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"Philippe Hurbain" <philohome@free.fr> wrote in message news:JpHqA1.FM@lugnet.com... (...) Excellent. You saved me the trouble of tearing my PF set apart when it arrives! -Rob www.brickmodder.net www.lifelites.com (17 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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I have updated my website with a presentation of the new Power Functions system, including: # Overview of Power Functions range # Description of working # Comparison with older 9V mini-motors # LDraw and LeoCAD part files (URL) motors comparison (...) (17 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains) !!
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Well, I would buy all the sets in Polls 2, 3, & 4. But want I REALLY want to see from Technic is a return to the original Technic BRICK construction system - no more silly beams without studs Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) OK - voted for my favs! I chose construction vehicles with cranes and excavators having most favored status. I hope whatever the ultimate selections are, that more studded beams and less panels will be utilized ala the Technic Shuttle set: (2 (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Don't let Brian's and Philo's understatements lead you to believe that this book, a collection of hundreds of ultra-high quality photos arranged in a stunningly simple succession of nearly uniform page layouts, is anything but the finest (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I am impressed. This "book" is simply delightful. Many useful tips, wonderful presentation... Highly recommanded! Philo (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I don't agree with you: 1) This is not what I call a "great looking model". 2) It is not in the price range of 4 x €50 (I'm talking about a bigger model than for example 8275 or 8421!!) 3) This model doesn't require any special elements at (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) am looking for a set of scanned instructions for that set, if they exist. Cant find them on PICSL but I SWEAR they used to be on Brickshelf once upon a time. Anyone got a copy? (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Been done before, see: (URL) was released in 1991 and used parts from 8024 universal set, 8815 speedway bandit and 8820 mountain rambler (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think helicopters are a great idea. How about a Sikorsky Skycrane? You get the rotor actions, plus you could include multiple 'payloads' with winching action and that could serve as their own models. In fact, look at this incredible picture: (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Kelly, As a regular buyer of Lego (Technic is my favourite) the three things I consider when looking at a new set (not in any order): 1. Functionality. What does this model do? 2. Useful pieces/colors. What else could I make? 3. Design. (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I'll give LEGO a real challenge: Do you remember the model in technic ideas book 8889 pages 38-41? That model was build with parts from sets 8848, 8859 and 8860. What if LEGO comes up with a few models (3 or 4) for example in price range €50, (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I agree with Tom, I grok how a Babbage Engine might be a hard sell;(1) but I am sure there are a few million things other than something with four wheels, that has play value. lego spriograph type toy lego etch-a-sketch lego GBC (URL) about a (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I'd like to see a starfighter with Technic fig, farm tractors with technic fig, and machine shop tools (drill presses, lathes, vise, press, etc. to technic fig scale. Maybe each machine as a small set separately to build up your own size machine (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I'm not a huge fan of technic sets. My neighbor is =) I have my share of robotics and I've bought a few technic sets. I've recently been buying all the old RC sets, 5 or so years ago I bought some RC technic cars from radioshack and they were tons (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Something else that would be cool would be a Chinook or similar double-rotor helicopter. Doesn't need to be military, there are civilian versions of the Chinook and other double rotor helis out there. (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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None of the models in those polls are particularly appealing to me. I second what others have said about space models. Another idea would be to take the jet aircraft from 4953 Fast Flyers and make a large technic model. Have rotating wings, landing (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) There was also a technic model of the Mars Rover which was pretty good. (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Well since I already own hundreds of technic sets, most of them vehicles, I would like to something else than *vehicles*. The old control center sets brought us a pen plotter and robotic T-Rex... How about a working clock? Factory+conveyor? Better (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Allan's suggestions are all excellent. I've never been a big Technic builder/collector either, but the ones that I bought were the ones that DIDN'T fall within the usual vehicle selections of cranes & farming equipment. The #8480 Space Shuttle is a (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This (URL) could also be done in one of the lower price brackets: (URL) ROSCO (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Ah finally. It's great to see that lego want to know what we want when it comes to lego TECHNIC. However for me it is not only about the chosen inspiration for a model, but what functionality and parts (especially new function orientated (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I totaly agrea. How many cranes has been released over the years? I've got quit a few my self and exept for the obvious reason of getting more/new parts they aren't that interesting any more. 8480 ((URL) comes to mind as a great Technic set (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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"Thomas Johnson" <aklego@mac.com> wrote in message news:JpEJLo.4q9@lugnet.com... (...) Amen! -Rob www.brickmodder.net www.lifelites.com (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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What would I like to see from TECHNIC? Something different. Something beautiful and elegant and mechanically complex and not another vehicle. Perhaps a mechanical calculator. Or a kinetic sculpture. Of course, I fully understand that the target (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) It's hard take a poll like this without more info. I like all sorts of vehicles, but I'm more interested in what's in the sets- what parts, what functions, what colors, etc. The 8275 Bulldozer wouldn't be much of an inspiration, except it's (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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This is a very well-designed book. He's following LEGO's lead in not using words to describe the pictures and instead lets the pictures describe themselves. I really like his color choices. They make identifying parts very easy. This is a subtle (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) When I was 14 years old or so, I would make expert builder style race cars in every color I could. Then I could play out a realistic race with all the cars. I even made a movie with them in school, I wish I could get a hold of that! What about (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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This popped up on theNXTstep blog a short time ago - it's from a builder in Japan named Isogawa Yoshihito, and I've got to say I'm really impressed, and was wondering what others thought. The blog post: (URL) the webpage with the download (he's (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic) !!
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(...) I'm not the world's biggest Technic fan, I will admit that. But I've been a Technic (a.k.a. Expert Builder) fan for a while and still have my original #853 Auto Chassis, #854 Go-kart and #850 Fork Lift. I also have a handful of newer Technic (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, I've got a question for all TECHNIC enthusiasts out there... six questions, really. What types of TECHNIC vehicles would you like to see? I've created six polls on LUGNET, each with 3 or 4 choices for a given price range. Now's a good time (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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(...) Oops, I forgot to add this (URL) (17 years ago, 2-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Just a quick note to let you know about my modified 8485 Helicopter. This includes an extra turntable so that the aircraft can rotate whilst hovering. I have also added a trainer seat with the foot pedals and joystick controlling the helicopters (...) (17 years ago, 2-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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This robot walks on three legs, but not in the way you'd expect: (URL) (17 years ago, 25-Sep-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Just when you think everything that there is to build has been built, Zoli comes up with something bigger. Anyone ever seen one of these in person? (URL) (17 years ago, 21-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, Some examples using ackerman principle: 8860 technic car chassis 8479 barcode truck 8859 tractor 8462 tow truck If you look further you will find many more. Greetings Maico Arts Jordan Bradford schreef: (...) (17 years ago, 19-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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. (...) On page 5-81 from Dean Hystad's "Building LEGO Robots for FLL" there are some interesting comments on the subject. (URL) whole book is worth a reading. Didier PS - Les lecteurs francophones peuvent bénéficier d'une lecture en français : (...) (17 years ago, 19-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The 8880 Supercar has all-wheel steering so that both rear wheels turn less than the front ones. That's not quite the same as Ackerman correction, but it helps. I've seen Ackerman steering correction done in LEGO, but of course I can't find it (...) (17 years ago, 19-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Here's one way: Use NXC or NBC. Pair a secondary NXT to a the primary NXT on connection 1 using the menu system on the primary NXT. Control the outputs on the secondary NXT using RemoteSetOutputState in a program running on the primary NXT. (...) (17 years ago, 19-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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Hi, first post. I'm new here. I haven't been able to mentally sort out some issues with technic cars with suspension, drive and steering without using specialist parts from sets like 8880. Suspension-- Using wishbone suspension, the wheels moves (...) (17 years ago, 19-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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[Cross-posted to lugnet.robotics as it's on-topic there] (...) There's no absolutely transparent way to make a program running on one NXT address the sensor or motor ports of a 2nd (or 3rd, or 4th) NXT. However, a lot of solutions to this problem (...) (17 years ago, 17-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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OK, I've scoured the 'net for a good 90 seconds and can't find what I'm looking for. Here's what I'm trying to do: I have an application where I need at least four different outputs. The NXT only has three. Is there a way that I can easily chain two (...) (17 years ago, 17-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Daniel, (...) What about using a 1x1x5 brick ((URL) as cutting bit, while maintaining the sides of the top of the brick with some kind of chuck? Philo (17 years ago, 10-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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I put some new movies up on the Bodville website (layouts) (URL) (17 years ago, 9-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) well, the round plate between the studs probably won't come off, but anything attached to it will. i want to attach probably some sqare 1x1 plates or one 1x1 brick. the flex idea is not bad at all, but won't work for all bricks. all this is (...) (17 years ago, 5-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'd definitely recommend it too, I've used that to open/close a minifig door very easily. I had also thought of using the axle with a stud at the end, coupled with a clickits ring, but that didn't offer as much clutch. (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) If you have enough lateral pressure to shift a 1x1 plate from between 4 studs, you almost certainly have enough lateral pressure to shift anything connected to the stud. How much space have you got depth wise? How about a 1x1 round brick onto (...) (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) i tried that, it breaks off way too easily... especially when it gets pressure from the side. (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) HA! hadn't thouhgt of that part, probably because it's still on its way and won't be here until next week or so. i completely forgot that it existed :) looks promising, anyway. i'll report again when it arrives. (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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"daniel" <daniel.formatc.at.gmail.com> wrote in message news:JnuwLx.In6@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) ??? -Rob www.lifelites.com (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What about two 2x2 round plates with a 1x1 round plate in the middle of the 4 studs? (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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hey! i want to attach a normal lego stud (or its bottom counterpart, doesn't matter) to a rotating technic axle, so that a normal 1x1 plate, tile or brick can rotate with it. - it HAS to be only 1 stud at the end, something with 2x2 may be inbetween (...) (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.technic)
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"Peter Edwards" <pe668@beer.com> wrote in message news:JMt8yo.7Ez@lugnet.com... (...) to "hook" the load. Seems very efficient. Thanks for sharing your work. Bob (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi! A late welcome (that'll teach you to post only in the technique forum ; ) Your MOCs are excellent and I look forward to seeing more! Always glad to add a talented builder to the ranks! Welcome again and God Bless, Nathan (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I wasn't aware of that part - it certainly looks useful for centring steering. I'll add it to my wanted list for next time I visit Bricklink, thanks. However, what I was looking for wasn't improvements in the restoring spring. It was a way of (...) (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) See (URL) for such a solution. But it works well only with low friction mini-motors. Philo (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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I was wondering if anyone had a good, small technical solution to this problem. It's for applications in remote-control steering and in other mechanical actuators, like the tipping unloaders of Steve's GBC train wagons. The idea is that, for (...) (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks everyone for the great feedback, it's good to know I'm not the only one who likes it :) To answer some of the questions... the circle is the most reliable, never even lost a ball, but the stairs and the rocker are just about as reliable and (...) (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wow! Very nice. I can't view the videos from here (one of the downsides of a Mac, those .wmv files), but even from the still images they are tempting and nasty. The train looks great - I've thought of loading the train like that, but the (...) (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Your train is incredible -- it doesn't stop for loading or unloading. That makes it fast -- the fastest GBC train ever built. I also like the rocker, which is something I've wanted to try building but never got around to. Your entire layout is (...) (17 years ago, 16-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey Janey, Thanks so much for the welcome, and I'm glad you like my GBC. I would love to come to the Hobby show if I can find the time. When would you need to know by? BTW is anyone going to the LEGO build this weekend at the Ex? Deane (17 years ago, 15-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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I built it last night. My earlier problem was in trying to use 4-stud axles to hold the pulleys in their offset position -- this is hard to describe, but the gist of it is the axles sometimes got in the way of other pulleys and warped their (...) (17 years ago, 15-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hey Deane, huge welcome to LUGNET. Your GBC is fantastic and highlight worthy!!!! Im so glad you posted and Im glad you are out of your dark ages (and what a comeback it is.) Im not sure if Jason mentioned this to you, but I would love to have (...) (17 years ago, 15-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi All, I've been reading this site for a while and decided it was about time to actually post something. Just to give you some background on to where I'm coming from, I'm the other guy who did the Star Wars movies with Jason Allemann. I started (...) (17 years ago, 15-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Some pictures of the latest build of my gantry crane are on the Bodville website. It has had quite an upgrade, new gearbox, grabber and technic chain drive (URL) is also a movie of it in action. High Quality (8 meg) (URL) Low Quality (URL) (17 years ago, 15-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Excellent! I'm with you as regards the track links. Crawler cranes anyone? Regards (17 years ago, 15-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) By starter set in this context I mean a set that contains enough of the parts to be really useful in building MOCs rather than a "first" set or the like. 4 motors are better than 2 motors in this context, but the dino looks interesting too. (...) (17 years ago, 15-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's available at S@H now, for 250AUD... (17 years ago, 14-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm with John on this one - I ended up grabbing the Dino because it was cheaper, and I could at least get experience with the new motors and control system (which I *think* I like... it's been hard to experiment a lot since my kids won't let (...) (17 years ago, 14-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wow, you call a $150 USD set a "starter" set???!!! I think I want your LEGO budget! ;) All kidding aside, like ROSCO said, if you want to get into the new motors & RC units, I think the dino is a better intro set, but there do seem to be lots (...) (17 years ago, 14-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's hard to tell from that picture, but pause the video and you'll see the balls run up at a 6-stud spacing. That means the peaks of the wave are six studs apart. The cams are spaced with one pulley plus a half bush, so are spaced exactly one (...) (17 years ago, 14-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) [LEGOSet 4958] Actually, the new Dino set (not available here yet either) looks like a good source for the new RC items, I was more looking forward to a bulk source of the new tread links, and the bigger sprockets. ROSCO (17 years ago, 13-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Speaking of remorseless shameless copying, I spent an hour and half last night trying to build the crankshaft. I can't figure out the pattern those pulley wheels are using, especially how much space is between them. It doesn't look like the (...) (17 years ago, 13-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Anyone have any idea whether this set will be sold in Australia? I was kind of expecting it to be sold here as it's really a starter set for the new remote and motors. If it's not, we miss out entirely on the new items. Thanks (17 years ago, 13-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks! I knew of that site (which is very great GBC inspiration indeed), but I never really looked at the mechanism there. This is just too great to have any remorse shamelessly copying :-/ I wonder if regular cams (6575) might work too, I (...) (17 years ago, 12-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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The 8275 Bulldozer is listed as Available Now at Lego S@H. (URL) (17 years ago, 11-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The correct NG would be (URL) lugnet.mediawatch> where you would have found (URL) thread>. HTH, JOHN (17 years ago, 8-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Posting in Technic 'cause I couldn't figure out how to post in other topics... Maybe someone could help me with that... From (URL) (follow link at bottom for a picture too!) ***...*** A giant, smiling Lego man was fished out of the sea in the Dutch (...) (17 years ago, 8-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have some more pictures uploaded; (URL) here> and (URL) here>. The cut-away part in the lift is actually from a shortage of 1x4 bricks, but I agree, it turned out nicely. I'm just now realizing how quiet it is, I can't really say for certain (...) (17 years ago, 6-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) pictures of the interal mechanism? And how is it on jamming? I really like the way you left one corner of the lift tower open, it just looks so much better with the ball motion visible. When I finally get a ball pump working that I like, I (...) (17 years ago, 5-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's actually pully wheels. The original idea came from (URL), the one I made is longer. (URL) This is how the pullys are attached. Since there was no room two join the two drive axles, the pulleys are also used to hold them together. Piece (...) (17 years ago, 5-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Great stuff, I also like the wave very much, the movement is really smooth. I've wanted to do something like that for a while, but I'm still unsure how to drive the movement... how did you do it? You seem to use 3-way blades, am I correct in (...) (17 years ago, 5-Aug-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Some very well done modules Kevin. I really like the "Wave" module. It moves quickly enough to make it more interesting than a slower set of steps. Bryan (17 years ago, 5-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Just a guess, but maybe you've run into a memory limit in the device such that once x many commands are stored it ignores all commands after that. I don't own one of these, so if you're feeling up to it, you could take yours apart to see what kind (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic)
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$94.99 CAD $69.99 USD As usual, we Canadians get shafted. (And shafted HARD - the exchange rate is ALMOST the same now for $US-$CAD) (17 years ago, 27-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic)
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On Brickshelf and Youtube. I recommend you tube (faster) but if you want to save it (10mb), I put it on the same brickshelf folder. (2 URLs) (17 years ago, 26-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi, I've been building the 8094 models recently with my 8485 (and spares.) Then I realized that the 8094's original plotter model really sucks: you can't really memorize a pattern to let the machine write for you since the pen needs to be lifted and (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I saw this on Slashdot: (URL) find it interesting that parts of this robot are TECHNIC-esque. That and the fact that the robot walks and runs like a real person. (17 years ago, 13-Jul-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hey Nathan, Glad you like it!. I would use the small pneumatic cylinder : x189c01 Pneumatic Cylinder with 2 Inlets Small (32mm)... Bricklink catalog However, two cylinders per axle,(one wouldn't hold the weight) times 16 at (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Rosco, First off, thankyou for you kind comments.. I've actually modified the tractor from one of my other MOC's(the tanker trailer)it was originally a mix of light blue/grey and white, but wanted to get it all white.. That took time and (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It looks great Glen! Sponges with Legos.....never seen that done before- good idea! A telescoping piston would be good to see too, but it may not be possible for TLC to make...Do pneumatic telescoping pistons even exist? Will this be at NW (...) (17 years ago, 10-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Glen, that's a really nice MOC. The tractor looks great, and I like all the mechanics. And as for pneumatics, I'd really like a cylinder that has attachment points at the front (where the rod comes out) as well as the back. BTW, in (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey everyone, So here is the latest MOC. (URL) a second link for a more detailed photo's: (URL) set up is very common in Western to Central Canada as it is the quickest and most cost effective way to get product from the west to the central (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jul-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic) !
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(...) Wait, what? You're retiring? Not from building, I hope. I've always enjoyed seeing your giant mecha creations and have often wondered how you can afford the parts to build them. :) (17 years ago, 3-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hello Dan! (...) Thank you, it has come alive with much pleasure. (lol) (...) I think so too, but it is just a kitty, not a mean beast. ;p (...) Thank you, it is long alright! (...) Yes in the head: (URL) (...) I am glad it is over! I did (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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Hello Eric! congratulations to the biggest Lego Robot/Mecha on Earth! It is more like a robot than a Mecha the most people build. Amazing how great and long this Mecha is. Is there a pilot integrated? Construction dates only approx. 5 months? (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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I saw this and was reminded of Rafe's binary counter: (URL) a marble-powered binary adder. Rafe's counter could do this with a tiny bit of modification. He'd just have to add a tray at the top and bottom to temporarily store the input and output for (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jun-07, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thank you, come to New Jersey. I am arranging a series of seminars with Storming-Robot to explain about the robot and the construction techniques I used. Sometimes technology can be ugly. Keeping in mind the sense of purpose can help you look (...) (17 years ago, 9-Jun-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Thank you. (...) Working on it, (...) Rolling/walking robot. (...) I want a robot that can climb stairs. Having wheels at the feet seemed like a good way to help push and pull itself up a set of steps. Plus, I think a quad robot that can trot (...) (17 years ago, 9-Jun-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) That's how it goes. ;) (...) Thank you, if you like. (...) Eric (17 years ago, 9-Jun-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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