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(...) It looks very cool Eric! I've looked in on your progress from time to time. When can we see a video of the Robo Quad walking? Or does it roll instead? I've been wondering all along why you used tires for the toes. Ladasky Home Solar, Inc.: (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jun-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Very well done, Eric! I wish I had the opportunity to see this in person. Keep up the great work! -Matt :) (17 years ago, 9-Jun-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Snip (...) snip (...) cool!! are ya up early enough, E? more comments when I have time, gettin ready for work. -Jon (17 years ago, 8-Jun-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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Robo Quad - Stage Ten Completed Final stage, project completed. (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> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jun-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Looks like this long build of yours is almost finished! I assume that the lack of different colors was a conscious choice on your part, or did only black seem to have the parts selection that you needed? I hope if you bring this to shows that (...) (17 years ago, 7-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) --snip--- (...) So it's done? Personally I'd like to see some more slopes to give it some of those sexy curves you can get with the rounded newer slope parts. I'm still sturggling with the feet looking hacked off like someone's wearing some (...) (17 years ago, 6-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Robo Quad - Stage Nine Completed (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> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Seven notes> (URL) Robo Quad - (...) (17 years ago, 6-Jun-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hallo Dennis Your new dozer is really great, you realised some good details. First the tracks, with the tiles, looks really good. Also backside you make good work. And of course best for me, this modell is functionally. How i can understand on your (...) (17 years ago, 5-Jun-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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Robo Quad - Stage Eight completed (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> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Seven notes> Robo Quad - Stage (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jun-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I just wanted to let you know I put the full description of this model on my website. It took a while before I finished it but hopefully there will be some readers :-) Dennis Bosman <www.dennisbosman.nl www.dennisbosman.nl> (17 years ago, 3-Jun-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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(...) Did you not mean "definately triangularly in the quite useful category" Steve (17 years ago, 1-Jun-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Considering how the element isn't even used to any "high" potential (it holds on the legs of a destroyer droid), it seems likely that this fairly-obviously-TECHNIC element would be used for Grander Plans eventually, and one-would-hope, soon. (...) (17 years ago, 31-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Brian, I suppose it's not in lugnet/LDraw/peeron yet simply because it's probably a new part, just reaching the stores now. If you look at the (URL) for set 7662> (book 2/2, 4515435, page 54), you can also see that part, along with its item (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Curious. I've not seen this referenced here on LUGNET, in fact can find only one picture of it on BrickLink with a note that the inventory for the set in question (7662-1, Trade Federation MTT) is "pending". but it certainly looks interesting: (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nifty. Have you thought about using the newer bigger tread links, from the Snowmobile (and later this year from the Power Functions Bulldozer)? They are much less likely to break apart in my experience, and are closer in look at that scale as (...) (17 years ago, 29-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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"Adam Filipowicz" <adam.filipowicz@gmail.com> wrote in message news:JIqDIK.AwL@lugnet.com... (...) I see from your site that you are the proud father of a son. You use the right word "investing". You will have much fun sharing your technic stock (...) (17 years ago, 28-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes Yellow is great.. I will try and swap out what I can for Black parts. right now only have planned for two geared down buggy motors to move this beast. But I will see how it goes when its built.. I have no doubt it will be expensive. but (...) (17 years ago, 28-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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"Adam Filipowicz" <adam.filipowicz@gmail.com> wrote in message news:JIq0v2.I9K@lugnet.com... (...) Love those yellow beams. Hope you have a second job to finance this project. How many motors will it take to move this creation? Looks like it will (...) (17 years ago, 28-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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I am slowly in the progress of making a large scale RC lego tank. each track will be 3 Treads wide with each look of about 200 links here are some early photos (URL) loop (URL) Track drivetrain (URL) dolly. (URL) need to buy alot of parts. (...) (17 years ago, 27-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Just an FYI I connected a Lego Buggy Motor to my Tamiya Electronic Speed control with reverse. and it works like a charm.. full proportional forward and back control. while connected to a regular RC 7.2v 3600mah Nimh Battery back. now I just (...) (17 years ago, 26-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thank you! I just finished adding the pilot to the cockpit. (...) LMAO, no comment other than the line I wrote above. (LOL) (...) Stage 9 coming soon. Completion projected at Stage 10. (URL) The Robo Quad about to get some tail. Eric Sophie (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I am not very sure how this works.. do you have to have power from the battery pack on all the time then the servo just switches from full forward to none then to full reverse? if this is the case. then it would be pretty jerky.. i am hoping (...) (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) There's more than 20 on BrickLink: (URL) are high but not terrible... (17 years ago, 25-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It wouldn't cause any problem. I use 6 AA NiMH batteries to power 9V Lego motors all the time without any ill effects. This includes the NXT motors, the RC Buggy motor, and the RC Trains motor. Both through the NXT brick and using a normal (...) (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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As ever, you're the king of realism! Regards, /Tobbe (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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Cool! Glad to see you're still in there making great robots Eric! Hope that robo-pussy comes alive with much enjoyment and pleasure! Regards, /Tobbe in Sweden (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic) !!
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(...) Connect a "6551 Electric Technic Pole Reverser" to the servos - if you can find them. I glued medium pulleys to the servo and stuck a normal technic axle through the whole thing. Perhaps some inspiration here: (URL) here: (URL) are quite a few (...) (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes. That's what I'm suggesting. I doubt it would cause any problem to power the 9v motors with 7.2v batteries. (but I could be wrong) Steve (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You mean take a regular Electronic Speed control thats usually powered by a 7.2 Nimh Pack and wire it into the standard Lego Motor? I wonder if it would work or burn out the motor. those batteries have alot of juice Adam (17 years ago, 24-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) About the only thing I could suggest is buying regular speed controllers. You should be able to get some electronic ones that can plug right into the receiver. Steve (17 years ago, 23-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Eric, (...) I'll try to upload detailed pictures of the MOC in the next days. thanks for your feedback! Step (17 years ago, 23-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey cool. I see the way you used the worm box. Interesting technique! At first I wondered how you used the upper chain links. I thought one end was secured, and, through a sort of "pully" action, raised the forks. Now I see. I wonder what other (...) (17 years ago, 23-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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I am looking for a way to use my 2 channel RC Radio/receiver with Lego Motors I am building a tank and think it would be much easier to control this way does anyone know how to control lego motors with a receiver? I dont want to get into RCS or (...) (17 years ago, 23-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) yay, CV joints are back! ....pleasebeonlegofactory pleasebeonlegofactory.... --Peter (17 years ago, 22-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey that is great! Awesome pictures! Love the lift/gif. Having used these machines in the past it was a kick to see one modeled in Lego. Good use of stud less for sure! Thanks for sharing. Eric Sophie (17 years ago, 22-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, it seems that the Spring brings new life in the technic elevator-field. So, beside making my compliments to Peer Kreuger for his beautiful pallet lifter, I just wanted to show my latest attemp to build a side forklift, which is not the (...) (17 years ago, 22-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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This set is now avaialble in Europe at selected stores. I have a few. I can't wait to start building. There is also one on eBay (...) (17 years ago, 21-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I love this. Looks good, works, nicely photographed. Excellent. Tim (17 years ago, 21-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Very cool! So much like the real thing, and very elegantly implemented. I like your V-8 engine pallet as well. Any idea how much weight the jack will lift? I would love to put one together to try it out. I think I can figure out most of the (...) (17 years ago, 21-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hmm. That would seem to imply that a 1x3 thin liftarm is, indeed, 3M long. Yes, "M" is defined as the distance between two hole centers, but the length of the piece can be cleanly read off the graph behind it - 3M. (17 years ago, 21-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL) Dont shoot the messenger ! Steve (17 years ago, 20-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I like it, a very nice legoized likeness... Thanks for sharing and God Bless, Nathan (URL) (17 years ago, 20-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Small is beautiful ;) You really capture the essence of the real thing! Philo (17 years ago, 20-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That can not be true. For example, if you look at page three of the lego factory technic section, what we call a 1x3 liftarm thin is described as 3M. --Peter (17 years ago, 19-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Ugh. Is that metric? And you only count center-to-center, not the ends? Leave it Lego to think of something like this. (17 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Also, in the distant past TLC has actually produced the non friction variety of axle pin in black (I own a few myself). Although that probably doesn't matter to TLC :) (17 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego)
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In lugnet.technic, Brian Davis wrote: **Snip!** (...) Hmmm...that's an interesting thought, and does make a certain amount of logical sense. **sighs** Geeeeeeeez, I hate it when something makes incredible sense like that...! Play Well and Prosper, (...) (17 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Agreed. Which is when I'd need to go to Bricklink, or hopefully other themes, to try to get the part I want in the color I want. My point was for the Technic *theme*, standardized colors to highlight function or make finding small pieces (...) (17 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) "TECHNIC building uses the "module" or "M" as a measurement of length. 1 M is the distance from the center of one hole on a TECHNIC beam to the center of the next hole. " So a 3 L studless beam is actually 2M Steve (17 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) I'm guessing they didn't want to use lt grey because they don't think kids can easily distinguish pins and axle pins. "Standard" colour of frictionless pins is lt grey. ROSCO (17 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Dark Bley looks a lot like black in the instructions, I think that was the thinking there. And I don't know if white 2L(*) would be any better than red, from a standing-out point of view. So, maybe Light Bley for friction axle pins, and Tan (...) (17 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce, Didier Enjary wrote: --snip-- (...) --snip-- Incidentally, both the old and new versions have a useful SNOT function, enabling one to place two 2x2 or larger pieces in a studs-in orientation due to the connector being able to fit (...) (17 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Sure, if im building a conceptual MOC, i'll use any colour then when i happy with the function, i'll rebuild it in the colour i want till im happy with the form. It's when i've finnished the MOC and its spotted with dots of blue or several (...) (17 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) On this, i completely agree. They are two extremely similar parts, and I believe colour standardisation is needed. However, blue and tan ? Frictionless Axle pins were grey, Axle pins with friction were black. Easily distinguishable, neutral (...) (17 years ago, 17-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) I see two side to this comment. I completely agree with your comment about colour coded parts distorting the realism of a set, however i believe some parts do not need to be produced in all colours such as gears, hence financial saving could (...) (17 years ago, 17-May-07, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Timothy P. Smith wrote: SNIP (...) SNIP Sorry for replying to post addressed to someone else. Since TLC invented "studless" Technic, I thought they were trying to make something like MERKUR (= metal construction toys, see (URL) - (...) (17 years ago, 17-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Being as I'm from the US, perhaps my English isn't as good as it could be... I was basically going off-topic. I understand your concern about certain parts being available in certain colors. But here's my question: We currently see axle pins (...) (17 years ago, 17-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Actualy, I suspect that *is* part of it. If I think of Technic as about function, not form (or at least making function primary), it makes sense. The transmission schematics my father worked on, and the rocket schematics I poured over as a (...) (17 years ago, 17-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego)
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--snip-- (...) Actually all models (and often themes) do to some degree. Try to find a modern set with the same colour used for horizontal and vertical clips. (...) Presumably that explains why the Liberals are still in. Tim (17 years ago, 17-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Tim i think you may have missed something and i offer my oppologies, being australian i find it very difficult to explain the obvious and my use of the english language is not as good as it could be. That said my use of the language may not be (...) (17 years ago, 17-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Didier-- Thanks for explaining the English thing. In theory, it's my native language. That doen't mean I grasp it at all! **grins** The one drawback to posting or e-mail is that you can't see the body language or facial expression, and hear (...) (17 years ago, 16-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) I'm sorry, my english is not so good and "demand" was probably not the best word to express my mind. (...) No, no. That's great comment IMHO. Didier (...) (17 years ago, 16-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) **sighs, then grins** Well, so much for that! Since that's the case...could they at least try something with Danny Phantom? Or would that get in the way of the Harry Potter stuff? Play Well and Prosper, Matthew (17 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Didier-- I am not "demanding" anything! Far too many times here on Lugnet, I have seen some really nasty comments. I wouldn't blame TLC for shutting us all out at times. After attending Brickfest 2007, I know they are listening, and taking (...) (17 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Hey, I just thought of something. Currently, there's some color-standardization in Technic sets- For example 15L liftarms will be dark bley, and 11L ones are black. Does this mean that 15L liftarms will *always* be the same color? Or just (...) (17 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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I put a message up on JLUG a few days ago regarding the frustrating direction TLG seem to be taking with Technic: (URL) Primariliy regarding Blue Axle pins and how the standard colour does not do any justice to any colour shceme but blue. This (...) (17 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Hi Matthew, There are two things I'm sure right now: First, TLC won't answer positively to any and every demand. Second, TLC is listening to us, they are listening to us sincerly. They are listening to us more than I ever dream. Didier (17 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Actually, no it hasn't :( There are new sets of the boat school, chum bucket and something involving that squirrel coming out sometime in 2007 (if they aren't already out) (17 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Jindroush-- I'd like to see the colorization stop as well; I don't like the loss of function but the "standardized" colorization...well...I'm really hard core: Technic should have remained "Expert Builder" here in the U.S., and gears should be (...) (17 years ago, 15-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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Jason J Railton wrote: > Lego - please stop. The majority of your customers do have a brain, and come (...) Could the Bionicle be responsible for that? They use the Technic parts, and they infest Technic too. The age group is quite different to that (...) (17 years ago, 12-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego)
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(...) Oh God, please tell me this is just another bad joke. There comes a point where you just have to say 'sorry, but if you're too stupid to be able to compare a gear with a perfectly clear design illustration then you should probably just stick (...) (17 years ago, 11-May-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. When I make one for the head motion it should be pretty cool. The action of the left/right and up/down is pretty quick. - Eric Sophie (17 years ago, 10-May-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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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 (...) (17 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 (...) (17 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 (17 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 (...) (17 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 (17 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 (...) (17 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. (17 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 (...) (17 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 (...) (17 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 (...) (17 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 (...) (17 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. (...) (17 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 (...) (17 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. (...) (17 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 (17 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? (17 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 (17 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 (...) (17 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 (...) (17 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) (17 years ago, 16-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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(URL) Robo Quad - Stage One notes> (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Two and Three notes> Robo Quad - Stage Four and Five - Completed (URL) Robo Quad - Stage Six Work in Progress> (URL) Quad - Main Gallery> Robo Quad 2 RC Racer Units power the wheels and (...) (17 years ago, 14-Apr-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX) !!
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Lego works for industrial testing! A few years back RIMM were testing the reception of one of its 900MHz devices, which varied by angle and orientation. What did RIMM turn to? LEGO machines See an article (URL) here> and the creator's (URL) webpage> (...) (17 years ago, 13-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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Hi All Last May I was lacking a Lego project, and so decided to build a truck following the model team style. Deviating from model team, it had to be fully functioning. Heres the result: (URL) Cab Up: (2 URLs) BS> (when moderated) I'm also proud to (...) (17 years ago, 13-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) It looks beautiful Dennis! Yes, you should make a video of it. It would also be nice to see the mechanisms inside it. Did you use 1 motor for the tracks and the steering motor (inside the RC module) to add/subtract from each side, or did you (...) (17 years ago, 10-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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Nifty work there! It definetly looks fun, and makes me want to get some of those wheels. Without a differential, does it suffer on curves(1)? The only work around I can think of would be to only power one side of each axle, or put the gearing the (...) (17 years ago, 8-Apr-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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The new Lego remote-controlled (RC) trains use train wheels with Technic axle holes (only in the wheels connected to the motor, unfortunately). This creates an opportunity to power a train using essentially any Technic or Mindstorms motor, not just (...) (17 years ago, 8-Apr-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !
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I built a new version of my clock tower building for a recent train layout with (URL) NELUG>. The clock mechanism is built from 100% genuine LEGO and is driven by a 9V (RIS-style) motor powered from a train transformer at a bare minimum voltage. I (...) (17 years ago, 8-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) This is LEGO RACERS 8145 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 1:10, due for release in August. Info at (URL) (17 years ago, 8-Apr-07, to lugnet.technic)
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