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Inspired by the recent pneumatic computing thread I have created some LEGO mechanical memory. It is an adaptation of a possible design for molecular level RAM. The folder is at (URL) with details below. In this overall view of it (URL) the sliding (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | First Reaction to the Takanuva set (8596)
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There is no way that, in the movie, Takanuva does not come to a screeching halt in front of the other Toa and throw a shower of dust on them. Is there a biker term for that maneuver? (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
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(...) LOL actually most (all?) Harleys are belt drive. When is belt drive a better option? But I agree a compendium of such "secrets" would be a good thing. But it'd take a lot of time & effort to compile, and that's after you've taken the abstract (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
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(...) No, you're spot on. Gears and chain drives are both viable ways of transmitting power... but the real trick is to know when each one is a good choice, It's not even enough just to say "chains are good for bikes and gears are good for cars".... (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Blacktronicle II: Bohrokitron
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(...) I was a bit less than surprised, actually. Paul Coombs already mentioned that his Gremlin MOCs weren't very well-received, and this one is quite similar in concept. (...) Isn't that like saying a team is on a two-game winning streak? I've made (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
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(...) I would somewhat disagree... based on two points: 1) I don't think this type of info is that easily found. Now this is just my feeling, not really a statistic based statement. The only *decent* site I've ever found that presented a nice (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Blacktronicle II: Bohrokitron
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(...) Yes, they do come in the Darth Vader set, but they also come in the Super Battle Droid set. I can't be 100% sure of where those specific pieces came from, but I do happen to have a recently opened SBD sitting next to my desk (which is where (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
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One thing that I find really annoying about this kind of book/CD/website, is that it rehashes general mechanical knowledge. While there is no argument that this is important information, it isn't lego specific and is available in a million other (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
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(...) A link to an HTML version of Fred's original article: (URL) those who may not be familiar with it. (...) I'm wondering about the first part of your statement Larry. Unless I'm misunderstanding... isn't the 'why' so that you can share knowledge (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
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(...) Nod. Those were mentioned by me as sources or seeds for such a dynamic repository rather than as an end state. (...) WHY is key in my book. Else it's just being clever for cleverness's sake. As in the software Design Patterns you reference, (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Bionicle Evolution room open at LLCA
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There is a new attraction at Legoland that is sure to get many visitors. The ‘Bionicle Evolution’ opened its doors this weekend and has already become a hit. This room is filled with thousands and thousands of Bionicle parts for visitors to make (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: MedamaOyaji ROBOT kit from Japan
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Interesting. Anyone have instructions for this, or a walker of similar design online? "Koichi Endou" <digilak@genesys-net.co.jp> wrote in message news:HGEFAD.5E2@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
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(...) Also, Fred Martin's stuff is static.... I was thinking of something dynamic, where new design patterns could be added all the time, as long as people were submitting them. One of the important things about documenting LEGO design patterns (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: The latest rage in pneumatic computing
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(...) You know, I can really empathize with you on the fact that it might be cryptic. You don't wanna know how long it took me to get the wiring on it just right so that I wouldn't be committing any pneumatic violations. I'll try and explain how I (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
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(...) I was gonna mention Fred Martin, but then you did... If someone was to want to do such a thing (and it would be very nifty if someone did!) his stuff would provide one starting point. Another starting point would be some of the SNOT (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: The latest rage in pneumatic computing
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(...) I was concerned about your use of switches that is backwards from normal. I transitioned through all the possible values and it never lost system pressure. Great job! Now I have to study the design so I understand how you did it. There's are a (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Modifying bricks, Re: Revised Bettendorf Truck Design
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(Crosspost to technic, because my reply is more technic releated) (...) Back in the eighties I had a neigbour who was short of technic pistons (nr 3652 on peeron) and created several out of 2x2 bricks. He removed some abs from all sides to make the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Blacktronicle II: Bohrokitron
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(...) [LEGOSet 8010] hth A (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Blacktronicle II: Bohrokitron
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What I really want to know is: Where did the trans-red Technic axle connectors come from? Dave "Purple Dave" <purpledave@maskofdestiny.com> wrote in message news:HGKCDx.wEu@lugnet.com... (...) Bohrok (...) from (...) it (...) own. (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Blacktronicle II: Bohrokitron
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(...) Odd how nobody really responded to this one...I'm more curious though as to why you keep making mecha when you profess to dislike the whole mecha concept: (URL) Weird? I don't know. Anyway this particular one doesn't really do it for me. It (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
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Adder/Subtractor based mechanisms Synchro Drive Pneumatic Circuit Ratchet Bracing Lego structures with cross beams Ganging multiple pneumatic switches onto a single piston for control ... the list goes on and on and on... There's a lot of stuff out (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: The latest rage in pneumatic computing
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(...) Okay... I've added arrowheads to each line showing air flow direction. The switches are set up so that the center port is the conventional inlet, and the top and bottom ports the outlets. I say conventional, because I don't always use it that (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: The latest rage in pneumatic computing
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(...) Arrow heads showing which direction you expect the air to flow (not including release) would be helpful also. I've tried to figure it out, but I've not had a lot of luck. (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: The latest rage in pneumatic computing
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(...) Well, I didn't invent the single piston gate. I give credit where credit is due. As I said in a previous post. Your single piston AND gate design was inspirational. I talked myself out of this in the past because I could not figure out how to (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: The latest rage in pneumatic computing
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Wow. Thank you so much for the acknowledgement, Kevin. I am genuinely flattered. I've got a bitmap made of the schematic for my 13 switch full adder. It's strictly representative, and not meant to imply how the switches would be positioned in the (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: New MoCs - Was:Re: Toa Nuva Posters
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(...) Probably not. I've long heard rumors about what masks were shorted in the mask packs, and more often than not, any mask that people claimed was HTF was one that I had a bunch of, while any mask that people claimed was really common was (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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| | Re: The latest rage in pneumatic computing
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(...) You are welcome, and thanks Robert. The full adder has three inputs A,B and carry in, and two outputs sum out and carry out. SumAB = A XOR B Sum out = SumAB XOR Carry in Carry out = (A AND B) OR (SumAB AND Carry in) You need a total of 2 XOR (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: The latest rage in pneumatic computing
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"Kevin L. Clague" <kevin_clague@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:HGup2n.7Jv@lugnet.com... (...) it (...) compress the (...) piston/dual (...) By (...) (without (...) gate, (...) can be (...) 13 (...) Good work, Kevin! I have not worked with AND OR (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | The latest rage in pneumatic computing
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I created Mark Tarrabain's single pressure/single piston AND gate and have it all four possible input states. In this case I use rubber bands to compress the pistons, but this is not the only way to compress the pistons. (URL) is a picture of my (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 8479 Barcode Multiset
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Lugnet is wonderful ! The program is already in my mailbox ;o) Thanks, Philo (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | 8479 Barcode Multiset
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Hi all, I just bought a 8479 Barcode Multiset. There used to be a Lego program to print barcodes for it, unfortunately the page (URL) no longer exists... Anybody knows where I can find it or can mail it to me ? TIA, Philo www.philohome.com (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | MOC: Caterpillar walker
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After doing my spider walker (URL) , which was essentially a bi-ped with overlapping footprints, I decided to create a walking caterpillar. It has 12 pairs of independent legs which move in the rhythmic pattern typical of caterpillars. As with the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | On a personal note.....
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I'm traveling to Boston for a week of work on Sunday. If any of you live in the area and want to get together.... I'm available. I'm bringing two tackleboxes packed with LEGO as I always do when I have to travel long periods for work. Kevin (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: New MOC: DYAD
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(...) Pshaw. The Turbocycles are all small. The turkey's not what I'd call big either :) I'm sure there will be a home for this somewhere. After all, I have a roof cargo holder now, so we can toss luggage and non-breakable stuff up there so we have (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New MOC: DYAD
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(...) Thanks! This really was a case of function before form. I built the entire cental axis and cockpit separately. Then I attached them and added plates to cover up the gaps. (...) I think varying shapes and layers often works better than (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: DYAD
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(...) Unfortunately, I won't have time to do that before going on vacation. (...) Thanks...it was mainly meant as a Tecnic/Znap experiment, but of course it isn't a complete MOC vehicle unless there's a minifig inside it. --Bram (2 URLs) Bram (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: DYAD
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(...) I hope to. Space in Adrian's Jeep is at a premium, though, especially since he doesn't build anything small. --Bram (2 URLs) Bram Lambrecht (URL) www.bldesign.org> (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: DYAD
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(...) <snip> Very interesting and unique. Very cool. Hope to see this at Brickfest! Will you be bringing it? -TJ (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New MOC: DYAD
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(...) I think Bram is trying to oust Adrian as the resident FREAK !! not my thing, but nice work, Bram :-D -paul (2 URLs) Paul Hartzog (URL) Et In Arcadia Lego> (custom sig image courtesy of CGidd) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: gear pulley/release system
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(...) Thank you very much! (...) I don't see any reason why not to try it ;-) Off the top of my head, I can tell you that an RCX loaded with batteries is fairly heavy - maybe you'll need more springs and to pay carfeul attention to balance. Also, I (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: YAPNQ
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(...) Er.. re-reading that, I see that sounds kinda dumb. It sounds like I meant that you have to manually reset them. I actually only meant that the pistons can be reset by applying air pressure on the other side of all three pistons. >> Mark (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: YAPNQ
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(...) Egad! (insert pause for realization) And I'm back in the game! Well, rubber bands *are* cheaper'n switches, after all. :) My adder design doesn't *strictly* require rubber bands, but would require that all three pistons be "reset" at the end (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: YAPNQ
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In lugnet.technic, Mark Tarrabain wrote: <snip> (...) Well.... I can add two three bit numbers using three pistons, but only one bit at a time. :^) Kevin (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: YAPNQ
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(...) Uhhhh..... You are worthy. I can create a full adder (A+B+Carry in) in three pistons, 17 switches (7+7+3) and no rubber bands. You win on switch count. I win on band count. Rereading my post I can see how I led you astray. Mark is worthy.... (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: YAPNQ
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(...) Er... You can add 2 three bit numbers using that few components?!?!? (heavy sigh) Well... that totally blows anything away I think I could have come up with. My one-bit full adder (A+B+Carry in) alone used three pistons and 13 switches. I'm (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: YAPNQ
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In lugnet.technic, Mark Tarrabain wrote: <snip (...) Mark, I am impressed with this concept, and wanted to see if I could eliminate the rubber bands and get back to a differential pair (standard LEGO pneumatic) setup. To create the complement (in (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Ebay and the 8455 back hoe
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(...) From the email addresses of the bidders. At least one bidder is using an email address as a ebay ID. You can also click on the bidders feedback and it will tell you where they are from. Gary (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Ebay and the 8455 back hoe
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(...) Let see ... I logon to the Lego shop for the Netherlands and what is the first thing that I notice? The Technic tab is gone! Okay, don't dispair, I can still find it under "Building Sets". No trace of the backhoe anywhere. Maybe this is the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Ebay and the 8455 back hoe
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(...) Bizarre! The bids are up to $172.50 at the time that I'm writing this! This is a current product that pretty much anyone anywhere should be able to order from LEGO for a lot less than that. Why on earth would the bidding go that high? (btw, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: New MOC: DYAD
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(...) That's very cool and innovative! I would LOVE to see a video of it. You've done a good job of still making it look .Spacy, even though it is mainly technic. I dunno what it would be used for- looks a little strange rolling around some alien (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: 2003 Technic sets appear to be released...
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Steven lane's utterance expressed in news:HGp0vt.IE7@lugnet.com: (...) naah.. I am just happy - my education is almost over and LEGO puts out great sets (e.g. 8455) just in time for my holiday :) (...) Dr. Merkwürdigliebe I presume? (great film!) (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Ebay and the 8455 back hoe
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This had to happen sooner or later. (URL) don't people just go to the lego web site and order this stuff? I see a few bidders are overseas. I would be happy to order for anyone who can't get one in their country. Mine is on the way:) Gary (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Need Web Page
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(...) I use APlus.net, they give you all the web goodies(php, cgi-bin, etc...) and unlimited bandwidth to boot. --Orion (URL) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Need Web Page
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(...) A lot of the big .space hosts (such as (URL) ) use ATLNetworks. The cheapest plan is this one: (URL) However, you need to pay it all upfront for a year. But it equals out to $2.5 a month, and you can do all sorts of fancy stuff if you want. (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Rubic Cube Movie (was Rubic Cube)
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Hi, I've managed to make a small mpeg movie of my Technic Rubic Cube in action. It's about 30 seconds long and shows two rotations. I had to be careful since the cube can dramatically self destruct!! Anyway it will give you an idea of what it looks (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: All-Out Lego Drag Racing
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(...) I was thinking a micromotor class might be fun too! :) Max (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Need Web Page
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Does anyone know of a good web host? I need space for probably 40-50 MB of files, and I'm limited to about $10/month US. I tried the free GeoCities, but it seemed helplessly slow and even one ad seemed too many. I would prefer not to pay anything, (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: All-Out Lego Drag Racing
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(...) Transmissions would be allowed if they shift either mechanically by themselves or with a pneumatic piston, using a switch not attached to the car. The point is, each vehicle must drive itself down the track, with no human input once it starts (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: All-Out Lego Drag Racing
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Hello all! Just an update to what rules I think should be included in an all-out drag racing competition. First off, there should be five classes, four with limitations on the number of motors (1-4 motors), and the fifth would be an unlimited class, (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: 2003 Technic sets appear to be released...
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(...) Are you by any chance riding a falling atomic bomb? Dr Strangelove (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: 2003 Technic sets appear to be released...
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Rebecca Taylor's utterance expressed in news:HGoA13.nKC@lugnet.com: (...) two weeks!! yeehhaaaaaaa summer holiday yeehaaaa (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8455 - new form factor for large piston and switches
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Kevin L. Clague's utterance expressed in news:HGnFFq.yoC@lugnet.com: (...) well. the studs will be missed for my part - but then again... in applications where rotation is needed they are definetely better than the old ones - doesn't require as much (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: #7 axles and fragile parts
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John Guerquin's utterance expressed in news:HGnooC.23uy@lugnet.com: (...) I don't know if I have just been unfortunate, but it seems to me that the tan pins are a bit more fragile than the ordinary grey ones. My hailfire droid had several of them (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | New MoCs - Was:Re: Toa Nuva Posters
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(...) I have't gotten Proto Pakari yet. Got many multiples of the others already. Seems to be the hard one to get. (...) There was one made by a fan - MoC - that looked pretty good. Don't know what happend to it. (...) Well, I was saying the Heads (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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| | Re: Rahkshi are camera shy
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(...) I value my camera lens too much! Enjoyed the clip Kyle - thanks. Greg (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.animation)
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| | Re: New MOC: DYAD
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(...) Brilliant! Kevin (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: DYAD
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(...) shnippy (...) You know Bram, what I like best about your trademark stuff (which this is) is that it exists in that grey area between technic and system compatible design. It's almost like neo-Bauhaus stuff...the support structure visible, but (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: #7 axles
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(...) All the odd length axles are light grey, and evens are black. (...) Kevin (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 2003 Technic sets appear to be released...
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Just for info, I contacted Lego UK about the new 8455 set. They said they were aiming for a release on July 1st. Becky (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Peeron links added to Clark's Wheel Helper
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some time ago i used your site it's helpfull but i think one small detail could help looking on this page thin horizontal lines between items (rows) thanx for your helper! regards pixel (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New MOC: DYAD
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Very cool! It's good to see someone finally making it work! And a good use of Znap too. -"Insectiods, meet Znap!" -"Znap, meet Insectoids!" -"I'm leaving you kids now, here's your baby-sitter Technic! Behave now!" And behave they did! (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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| | Peeron links added to Clark's Wheel Helper
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I've updated my (URL) Wheel Helper> with direct links into the Peeron catalog, in addition to links into Bricklink. Here's the address: (URL) If you haven't seen my Wheel Helper, it matches rims with the tires that fit them. It has pictures, part (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: #7 axles
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(...) Don't forget the 8453 Technic Slammer Rhino (one gray 7-axle). (URL) The new 'mini' technic sets, 8451 and 8453 also follow the trend of odd axle length in grey, even lengths in black. (2 URLs) Also note how the axle pins are now in tan in (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | New MOC: DYAD
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This MOC started out as a self propelled Znap wheel about two years ago. You can see a movie of the original (URL) here>. About a month ago, I decided to see if I could build a similar wheel, but make it steerable. My first attempts were wobbly (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) H.O.T. (...) 7417 (...) for in (...) Racers (...) hoping (...) Kevin, My 8455 is in transit, but I was curious: does it include any black odd-length axles? I've noticed that, in recent sets, Lego has been making all the 3, 5, and 7 axles in (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) engine I (...) also (...) movie of (...) Nice! Much cleaner than mine. -- Eric (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Light grey. Sorry. Kevin (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) They can also be found in 8354 Exo Force Bike (1x light-grey), 8355 H.O.T. Blaster Bike (1x light-grey), 4483 Imperial AT-AT (1x light-grey), and 7417 Temple of Mount Everest (1x light-grey). I don't know what they're used for in the AT-AT and (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Just don't mix Testors Model Master with Testors Model Master Acryl. It's like mixing oil and water. Exactly like it, in fact, since TMM is oil-based enamel, and TMMA is water-based acrylic enamel. Color selection on TMMA isn't great unless (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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Ever wanted #7 axles? 8455 has them. I've never seen them before. Kevin (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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A very generous LPub and Lsynth fan bought me an 8455 as a gift. It arrived today and I'm very excited. I took some pictures of the new pneumatic parts, with the previous generation parts as a reference. The new form factor larger piston is on the (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) is always the piston and the right always the switch. I have been using hand drawings and my head. Without a good method for creating drawings they can become confusing. I'm not used to reading this type of diagram nor do I have any traing in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hmm...I'll try that, shot a little flat Steel from testors, and it should give a little flake into it. (...) Most browns seem to work pretty well, since it kind of "fades" as the streaks get longer. (...) Come to the Dark side...Toa of Fire... (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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(...) I'd compete in it if it was well organized. Track should be long enough that having a quick transmission would help the car win. Such a competition could help transmission development a lot. ExCom (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) My base of choice is Testors Model Master Acryl "Aircraft Interior Black". While it doesn't have the semi-metallic glitter to it, it is about the same shade as the Infected Hau basecoat. (...) I discovered that Citadel Colours "Vermin Brown" (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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(...) Hi Max, Well, I could use up to 3 of the old style 9v motors, or 1 geared 4.5v motor, or various pneumatic engines - perhaps a limit on the number of cylinders ;-). Are you going to consider classes for different power plants as well as the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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More pictures and I hope they are interesting. This time I stripped the car so you can see the construction and some details! Lots of pictures, perhaps you already did see many of these: (URL) think this is one of the most interesting details with (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Eric. I'm keeping that one for BrickFest. It took me two days to create. It helps to have made a few walkers before... (...) Well, the next step is to try to make it *smaller* :^) (...) Kevin (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Oh my goodness! That is increadible! Wow, I just can't believe it. That must have been one tough cookie to break! May the Walker Maddness never stop! e (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Well, You know Everybody always knows better! LoL (...) Will Do. I painted some other dupes as well. I don't think I have a good flat Dark Grey base paint for the main color. But I am pretty happy with the dry brush paint I used for the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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(...) Toys R Us nor John Lewis had anything last week. Becky (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks, I'm really happy with it. (...) Actually, its path curves slightly to the left. The body's center of gravity needed to be kept near the leg driver attachment points to minimize its momentum of rotation both forward and to the sides. As (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: EGAD! (pneumatics)
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(...) Yes, the switches would need to remember their last set state. Ideally, this would be done through the use of electric pneumatic switches which, when not receiving any power, simply stay in the last position they were set in. If this isn't (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) IMHO, it would be much simpler and precise to measure directly pulse width instead of voltage, that could be done easily with a small microcontroller... Philo www.philohome.com (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hi Paul, I use a electronic schematic style when drawing out my pneumatic circuit designs these days. The combination of a piston that is linke to a pneumatic switch is simply a box, with X and C on the left edge, representing the eXpand and (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) When using LEGO's firmware and NQC the maximum number of power levels you have is 8 (plus off?), so the most you can identiy is 9. This of course presumes that current draw by your compressor's motors doesn't mess with the voltage going into (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Blacktronicle II: Bohrokitron
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After building the first one, I couldn't resist making one using the Bohrok frame, since I already knew it was possible. I borrowed the basic concept from Paul Coombs' Gremlin, but the construction is completely original, though it borrows a bit (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Now if it could only turn corners.... BTW, those Brickshelf URLs (with ?i=xxx) are not available until after moderation either - you need to link one level deeper, like you did with the MPG URL. Regards ROSCO (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Heh... you haven't seen the size of my rubber bands. (evil grin) For the speed I can get on small LEGO vehicles, let's just say that it's not entirely safe for me to launch them indoors. I can pretty much guarantee that a simple and light (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I was thinking that one could just use an ADC to directly convert the analog voltage level to a digital number of however many bits you could resolve it to and then taking that binary number to address a demux and have the demux's outputs (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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