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(...) Done - thanks! (17 years ago, 1-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks a lot, Alexander! Now I have to find enough ballon wheels... or substitute Rama wheels ;o) Two little remarks about the mpd: The "whole" model should be the first in the MPD (Multipart > Model Sequence) You can add all PF parts that I (...) (17 years ago, 30-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Here are some building instructions (or at least an MLCad file). The PF parts are not shown, but it should be clear where they go: (URL) For anyone planning to build one, there is a warning: the way the wheels are put together may cause some (...) (17 years ago, 30-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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My good friend (and fellow worker), Dave F, brought in his little 'pet project' that he's been working on for the last little bit-- (URL) Inspired by one of the latest Bionicle sets, Dave F wanted to build an 8 legged beastie instead of the set's 4 (...) (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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Here are the photos of my new Rail Crane with Power Functions: (URL) It's an 8mm scale model of a Cowans Sheldon 76T crane. Some details still to finish - I want to make sure it passes the scale load lifting test first. The scale load will be 6 full (...) (17 years ago, 28-Nov-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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Thanks for the videos and even more for the detailed and chear instructions! Coming up with this complex geartrain must have been quite tough ;o) Philo (17 years ago, 25-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) No - the mechanism with the differentials does precisely this conversion for you! As you say, there is one IR channel for each motor. I am controlling it using this: (URL) The joystick on the left (inspired by this one (URL) from Mark Bellis) (...) (17 years ago, 24-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Looks like the tricky gear train handles a lot of it (URL) (17 years ago, 24-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Very nice work, Philo! I like the clever compact design, and that you have made something truly playable. TLC should do something like this! I worry a bit about the knocks to the battery box switch and the connector when it falls over though... (...) (17 years ago, 24-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I'm enjoying it- I'd enjoy instructions even more! How are your controls working? You control each motor with one IR channel, right? So you have to convert linear-to-holonomic in your head? In real time? (17 years ago, 24-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Thank you very much for the nice comments! Here at last are some videos of the Killough platform in action (sorry for poor quality). The first three show various motions, starting with the three basic ones: backwards/forwards, sideways, and turning (...) (17 years ago, 24-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) So far I have not listed any re-editions, only original releases. When I write the detailed page for 8460, I will list the alternate numbers (it was released 3 times). There are several other sets which were also re-released. Eric blakbird (17 years ago, 23-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Eric, Shouldn't you mention 8431, 2002 reedition of the 8460? Philo (17 years ago, 23-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Update: ===...=== Photos of about 60 sets added and feature comparisons completed for categories: Cranes Bulldozers Forklifts Super cars Go carts Tractors Helicopters Motorcycles Other Blakbird (17 years ago, 23-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hello Eric, Sorry, you are right! 857 had it too! I totally forgot! Greetings Maico Arts Eric Albrecht schreef: (...) (17 years ago, 22-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I admit that the categorization is fairly arbitrary. LEGO doesn't put any of these into any categories at all (except Artic Action). The primary purpose of the categories is to be able to compare sets which have similar features or similar (...) (17 years ago, 22-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Congratulations on a most excellent site, I spent about an hour browsing it yesterday and I only went to a quarter of it. If you do complete it, it promises to be one of my favorite site. A comment though on your supercars section: should you only (...) (17 years ago, 21-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The site is a history of Technic, not a history of LEGO. I am certainly not an expert in all of the other LEGO themes. I don't tend to mention "regular" parts like bricks and plates which may have been used across a wide range of sets, but try (...) (17 years ago, 21-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I discuss the 16 tooth gear on the 1979 page. The 857 motorcycle had it. Eric (17 years ago, 21-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I like your site, sofar and as other already have stated it looks very promising. But the principle about describing parts as new just because it is the first time it is seen in a Technic-set I disagree with In the description of the 856 (...) (17 years ago, 20-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello Eric, If I recall correctly, the 16 tooth gear is also from that year, as it is first used in the 8860... Greetings Maico Arts Eric Albrecht schreef: (...) (17 years ago, 19-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello Jason, (...) Well... it slips only when turning in the backwards direction. Not a very aggressive move ;o) As the slutch slips rather slowly (about 100 rpm) it should not wear too fast. I am much more annoyed by the angle transmission at the (...) (17 years ago, 19-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I think these are great, though I can't help thinking that forcing the clutch gear to slip a lot of the time is being a bit rough on the LEGO. I know you were making these from the Bulldozer. But given other parts, how about driving the axle (...) (17 years ago, 19-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Update: ======= Sets from 1979 and 1980 are now posted. Blakbird (17 years ago, 19-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Your respons is exactly why I am doing this. When I first got into Technic, I knew I wanted to collect some of the older sets, but it was hard to decide which. The only resource available was the Lugnet list which shows a picture of each set, (...) (17 years ago, 17-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Snip (...) Cool concept, and looking forward to your progress. Since I never had any technic as a child, and only recently been seeking out older, and new technic sets I personally love the animations of so many set I have never seen or owned. (...) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks ;o) (...) I use a lot of unofficial parts, but I try to provide a MPD that contains all of them (thanks to MPD Wizard (URL) it seems that npeghole escaped... (URL) is corrected now. (...) Don't keep your breath, but it should be soon (...) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Many, many sets have had either photographic or full instructions for motorizing the main or alternate model. What I meant by "official" is that the original 4.5V motor, battery box, 12V motor, and gearboxes did not come with any sets. There (...) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Vaguely, I remember that red jeep from the mid eighties had a section in the back of the instructions for adding the motor kit too. -Rob www.brickmodder.net (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, I'm not sure what you mean by "official", but there were photographic instructions in the 8860 chassis set on how to include 870 and 872 to provide power. Yuo can view them starting here: (URL) believe the yellow helicopter and the blue (...) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have only seen some very high level pictures, not detailed enough to tell which gears were used. I am happy to hear the 40 tooth is back! I'll have to ammend my 1977 page. (...) There are various types of tires. The old Technic tires were (...) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) These look like loads of fun, Philo. I may have to try some. Tim (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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--snip-- (...) I assume you mean waiting for a new official release. There are plenty of shiny new parts on the Parts Tracker. (...) Highly not recommended but try here (URL) I'm also looking around for an easy-to-use - think GUI, with wizard (...) (...) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) pictures here (URL) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.technic)
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"Philippe Hurbain" <philohome@free.fr> wrote in message news:JrK61t.D5B@lugnet.com... (...) Must ... escape ... killer ... dozers!! (...) Nicely done! It's simple and brilliant! (...) When I loaded the .ldr file, MLCAD complained several times that (...) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello Eric, Eric Albrecht schreef: (...) Have you seen the new 2008 sets, comming next Januari? The new motorcycle does have the 40 tooth gear! I have seen it on LEGO World... So it is still in use, even in Technic sets... About the tires: In the (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) ...an (almost) alternate model for 8275 bulldozer. "Almost" because in addition to the 8275 set you need one more battery box and RC handset to control the second Killer Dozer. Each player control a dozer, the purpose of the game is to tip (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) BTW, you would get nicer images using LDView ((URL) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for looking close enough to actually notice. For the 40 tooth gear, I suppose I could have worded it better. For the part introductions (and retirings), I am referring exclusively to their use in Technic sets. Some of the parts existed (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hello Eric, A promising site! Two little points nonetheless: - " The 8 tooth gear is still in use, but the others have been replaced with improved versions, or simply dropped (40 tooth gear)." AFAIK the 40 tooth gear is alive and well! eg (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(That "FTX" formatted text thing didn't seem to work when posted from a newsreader, but it does when posted via the web. I wonder why?) Technicopedia ===...=== Hello everyone! I've finally decided to turn my LEGO Technic obsession into something (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Technicopedia ===...=== Hello everyone! I've finally decided to turn my LEGO Technic obsession into something useful. Well, more useful than it already is anyway. I've started a new website which will not only catalog all of the Technic sets, but (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Congratulations, Alexander. A wonderful piece of mechanics! Eagerly waiting for a video ;o) Philo (17 years ago, 14-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Very, very impressive! Am I the only one who always feels like a simpleton when some of the technique/motor lads post? 'Just for the challenge...' ; ) Oh well, we can't all build castle : ) Great work and I love the rotating of three sets of wheels (...) (17 years ago, 14-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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In lugnet.technic, Stephane Simard wrote: <snip> (...) Well, I don't have many specific ideas, but how about some inspiration to get you going? (URL) a shameless plug for my own work, but hey, you asked for ideas ;-) I thought the same way you did, (...) (17 years ago, 12-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Some of us here in Indiana and surrounding areas recently got together for a "just for fun" sumo event. We didn't keep score, and in fact the goal was to use stock LEGO models as much as possible. We started out with making five copies of the #8275 (...) (17 years ago, 12-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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"Stephane Simard" <plague@videotron.ca> wrote in message news:JrBopr.Lus@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) found the folder on brickshelf above to be of some use if one doesn't actually have 8274 but wants to try and help solve the motorization problem (...) (17 years ago, 12-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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A Killough platform is a triangular vehicle with three "omni-directional" wheels that can move or rotate in any direction. Here is my version using Power Functions motors. The obvious arrangement is to have one motor for each wheel. Instead, for an (...) (17 years ago, 13-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Hi all, Lately I've been looking at my 8274 Combine harvester and can't help but think that the big empty space in the back could accomodate the big motor from pack 8287.... the problem is that the differential is in the front and that part of the (...) (17 years ago, 11-Nov-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, Again a new model from my side. Allthough I built this model somewhere at the end of 2005 I now add it to my website. Taking pictures of models always take more time than expected and I also wanted an extra tractor to carry. Yes, it's an old (...) (17 years ago, 31-Oct-07, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Hi all, Again a new model from my side. Allthough I built this model somewhere at the end of 2005 I now add it to my website. Taking pictures of models always take more time than expected and I also wanted an extra tractor to carry. Yes, it's an old (...) (17 years ago, 31-Oct-07, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Unfortunately I don't have another, but that sounds like it would be more comfortable to hold than the single remote. (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I agree! A really big Lego Technic model in the price range of $200 - $500 would be awesome. (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I also noticed that clutch gear was rubbing on the beam, but I found that the radial pattern wasn't as bad as the text side. I just pushed it a tiny bit away from the beam and it seems to be working fine. The only mod I've made so far was switching (...) (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I had something else I forgot to mention earlier: one of my 2L notched pins still had a considerable amount of flash that had to be cut off. The tolerances seem slightly off too, some of the longer studless beams take a lot of force to get the (...) (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I didn't notice any trouble, but it's cool that you've already started modding it. I did get a damaged piece- a 3L technic pin was useless. Lucky I have spares! (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I've had this set for 3 days now, and on my first build lifting the blade was very erratic, with a lot of stopping and starting. I looked at the <link(URL) offered on the Lego site, but that wasn't an issue. I've just rebuilt it with a fix of my (...) (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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No shortage of crane options. I like that :-) How about a large pedestal-mounted crane? (2 URLs) Now I'm biased because I built one :-) (URL) But this sort of model lends itself well to RC'ing, particularly with a 4-function control (i.e. just like (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I fiddled with lengths in Euklides till I got a reasonnably flat and horizontal path for the foot, while keeping axle lengths even, and came up with this one. After building I had again a closer look at this other simulation: (URL) the bottom (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thats a nice walker. Great job, now I want to place a brickshelf order so i can get more 7L axles. :) May I ask why you went with a longer axle at the "front" of the leg? As opposed to making it a "square" design. Also, great idea on the IR (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(URL) I went on and built my own version, using 8 legs with 90° phase offset and Power Functions motorization. Still a few things to improve, such as the bad balance due to the weight of the battery pack... See it (URL) here>. Thanks again for the (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I wanted to say thank you for your kind words; I also should add that I routinely use your page as a guide when thinking about lego motors. (URL) to the simulation. It is simply fantastic. I played with it for a short while, and all I can say, (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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As I wanted to play with your design (and if possible decrease the number of L7 axles still relatively scarce in my collection...), I modelled it using (URL) Euklides 2.02 geometry freeware>. (URL) Euklides file is (URL) here>. You can animate the (...) (17 years ago, 20-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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After a few long weeks of tinkering, I think Ive settled on a final design that I would like to display at the (URL) Toronto Hobby show.> (URL) This is a six leg walker, that uses the leg design of (URL) Theo Jansen> After seeing his video (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Yes, the Power-Functions Monster Dino has a sound brick similar to this one, operated by a switch. In the Dino's sound brick, the batteries are inside. I am very curious as to whether this winch has batteries inside or is powered by a (...) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.technic)
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(...) From looking at the picture, it appears to be a part similar to the light and sound bricks from the large green dragon and motorbike sets, in that it is operated by pressing the touch switch bit. (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.technic)
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Look at the top right of this page: (URL) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.technic)
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(...) different colors, like red, blue, yellow, etc...? As far as I measured, compatible hose should have the following measures: Internal Diameter: 1/16" External diameter: 5/32" Thanks, Fernando (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, Here's my newest armored vehicle, and one I've been meaning to build for a long time. I can honestly say that the Armadillo Armored Bridge Launcher is probably the most challenging MOC I've built in my 25 + years, and it's quite satisfying (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic) !
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(...) Before reading the poll's and the replies, I was going to say "machines of the industrial revolution". But then I saw a poll that gives me N choices of crane.... yawn. How about a lathe with a hot-wire tool that can turn shapes in foam? How (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This set is probably my all time favorite lego set of any theme or any time period ever. It is absolutey amazing. I think that the designers of this set had a hugh amount of shear talent. I am pretty sure that nowadays they use computers to (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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I am trying to determine whether there is any compatibility between the RC trains infrared remote-control protocol and the Power-Functions infrared-protocol. Does anybody know definitely whether a Power-Functions transmitter has any effect on an (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Hi Everyone, I just acquired an 8480 set ((URL) As I am sure that most of you already know, I have to say what a fun build this was. I wish LEGO Technic would produce more sets like this. I am not a fan at all of studless construction, to me sets (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) ((info)) (...) I would like to see Technic versions of classic Space/Town sets... 6950, 6861, 452, etc. Kind of an "all-growed-up" version. Failing that, it would be neat to walk into a store and see a minifig-scale model of (something) then (...) (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Ok. I see the point with the powerloss and polarity requirements... but I don't think I'll ever see this change as a good thing. (...) I don't know about anyone else, but I don't want extension wires for compatibilty. I want "Conversion (...) (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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I whole heartedly agree. In fact, I don't think I will be buying anymore sets unless I see a return to the basics. I *might* buy the 8275 Bulldozer but it too seems to have too many studless beams and liftarms for my taste. "Paul Sinasohn" (...) (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The two added wires (power lines) provide permanent, fixed polarity supply for IR receiver. The new connector precisely ensure that no polarity reversal is possible. Without that, the IR receeiver would have needed a rectifier bridge (...) (17 years ago, 10-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ah yes. Thous I realy miss and hope we get to see something similar for the NXT. Ultimate Builder 3800 and Exploration Mars 9736 are my favorites. (17 years ago, 10-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I did it, I'll try to update my page with some internal photos. (...) The battery box delivers power through power lines (used by IR receiver) if the switch is not in neutral position, and C1 C2 whose polarity depends on switch position (and (...) (17 years ago, 10-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm waiting for mine to arrive. More in a week or two... :-) (17 years ago, 10-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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"Philippe Hurbain" <philohome@free.fr> wrote in message news:JpHqA1.FM@lugnet.com... (...) built internally? Your page seemed to suggest that someone had actually taken them apart, but there was no more information on there. Apart from the obvious (...) (17 years ago, 10-Oct-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.technic)
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"Dan Berladyn" <dberladyn@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Jpnu4I.G49@lugnet.com... (...) The way I grasp the concept is when (if?) the adapter (legacy) cable becomes available, it will probably connect to the C1 and C2 pins on the PF connector (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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No, you're not understanding how the system works. LEGO could have easily have made this very same system using the old two wire connector. The extra two wires don't do anything special. The more I think about things, the more turned off I am (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, consider the IR receiver is just one module sitting between the battery box and the motor; and nothing prevents anyone from replacing that with whatever they want; be it radio or bluetooth. Hopefully TLC will do something like that; but (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I can see your point. I'd say the four wire system made the new bulldozer easy to control with one infra red controller. But is it not the case that each function is switched off when a the next function is activated? I personally prefer the (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, I am surprised that there isn't more discussion on this topic. LEGO introduces a new electrical system, there is some hype for a few months before it comes out and then that's it. No one seems to be discussing it, doesn't anyone have any (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hello David, It is OK (driver IC is thermally protected), but not recommanded. Only one XL motor can absorb more current than the dirver inside IR receiver is able to provide (800mA)... But why not if they are lightly loaded. There are some (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'll second this request for something other than vehicles. There are heaps of interesting machines out there that don't have wheels. Personally I've always wanted a working Lego Jacquard Loom. (...) Hear hear! Cheers Tim. (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Here are a few of my ideas: robotic arm (advanced version of set #8094) carnival rides (set #4957 is a good start) areal cable car (similar to the one in idea book #8889) remote controlled hovercraft (could be moving around on wheels) airplane with (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Kelly, thanks for dropping in. I didn't vote becasue i would buy anything. I deliberate on aspects such as parts and colour availability but the end result is a purchase. Even if it contains blue axle pins. I think you should produce all (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Philo, Thanks for updating your site. It is a great resource! I was wondering if you have any data on the IR receivers that come with the power functions in terms of current handling capacity (for example, is it OK to wire multiple XL (...) (17 years ago, 8-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Great idea! You could even go for an unusual loco, like a (URL) Hagan's linkage>. ROSCO (17 years ago, 8-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) According to what I have been reading so far, people need many realistic functions on their models. I am of the same view. Many have also expressed a wish of a cross-theme type of model (i.e. space shuttle). the space shuttle was great because (...) (17 years ago, 8-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I think the idea of models that perform some direct mechanical function is a good one. As a child, I remember being immensely pleased with the "fan" I built from (URL) - it was just powered by a hand crank. That example is hardly as (...) (17 years ago, 7-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This, of course, is great idea, but these days we come to except such things from Brian. I've got to believe that some simple modules could be priced very affordably, perhaps in the $15-$30 range. More complex ones, of course, could be priced (...) (17 years ago, 7-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I've never been a big Technic fan, but I've bought a few sets over the years and my next major LEGO purchase will probably be that big yellow RC bulldozer. I've always been interested in incorprating technic elements into minifig scale (...) (17 years ago, 7-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I agree that IF this was all that is going to be release next year then I would be very dissapointed. However this happens every year. First we see the sets to be released in the first quater, which are the sets that you have posted here (...) (17 years ago, 7-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) this is all that LEGO is releasing for 2008 I have to say that I am disappointed. (17 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think we've gone very far beyond the "vote for some of these stock models" point of the original post, but as long as we've gone there... <grin>... I would love to see an "assembly line" style Technic series (each kit does something on it's (...) (17 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) For me the new bulldozer marks a return to some studded building, which in my opinion is welcomed. So far there have been some good suggestions. What about some process line plant, that would manipulate a object on a conveyer and maybe put it (...) (17 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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