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(...) Thank you for the compliments! I took me a long time to get it like this but I'm very pleased with it. Yesterday I received some large prints of the pictures I've taken. It looks very different in comparison to the traditional LEGO colors. I'm (...) (17 years ago, 29-Feb-08, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Beat, Great piece of work! I especially like the remote control. I think there's space left for more hoses. You can buy them loose. Last month I bought about 20 metres. Not original LEGOs but it has the same quality and it's cheaper as (...) (17 years ago, 29-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi Dennis Congratulations on another great model! Since LEGO released all these new fancy colors, it happens more and more that we get to see much more realistic models - at least from a color scheme point of view. And yours definitely is one of (...) (17 years ago, 29-Feb-08, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi Eric Thank you for your nice comments. (...) The model itself was quite a quick build because I only had a few weeks time to finish it for its first show. But afterwards it took me almost two years to make all the functions work properly. Beat (17 years ago, 29-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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Dennis, it is ALWAYS a treat to see the incredible MOCs you create. This is again a stunning example of how well done your works are. I would say more, but I really prefer to go study what you have made! Eric Sophie (17 years ago, 27-Feb-08, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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Good lord! That is going to be some monster project! The forces and scale involved is quite impressive. Is that monorail track as the main pivoting guide? *faints* Eric Sophie (17 years ago, 27-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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WHOA, what a great post! Excellent idea and very well made. I will be sure to try this out! Thank you! Eric Sophie (17 years ago, 27-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, this is a very well done model! I enjoyed seeing your website too. The photography is also very well done. Great work! Thank you for information and details on it's construction. I am still amazed by all of the functions you were able to (...) (17 years ago, 27-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, this is a very good solution! I really like the way this is done, even if it uses 2 sensor ports. The use of the double gear boxes to close the fingers at the same time is very nice! Really great work, excellent end effector solution. Eric (...) (17 years ago, 27-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Patrick Gardella schrieb: (...) The site has moved: (URL) also: (URL) (17 years ago, 27-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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"Dennis Bosman" <dennisbosman@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Jwt6yq.MG0@lugnet.com... Getting the right pieces was one of the most difficult issues but (...) Your work is so very fine. Thanks for sharing it, Bob (17 years ago, 26-Feb-08, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm impressed with your attention to detail. Great work! (17 years ago, 25-Feb-08, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi all, It has been a while since I finished a new MOC. But the model I've added to my (URL) website> today took me more than two years to build. And it has a different color than the previous ones: oranges. That was also the main reason it took so (...) (17 years ago, 25-Feb-08, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) I totally agree. I think their is one simple metal part inside a pneumatic ram, and that's mostly cylindrical. An LA must have it's ram,worm gear,worm gear rack, and maybe(hopefully) a bearing all made of metal. Seems like the usual Lego (...) (17 years ago, 23-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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The only way I can see these being cheaper to produce is if they have no matel parts at all which would make them even worse. And yes you would need a means to power them throuh a series of gears and universal joints which I think could be more (...) (17 years ago, 23-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wish I did. :-) Steve (17 years ago, 22-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah, Steve, those are all mine...That was at BF 06' They are all still together with the exception of the truck mounted one. The superstructure and boom is still together, but I tore apart the "truck" part of it to rebuild in the near (...) (17 years ago, 22-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) <snip> (...) Oh. My. Goodness!!! That would hurt if it fell on you! Once again the LEGO builders--in whatever theme--never cease to astound me! Nicely done! Dave K (17 years ago, 22-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's a lot of cranes. Are they all yours? (...) I know I'd like to know. Steve (17 years ago, 22-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It worked pretty well for me on this one: (URL) all of these: (URL) have had no problems with the two parts coming apart....If you can tell by this pic, the red and white one is holding up a 8421 almost 8 feet away from the center of (...) (17 years ago, 22-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks, read about it (URL) here>. ROSCO (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Great crane Rosco, shame their's no accompanying text. Steve (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Yes, that is correct. (...) See also (URL) technique> - this allowed me to lift the whole crane base up by the superstructure. ROSCO (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Mine has that. (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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I have to say that's an absolutely amazing site! Fascinating stuff, I have it bookmarked and I'm looking forward to the rest of your updates! :-) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This is correct. Real cranes have roller bearings that are pinned in place that bear the weight and force of the superstructure where it is connected to the base. (...) I am going to use a threaded axle through the center to hold the plates (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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| | What should happen with the lugnet.robotics.nxt sidebar?
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Hello, LUGNET readers. In case you don't know, I'm the lugnet.robotics.nxt curator. I used to update the NXT section sidebar with [in]frequent regularity, but during the last couple months I've not done anything to it. I get busy and/or don't take (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.curators)
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(...) Obviously with *my* interests, I hope that the linear actuator is not the end of pneumatics. There are still a lot of ideas I've not had a chance to try, but more part type options are great! Kevin (www.kclague.net) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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The more I think about the new linear actuator the more applications I think up for it, but I was just wondering is it actually going to be significantly cheaper to make than the pneumatic system? I know you won't need a pump, valve block or pipes, (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Gordons's right, I'm currently pro the new fairings. I like my parts to be made up of recognisable geometric shapes and have lines of symmetry :-). (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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I can't see from your photos how you're stopping the main structure lifting off the base. Correct me if I'm wrong, but crane turntables hold the superstructure down so the load moment is transferred to the crawler base. I've seen photos of cranes (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) He's not saying the new ones are less useful, He's saying the new ones couldn't be worse than the old ones. In other words, the old ones are a useless as they could be. (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I wasn't referring to the old fairings. I was referring to the new fairings. Being that they have pin holes on both ends, I would have thought they gave you more of an opportunity to "close up". They could be used in co-operation with old (...) (17 years ago, 20-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think it's because I always think things should be "closed up". If I was say building a truck and putting fairings on the side I'd build it from bricks and plates so it would be rectangular, you' can't do that with the old fairings. (17 years ago, 20-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Technicopedia Update
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In lugnet.technic, Eric Albrecht wrote: Update At long last, I have completed 1986 and all 8 sets which showed up that year. This is the longest I have taken to complete a year of set documentation, so I hope it is worth it! Enjoy. Eric (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 20-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I guess that was kind of a "bold" statement :D I can say that it is shaping up to be the biggest thing that I have ever built!! Keep checking the Brickshelf folder for further progres...I will be sure to keep all updated! Thanks! -Alvin. (17 years ago, 20-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Could you elaborate on that? Why don't you see them as being very useful? (17 years ago, 20-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Cool! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (17 years ago, 20-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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In lugnet.technic, Ian Power wrote: They look (...) Couldn't be less useful. (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Now theres a challenge! :-) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Looks as if someone was reading my mind! TechnicBRICKs has just posted some pics of these new panels. They look very handy! Can't wait to get my hands one some :) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sorry man - my bad! I agree with the "messy" vibe about this set though. It looks like an OK MOC, not an official set... (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) (URL) 1min 56 sec video .wmv>> (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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More pics, at the usual (URL) ;). (URL) Fernando (Conchas) (URL) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | The Beetle and the Lion
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I’ve built two more armored vehicles, the Beetle armored recovery vehicle and the Lion self-propelled artillery gun: The CBU Beetle is an Armored Combat Engineer Vehicle. It is used to repair damaged armored vehicles in the field or, if need by, tow (...) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc)
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(...) What was mentioned to be disappointing is the mechanism to tilt the forks (like 8283). Yes, the LA to raise the boom was seen and mentioned. A good part in this set! Fernando (Conchas) (URL) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I have been working on my next project... Terex Demag has introduced a new "twin" kit for the CC8800. This crane has a capacity of 3200 tons.... I have started my model of this monster! Check out the bs folder for any new progress.... (URL) is going (...) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New TECHNIC sets for Fall 2008
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(...) The comments on TechnicBRICKs describe dissapointment about the arm lifting mechanism on the 8295 being similar to the 8283 - however I can clearly see a linear actuator nex to the driver's seat - I wonder if the article writer missed this? (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) (2 URLs) See them at (URL) together with some comments. Fernando (Conchas) (URL) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | New Panel Fairings?
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I may have missed the boat here, guys - but I have just looked at some of the new Bionicle sets: (URL) have noticed some - I think they are - new panel fairings. They look compatible with the current lot of panels, but a whole lot more useful (...) (17 years ago, 19-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Chain Precession Drive - Courtesy of TechnicBRICKs
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(...) Done, thanks. ROSCO (17 years ago, 18-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Chain Precession Drive - Courtesy of TechnicBRICKs
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(...) Realized someone putted this magnificent creation at the New MOCs highlights, but without a thumbnail. You could use any picture from Mike's Brickshelf folder bellow, (URL) Conchas (URL) (17 years ago, 18-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Chain Precession Drive - Courtesy of TechnicBRICKs
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(...) It is almost too simple, but it is a complex principle. Im glad you liked it! Parax. aka Mike. (17 years ago, 17-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Power Functions remote control Thumbstick - new challenge
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(...) Okay, thanks for the recommendations everyone. But having done this, I now have a new challenge (besides doing a better one of these, anyway). Can you make a mechanical tank controller thumbstick? It should take in up/down/left/right (...) (17 years ago, 18-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: RSRA-2008
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(...) Ready for the show tomorrow, we did final testing today: (URL) E.M. We sought some expert advice, and here are the status notes: We managed to run both arms. I would say the test is 90% successful. We left it running for about 5 minutes. It (...) (17 years ago, 18-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Power Functions remote control Thumbstick, with instructions
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This is my design for a thumbstick (joystick) for the Power Functions remote control handset. I forgot about this until prompted, so here it is. It's a two-axis joystick that lets you move the stick up/down/left/right and operate the two IR RC (...) (17 years ago, 17-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX) !!
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(...) Hey Bob I have just tested your code, and it works good.But is it possible that you could write some documentation to your code, it would be nice to fully understand what your doing. Best regards Kim Andersen (17 years ago, 17-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: New TECHNIC sets for Fall 2008
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"2 new and cute TECHNIC Universal Joints like this, but 3 studs long instead of 5. Guess they will be present also at the new Off Roader (8297), Telescopic Handler (8295) and Excavator (8294), where the would fit great as a compact solution to (...) (17 years ago, 15-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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"2 new and cute TECHNIC Universal Joints like this, but 3 studs long instead of 5. Guess they will be present also at the new Off Roader (8297), Telescopic Handler (8295) and Excavator (8294), where the would fit great as a compact solution to (...) (17 years ago, 15-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) See under the upcoming 8297 Off Roader, (URL) Read more (URL) at TechnicBRICKs>! Conchas (URL) (17 years ago, 15-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Image from the PF Kit set (8293) (URL) Read more, (URL) TechnicBRICKs>! Conchas (URL) (17 years ago, 15-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Some questions on batteries and AC power for lego
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There seems to be a difference between the voltage outputs of battery boxes and wall powered sources like the train speed regulators. From just listening to the sounds that motors make, a battery box puts out the same voltage as a speed regulator on (...) (17 years ago, 15-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Nice work, Eric and Ian. Elegant in its simplicity. Any chance of posting a movie of it in action? Cheers Richie Dulin (17 years ago, 15-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: RSRA-2008
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In preparation for our (URL) Q&A / display during Engineer's Week at the Liberty Science Center, for the FLL Expo, (JCNJ), Ian and I have created a simple ball return system. Basically a set of ramps that the RSRA can interact with. Whereas, as one (...) (17 years ago, 14-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Read more at (URL). Conchas (URL) (17 years ago, 13-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: PF IR RC protocol released! - NXC
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(...) Many thanks John and Jason for your work on this. I am a comparative newbie to NXC programming but I have my NXT working like a PF IR remote handset now that I set up the sensor correctly! NXC has given me the programming environment to (...) (17 years ago, 5-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(...) Many thanks John and Jason for your work on this. I have been using the NXC functions to control PF IR receivers from my NXT. TLG has just released the following information: "We have been testing the LPF RC Receiver today and discovered an (...) (17 years ago, 6-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) It looks like the PF IR receiver will be very useful for train control and other continuous duty applications. But the only remote available is for intermittent operation. So the only LEGO option to running in PWM/continuous duty is to use a (...) (17 years ago, 31-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Phoenix
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(...) Yes, I really like those wheels, also. (...) So, they are friction pins at least. And it gives the drive some slip, to help it turn better. Very nice Steve (17 years ago, 12-Feb-08, to lugnet.town, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Phoenix
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(...) I see you're paying close attention! I was set on using the chromed (URL) rims> that were used in some versions of (URL) 4883 Gear Grinders>. And sadly, those chromed ones don't have axleholes... Luckily, that can be circumvented. Earlier, (...) (17 years ago, 12-Feb-08, to lugnet.town, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Phoenix
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(...) Thank you so much! Since I love both 'regular' bricks and technic I try my best to combine the two, and this was a very satisfying attempt. The normal bricks only go one stud deep (at some places less), what's inside is basically a pure (...) (17 years ago, 12-Feb-08, to lugnet.town, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Phoenix
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(...) Very nice. I'm curious about the drive wheels for the tractor. It appears you're using wheels with pin holes, not cross-axle holes. Is that correct, or did you swap out the wheels for different pictures? In any case, it's very nice. Steve (17 years ago, 12-Feb-08, to lugnet.town, lugnet.technic)
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| | Update on Engineerig with ABS - Liebherr A 314 Litronic
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Hi all Just recently I finished work on the latest homepage update for Engineering with ABS. A new model has been added: Liebherr A 314 Litronic Mobile Excavator (URL) Read its story and about all the details on my homepage: (...) (17 years ago, 3-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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| | Re: Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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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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| | Re: New TECHNIC sets for Fall 2008
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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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| | Re: Phoenix
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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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| | Re: Digicomp II
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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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| | Re: Digicomp II
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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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| | Re: Another Theo Jansen style LEGO Walker
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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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(...) 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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(...) I dismantled the one from my 8475 because I was sick of the steering slightly over-running when it centred up again. It uses a quarter-gear a bit like the end of this bionicle piece: (URL) it makes electrical contact with a series of arcs (...) (17 years ago, 8-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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So far so good. None of my two receiving units stopped working so far (bought the sets the year they came out). I am most nervous about the internal steering motor since should it fail, the entire receiving unit is useless. Anybody yet had one of (...) (17 years ago, 6-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) rats! (...) Thanks for the heads up, John Looks like I really have to start brushing up on my NXT 'bot building now. Dave K (17 years ago, 4-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Dick Swan's replacement RCX firmware also does not support directly manipulating the IR led and it doesn't support microsecond timing control. Both of these features would be required in order to send the IR messages to a Power Function or R/C (...) (17 years ago, 4-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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In lugnet.general, Jason J Railton wrote: <snip> (...) I'm runnign Dick Swan's alternate firmware that he sent me a while back. Dave K (17 years ago, 4-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I doubt that's possible - a bytecode program just can't run fast enough to do the timing for the IR commands, on either brick. The NXT can only manage it because it sends them over a slow comms link to a HiTechnic IRLink sensor, then that (...) (17 years ago, 3-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) <snip> Nicely done John! Is there a tentative timeframe when NQC for the RCX will be updated to support IR to the LEGO powerfunctions? Dave K (17 years ago, 2-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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