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(...) Thank you, it is just taking a long time to build. I don't want to build it the wrong way. So I choose carefully the steps involved. Plus, it is tough going on my fingers. (...) Hard to say. All the joints are very strong. The motors provide (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Very impressive. The complexity of this robot is astounding. It looks very heavy. Will there be enough power for the weight? I am not doubting your work but it is a question that may come to some when they see how many parts are involved in (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Coming along nicely Eric. Can't wait to see video of this thing in action. Cheers, Nathan (18 years ago, 9-May-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(URL) Robo Quad - Stage One notes> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Two and Three notes> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Four and Five notes> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Six notes> Robo Quad - Stage Seven Completed Robo Quad - Stage Eight Work in progress (URL) Robo (...) (18 years ago, 9-May-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You might want to try: swearingaboutlego@ya...ups.com.au Steve (18 years ago, 3-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Agreed, The new part now fits the angle connector mould (excuse pun) but the good news is it should be available in the colour range that angle connectors are available in negating the need for multi coloured notched axle joiners. This single (...) (18 years ago, 3-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I like grey gears because to me that's a more mechanical color. Black ones are okay, too, but grey is where it's at. (18 years ago, 4-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) While I'm sad to see the older ones go, to me this isn't a big deal. (...) I have a much bigger concern about this. Not so much for me, as I imaging I'll get over it if I have to use an ugly colored gear, but this is not so good for actually (...) (18 years ago, 3-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Okay, at first look of this part, I was thrilled, but mainly because I'm not a hard core technic builder, and often I prefer form over function. At second look, and some consideration, I was bummed, because I hate the idea of losing function (...) (18 years ago, 3-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Didier, thank you for this knew info. Sadly, I have a feeling I think I now need to start to horde my old technic axle joiners. I can understand the monetary reasons for the new part - ease of mold release, mold manufacture, and "undercuts" and (...) (18 years ago, 2-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi, You maybe noticed this year the existence of a new TECHNIC element. A cross axle extension (59443) has appeared and replace the old one (6538). 6538 : (URL) 59443 : (URL) (inventoried as 6538c in Peeron) This new element is simplier than the old (...) (18 years ago, 2-May-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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(...) TY, If you understand the principles, it is a matter of just having the Lego, and the drive to build it. IMHO. Hopefuly learn a few things along the way. (...) I can only test it 12 inches in either direction at a time, uh confines of my desk. (...) (18 years ago, 30-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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Very amazing work Eric. There are not many builders who can make articulated walking (or roller scating) robots that work- especially at that scale. This one appears very complex and large. What does your cat think of it? Have you ever taken one of (...) (18 years ago, 30-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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Robo Quad - Stage Six - Work in progress - Head and neck construction. Vision Command Sensor Cameras. Custom eye lights and Ultrasonic sensor by Hitechnic. Neck up/down and Head left/right motion use RC Racer style motors. Ready for Stage Seven. (...) (18 years ago, 28-Apr-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !!
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(...) For you, Stage Six - Head and neck construction (URL) Vision Command Sensor Camera - Custom Eye Lights and Ultra Sonic Sensor - by Hitechnic>> Eric Sophie (18 years ago, 21-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) OK, so the Outdoor Challenger is significantly discounted - the real question is, has anybody found any way to mount those rather nice looking wheels (umm, rock crawling...) into a "normal" MOC? Anybody know how they connect? (18 years ago, 20-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Hey there, nice work Eric. I can't wait to see this thing in action. I like to follow your BS folder for progress on it. Keep it up. Cheers, Nathan (18 years ago, 19-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) As cool as that would be, thats not it :-) I didn't do a real good job explaining, but they are actually staircases for the driver or passenger to get into the cab. You can see a picture here: (URL) Thats one of the reasons I figured I would (...) (18 years ago, 16-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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(...) You sure fit a lot of detail into a small scale! I have never seen rig with fenders that flip out like that before and at first wondered if you did that just on your model. However a very brief internet search showed me the truth: (URL) they (...) (18 years ago, 16-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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(...) Awesome!!! I love it!! By the way, the link is wrong, the right one is (URL) (18 years ago, 16-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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