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(...) Agreed... Large pumps suck at being motorized. But has anyone ever tried mounting one to a piston-like assembly? Maybe something that pushes and pulls it much like a human hand would. I have been wondering for a while if this would be better (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) during the old times (before my dark ages) 2L axles don't have the notches that you describe, but they naturally gain some irregular notches while trying to put it from a technic connector/toggle connector piece. Actually I remember I was (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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heheh I like it! it is justified! I'm gonna go buy some right now! Thanks for the good reasoning. =) Tom Heverly (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) You have failed to point out that moving involves a lot of heavy lifting. This can be reduced significantly by placing heavy objects on air-cushioned platforms. Air-cushioned platforms require air pumps. Purchase justified. Matthias Jetleb (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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"Steven Lane" <Steveroblane@aol.com> wrote in message news:GCMJw0.ErM@lugnet.com... (...) Downloading from Napster? Thou naughty boy! Duq (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's not the same notch, their different. The one on the motor is rounded while the one on the 2L axle is set at a right angle. Steve (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Its been my experience that the notches are used to "click" them into place. Example: slowly put one into a full gray (or red) bush, you can "feel" it "click" or "lock" into place. It does the same thing with axle connectors too. Hope this helps. -- (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nope. Ever try running a rubber band in it though? James (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) So now we just have to find out why the <part:6216m 4.5V motor> (as in <set:5101>) has the same notch on it's output shaft. (to pull the motor out? :) - David (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Boy are those little notches handy, too! I remember noticing the notches very soon after I left my dark ages. Most of my 2 long axles from before my dark ages have tooth marks from being removed from some other Technic piece. And I REALLY dislike (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yea, it does seem to work well manually, I was just trying to get some of that mechnized action out of it. It's all about the tinkerin'. =) I saw the pumps on the Dacta site, but I'm afraid the finance committee (wife) has put a spending (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) LOL yup...if you have a fast and powerful hand you can create a ton of pressure within seconds with this... BTW I recently acquired a pack of two small pumps for $10US from the Dacta site...so this might be a solution if you're looking for the (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hey, console yourself! It's not as useless as you think. In fact, the large pump worked by hand is the most efficient of all. Only thing you gotta supply the energy :-) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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This is correct. The older 2L axles did not have notches, and were a pain to get loose! Build On! John Matthews Steven Lane <Steveroblane@aol.com> wrote in message news:GCMIo8.B50@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have to diasagree the part that lets you join connectors or axles at right angles has opened new dimensions for me in compact suspension design. (...) I've used that analogy myself several times :-). Steve The part in question is the 6536 (...) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You've got a dirty mind, I haven't. No the reason for my musing was that I was downloading from Napster and happened to have a 2L axle and a Lego airtank that I was messing with. Steve (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Now, now! This is not proper use for your Lego bricks ;-) Somehow I sense an interesting personal story behind this... Thanks, Olivier (URL) Lane <Steveroblane@aol.com> wrote in message news:GCMIo8.B50@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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On Mon, 30 Apr 2001, Jennifer Clark (<3AED4F3D.37EA4C7D@...e.dmem.str ath.ac.uk>) wrote at 11:40:45 (...) Ahh, but traditionally, the old ways are the best ways ;-) From a psychological point of view, it's probably easier to imagine that a uniform (...) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I've just thought of an explanation why some 2L axles have a notches a quater of the way along. I reckon it's so you can grip the end with a nail and pull the axle out of a socket hole, It's never occured to me before. Steve (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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That's really cool! It's time someone lightened up on the Bionicle thing and did something positive! A+ for creativity! JB (...) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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