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(...) Hey in case you guys are interested the 8455 is currently on sale in aus (again!!) for about US$75 plus shipping ;) ROSCO (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) hmm. I didn't think about doing that. :) (...) Does that include the sideways_out_force? It may be about 8 switches short. But I don't think that matters. (...) Yes. I'm fine with that, also. Eric? (...) Looking at the totals on top, I think (...) (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) drive (...) That's darned pretty Ross. You guys are gonna make me hafta build one of these things! And all this talk of modding is just so exciting! -Rob www.brickmodder.net Still proposing: lugnet.parts lugnet.parts.custom lugnet.parts.modify (...) (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Mark, I built the bogie using unmodified axles but as you can see the drive shaft is just hangin in the breeze currently. (2 URLs) ROSCO (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Square tubing? Is that using Lego pieces? Or is it Plastruct (styrene) that is similar to flex tubing but square? I noticed that at model railway shows. I tried to think of Lego pieces that would fit the bill, seeing as the real engine uses a (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) There are pictures of Shays at: (URL) #6 is the one I'm building a model of, as its wheels are bigger than on most others (4ft rather than 3ft), so the BBB wheels (3'9" in 8mm:1ft scale) fit better. So far I cut up 6 5L axles into 3.5L and (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) For what I can read, it seems to be a good use for the broken u-joints (yes, they are toooooooo long)... but, can we see the piece modified? It may help looking for an alternative solution. An also, where can I see a Shay engine? I've never (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I started putting together the trusses needed to articulate the hip and hook two hips together, and found that this leg design: (URL) to be compacted. I imagine the body truss made of long side rails, that the hips connected to. When I started (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I used my brain..... (...) leg_cost = 2 pistons, 4 switches n_legs = 8 legs_cost = 8(2 pistons, 4 switches) = 16 pistons, 32 switches timing_cost = 2 pistons, 2 switches reverse_cost = 8 switches turn_cost = 8 switches total_cost = legs_cost + (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) ... (...) ... (...) How about if you make up a proposal? Actually, two. First, get out your pen, paper, calculator, sliderule, and excel spreadsheet, and figure out how many pistons & switches are required. I'd suggest two options: A) No (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks, Eric. (...) I think this will make forward/backward walking do a side to side stagger, as Steve realized sideways walking was going to work. (...) If we measure the total distance front to back that the foot travels, this tells us the (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) All along, I'd thought that it would zig/zag as it walks sideways, as you've noted. But I was wrong. A, D, E and H are in one leg group. This means that A, and E are walking forward/left, and D and H are walking backard/left. This means that (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) slight problem. When SSClagorpion is walking sideways, due to the LEG SWEEP the legs will be positioned as show above. However, when he takes a step left, legs A, B, E & F would be stepping forward(up)/left and C,D,G & H are stepping (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Michael, From your brief description, it sounds like a dacta activity pack. You could narrow down the search for us by answering a few questions: 1) Is the box cardboard or plastic? Which logo is on the box (if any)? 2) Is the set 4.5V, 12V or (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Kevin, I just finished looking at the Leg designs you have made. They are elegant as they are deceptively simplistic in their appearence. Great Job. You raise a good point. When the hip sweeps, (heh heh) each leg left and right, you'll need (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I started to add the trusses needed to add hip sweep (I'm told Eric likes that phrase), and connecting legs together, but they are *very* far apart. Can;t even do cross bracing with 1x15 liftarms. I'm working on another prototype that has the (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hey guys. Just checking in to give my Friday Hugs and Kisses. Let's return to basics and give a breakdown of current studies and efforts. Where do we stand with our beloved, yet silly named project? I personnaly know, but let's lay it out for (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Anything like this? (URL) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I suspect once you get the switches added, there will be more support. But it seems like a stop at one or both ends would not be a bad idea. (...) Yes, that leg looks very good. (...) The touch sensors don't have to be in the feet. They could (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Welcome to the "Department of Redundancy Department". LOL! (...) I don't think so as long as the piston head is not flexed too much side to side. Too much misaligment can cause seal leakage. Also I can try to add a mechanical stop that (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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I ended up with this 'red container' with a flip top from a collector we bought out, but have been unable to identify it's kit number or where it would have originally come from. Inside the red flip top case is a series of instructions for various (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Makes sense to me. Makes sense to me. Makes sense to me. Makes sense to me. :) The prototype leg looks very good. However, I do have one question. Given the angle of the leg, there will be pressure on the sidestep piston to pull the piston (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't know if this timing diagram helps explain the verbiage above. Forward slashes represent the pistons expanding, and the backward slashes represent the pistons contracting. Horizontal lines represent unchanging pistons. When all four (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) If things do not want to unlock, the entire walking sequence stops. The whole walking sequence requires that each set of pistons in turn completely transition from closed to open, or open to closed. (...) Transitions happen when the switches (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) So what happens if one set of legs manages to lock, but doesn't want to unlock, while the other set of legs never locks at all? It's possible that the front/back leg pairs will behave differently if the back legs are longer like on a real (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Mark, I have also been looking at a Shay, but encountered the same problems and put it on hold for a while to let it percolate. I even tried a sliding joint with square tubing, with some success. But I never got around the length of the (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Steve Hassenplug wrote: Here is my first attempt at a locking leg, locked in the down position. (URL) is the leg lifted off the ground: (URL) is the leg down, with the sidewalking piston contracted. (URL) lock mechanism allows for (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I thought about this. The two pieces that "lock" don't need to go beyond their point of greatest extension. The reason for going beyond the PoGE is to lock, so nothing else is required to hold it in place. However the pneumatic piston will be (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Keith! For both your explanation and your kind words. Indeed I said I used only 8458 and 8466 to build it, so no extra stuff. Actually I don't have any other panels; of the new technic sets I only have 8458 and 8466. So unfortunately no (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.technic)
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(...) huh huh he said "It might not work..." I love this project. e (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) huh huh they said "hip sweeps", I love this project. e (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It might not work quite as well as you seem to think. Locking mechanisms of the sort that you're considering have a little "pop" because they don't lock at their point of greatest extension. In order to get the leg to lock into position, it (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Like this: __ / \ So when we stop walking sideways, we have to force all the sidewalking pistons to expand. You said this didn't you. Kevin (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Right. I think. So, where (side to side) will the legs be when it's walking forward? (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Here's a quick example of what I'm talking about. (URL) like it will work. (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Looking at SSClagorpion from the front........ and only looking at one of the two leg groups: __ / / Down __ \ \ Down __ \ \ Up __ / / Up In this case we'll need to have half the sidways pistons expanded and half contracted all the time. (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This eliminates the concerns about piston leverage for putting the feet down and keeping them weight bearing. This allows us to have the legs be longer, more like a real scorpion, but this brings us to the next leverage problem: (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) ... (...) ... (...) Will it be possible to expand or contract all sideways walking pistons at the same time? Or is that like walking forward, where 1/2 will be expanded, while the other 1/2 are contracted? (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Below is a diagram of the 8 legs as one of the two points where all eight feet are down. A\_ \B _/D C/ E\_ \F _/H G/ Assuming that all the hips sweeps are the same, for example compressed means swept backwards, and expanded means swept (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey wow, I see it now. When I sit down to build, I'll work with this in mind. Good one. e (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I like this idea a lot. It sounds very good to me. (...) I agree. Very cool. (...) Assymetry in the leg length might make some legs hold more weight than others, making it harder to lock. (...) Kevin (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Now, I have a question about the "logic" behind walking sideways. When SSClagorpion is done walking sideways, and it starts walking forward, will the legs all be in the same position in/out, or will 1/2 be in, while 1/2 are out? Assuming the (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I just came up with an idea for how to make the legs work. It should make it so the pneumatic cylinder doesn't have to support the weight of the creature. The idea is to have the legs "lock" into place, when they are down. Think about the legs (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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Has anyone modified a universal joint? Was your modified part successful? I find that the uni joints are too long for certain train applications. I propose to take a broken uni joint (the axle holding parts break at the ends), and do the following (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) If I remember correctly (haven't had my RC out for a few months), 1 & 2 go together. That is, the two small pedals control any output that is connected to the gray power connector. As for attaching mini-motors, I have done that without having (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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I’ve just received my first Lego RC set, 8366. I have a few questions: 1. The remote control has two small pedals, what are there for? 2. The battery/receiver unit has a gray power connector, what is it for? 3. Is it possible to connect the standard (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) They don't make these new panels in metallic green (aka pea soup puke green) - yet. And N says he built the car using only 8458 and 8466. When they were current panels #20-23 don't exist yet. <opinion> Anyways he's leagues above us mere (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I do in my "Mindstorms Masterpieces" book, but I don't have any on-line. It is similar, except that the pivot point of the old switch is lower. (...) Nope. SSClagorpion does not walk using a simple pneumatic motor configuration. (...) Kevin (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Two questions. First, do you have a picture like this for an old style switch? (URL) assume the geometry of the switch lever is about the same. Second, this reversable motor looks good. Can we use that to walk? (URL) the choice of running a (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Steve, I have lots of example geometries on brickshelf: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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"Nathanael Kuipers" <kuipers_n@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Hx009B.1nCy@lugnet.com... (...) <snip> (...) ok... (...) This is a realy nice car. Just love the rooftop-raising mechanism. I have just one question: Why not use the Technic Panel (...) (20 years ago, 2-May-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ok, I think we just need to proceed with the full-blown plan, and worry about where the parts are coming from later. (maybe it was just me that was thinking about that) I've just wrapped up a local event, and am ready to focus a great deal (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have it But I am waiting for the latest creation. That thing looks even cooler lot of functions. I especially like the side scoops. Steve (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Have seen this. Awesome model (long time monster truck fan). Anything can be done. May just take a look at it. Steve (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic)
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(...) using ldraw. Just keep learning little by little. I used splines for this animation. Lots of trial and error. There are four splines used. front shocks, rear shocks, front height, and rear height(which also moves truck across screen). thanks (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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Nothing to add. :D I tried the same some weeks ago, but i had to stop because my final exams at school come closer day by day and the flow of work doesn't stop. Now it seems that the animation of suspensions and gears has got its final edge, or is (...) (20 years ago, 2-May-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi, Here is a good starting point (URL) (20 years ago, 2-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) A friend of mine is building the Liebherr LGD1800 of Riga Mainz (the Spacelifter). (2 URLs) He tried to lift the A-frame with Technic beams + gear racks. He used 12V motors (the round ones). It didn't work very well. His crane is on scale (...) (20 years ago, 2-May-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Steve, I see always your animations, I would want to know to make also! Do you would try to animate the suspension devised from me? See here please: (URL) What do you say? It's possible? Thanks (sorry for my english) Andrea G. (20 years ago, 2-May-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Steve, Just had a look at some of your animations. Some nice stuff in there. I've just started my own experiments in animating LDraw stuff. Can you tell me more about how you create animations in PovRay? So far I've created separate scenes (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Steve, That's very good stuff. Keep it up. Cheers (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks e, it has been a while. You can borrow it but on one condition (besides filling up the tank/batteries): You have to pay the bills you get for speeding too!! :D Nate (P.S. Sorry that it is another sportscar instead of a truck :p) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I know that I have at least 100 pistons, at at least twice that many switches. I'll have to disassemble some projects to make them available. I'll want to document caterpillar, and complete PhD before I disassemble it. After that no problems. (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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Here is the write-up about (URL), the CD thrower which won (URL) CONTEST # 2: Discus>, with shooting distance of 20 feet. (URL) You will find (URL) there> detail images, movies... Thanks to the LEGO Mindstorms Forum team who organized this contest, (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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"Nathanael Kuipers" <kuipers_n@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Hx009B.1nCy@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (...) Great job! I really enjoy all the functional details embedded into the stylish design. The adjustable headrests are so fine. (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thats amazing... Not much else to say... -Mark W. (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Oh COOL! Lots of complex motion there with the shocks and the freefall. I'm sure the math would make my head spin ;-) Keep up the good work! -Tim (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) -snip- Nathanael Kuipers strikes again! Oh man, I love stuff like this. Can I drive it. Can I borrow it on Saturday night to go cruising? I'll fill up the tank/batteries when I give it back. Can I? Can I? Going over to BS to drool over the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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What can I say Steve??! It's fantastic as always!!! The suspension is perfect... Is this an animation of a LEGO car!!!?? It's hard to believe. Keep going Steve! Nathanael (Btw did I send you the final CAD version of the GT?) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi! After a long time I'm able to present a new technic car: (URL) I tried to put as many cool features in this car I possibly could do. Some specs: - All wheeldrive with a double wishbone suspensionsystem - V 12 engine and a 'normal' 5+1 speed (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.technic)
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Oh wow! That is brilliant! LIKE IT LIKE IT LIKE IT! e (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Eric Sophie wrote: -snip- (...) Wait wait, I was poking fun and being a bit of a wise @$$, later I felt these comments might have been in bad taste. My apologies if I was out of line. e (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Very very cool! I especially like the way the front shocks compress to engage the ramp. Nice touch! Dave! (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Wow. Did you have to calculate the trajectory of the wheels separately to get the suspension unload/load effect, then, or what? I can't imagine you actually modeled the kinematics, did you? Tres nifty, thanks for sharing. Spotlighted. (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) That's really good. I like how the suspension works as it lands. How long did it take to render it? -Jordan Bradford (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Just put up a new animation. Check it out. (URL) Steve (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, lugnet.technic, FTX) !!
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For you viewing pleasure: (URL) (Click the image, feel the love.) Originally, this was going to be a static model, but after some internal measurements I realized it would be the perfect model to motorize. Only the turret traverse is powered for (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I was under the impression that Kevin's supply of pnuematics were around 100 pistons and switches. I have a small hand full of the new types and less than a dozen of the old type. IMHO, that's why I orriginally wanted to create the Leg truss (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ok, so how should we proceed? How many switches and pistons DO you have? We could scale back the design to fit your inventory, or come up with another solution. We could all pitch in parts, but that will mean SSClagorpion will have a limited (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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See: (URL) Building blocks for the future> (URL) Scott A> (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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(...) Hey guys, I'm standing by, forgive my absence. I have the parts to contribute for structural things, the sheer amount of switches and pistons are out of my range. I do have Rotation Sensors and greeble doohickies. I also have three Spybots. (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Great exhibit! I really wish I could have been there to see all the great models. Ron Jansen's Demag CC12600 is looking good. I see your new Menck dragline- very nice!!! Can't wait to see more details. -TJ (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Pictures Modelshow Europe (April 24th 2004)
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Last Saturday the Modelshow Europe was held in Geldermalsen NL. This year there were more than 360 exhibitors. About eight of them brought LEGO models with them (me included). I made some pictures but there not all very clear unfortunately. But my (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: SSClagorpion
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(...) Considering the flex in the body/leg and the overall size/weight of this guy, it may be good to raise it up a bit more. Maybe 2x the normal throw? With that in mind, that still only 2/leg or 16. (...) I was thinking about a diff-drive walker (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: SSClagorpion
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(...) Dunno. I'm mulling around the leverage issue. I don't see why the feet should have to rise more that the amount the piston expands/contracts. If I can figure out how to make the leverage work (and pack it all in nicely), we could be back to 8 (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: SSClagorpion
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(...) I didn't see any comment from Eric about the proposed parts list. It's around 50 pistons, and 100 switches. Is that OK? And, do we know how big this thing is, yet? Also, I'm going to have to do the Spybot/family thing. We can try to get (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: SSClagorpion
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(...) Actually I think in real life they would all climb the back of the mother. (URL) Now that will be a challenge to recreate in LEGO. - David (20 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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"Peter Ehrlich" <peter@dairysight.com> wrote in message news:pan.2004.04.27....ght.com... (...) Pretty smart. There are some guys mucking about in our corridor with one of these, with whom I had an argument about what it is called. I claimed it (...) (20 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: SSClagorpion
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(...) Scary. Kevin (20 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: SSClagorpion
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(...) hmm. Here's an interesting idea. How many Spybots do you think we can get to show up at Brickfest? :) Talk about a big flock.... or swarm... What do you call a group of scorpions? Steve (20 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm quite sure I'm not getting anything from LEGO. On the contrary, LEGO has been getting money from me. Kevin (20 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Are you sure you guys aren't shilling for the Lego company? I've kind of avoided Spybots as an unnecessary expense. Now I'm thinking of buying all 4. (20 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: SSClagorpion
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(...) I have two gigamesh bodies floating around here somewhere. Kevin (20 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh, I *so* want to see this. I'll be the first to loan you a spybot for this - if this project does get to this stage (and you find a gymnasium big enough), I'd just love to see a video of you three walking into a room, tapping the parent, and (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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I just had a silly, yet kind of cool idea. I'm not sure what you know about the Spybots, but if you have two Spybots, then from Spybot A, you can tell the direction, distance, and orientation of Spybot B. (yes, from A you can tell which direction B (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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No, and even if it was, the insides would just spin and the wheel wouldn't move at all :D (...) ---...--- Only when you try to build with Mega Bloks or you try to make a Lego compatible cutting board do you realize the tremendous quality of Legos. (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Peter, I saw this show up on brickshelf a while ago. *Very* nice. Is it motorized? Kevin (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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Here is a unicycle (I'm not sure what to call it) I have made from an 8466 tire :) (URL) me what you think, -- Peter ---...--- Only when you try to build with Mega Bloks or you try to make a Lego compatible cutting board do you realize the (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Master Builder Creatures (set 10023)?
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(...) My thanks! (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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| | Re: SSClagorpion
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(...) If we use 3 large cylinders each with an area of 0.2 square inches per leg, and the expected force is 5 pounds per leg, then we get a required pressure of 8.3 pounds per square inch. If we use two large cylinders, we'll need 12.5 pounds per (...) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic)
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