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G'Day How about starting with something simpler? Say use the blocks from our block stacking events? Right of the top you would have large and small, black and white, giving four different items to sort, (more colours can be added later.) The (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) hello Mercedes and older Iveco, uses V6, Scania, Volvo, Daf, and MAN uses Inline 6, while the new R500/R580 and the former 48/530/580 from Scania are V8, also the biggest Mercedes engines are V8. The biggest MAN/ÖAF are however a V10 18,3l. (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Ackerman steering geometry : How do you make it ?
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(...) The 8860 Auto Chassis had it back in 1980! (URL) Jennifer (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi, The Ackerman geometry make both steering wheels follows the proper arc when turning (the inside wheel follow a smaller arc than the outside one) : the wheels turn a different angle. (Ackerman principle is well known in France as "épure de (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The inline-6 engine design is inherently perfectly balanced - hence most current north american truck diesel engines are inline-6 designs. For example, Cummins inline-6 diesels are used in everything from the Dodge Ram pickup, to normal (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:ICJw4C.1A9E@lugnet.com... (...) One thing I am interested in is building and designing a robot or a electrically driven mechanism that can sort the different sizes of bricks from each (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) One of the things you forgot to mention is that GBC is accessible and scalable for participants: -A GBC is endlessly enjoyable with one module, two modules or fifteen modules. This is a low risk type of event for people to work on, it doesn't (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Legos V6's
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hate to follow my own post but someone might find this interesting (URL) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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BMW has used I-6's in many of it's cars for decades. I'm nearly positive the 3-series still uses an I-6 today. Kyle (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) In the US almost all tractor trailers use inline 6's. Freightliner, one of the largest truck manufactures in the US which is owned by DaimlerChrysler uses a few European Mercedes engines and they are all inline 6's. Some large trucks and (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have nothing against GBC, having experimented myself, but I specialise in other stuff. I have an idea that would satisfy most of your requirements: Linear If not entirely random, then complex, with some degrees of movement repeating more (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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Nate- The mobile cranes I know that use V6 engines are: 1)Terex-Demag 2)Grove These two both use a Daimler Chrysler OM 906 LA V6 in the crane operator's section, and both use a Daimler Chrylser OM 502 LA V8 for the main drive. If you want to find (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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I was only talking about big rigs. Do European tractor trailers actually have V6's? Do their mobile cranes actually have V6's? I just wondered because it seems that TLC uses a V6 in every truck design. The Airtech Rig in 1994 had one. The New crane (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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This whole GBC hasn't really inspired me at all. But thats what's so good about Lugnet, differing opinions are, if anything, encouraged. Theirs nothing wrong with GBC, but I've found the few posts offering alternatives far more intriguing, (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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Another user of an I-6 engine was the early 90's Toyota Landcruiser (a vehicle that could kick Jeep in the rear). (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) One big user of the I-6 is the Jeep Wrangler. Though there has been much discussion lately if it'll switch to a V-6, though nothing is confirmed. Check (URL) it> out. Modeled after a real live Jeep. Mark (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Here in the US I don't think there is an inline 6 in anything other than the full size dodge diesel pick-up and the new chevy trailblazer. Gary (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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Maybe I'm crazy, but don't most trucks with a 6-cylinder engine have the cylinders inline? Every Lego truck or crane has a V6. Their designs have been like that for over 10 years. Is this just because a "V" fits in well, or do European trucks (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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Look at this! This is a good builder. Not only is the front end designed correctly but the roof and windows are very authentic. Look at that engine! (URL) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Yet another GBC submission
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I've been working with Steve Hassenplug and others to hammer out the GBC standards, but sadly I've *yet* to make it to an actual GBC event. Well, here's an example of some more modules, so far only tested at home. Warning, this is my first (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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