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Of course, its possible to put the RCX into it, because all the motor stuff is at the bottom of the chassi. I am really not good with the finishing of my projects, but i will try hard to put the solar panels in it. The main goals I achieve in this (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Specifically, people have been interested in building an RCX into the base, as there were supposedly hints that this sort of modification was kept in mind during the design process. I remember seeing a few people post that this requires a lot (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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People, I do know that a lot of people is interested in put some motor in the 7471 (mars rover) model. Here is my final project with this kit and the RC Unit from (8475 Race Buggy) implemented. Also I put some light and a wireless camera. (URL) tell (...) (20 years ago, 6-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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During Brick Fest 2004, the 3 Masters of the SSlagorpion got together for lunch to discuss the current state of the project. Kevin showed us his awesome radial compressor during his demos. Steve spoke to us during lunch about logic control and (...) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yep, check the Fall catalogue at S@H, it's in there. Quite a nice set this is, but surely Lego, time for another re-release? Duq (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Best Mecha & Bionicle Awards Brick Fest 2004 (My Report)
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(...) I think that number exceeds the age of the universe in seconds. BrickFest is a "mere" 496,800 minutes away! -Ted (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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I'd like to take this opportuity to point out this year's Best Mecha Awards for (URL) Brick Fest 2004>. (URL) The SciFi: Mecha/Bionicle Room was attended by many Fest goers and was populated by some great Models. During Sunday; the day the public (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX) !
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(...) As others have noticed, the sprocket gears on the crawlers are great! Nicely done. -TJ (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hey that is spectacular. Big Big Big. Awesome how you used technic turntables for the tread drives. Nice solution. The height is impressive as is the cable guides and technic structure throughout. Great job! e (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Joe, I have developed an air solenoid solution that is almost ready for market. Look at (URL) send me a note if you are interested. (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ah, finally! Someone noticed my new crane :-) I missed everyone this year! Sorry I couldn't make it, but rest assured, I'm still in the crane-building business. -TJ (stuck in Houston) (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) In my Injection Molding Factory I have built the equivalent of an electrically operated 3-way spool valve. It's expensive. I spent much time trying to simple it up, but a 3-way valve is not easy. Look here: (URL) the same page there is a cute (...) (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic)
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Are you a minifig who dreams of the stars, but is stuck living on a down-to-earth budget? "Why, yes, I am!" Are you tired of spending your hard-earned credits booking passage on noisy and uncomfortable inter-planetary public transportation? "Boy, am (...) (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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(...) Sounds cool -- that's the sort of thing I had in mind, though I couldn't find solenoid valves for less than $70 or so, which is just too much. A reasonable price in my book would be something like $10 per valve, or if it's already adapted for (...) (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I've always thought a valve with similar form factor to a large cylinder, that works like a steam engine valve (URL) would be really nice. It would probably have significantly less resistance than a standard LEGO valve, and more importantly, (...) (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I got thinking about this. My first thought was to use a worm gear and a slip gear to pinch and unpinch the tube. This would probably work, but would not give you what you want. You need a valve that will exhaust the flow to a different path (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What do you feel is a reasonable price? In the next week or two I should have the first prototype built of a pair of commercial solenoid valves adapted for LEGO/RCX usage. They'll be 9v, and around 1.1 watts. It will be 2 3-way valves, one for (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Since TJ could not attend Brick Fest 04 this year, he send his new crane for display. It was so large we had to set it up in a vacant lot down the street from Rocklands so we could compliment it from the patio. (URL) e (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) How about one operated by folding or bending the pnematic tube itself (the same way you can kink a garden hose to turn it off temporarily while waiting for your sister to come around the corner of the house and... oh, never mind). I suspect (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic)
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I've been thinking a lot lately about electrically activated (as opposed to manual) pneumatic valves. I've seen several designs on the net where someone has taken a regular LEGO manual valve, and attached a motor. That's clever, but I'm wondering if (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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