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I built one of these myself - a while ago. The LDraw plans are at (URL) although I am yet to take some photos. My version could definately be made smaller. I intend to apply the principle to two modified servos in a non-Lego bot, although I will (...) (19 years ago, 14-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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More movies and pix now online. (URL) Andrew Meyer (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) There appear to be 2 motors. Looking at this pic (URL) it appears the top motor drives one or other of the 8 tooth gears on the right (probably forward/reverse), and the bottom one drives the 8 tooth gear on the left (probably steering). The (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks Andrew, it looks like those in the UK have to order these through commotion - pitsco only ship some items over here, although I think it is more to with TLC rules than anything else. It is a shame you dont see these items on the shop@home (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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I must admit, it is not clear if the drive is actually driving the two tracks - in which case it will be two motors, or if it is simply driving the cylinders from the tracks - which wouldnt make a huge amount of sense, but is possible. A picture (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I bought two of these new star wars set with the chain links (#7258) yesterday and I am very happy with the purchase. Each set not only comes with the coveted tread links, but 2 worm gears as well. The droids that are included are great for (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) -TJ (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I can't figure out how that adder- subtracter device works. Are they using two motors or one? Do the differentials do all the work? (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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Hallo! I’m Tomasz Zajac. On Brickshelf I’m Speedmen89. I’m 15 years old and I from with Poland. I belong to only Polish club LEGO – www.lugpol.org. (URL) on steering and drive simultaneously with use standard brick I know since long ago, but I (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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I dunno - but I really like the compact adder-subtractor drive. I have been messing with those a lot - and that is very small. -- (URL) - Build Robots (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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As promised, here is a link for Brickshelf. There is a movie there too, but the lighting wasn't great (it was raining, and I was in my basement) so apologies. The robot tips in the movie because the floor it was on was slanted due to the drain in (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Wish answered. Deep link: (URL) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Huge Bridge?
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(...) This is becoming almost a habit! Steve (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) That would be my bridge. Thanks for your comments! No, it's not the record span. The longest span, to the best of my knowledge, is this 8.9 meter bridge: (URL) My bridge (spanning a modest 17' 3 1/8" (5.26 meters)) withstood about 5 hours of (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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This is an amazingly small and detailed design. The only question is- why did they not use 2 pistons to turn the blade? (URL) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey T.J. is this your bridge? (URL) want the details! i think you now hold the record for the longest span. no one can top that. how long was it up before it fell? did any thing break? i noticed that you had some nice camber in the deck. most (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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My sons copy of the building instruction for Turaga Vakama #8540 is missing a large part of it. Does anyone have this building instrucion? If so, would it be possible for You to scan both sides of the instruction and e-mail me the scans? (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) and the Kiddicraft/Lego connection. I think there is a similar story in the USA with Halsam/ELGO/Lego but I don't know all of the details. With a little research I think this would be a welcome addition. Eric (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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I can imagine there being a glut of wookie figures on bricklink while many builders buy these for their treads. The lack of these has limited the possibilities for GBC and robot designs for too long - so I may buy a few boxes. It would be great if (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It has seventy of the tread links, 71 if you include the supernumerary one. At $30 ($24 if you find a 20% off sale) you're effectively paying $10 over the price for an equivalent number of DACTA tread links. I'd rather have these, though (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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