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(...) Here's my fantasy: implementing prototypical ATC (Automatic Train Control) signalling with sensors (e.g. counting coupler magnets, as the best functional equivalent to axle counters) at block boundaries to detect block occupancy, and IR (...) (17 years ago, 2-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I can confirm that these indeed are LEDs: I had one of these train signals as a child and somehow managed to burn out the red light. I then dissected the signal head to find out how it was made (I was about 13 at the time). It's really simple: (...) (17 years ago, 2-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Wow, Truly amazing! I'm always thrilled to see minifig scale MOCs that incorporate Technic elements and yours is quite possible the most impressive I've ever seen! And it looks great as well - the Phoenix on the side is truly inspiring! How long did (...) (17 years ago, 12-Feb-08, to lugnet.town, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thank you. I had some comments from the students who built a K'nex computer a while back, and one of the things he complemented me on was staying "pure" to the medium I selected, and not to use heavier ball bearings etc. I guess purism in that (...) (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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Are those wheels new or have they been seen before? The set doesn't look too bad, I just wish it was a color other than Dk Bley (17 years ago, 1-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Just found that same patent about one week ago too, as well as the one for the monorail (among some other interesting ones). We got some interesting discussions about these in two forums but unfortunately, they are in Portuguese (The two (...) (17 years ago, 11-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Right. The ZNAP axles are quite stiff, but it will be interesting to see how they work with the actuators. In the patent it looks like a different system, with much more flexible axles encased in a flexible tube (like flex-system but designed (...) (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The znap flex axle would make for some interesting possibilities with the actuators (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's so old, the example excavator still uses studded technic bricks... ROSCO (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) They appeared in ZNAP! I have some (bought only for cheap 9V motors). (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Interesting! I wonder what happened to the flexible axles. Alexander (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Quite so. But an all-LEGO implementation is still a remarkable achievement. The patent for (...) It would be great to see a version of Dr Nim too. This might also be more of a manageable project for those with limited time and resources! Then (...) (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (Belated) congratulations Steve - the elegant symmetry and smooth motion of this leg geometry are amazing. (I already spent some time trying unsuccessfully to improve on Chris and Philo's elegant designs). Cheers, Alexander (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Chain Precession Drive - Courtesy of TechnicBRICKs
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(...) I agree - very very impressive! (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think it is. (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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In lugnet.technic, C. L. GunningCook wrote: oops, leave = leaf Janey "Red Brick" (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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While Chris and I were pouring thru old Lego Patents... I happened to find this interesting Lego patent from 1991... (URL) actuation system - Google Patents I wonder if that is the new part that we are seeing in the new technic line??? Anyone care (...) (17 years ago, 10-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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See (URL) the original post. I have just built this device, and I am blown away by the genius and simplicity of its operation. Very well done indeed. Owen. (17 years ago, 9-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic) !
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| | Re: 8475 and 8366 RC buggies Receiver unit
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(...) Did you by chance happen to take any pics? Yes, I have heard many complaints about over-running steering, so I consider myself lucky, both of mine center perfectly. The sets came with a steering extension (with the rack and pinion inside) that (...) (17 years ago, 8-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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