but it would make the critter much bigger. You need two gears running in parallel for each leg, so having four legs that move independantly would double the size. I used this type (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Gerard That looks really interesting! I've never seen road trains with axles like that - all the ones i've seen just have a standard trailer first, and the following trailers have a steerable axle on the front with a yoke to connect to the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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Would anyone be able to offer some simple hints on how to build a stronger Lego frame, or how to increase pulling ability (such as gearing, which motors to use, how many motors)? I would also like information on pendulum style suspensions. I am now (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Very cool! Thanks for trying out the design for me, I would have worked on it myself, but I'm glad you could help me out. I'm wondering, did the design with 7 pieces get its foot totally off the ground? I think lego is actually making a (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Thanks for the clarification. I'd love to see the new vehicle when completed, and how much it pulls. MM (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) mechanism (...) What I built is better than a convetional B double or triple. A B double or triple still cuts corners, but not as mush as a dolly setup. A B double or triple just eliminates a joint. I quiclky built a B double to make sure I (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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here is the light version of the Diet Walker. Its feet could be improved, but he manages to get around. (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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this rules. its totally kewl how you gave it four legs. i was planning on doing a four legger today sometime. one thing though. i see that he legs move in parallel. is there anyway that you can make all four hit the ground a different moments, so (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Theirs nothing wrong with this system, although you seem to have added complexiy where none is needed. I think what you have tried to create is a "B triple". This is 1 normal trailer following two other trailers that have their own fifth wheel (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HCuM8H.11s5@lugnet.com... (...) I should have known you would come up with something special. That is the first time I've seen that conical gear used on the micromotor. Very cool! -- Bob (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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after watching that film, i got to say that this is fun but its totally not a walker. first foremost for that leg drag, I'd rename this Igor or somthing. -tk "Philippe Hurbain" <philohome@free.fr> wrote in message news:HCvtts.nF@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I got into a big debate at the bar last night as to whether this is a walker or not. Believe me, by the end I found myself arguing for this bot's place as a walker. but that was last night and I had too much to drink. this bot deserves to be in a (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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...and then they were five... The 1x7 liftarm is a bit short and the motor bumps against the flexible axle. So I used a 1x9 (7+2) to be low enough, and I could remove Micromotor bottom. I used a 1x2 liftarm with plate only for aestetical reasons... (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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This is townscale Road Train. They use Road Trains in Australia since the distances are so great there. Road trains usually have steered trailers to cope with intersections at teh outskirts of cities. (URL) will notice that the second and third (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town) !
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> skrev i meddelandet news:HCuM8H.11s5@lugnet.com... (...) greater than itself. This model could really be used to build something on, in contrast with some of the other 'baby' walkers we've seen lately. Happy (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Cool! I figured that the stiffness of the wire would help. I guess I'll call it Shorty ,as it's only a little over an inch tall :). Now I've just got to get that micro motor ordered so I can try it out myself. I'm wondering if you could try (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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It works! (URL) stability is obtained more from wire stiffness than from 2x4 brick (not heavy enough, without wire motor would turn over when in topmost position) Cheers, Philo www.philohome.com (...) (22 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) The competition is currently in hibernation. I've dismantled the vehicle. What I'd like to do is re-launch it with a brand new vehicle. I have bits of vehicle lying around waiting to be united into one truck. You can still build your own (...) (22 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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