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In lugnet.technic, Mark Bellis wrote: snip (...) Wow mark, thank you for the info on this really cool controller and all of the pictures we would otherwise not see. I personally can't wait to get my hands on 3-4 sets but until then I’ll have to keep (...) (18 years ago, 1-Mar-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Man, I'm excited. A few design flaws I can't understand though: Why the cable nub coming out of the cable's brick? There has to have been a way to avoid that. On the large motor, why all that wasted space on the drkGry part that could have pin (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Who am I? Nobody, but I've got big ideas. For Lego to do. :-) I think Technic has a great untapped potential. There are many parts, gears, tools and techniques! Yay! But the sets are not up to scratch. They are good, realistic models, but are only (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thank you! I like the small(er) size of the motors; do the large motors also have a stud recesses down one side? It actually looks in both bases as if the pin connections are fairly well placed. I'm not overjoyed with the "hard-wired" nature (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Ah, thanks! Available in black too. I can work with that. Thanks again, Tim, Big Daddy and Steve. Best, Jonathan (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's a ZNAP part. It is LEGO. (URL) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.inv, lugnet.town)
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(...) It is. (URL) Technic pins would work, but those Znap connectors... zeesh! "Big Daddy" Nelson (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ah, I just read the text to the auction. Could very well be ZNAP. Drat. From what I see there, I really think I could make it work. Jonathan (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Looks like ZNAP to me. Not sure how easy it is to integrate with proper lego/technic though. Tim (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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While wandering around Bricklink, I found this auction. (URL) Does anyone recognize the curved part in the lower left of the 3rd photo down? I am not nearly up to speed on technic parts as I should be. The curve appears to be made around a 3 stud (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.inv, lugnet.town)
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(...) Looks like an interesting way to control the pivoting motion of a jointed vehicle! Now why is that person's entire folder of lego pics under the keyword 'Avatar'?: (URL) Shouldn't it be under MOC or some other more accurate term? (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I like stuff like that! 'Macro Mechanisms'. Remember when there was discussion and about a MOC made that replicated a device called the 'Geneva Wheel' was it? (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey, check that out... (2 URLs) Damnation Alley Landmaster> by: area51andahalf (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hmm, I will add my voice in saying thanks for the pics. Definitely interesting. I agree that I would prefer to have connector terminals on active bricks, and not permanently attached cables. What also I find awkward is that we now have (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I can't say that I am a fan of the "permanent wires" or the connector end itself, but perhaps I just don't like change. I wonder if there will be extension cables for sale? Actually the more I think about it, the more I forsee the attached (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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This showed up over on the NXTasy forums, and I thought it might be appreciated here as well. He used a motor to drive the power shaft through the center of a Technic turntable, and a second motor to turn the turntable to engage different sets of (...) (18 years ago, 27-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks Eric and Doug! The shock is to hold the track taught at just the right perimeter. It also allows the track to turn smoothly. The dozer can twist in place (one track in reverse-one forward) on smooth surfaces, but can't do so on carpet since (...) (18 years ago, 27-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) OK, here's a few while you wait :-) Basic system as used in the creator dinosaur set 4958 (inc handset & battery box): (URL) IR receiver: (URL) motor (inc plug top): (URL) motor (inc stud recesses on bottom and plug bottom): (URL) (18 years ago, 27-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I rarely post anything on Lugnet, but felt I had to this time. I love this model. I like that all the controls are inside the cabin, the hoses are neatly managed, and pneumatics are used for all aspects of maneuvering the shovel. Excellent (...) (18 years ago, 27-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Good construction, solid looking model. Cool light stalk over the front end plow. I like that shock dampend rear cog. What's that work like? ...and this is a nice pic too! Shows some interesting aspects to your bulldozer: (URL) (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Timothy. I'll have to start taking resumes at pet stores. On a more serious note, kid drivers are the real test- If kids at shows can operate it as a toy, then the design is good. I teach kids at church on Sunday nights and also let (...) (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's big and impressive! How do you stick the 1x6 plates onto the chain links? And are you going to train a rat to drive it? I'd like to see movies when you do! (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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It isn't remote control like TLC's design, but a trained rat could drive it. (URL) me know what you think. (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic) !
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(...) I'm guessing there's a video. If so, I would recommend putting the video in a sub-folder by itself, as it is probably what is causing the delay. ROSCO (18 years ago, 25-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) hey mark, thank you for posting all of this info. i look forward to seeing the gallery but it seems to be taking forever to be moderated. is there a chance you could post some deep links? ondrew (18 years ago, 25-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) You probably mean moderated ;) (...) Thanks for the info, can't wait to see the pics. ROSCO (18 years ago, 24-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Here are the pictures of the Power Functions elements from the Bulldozer 8275, including pictures of the plugs. (URL) (when modified). You can see it's a 4-wire system. There are basically 2 wires for power and 2 for control. I'll give more (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I guess it is too much to wish for to ask if the bigger motors also have encoders? (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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1). I am envious... 2). Can you post pictures of the underside of the connector, the battery box connector and the IR connector? I would much appreciate it, thanks. "Brian Davis" <brdavis@iusb.edu> wrote in message news:JDvpqM.JGG@lugnet.com... (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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"Brian Davis" <brdavis@iusb.edu> wrote in message news:JDvpqM.JGG@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) on the gap in the motor housing (between the light bley and dark bley) , it looks like Mark already has taken his motor apart (or dropped it). Oh Mark!?! (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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The tracks from the Snowmobile 8272 and Bulldozer 8275 make a great tunnel mouth or bridge arch - smoother than using slope bricks. (URL) used 27 links at the moment, fixing them twice on each side. The arch as built fits well over 6-wide, 8-wide or (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town) !!
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(...) Well spotted Brian :-) The electric elements are those that will feature in the new Bulldozer. The rest of the MOC is parts from my own collection, NOT the rest of the Bulldozer! (that many beams with studs would be too much to hope for :-) ) (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Here's a "rover robot" built,apparently, out of the new IR Bulldozer. August is much too far away. I like the look of those motors, not just for this but for GBC modules and other "simple" automation, and (if the IR system is compatiable) with the (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Yeah, I forgot them too in my pile, but they happily resurfaced. ;~D (...) I uploaded the movie again, but without result... I dont know what is wrong the 2 other movies I uploaded were successful... I might e-mail it to you so you can view it (...) (18 years ago, 21-Feb-07, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I forgot there is a ZNAP group on Lugnet... :) (...) annoying. But, still, it's very cool. I like your stuff. I can't wait until the pictures are moderated. Something's wrong with Movie 2 (it can't find the file) Steve (18 years ago, 20-Feb-07, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.technic)
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Hello gang! Here is finally a working GBC module ferris wheel made out of ZNAP. After many reflexions, I wanted to put at a good use some of my ZNAP pieces. I was thinking for quite a while on how to use a ferris wheel for the GBC. (URL) unloading (...) (18 years ago, 20-Feb-07, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.technic)
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(...) snip... (...) It's more of a mess-terpiece ;) The colour scheme driven more by my meagre parts collection than any conscious decision. Close, each end has a captured half bush to help fixing (I'm sure they've got Lego stamped on them (...) (18 years ago, 19-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey all, check out my (URL) Quad>, now on Brickshelf! YAY! ==== (URL) Quad ESLC 2007>> ==== I want this latest creation to remind fellow LUGNET Members, we come here to share ideas and enjoy all things LEGO! Here is my contribution. Set 4894 gave me (...) (18 years ago, 19-Feb-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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Hahaha! That's great, I always run over to that ride! LOL, look at that guy leaning over the side. Hey cool idea to build this, thanks! -eric (18 years ago, 19-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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"chris orchard" <chris_orchard@+Remo...es.com.au> wrote in message news:JDox2n.uD@lugnet.com... (...) That is a masterpiece. As for purity, I swear I can see the Lego label on those springs. Bob (18 years ago, 19-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) The "Enterprise" is a ride seen in many theme parks. It consists of a wheel with passenger cars along its edge. During the ride, the wheel spins and is raised up to the vertical. It has seating for 24 mini-figs and is painted as "The (...) (18 years ago, 19-Feb-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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(...) Are you stalking me?!? Ah yes, I remember claiming to be perfect, It was a Tuesday and it was raining, not hard, it was a gentle rain... Try I do not post pictures of what I build because it is not a big motivation of mine and I currently do (...) (18 years ago, 17-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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Thanks for chiming in, Mr. (URL) High Ground>. Or should I say Mr. (URL) Build-to-Mouth Ratio>? Nobody cares about your sister's roommate's long-lost friend's stepdaughters or what they read on the internet. (18 years ago, 17-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Rene, Can you please choose to murfle (URL) The embedded graphic contains language that can be considered profane and is risque in terms of LUGNET's family friendliness. Somehow the site does not read the text contained in images. ;-) Kevin, while I (...) (18 years ago, 17-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.admin.general) !
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(URL) (18 years ago, 16-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the link and the comments on the dump truck. Mine will hopefully have a straight path rather than diagonal, but that is the basic configuration. The stationary cylinder in the pics that you may be refering to is a shock absorber (...) (18 years ago, 15-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Microsoft released a micro version of the .NET Framework SDK today! Could we be writing C# code for the NXT, and unlike the Microsoft Robotics Studio, actually have that code run natively on the brick itself? Quick summary article: (URL) download (...) (18 years ago, 14-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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"Bob Fay" <rgfay@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:JDFBzs.7tD@lugnet.com... (...) Here is a link to a chipper that is the most familiar to me. Worked on my neighbors once. His help tried to run palm fronds through it. That does not work well. (...) (18 years ago, 14-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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"Nathan Bell" <Radarbell@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:JDEyFG.A2x@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks for the link to your Dump Truck. That is beautiful! The attention to detail from the pirate to the mud flaps is just perfect. The air pumps are so (...) (18 years ago, 13-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Your website is very interesting- lots of machines that are not commonly built out of Legos such as the milling machine. The chipper will be configured like a large unit pulled behind a dump truck. The pics are just ideas shown in 3 modules. (...) (18 years ago, 13-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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"Nathan Bell" <Radarbell@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:JDD2oE.JA0@lugnet.com... (...) Hi Nathan, I did some Googleing and realized that chippers come in many configurations. My image was a very large unit hauled behind a dump truck. Yours (...) (18 years ago, 13-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Exactly. Thank you Dave. Bob you also knew about this and want to see how much of a reaction this would stir. Ross, if you are going to play games as a curator, you should resign, or have your status revoked. yours, Eric Sophie ===...=== Sent (...) (18 years ago, 12-Feb-07, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Have you tried contacting the curator of the group? (Assuming you're talking about broken links?) Otherwise, it would appear that the images for Eric Sophie's models (and ONLY Eric Sophie's models) were explicitly set to be a "broken" image: (...) (18 years ago, 12-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Thanks Bob! Sorry if the design is vague. The back/top edge of the window piece has the sharpest (Lego) edge I could find, considering that the chips in a real chipper are supposed to be forced behind the blade and through the rotating wheel. (...) (18 years ago, 12-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Seems to be some link problems with the Sidebar here. Do we need a Co-Curator? ;-) (18 years ago, 12-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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"Nathan Bell" <Radarbell@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:JDBAE3.Fq6@lugnet.com... (...) Looks like you are making some real progress on this machine. I like your design for the safety clutch and shut-down. I don't quite follow the chipper (...) (18 years ago, 12-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Snyders and Hannover may be getting a new consumer! (URL) more band-aids required) (18 years ago, 11-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I know it won't help much... but have a look to this: (URL) (18 years ago, 10-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I bought a Znap set on eBay (my first!) and it also has an older 71427 motor that doesn't turn well. It works when powered but I don't think it's very happy. I, too, would like to know what I can do to get this motor to float the way it's (...) (18 years ago, 9-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Rob, You might consider using the auxilary output of the RC to control a gear shifter to select between "driveable" and "mad spining" modes... Using the polarity switch is brilliant! I tried a pure mechanical solution (the steering (...) (18 years ago, 9-Feb-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh yes! it can steer when going forward. With the current gearing though, it spins out. I should try to drive the adder/subtractor input with an 8-tooth gear rather than the current 24 to slow the turning rate down. Though I suppose I couldn't (...) (18 years ago, 7-Feb-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nice! Can it steer while also moving forward, or does the switch work with just a 3-position action (turn right/go straight/turn left)? Could you also use 3 12-tooth gears for the side opposite the 2 24-tooth gears, or did you use the 2 (...) (18 years ago, 6-Feb-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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"Alexander Holroyd" <holroyd@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:JD16LC.Bos@lugnet.com... (...) That is just excellent! Thanks for sharing it. Bob (18 years ago, 6-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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"Rick Clark" <jrclark@nospam.aol.com> wrote in message news:JD0Ap8.6Mt@lugnet.com... (...) OK, We are waiting for the details. Really has my head spinning trying to figure out the timing. Bob (18 years ago, 6-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Mechanical obstacle avoider 2
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Here is another 100% mechanical "obstacle-avoiding rover". Like my previous attempt at: (URL) has only one motor and no electronics. This one is based on a simpler principle. The left and right sides operate independently - on each side the wheel (...) (18 years ago, 6-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Very interested. I'm always on the lookout for new cam designs. The engine's very cool, although I can't quite visualize the motion. Thanks! Rick C. (18 years ago, 5-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(URL) NXT controlled Red Quad> - completed 2-3-07 (URL) controlled Red Quad>> Motorized tail - neck and head (3 URLs) Ultrasonic - Touch and Sound Sensors (URL) Sensor>> (URL) Sensor>> (URL) Sensor>> Custom eye lights courtesy HiTechnic - 68.8 x 36 (...) (18 years ago, 4-Feb-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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Not quite the same old inline 4 underneath - this engine is only single acting, because to make it double acting would mean double the amount of t-pieces and cables, which is already a lot. anyway, no valves in this engine at all, just a mechanism (...) (18 years ago, 3-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Here's an update on my parts experiments. I've added quite a few Technic parts: (URL) expansion link (URL) , based on a 1x3 thin liftarm, allows an axle or peg to slide in the 1x2 slotted hole. Very useful for steam engines: (URL) (It would go (...) (18 years ago, 2-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nice idea. I made a similar prototype some time ago, which does not need a battery pack, but which can not have both tracks running in opposite direction. Some images here: (URL) Julien (18 years ago, 2-Feb-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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Well- I finally got around to testing the idea of a R/C tank. I built a little test rig just to see how it would work. The idea is an adder/subtractor drive, with the R/C "drive" output goes to a motor on the base input and the steering output tied (...) (18 years ago, 1-Feb-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Heh, I wondered why this discussion was in .technic . . . :) (18 years ago, 1-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: FTX links (was: Request: 1/19 scale)
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(...) For those links to work, you need to set the format to FTX before posting, using the combo list just below the subject. HTH ROSCO (18 years ago, 1-Feb-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Request: 1/19 scale tank/heavy machinery for PDX
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(...) Don't everyone jump up at once! I'm just looking for something that looks nice and will at least roll. Just to elaborate on my first post, this would be for display only - I'm not asking to take it home with me :-P If you have any other (...) (18 years ago, 1-Feb-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Come to think of it; if the difference in torque triggers a switch, that switch might as well trigger the off switch to the blade motor. The whole thing could be done 100% mechanically without the Mindstorms kit. Bummer. Oh well; that kit will (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for the reply. If everything you say is true, I might use multiple white clutch gears on one axle, gear them to a differential and use the difference in torque to trigger a lever- which can activate the touch sensor. It sounds better to (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Request: 1/19 scale tank/heavy machinery for PDX
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Hi I've usually a lurker on lugnet, but as Brickfest PDX nears I figure its time to speak up. I'm hoping to bring a 14-wide model semi with lowboy in the Model Team style to this brickfest. I've been building it for almost a year, and should have it (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jan-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Unit LNE of the dinochrome brigade (Was: Rock Crawling)
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(...) camera angle and lots of action! I liked it! (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Unit LNE of the dinochrome brigade (Was: Rock Crawling)
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The second set of arms on Mike's robot gives it better mobility. They make its overall tread length much longer, so it can treat stairs like a ramp instead of, well, stairs, and that makes it faster at climbing them. The arms also let it raise the (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ha! Methinks you underestimate the talents (not to mention obsession) of the other folks in this event <grin>. Seriously, thanks for the kind words, and I'm very happy with it, but now the rest of you know yet another way to try to do it. Go (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) well, in all honesty I shamelessly implemented a solution I had already known about: PackBot by iRobot. I won't remotely claim the idea originated with me, as it didn't. I was inspired by the "real world" here. That said, I'd not run across (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thank you both Matthias & Philo (and others!). give them an inch indeed... first, I really feel i need to apologize for *not* CADing this up. I've tried to CAD stuff, but the combination of my chosen platform (Mac) coupled with where I like (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Brian, your rock crawler is quite interesting to me because you've rediscovered the design of a real-world reconnaissance robot: (URL) designer is related to my boss in some manner that I can't recall, but he was up at our office last summer showing (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) go nuts when they see the video! (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Same comments and feelings here ;o) Brian, it would help to reproduce your outstanding design (and maybe CAD it!) if you could provide higher resolutions photographs somewhere... Philo (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Brian, (...) Absolutely awesome! /Matthias (deeply impressed) ps Now I'm going to wait day and night for the LDraw file ;-) (give them an inch and they will take a mile...) (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) OK, I hammered on it some more, and made a much more fun video. I updated Brickshelf with some "deconstruction" pictures that show how to build it (hey, I didn't say they made it *easy* to build it): (URL) the video on YouTube, with my son (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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"Aaron Sneary" <aaronsneary@NOSPAMyahoo.com> skrev i en meddelelse news:JCJGqJ.2EJ@lugnet.com... (...) Have you been building to an exact scale with measures? It seems to me that your overhanging arm is longer (relative to the height of the (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jan-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Aaron, From memory, the boat weights are only about 20 grams each. That's less than 1 oz. So you'd need quite a few. I have used fishing sinkers for counterweight before - you could fit quite a few inside that control room or whatever it is (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jan-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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"Aaron Sneary" <aaronsneary@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message news:JCJGqJ.2EJ@lugnet.com... (...) There are two main things and several minor things you need to keep in mind here. 1. The arm piece extending out of the tower can only extend so far (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jan-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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I have been working on this Red Quad. Contains the NXT. Work in Progress. (URL) (18 years ago, 27-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.nxt, FTX) !
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I would love some suggestions on keeping this WIP project from tipping over: (2 URLs) The tower stays together, with a technic beam running up the back side. But the whole baseplate flexs and tips over with the weight of the overhanging arm. And (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jan-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi Nathan, (...) the RCX rotation sensor should work on sensor ports like all legacy sensors, provided it is supported by the firmware. It would also be possible to build a rotation sensor for the motor ports, i.e. like a NXT motor without the motor (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The NXT motors have built-in rotation sensors, so you could detect a stall condition with no other hardware. You could use the ultra-sonic (distance sensor) or light sensor to detect when the blade passes in front of it, to determine when the (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Steve for the information and the advice. Although gearing up the NXT motors may result in a loss of torque, it sounds like a good option. Another option might be to control the switch for the RC motor with one of the NXT motors (which (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nathan, Yes, there are ways to do just about everything you asked. I don't think the RC motors will run at full power when connected to an NXT (which can be done via conversion cables) Personally, I'd suggest gearing up one or more NXT motors, (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic)
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I bought the Mindstorms NXT kit at BrickFest 2006 in hopes of designing a Lego chipper. Although the sensors would make the design possible, the blade of a chipper has to turn at an extremely high RPM- and with a lot of torque. The NXT motors turn (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Unit LNE of the dinochrome brigade (Was: Rock Crawling)
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(...) Awesome! Great videos! BTW if you want to know how to make bigger tires, try inserting old school 1" Lego tires into the crevices around the large grey "hula hoops" from the star wars kit. This will make tires at least 8" (20 cm) in diameter (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I would like to hope so. Those mounting holes would seem perfect to secure rubber cleats to, especially with the ridges on the hard plastic tread underneath. That one piece woulkd change them from semi-decorative to fully robotic functional (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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"Brian Davis" <brdavis@iusb.edu> wrote in message news:JCBttB.GEJ@lugnet.com... (...) I see. I wonder if we'll ever see some kind of rubber plug-in outer surface for these treads? Since they already have mounting holes, it only remains to figure (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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