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(...) Yes, you most certainly can on Win XP (don't know about Win 2000). But you will need to use it with ROBOLAB 2.5 or later. The control Lab software will not run on Win XP. You may also need a USB to serial cable if your PC lacks a serial port. (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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These are reasonably easy to find on eBay in the past year (URL) I even seen the software and cables (URL) am keen to try to get my PC to control 8 different power sources at the same time, but I have never been able to find proof that I can use (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Well i put The Rhino together on Friday (URL) and appart from the usual blue axle pins, grey odd length axles and red 2L axles, no parts seemed to breach any standard colour rules. One thing of mention is that the Black 3L friction pins and the (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I checked. I don't recall using any. I also looked through the gallery and did not notice any. I may have used one along with a bushing 2L pin to cover a 4L distance gap. .... I really am not sure. I'll have to visit the robot and look again. (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I had a look at the 1/8" plastic tubing in model railway shops and stalls at shows. I think it's ABS or polystyrene. I have no issues with cutting the tubes either :-) but I don't like painting stuff used as or with LEGO bricks. I think the (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I meant that with Technic; there will always be holes and gaps in the bodies of cars or the frames of machinery. For a "model builder" that is serious about exact aesthetic details, Model team is more ideal. Dennis Bossman does not like (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Agreed. One part I'd love to see is a "cap" piece that fits over the "top" end of pneumatic cylinders, with pins on each side, so they can be attached at that end as well as the bottom. Or alternatively (possibly better) a new cylinder with (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all me again. Just found some amazing part designs on brickshelf. (URL) would be so awsome if these were put into production. Kudos to whoever designed them. The modern sets are good but they would be so much better with new functional parts like (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What ? You must have missed the Sale ! or the point :o) I was refering to the broader change from old to new grey. How the colour difference was discerning to a LOT of people. This colour difference between blue axle pins and every other (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Ummm, I don't think I own any grey or bley axle pins with friction. If LEGO ever made any, they're certainly pretty rare. Blue has always been the standard colour for the friction version in everything except Bionicle, it's only the (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I like the blue one best also. (...) Does Jama have blue axle pins ? Good thing it's blue. Steve (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Absolutely, this is a technic forum, lets assume we all have the technic function covered. The form aspect however, like you say is in the eye of the beholder. We all know lego have an extencive colour pallet and this thread has sited (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Ouch, burnt by Peeron. (...) Agreed, i think this is evident with excessive stock of parts from the nitro menace being used in this seasons Dune-buggy/tractor. I had always assumed the production volume was controlled to a higher standard. I (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) -snip- (...) You raise many valid points. Building issues I had not considered before. Or I knew the circumstances exsisted, but until you put them in to those words, the points you raise make a lot of sense. I suppose the difference in color (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thank you Sigurd! Your comprehensive mechaincal models have always been an inspiration to me. When I first started the orginal internal cam driven chaise, I thought of models like yours and others that tackled the issues of motion and (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I am a strong believer in "form follows function." The reason for this is that function can be evaluated based on absolute criteria- physics, ergonomics, ect. Aesthetics is not evaluated on absolute criterian other than beauty is in the eye of (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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"Stump Dunn" <stumpd@gmail.com> wrote in message news:J2ox58.D07@lugnet.com... (...) Neither can BrickLink, apparently, their set inventory lists that part as being light bluish grey. Go figure. (...) I could probably think of one reason why TLG (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Keith, but if you look deeper you will find all sorts of these type of oddities in all age brackets, price brackets, sub themes and years of production. (URL) green axles (URL) white 3L axles with studs (URL) red 3&4L axles (URL) this (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Actually grey odd length axles started in 2003. Yes, having all those 2L structural pieces (pins, friction pins, axle pins w/ and w/o friction, 2L axles) in different colours will relieve kids' frustration of picking the wrong parts because (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I've said it before, and i'll say it again Blue Quad is COOL thanks for showing sigurd (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(URL) New Robot called the Blue Quad is now on Brickshelf.com> (URL) Sophie 2006>> Vision Command Sensor Camera mounted in the head. (2 URLs) for 1600x1200 view>> Red/Green polarity sensitive LED lights in the eyes (Courtesy HiTechnic). Light sensor (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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I have been objective to the standard part colour combinations from TLG for a few years now. This post is not a bashing of new greys or browns. Axles have always been black, so to friction pins. Many parts have always been produced in few colours. (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.color, lugnet.parts, FTX) !!
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(...) Thank you very much for the detailed answer. I’m starting with foot pump (5$), and will search for electric compressor later on. Pressure limiter, as I understand, is a must. I also prefer 220V. With those two constraints the offering is very (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, Try splitting the engine and lego compressor into separate circuts. That way you don't use all your pressure on each switch. I split my six pump compressor and scissor lift into 2 circuts one for each switch and it dramatically increased (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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The other option is to use an air tank that you fill from the neighbourhood service station compressor, or your own, and regulate the pressure with a pressure regulating valve (PRV). It is also advisable to filter the air to remove any oil or other (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have a car tyre air compressor with a variable pressure limiter, which is essential for LEGO pneumatics. It will nominally produce 250psi. I set the limiter to 20-25psi normally, perhaps 30psi for short periods. Note that you need a pressure (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Swissbagger (Beat Schuler) will most likely bring his MAN tipper truck and the Kaiser S2 climbing excavator presented here on Lugnet some time ago. (Can still be found in the sidebar). Maybe another creation in the same scale as well. But I (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jul-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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Beat Felber ha scritto: (...) thank you very much for your compliments! from me and from the other guys from abstechnology the models on your site a very impressive too! It was very entertaining to play with all that sawdust !! after the show we (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Dennis, Congratulation to this amazing model, it really looks massive!! I also saw this model on the video of you. The description on your site is great. Looking forward to see you next month, Best regards from Denmark Anders Gaasedal (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Nathan, Thanks for the compliments. As I'm living in Europe, it's impossible to bring such models overseas. And I don't have any plans to visit the US in the near future. I keep it in the west part of Europe ;-) Best regards, Dennis (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi (...) These are definitely very impressive models! It must be a lot of fun digging, ripping, compacting and transporting with these earthmovers. What material do you use on your construction site? I guess it must be of very low density. Will you (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Tried it. You are right, it does produce a lot of air, but without any pressure, which seems to be essential for pneumatic engine. (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I remember seeing a model like that in the video clip from when you were interviewed on Dutch TV. That is amazing! It is even better to see it again. Are you going to bring any of your models to BrickFest this year or any year in the future? (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Have you tried the RC motor? (URL) a single small compressor, it pumps a phenomenal amount of air. (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Don't know about 'beauty', but my dancing Easter chickens were popular at work: (URL) ran them off the compressed air coming out of the wall (in a hospital), and I had to turn the pressure way down to keep them from boucing apart... (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.technic)
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(...) The first compressor (250-300 psi) is too powerful, unless you can put a regulator or pressure reducing valve on it. 20-30 psi is probably ideal. See this old thread: (URL) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for your reply, Danny. Have you tested the Fischertechnik with Lego? There are two types of compressors I consider at the moment: 12V, 250-300 PSI, intended to be used for vehicle tires and floating devices. These are fairly cheap, (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Have you thought about using a Fischertechnik compressor? Or just a school lab compressor (probably very similar!)? (URL) Danny Staple MBCS OrionRobots (URL) contact details available through website) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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I’ve build few type of pneumatic compressors with different motors and pumps, and also few types of pneumatic engines. Unfortunately, none of the Lego compressors were able to drive the engines more than one or two rounds. Manual pumping proves that (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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I have always been a fan of your work! The realism and quality of your models and presentation are always a joy to see. Thank you! Wow! I am enjoyed all the details of this construction! e (18 years ago, 8-Jul-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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hello, here you will find some pictures and videos of the last Legofest we had here in Italy in particular there is a costruction yard 12mq big with some R/C technic build by us (URL) model are (all in 1:20 scale) : Caterpillar d6n Liebherr r 934 (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jul-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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Of the same Actros I already put some pictures on the net but now I've added the longest model so far to my website. It's a three metres long heavy hauler of Mammoet based on the (URL) Actros with stepframe trailer>. You can read the full (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Bricks & Blocks, that is in the Cookstown Shopping Center? (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Not yet. I'm on the lookout for this set too. Today at Toys R Us at Hurontario/Eglinton (close to you) I saw 8281-8284, the Creator sets, and the two new soccer sets among other things, but still no 8285 (sad). Another nearby TRU doesn't have (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone know if this set is available at Toys R Us stores in Toronto? Thanks. (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Steve, Thanks for all the help. (...) I haven't figured out how to motorize the turret yet, if that will need an 8 wide space in the hull, then I wouldn't be able to take advantage of the fore-an-aft-motor-hu...-narrowing setup anyway, so I'll have (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This approach will work well with tank treads. It wouldn't work well with normal wheels, because you'd have one wheel in front, and the other in back. If appearance is really important, you may notice a difference in how the treads look, given (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, Thanks to everyone for advice and suggestions. (...) Usually the problem is that the treads don't find purchase as much as I'd like, but I was up til 2am last night experimenting, and think I have figured out that by adding weight to the front (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Keith, I like this. I also like the skull sculpture in the background. I am particularly tickled by the use of the pop bottle. Is the connection sound enough there to store pressure in there, or is it only good for the brake? I have been (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Unreal! While a true battle of material, it's certainly an impressive design. Any RCX design must appear like the easy road in comparison ;-) Understanding the mechanism is a challenge in its own right - very cool. Thanks for posting this, (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey guys, check this out: (URL) amusement park drop tower ride that doesn't use RCX... And it slows down near the bottom of the fall! Very realistic. Original Chinese discussion here: (URL) a quick rundown. A motorized cable spool at the base pulls (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, I have been interested in incorporating Technic features (especially motors), in minifig scaled MOCs, and am finally on my first major project. I am trying to build a minifig scale motorized tank and was wondering if anyone could help with (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic)
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Hello Philo, I have ordered the 8284 tractor and 8675 outdoor challenger and both are backordered by juli 10th... So I just have to wait a little longer... Greetings Maico Arts Philippe Hurbain schreef: (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Hi Maico, I received the shipment notice of my 8288 Friday ;o) Philo (18 years ago, 2-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hello, Several new technic sets are also available for ordering at s@h for the Netherlands. They are backordered for juli 10th though. Greetings Maico Arts Gregory J Overkamp schreef: (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Many other new sets are available too- two new construction sets, six new bionicle figures, the new designer and technic sets, as well as the new Ferrari model. (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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8288 now available from Shop-at-Home, USA. Not sure about other countries. (URL) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I bought 12 copies of this set, of course: (URL) ;) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hey check out this robot I was commissioned to make for the learning center where I teach. It is supposed to be a bare bones, frame only version of an Astro Mech from Star Wars, like R2D2. (URL) I brought along the Blue Quad I have been working on, (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !
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I'm not sure if this belongs in the Technic group or not, but here goes. I noticed a link on Make magazine's website ((URL) to a "rapid fire rubber band Lego gun." I was hoping to find some instructions, but instead the link led here: (URL) Using (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Nice job on the bucket wheel excavator. One question though, how did you get so MANY yellow excavator buckets? :) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) Hello! It's been a while since I've posted so I wanted to stop in and show everyone what I've been working on. Lego purists, beware - I use custom electronics. Check out my two current projects: Marion 6360 'The Captain' Stripping Shovel: (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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(...) (URL) guess you'll have to build them yourself. (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi yall, just to report I'm fully back on the net. Moved from Vienna to London a year ago, but never had the time to work on a new site. But over Eastern I took the time (with iWeb, not as bad as they say!), so here it goes: (URL) jump directly to (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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I have uploaded pictures of quite a few MOC's to a web picture gallery. Among them are: • A front-end loader and a dump truck at minifig scale with working technic mechanisms • Technic 6-legged walkers, a Technic vehicle that automatically circles a (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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I've posted my schematic diagrams of selected NXT items, namely the Light, Sound and Ultrasound sensors and the motor with position feedback. (URL) to Philippe Hurbain for sketching the motor circuit for me to write up. These schematics are (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.cad)
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I know - it was posted in that 20 minute gap where we ran mail2news w/o news authentication (call it a collateral damage of the server move). Spammers are fast, you know. We will deal with it eventually, but most importantly you can rest assured it (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Preciosity M. Hope schrieb: (...) I think this is completely wrong here. This should be deleted. MikeHeide (18 years ago, 19-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) To get an exhaust that doesn't leak away the whole pressure of the system, use a small cylinder or two that pushes against some rubber bands to open a valve: (URL) the pressure leaks away, the rubber bands overcome the reducing pressure in the (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Well, I would love to have an exhaust port for my lego engines, I love messing around with the exhaust system, making different noises and so on. I've tried modding about 6 of the old valves, and no luck. Is there any other way of making a valve do (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Hoodia 920+ -- The newest and most exciting fat loss product available - As seen on Oprah! (URL) testimonials: "I was originally amazed that the first two pills I took of Hoodia 920+, almost immediately took my cravings away. Now 4 weeks later, 3 (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Part Mods - Baseplates and Technic parts
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A few part mods for the brave: I decided that buying 32x32 baseplates and cutting them in two was cheaper than buying twice as many 16x32 baseplates. The question is how to make a reliable straight cut. I've used 4x8 plates for rigidity and slider (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) We don't know the efficiency of this setup... but it looks interesting! (...) I noticed too that they are somewhat... fragile. (...) Unfortunately I don't have this motor in my collection (yet...) Philo (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Here's a link to my NXT electronics folder: (URL) , which contains two experiments: My first experiment was to get the NXT to light an LED, in a similar way to the way the light sensor works. My thanks to Philo for sharing a tutorial of how to (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jun-06, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk)
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Here are some pics of a technique I've used for many years, driving a technic axle from a 12V train motor: (URL) the advent of the RC Car motor, this was the most power that could be obtained from a single LEGO motor and used on a Technic axle, 12V (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) - Kelly (18 years ago, 10-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Who is going to be at BrickFest this year? (URL) (18 years ago, 10-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for your comments, In picture P5061994,jpg you will see a little grey axle pin just in front of the driver's seat. This is on the mid section of the boom. As this section moves forward it actually releases twice the amount of cable. (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The brushes may be touching each other. You can find out by either opening it or measuring the resistance between its terminals. My dad fixed one of my micromotors by opening it, separating the brushes and making a jig out of wire to keep them (...) (18 years ago, 29-May-06, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jonathan Wilson" <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:IztqDJ.p8A@lugnet.com... (...) It is common for these motors to lockup. Try reversing the direction. With the power applied, try to turn the shaft gently. They do not do well under a (...) (18 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.technic)
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I bought a red micromotor from a local second hand lego shop and it wont spin even when I apply power from a battery box that quite happily powers my other electrical parts. Anyone got any suggestions on how to make it work (or is it a case of "take (...) (18 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New scale 1:13 trucks
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(...) Hi Dennis, This model is really one of my favorites, and the giant hook you have built really completes it. I am pretty sure that the scale of the hook is 100% accurate, but I am still impressed by the size of those machines. As Andreas has (...) (18 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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Hello Dennis, you sure know how to pick a good spot to photograph your models. If you look at the pictures from a bit of a distance, you could definitely think that these are real trucks and not Lego models. There is nothing in the background that (...) (18 years ago, 22-May-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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| | Re: Manitou Rotary Truck
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(...) Great job Mervyn! That looks quite involved. I am not familiar with that model, but it looks like a telehandler crossed with a mobile crane. It is definately more complex than the telehandler I did (in the "previously featured MOCs" section of (...) (18 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Last weekend I started with the first photo session of all my current models. I found very a nice sport to photograph construction vehicle. It's more or less like a quarry. So the comming months I will add some new models to my website. The first (...) (18 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) What size loader in what scale? That is the first question for you that comes to mind. The solution can't really be described in words, but I can show you a link to the one I did a while ago. (URL) you are building in a bigger scale then use (...) (18 years ago, 12-May-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL) Building instructions for 8459> (from Peeron) is your friend. FWIW I built a studless version of it and (URL) someone followed in my footsteps> (*). He has a few better ideas I might use to revise (URL) mine> with. I know you're not (...) (18 years ago, 12-May-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I want to build one of those front end loaders that articulates in the middle to steer. I know how to build the loader bucket and wheels and stuff but I am stuck with the articulated steering. Anyone got any information/tips/pic...s/whatever that (...) (18 years ago, 12-May-06, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Mervyn, that's a nice model, great functionality and very Technicky. Well done! ROSCO (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Mini land scale 1968 American La France Aero Chief 90
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(...) I love the scale and details. Figs? It would be cool to see some. Also, you need to crop your images to more managable sizes; they are too large and cumbersome to view, which is a shame. Nice work. JOHN (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) www.brickshelf.com/c...i?f=182735 That is really nice and detailed. My favorite parts are the outriggers. Love the functionality of them. My only suggestion would be to make the ejector fan orange. I think it would stand out a little more. (I (...) (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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This is a Lego mini land 1/20 scale 1968 ALF 900 Series Aero Chief 90. It has a fully working 90 foot boom that turns on its base. There are a number of compartments and four fold down outriggers with small hydraulic rams. These four outriggers can (...) (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic) !
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I'm just letting you know that I have finish my latest MOC It is based on a Manitou Maniscopic Truck. It can be viewed at (URL) It features the following: Four wheel drive with four wheel steering. Pivoting rear axle. Motor driven front and rear (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.technic)
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Can we get a lugnet.robotics.nxt newsgroup soon? (18 years ago, 6-May-06, to lugnet.admin.suggestions, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Ah,... Breaker 1-9, this here is the Rubber Duck...
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Hello Anders Congratulations! You did a great job creating the famous Rubber Duck out of Lego bricks. "Convoy" is definitely one of my favorite movies of my childhood, and it made me start building trucks out of Legos in the first place back then. (...) (18 years ago, 5-May-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Indeed, although that one has no sleeper cabin, and the tanker trailer is adorned with many interesting pieces of armour ;) (URL) (18 years ago, 3-May-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hello Anders I'm a truck driver myself and I know how to appreciate your models. You know very well how to capture all the details. I do love the "convoy" movie too... I've been a long time admirer of our artwork. Keep up enchanting us. (...) (18 years ago, 3-May-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Actually it is VERY similar to the Mack R600 coolpower that Mad Max drives during the last third of the movie "Road Warrior" (18 years ago, 3-May-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Holy cow! That must be about 5'-3" long overall! You are one of the few people to model that truck. I remember those old Mack from when I was a little boy. It looks just like it! I like how you did the curvature on the tanker trailer and the (...) (18 years ago, 2-May-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Simply stunning is that you've never heard of Convoy! Check it out: (URL) NUMBER 4> It was so popular that they made a B movie from it. Excellent work, Anders! "Well mercy sakes good buddy, we gonna back on outta here, so keep your thumbs off (...) (18 years ago, 2-May-06, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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