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(...) Color me disgruntled, but this looks curiously like a Megabloks Mecha/Bot/Thing experiment gone awry. That or a Galidor meets Lego Brick experiment. Either way, here's hoping there's some salvageable merit to this little foray. Strange, this (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic)
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| | Pictures of 'Bionicle-Castle' sets, from UK club magazine
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Sorry for the poor scan, I did it from work. I'll do a better one later. (URL) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I had similar problems, and guessed it was a current limit problem (I'm an electrical engineer). I went out and bought rechargable nickel metal hydride batteries because they are rechargable and they provide more current. This helped a lot. (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Remember though that TLC generally considers that Harry Potter IS Castle right now. So, aside from Lego Direct stuff (like the Guarded Inn, Blacksmiths Shop and Black Falcons Fortress), dont expect to see regular castle on the shelves (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic)
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(...) <snip> Good, then Todd can move lugnet.technic.bionicle to lugnet.castle.bionicle! j/k, this is bad news IMHO. (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Which parts specificly? I have an 8466 4x4 off-roader and I cant tell any difference between the wheel hubs (i.e. the chrome things) and the wheel hubs from other sets (such as my 8448 super street sensation) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Robert I've had the 8475 for over a year now, and I've experienced similar problems. So has a friend of mine. From what I understand, this is what happens: The 8475 motors are capable of drawing a very large amount of current - see Philippe (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: vehicle chasis with articulated steering (using znap, technic and system)
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"Ray Sanders" <rsanders@svic.net> wrote in message news:HoI8BB.1D9D@lugnet.com... (...) has (...) controlled (...) wheel (...) radius. (...) the (...) components (...) dross (...) the (...) 10 in (...) moderation). (...) Your progress is (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap)
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(...) I had trouble with the one that I received for Christmas last year. It worked fine for a couple of days, and then just stopped working. New batteries didn't seem to help. I connected the motors to one of my RCX's, and they worked fine, so it (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I didn't know about that page, thanks! (...) Too pity Lego doesn't have a consumer support in Czech rep :( I will write them an e-mail. Robert (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This faq should answer all your questions. (URL) I agree that it's not normal. I personally never had any troubles with my 8475. I suggest you contact Lego (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi there Does anybody have troubles with 8475 RC Race buggy? I bought mine last weekend (and built on the airport while waiting to pick up my sister ;). During first test ride was everything fine -- that car really goes nicely even in terrain -- but (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) For Sure! I am not curious enough to destroy my bricks ;) (...) That's what I did (together with using very small hammer and hitting it softly plus some scratching done with various metal pieces (similar to testing rock samples.. ) I just (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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This is a little project that I have been putting spare minutes into. It has independant front and rear steering. The steering (at the momment) is controlled by two sticks. The stick is pushed right or left to get +/- 90-deg of wheel turning. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap)
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i think some parts are made with various plastic but i just think this way my observation is about old and new bushes and other connectors the old ones was "ready to break" however the new ones are stronger maybe this is the same plastic but in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Anyone noticed that wheel discs in 8466 - off roader and 8475 - RC buggy have more "plastic feel" than regular ABS-molded parts? It feels like they are molded from polystyrene. They look less elastic than ABS plastic and reminded me styrene kits. I (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks. I hadn't heard that yet and I have to say it is dissapointing, but totally understandable. Jona LEGO Robotics Group of Ann Arbor (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(URL) in time for Christmas, I'm assembling a nativity scene. The animals are next. Takanuva is a shoo-in for the angel. (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Mike Thorn tells us that movies are only available on Brickshelf during low bandwidth hours. I'm working on a website that does not depend on Brickshelf to hold my movies. I hope to have that up in a week. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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Does anyone know what is going on at BrickShelf with regard to movie files? I sent email to the webmaster but haven't gotten a reply. Jona LEGO Robotics Group of Ann Arbor (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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