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(...) I have an old motor that I want to use in a MOC and I want to study sets that use them to see how you get emough power to make them work. (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Can you explain why you're asking? Do you have some older motors that you wish to use to motorise old sets or do you need an older motor? If you need an older motor I do know where to get a new copy of 8485 Control Centre II which has three. (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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The 8480 Space Shuttle comes to my mind. But you'll probably find that most pre 1998 Technic sets included instructions for motorization with the old style motor. Go to Brickshelf to see for yourself. Fredrik (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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or can be used with the old 9v motor pack? (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You are right, the chain drives a axle with no function. It's only decoration. Because the large tires the differential isn't turning very fast and thus the engine rpm is also not very high. By head I think the 8865 has one of the fastest (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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----- Original Message ----- From: Trevor Alvey <talvey@gte.net> Newsgroups: lugnet.general,lugnet.loc.nz Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 10:19 PM Subject: Lego copyrights native language From (URL) Lego could corner Maori names 10 April 2001 By (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Hehe...it's interesting how quickly the topic changed in this discussion. I don't think I've heard the word "bodge" before but I have seen "kludge" used many times... Although I don't think I know what a "dif case" is. Something to do with (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah, this motor usually needs to be geared down two or three times to get a sufficient amount of torque. Most of the official sets seem to use pulleys and rubber belts rather than gears (probably because these are much quieter than gears) but (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Hi everyone; I had a question on the 8857 Street Chopper model from 1993. I was looking at the instructions for this on Brickshelf and am wondering if the chain in the rear has any purpose other than decoration. The 8-tooth gear which is connected (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The word bodge comes up quite often in the BBC show "Scrapheap Challenge", shown here in the States on the cable channel TLC under the name "Junkyard Wars". If you want another example, TV's MacGyver frequently bodged things. (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The problem is that you haven't found a good balance of speed and torque. To make overcoming this problem easier, and to make the motors more efficient, the new motors contain some gears inside to slow down the output speed and increase the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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I just picked up one of the old style 9v technic motors and I am having a problem. (URL) works just fine when I just run it so the motor is ok. If I make it into a vechicle however, it works when I hold it in the air but not when I put it on the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Only if TLG comes up with a suitable piece. And by that time, I suspect they'll also have a model to go with it, thus beating me to the point. But if they don't, then maybe I'll have a chance. :-) I've already got two 8462's, so there's some of the (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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What a disappointment. I was going to order a box of "bodges" to help with my constructions. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) Lane" <Steveroblane@aol.com> wrote in message news:GBJBsH.3y0@lugnet.com... (...) very (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) A Kludge sounds like our term 'fudge' which is analagous to a bodge. :-) Steve (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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If I understand correctly, sounds like what we (in USA) call a "kludge". Although in a less technical (read "non-computer geek") context we might say its was a jury-rigged or jack-legged solution. Bob (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I absolutely knew this would happen (not in the first post though). This phrase can't have travelled far then. A bodge is a british term for when you come up with a solution that isn't exactly right. A bodge is like, when you use tights for a (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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AAAHHA busted!! caught you! ha-ha..just kid'n around..what ever works for you!! (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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The more precise your model, the more washers and shims are needed to make things work per your design. The worm gear always needs a washer or two depending how many you use end for end. I have even used plastic wrap between beams to get that "just (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I'm about to utilize a bodge to stop the teeth slipping on a dif case, I was wondering if anyone else had to alter their designs due to deficiencies in design of actual Technic components? Steve (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Are you planning to make an actual WORKING model then? Steve Lane (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I am slowly collecting Black 1x8 wings for this purpose, looking foward to getting them attached to the spine.....Thanks...Eric (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Yeah, I knew what you meant, that's why I said "its not perfect" in the original post. It'd be nifty if the ridges were on the outside, but then the pod would look a bit silly, and the ribs would scrape the ground below the blade. I still think it (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Actually, if you've ever watched a grader in real life you'll know why I want it to be one piece. Road graders commonly perform a process known as 'drilling', or rolling the dirt in front of the grader to one side. Essentially, what happens is that (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Babelfish does a half-reasonable job at translation on this one - babelfish.altavista.com use the website translation, it dynamically translates the whole site. ROSCO (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.slizer)
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(URL) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.slizer, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha)
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As the site I just mentioned is in Japanese you'd better use this link which takes you straight to the motorbikes. (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL)Of course, it looks cheap, the colors stink, there isn't the level of detail (...) IMHO all clone brands are S&*^! for the reasons you have just stated and many more! I wouldn't taint my Lego with them. Steve Lane (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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Thank you everyone who either offered to make a PDF file or went ahead and made one and mailed it to me. Here is the PDF version of the spreadsheet. (URL) suggest that you print it out and try out some of the diagonals. For the new 12 and 20 tooth (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Attaching it to the grader is left as an exercise for the reader 8?) ROSCO (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Gustav Jansson" <GJansson@aol.com> wrote in message news:GBFto5.GFC@lugnet.com... <snip>> Please, if anyone has the means to create Adobe Acrobat .pdf files, please (...) </snip> I'll give it a go when I'm back in work on tuesday..... Duq (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Hi Everyone, I just created a spreadsheet that I think will be useful to many of us. It shows the lengths of possible diagonals in terms of LEGO Units. I created it because I often find myself searching by trial and error for possible diagonal (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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That might well be the closest yet to come to a grader blade. Although I would prefer it if it didn't have those nasty-looking ridges made by the studs and plates that help fit them together. Should be fairly simple to make one, a 90o curve isn't (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, The <set:8422> wheels are aprox. 83mm in diameter (with the tires), so what I would want is more like 120+mm. - David (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Looks like the front forks don't turn either, but I may be wrong. ROSCO (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) [...] (...) It looks more like <set:8422> than 8417. On the other hand, it has "real-working rear suspension", but no gears, chains, engines, etc. -- mechanisms that make the Technic 8417 and 8422 so enjoyable. In terms of functionality, this (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Yes, I've noticed this too - they like to run it through their fingers and make bracelets and whatnot from it. Perhaps it would be a good executive stress toy? :-) Jennifer Clark (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Sorry I couldn't. I even tried attempting a trade for two whole Amazon's/Jungle's with my younger brother but he wouldn't go for it. You may try getting them from Lego S@H I believe they still have them in stock. Full price though. -- Kenneth A. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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(...) That set doesn't look too different from the old Mag Wheel Master (URL) a model team motorcycle would be something Lego hasn't done before. (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Believe me that I have tried a lot of combinations. Also your and my idea of "little slack" may be quite different. But it is true that I have never done an exhaustive study on the subject. I usually just give up on getting it perfect and rig (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) If you use a tensioner arrangement, then it works OK. I haven't really played around with much more than simple weight tensioners (mostly for conveyer use...the catapilar treads are great for that!), but imagine you could come up with a (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Dean, it's probably dumb luck that the two drives on the piece I'm working on have little slack. Yet, with LEGO beams and blocks you can't use every gear combination; there are published beam/block/plate combinations that let this or that pair of (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) You're kidding, right? It's almost impossible to build a geartrain using the chain that doesn't have tons of reversal delay. The links seem to be designed in such a way that they don't work well with technic beams and gears. I always have (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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There is one real simple way to eliminate backlash: Use LEGO's 'small-link chain' with their normal gears as sprockets. I paid CAN$7.00 for 135 links from Pitsco-Dacta's Canadian vendor. There is absolutely NO backlash. Mind you, the gearing problem (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I just found a new mega blok set that is along the lines of what I wish LEGO would make. (URL) course, it looks cheap, the colors stink, there isn't the level of detail I would expect from a Model Team set or want in a Technic set, but its a (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) That was my filosofy when I got them priced down from $120 to $100 :) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks a lot Ross, I thought I was immune from more purchases... Ralph (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Well, with all the fuss over the Droid Escape, I decided to buy a few, and seeing how everyone else was coming up with all these nifty things to use the cylinder bits for, I figured I may as well add to the melee. A while back someone in (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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As this discussion grows, I submit: (that) Part of the problem with Mechanical flex, Gear "Backlash" if you will, Derives from many aspects when we model maximun preformance from Axles, Gears, and all the elements combined to produce desired (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Explain 'Hmmm...' :-) I of course omitted the fact that my solution as described produces no mechanical advantage just a shaft going in the opposite direction. Of course, you can always replace the pair of gears on the second shaft with a pair (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Hmmm... (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I was going to say this solution is easy, but then I tried it. There are only two shaft's in this example. As lego don't make don't make a 'double width gear' You'd have to use four to make it in lego. All you'd need is three normal 16 tooth (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Interesting , but we need one for Lego! I do see what you are saying, and It is an interesting solution,, although a little hard to visualize...Thanks! (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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rats...heh heh, no problem, doesn't hurt to ask! "Tobbe Arnesson" <tnt@arnesson.nu> wrote in message news:3acb559f.214426...net.com... (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I know of 1 type of zero-lash/anti backlash geartrain. It's hard to put it in words but I'll try. My example assumes there are only 2 shafts but it can be applied to as many shafts as you need. In my example S1 represents our first shaft. (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Please don't tell me that they are discontinuing traditional minifigs. Please. Mark (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) thnx So have you found any Amazons you can spare? Please let me know soon. Also, what is this store? Maybe I can find one near here, I'd appretiate help here. vestras@bolt.com (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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(...) I have found a reference on j.t. puffins' site. (URL) Ultimate Builders Set $59.99 And only a picture of the box with no detail about the content :-( Marc Klein A Mindstorms fan. (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I've modified quite a few of my parts to create new ones. For those of us lucky to have tens of thousands of pieces in our collection, cutting up a few pieces doesn't hurt too much. Axles can be cut to just about any length under 12L. I was making (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sorry Krusty, but my retailer is all out of them now. I would sell mine, but I know you can get them cheaper at other places :) /Tobbe (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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To all, I did just noticed that the images I have downloaded from shop.lego.com/... a few days back have now been removed and can no longer be seen where I found them. Someone at TLC must have noticed the 'misupload' and taken the new images back (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) The holes can be used to attached a pulley to the wheel to motorize it, ie. if you're going with a rubber band drive as opposed to a direct gear drive. I imagine a train person could also use the hole to do a piston kind of thing, too. George (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I like the holes on the wheels. It makes them more versatile, as you can connect various things to them. Besides, when making construction equipment vehicles or something similar, the holes make the wheels look properly rugged. And as you say (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Far as I can tell, these are the gears used in the gearboxes in 8880, 8448, 8480, and prob'ly others. ROSCO (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) What set(s) include this "conical" gear? (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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It's not so much the "conical" gear that takes the backlash out of the setup that Bob Fay provided links to, but the ability to use the technic axles as torsion springs and keep the gear teeth in the train loaded at all times. That particular gear (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | new pellet gun teaser pictures!!!!! check it out!!!!!
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(URL) teaser pictures of the p89 comanche!!! more photos will be up soon. this thing shoots almost as powerful as the panther and is only 21 studs long!! it's puny but powerful. I also have a poll up on my homepage. Please vote! I hope to re-vamp my (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I added a small gif to the bottom of the page showing the 5 volt vehicle. This is 400k. (URL) Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I'm starting a grunge/metal band called the 'Superfluous Holes'. All our song's are going to be about Lego or Lego building. Only joking! What I really wanted to say was why do we need six superfluous holes on every Technic wheel ever produced. Why (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Bionicle Storage MOC
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(...) My Original Creation on My Own Creation. (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Internifting....What the hell does MOC stand for anyway? (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Would you consider buying a couple more and hooking a brother up? "Tobbe Arnesson" <tnt@arnesson.nu> wrote in message news:3aca217b.293423...net.com... (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Mmm... I've bought about four of them (or was it two?) from LEGO Service in Europe for about $6 per piece. I did buy (another) two space shuttles for $200 total this weekend, new in box, from a toy store in Sweden (they had another, but I (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Did anyone else notice that on the packaging for the adult dinosaurs they include pictures of other dinosaurs you can build with each set. But the pictures are heade by the term TRANSFORMS. This seems to me not only misleading but also a cheap (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Whoa, I gotta think about this one for awhile..... (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Well, I don't think I wanna spend that kind of dough to get one of them. I haven't bought a space shuttle yet just because of the price, but I think, if it comes with two polarity switches, I might have to break down and get it now... After all, (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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This part was purchased from Shop At Home back in the good old days. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) <surfside_guy@nospam...tmail.com> wrote in message news:GB7AKD.56r@lugnet.com... (...) Does (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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The closest thing to an anti-backlash gear is the Conical gear (a misnomer). It can be used to load a gear train. I have used this in a design by Iain Hendry. (URL) have tried using a second motor in the gear train with a slight reverse current. (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Isnt that the same as the white clutch gear. Here is a link to it: (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Tech question for us: Any body know what an Anti-Backlash gear is? If Lego made one, we would all have super precise Robots and mechanisisms! BERG carries them... Anybody know what I'm talking about? (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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No polarity switch sold separetly that I could find. I did find this and it contains one. (URL) TLC could help? (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Well-well looks like no more polarity reverser availible thru Pistco, I checked out the spare parts pages and - no can find, I guess it's not on the web site , could'nt hurt to ask them, I guess since the Lego Shop at home services has taken a turn (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't think the polarity switch is available at Pitsco anymore. I couldn't find it in the printed catalog (BYMM 2001) or on the site. (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's a polarity switch. There's 2 in the 8480 space shuttle, and 2 in the 8082 universal set. There may be others. Regards, ROSCO (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I guess it's called a 'polarity switch' I did about a million different searches to try and find one, and there's one for sale at a Norwegian brickbay store for $12, and I'm wondering if that's worth it...you say I can find it from pitsco? Do they (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Do you mean the Polarity reverser? or the Toggle joint with 1x axle sticking out of it? the Polarity switch is available at Pitsco Dacta in the sare parts packs. ????? (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) the "fwd-rev switch" that's in the foreground of the first picture? It's white and looks kinda like nothing I've seen before...What's the part number? Can you get it on Brickbay? (I can't find one searching for it) Does anyone have one they'd (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Droool! Ohhhh Ahhhh! Cant wait for Bionicle to get to the States so I can try my storage ideas. -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "Michael Edwards" <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:GB6J70.G1A@lugnet.com... (...) - (...) - (...) there (...) (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I was commenting on Johannes AMC car. It is so well done. This is the first time I have seen your robots. Wow! I hope to hear more about your implementation with the solar cells. Sounds like a good place to use them. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Oh and what is this? Me likes mmm too!! I am using 6 Solar Panels in the (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Interesting! I was just about to announce about the same new images. You can now find most of these new things directly on lego.com. Hm, maybe not directly on lego.com in front of your face, but somewhere on lego.com :) . I have done some searching (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.technic.bionicle) !!
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(...) They were one page comics that showed the Throwbots fusing together. (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I will be posting a copy of the Comic on my website at the weekend There is another 2 more to come yet.. -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Lugnet Member# 151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Ooooo. Where'd you get it and is it too late for me to get one? (...) The Throwbots had comics? What was that, a Europe only thing? (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Darn Outlook Express Here's the link (URL) - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Lugnet Member# 151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lego Magazines from the Past and Present www.lugmag.com or (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Hi This is my First ever MOC, after collection Lego for 8 years i feel shameful. But i now starting to get great ideas in my dreams :-) so there is more to come in the future... This one, its a perfect storage method for the Bionicle masks, it (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3AC83702.733515...h.ac.uk... <snip> (...) </snip> Still waiting for pictures of the real thing Jennifer.... when will it be on your site? Duq (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) While I agree a universal set to please everyone is impossible, I think a universal set to please anyone is impossible. I used to use pneumatics a lot but none of my latest models have any (apart from my bulldozer). What we should turn our (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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