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(...) Argh... Why can't they make a service pack or something for these things... >> Mark (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) with two of the 3-blade pieces, shown in the Fall 2003 catalog. However, after checking out (URL) I've noticed the online image for set 10072 does NOT inluce those two pieces. Hmm... -TJ (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Jennifer! I look forward to getting this set! -Paul D. (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:HnIM5K.1nnz@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) Thanks to all for all of the positve feedback, I had a lot of fun building these. A number of clubs have used amusement (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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According to Peeron it's only ever been used in one set: 3806 Gigamesh There are two other three blade rotors: 2712, with 1 stud and one hole per blade, 32125, with two studs per blade. Not sure if either one could do the job for you... Duq "Mark (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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If there's any ambiguity about the part to which I refer, here's a photo, from bricklink.com. (URL) cannot find any new source for these on either bricklink or ebay in sizeable quantity. Has it been replaced with another part that is more readily (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Are any of the racers faster than others? I've been thinking about the RC Race Buggy from 2002. I think a Racers FAQ I found on the Lego website said it was faster than others - but it didn't mention 2003 models. "Jennifer Clark" (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks, I'm glad you like it. On the subject of speed, you might want to check out my X5 biped. (URL) about three times as fast as Gyro, although it lacks the side to side stabilizing mechanism. (...) I didn't really think about that, but I (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It takes very looong strides, but slowly. Not nearly as fast as pedmatic the small cylinder biped. Kevin (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Nice biped James
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(...) (URL) Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) (remove SPAM when e-mailing) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I can't believe you made that work! (...) Must make a cool sound when it walks too! Psssh-Psssh-Psssh :) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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impressive !!! especialy the speed :))) the very first honda's projects looked similar maybe lego-asimo is comming i propose the name ALSIMO Advanced Lego Step In Mobility just to remind to everyone (URL) <jrl3d@yahoo.com> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I anticipate that video now .) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Introducing my latest biped, Gyro. Its name comes from its mechanism, which mimics the effect of a gyro stabilization system and keeps the upper torso parallel to the ground while the rest of the walker leans side to side, keeping the center of (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I finally got some pictures uploaded of my biped made from the 8455 set. This model is built from the parts of one 8455 set. The hoses are not from the set, so your colors may vary. It took quite a while to find geometries that work using the 8455 (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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James Lowen, I just noticed your gyro biped. Very nice. I like how the torso of the biped does not lean, yet the legs do. Very nice indeed. (URL) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Mike, These look like some really nice rides! You might also want to take a look at some of the amusement park rides that have been designed by various NELUG members. In particular, Joe Comeau has built an Octopus and a merry-go-round that you (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Very cool. I'll have to build one soon! (...) Taking in a couple of Tobbe's suggestions (and ignoring his worm gear warning), I came up with a possible drive train. You'll have to add supporting structure. I used the turntable upside-down, and (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Need Advice: Will 8366 RC Run on Carpet?
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(...) Yes, and it works well, too well for my aged reflexes in fact. Jennifer (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I really like the octopus Mike, using string to move the arms is a great idea. The technic turntable is a godsend for things like this, when I was young I always wanted to make octupus type rides but could never get them quite right since (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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