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(...) Ok, here's a simple setup based on the 8466 steering :- (URL) And another with the other wheel attached :- (URL) The great thing about it is that it has a lot less unwanted movement with regard to hold the wheel in the steering arm since the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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(...) Or in my case, living in Minnesota, it is what all of Winter is for. I like the alternate turns idea, because that way you also have 2/4/2/4 and avoid the gravity well, and vertical lurching. If you created a vertical launch mechanism used by (...) (21 years ago, 7-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have been working on pneumatic designs for a quad walker, where it always has 2 feet on the ground, and the transition between pairs of feet has four feet on the ground. This prevents vertical lurching associated with 180 phase quadraped. (...) (21 years ago, 7-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Tobbe, I think four legs would be enough: build it so the legs on a given side are 180 degrees out of phase. To turn, run only one side with the other side stopped so both legs are touching the ground. Driving in a strait line can be (...) (21 years ago, 7-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, I'm looking to finish my collection of throwbot discs. I haven't started yet so I still have discs # 1&2, so just about any offer will be taken. I'm looking for discs of all 8 throwbots. Just to encourage chat, Lego, for it's 2004 Bionicle (...) (21 years ago, 7-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic.slizer)
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hi i just finished polish version of mclcad language pack i know there is not much polish members here but i just wanted to announce it :))) i hope michael will set this langpack on his site br pixel (21 years ago, 7-Nov-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Cool! How few legs does a tank-steer walker need? I built one with eight previously but six should be doable. Now it needs to be done minimalistic. Hm... (21 years ago, 7-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks... at $10 per bag, with only 2 3-blade liftarms per bag, that comes to $5 for each 3-blade liftarm. I'd be better off buying them in small quantities from bricklink. :) What I'd like to do is find a place with a whole lot of 'em for not (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Dennis Bosman" <dennisbosman@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Hny0Fy.FLL@lugnet.com... (...) Today's (...) approx. (...) 853's (...) is too (...) would be (...) Ackerman (...) excavator. (...) strong (...) has (...) a lot. (...) Then I (...) (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) COOL It kinda reminds me of a contraption built by Bouser in the first season of Junkyard Wars. OnDrew (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) pack comes (...) image (...) things... (...) I just bought 10072 bags from S@H, they DID include 2 pearl grey 3-blade liftarms, though indeed they were not shown in the image at (URL) (nor in Peeron inventory BTW). I also got 2 liftarms 1 x 2 (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes indead I have some experience here. The biggest problem is de cab is getting bigger and heaver every time. Today's trucks has large driver's cabs and the ones on my creations consist of approx. 1200 to 1500 pieces (versions with sleeper (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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Hi, Here is one more small walker: (URL) More info, pictures and movies at: (URL) The steering system is inspired by the overall setup of the giant earth moving machines known as walking drag lines. Greetings, David (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) In my opinion the strongest "traditional" steering setup uses these parts: (URL) I used them for my all terrain crane as below: (URL) I estimate the axle is bearing around 2kg, and still steers perfectly well. I ended up gluing the number 2 (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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(...) <snip> (...) After fooling arround with two setups, I threw in the towel and made it a simple one: Each axis has its own pneumatic cylinder, there is *no* linkage between the two... the only synchronised positions are far left and far right (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Thanks! It is sometimes surprizing what these parts are capable of. But with good building techniques and proper designs, tall cranes (and many other large structures) are possible. Of course they do have their limits, and that must be (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I've stocked up considerably on red and white, so I'm kinda stuck in that color scheme :-) Fortunately it works well for large cranes. (...) Yes, crashes happen, even to the best of us. And the bigger you build, the more spectacular (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi James Mighty Mite2 walks very well but it' s right it needs weight, decorative elements are perfect for that. I' ve also tried it with an RCX on top and it walks well too. I am now looking how to add 2 others micromotors allowing it to (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) in general might be too small, especially in the rear. 'looks like I'm going to have to hunt down some new wheels on bricklink or just ask for sets with larger wheels for x-mas. Thanks, Brian (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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(...) Brian, I like this, nice detail work on the engine, cool suicide doors, and nice use of the ramp and tools. Thanks, George (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, FTX)
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