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Subject:	Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
Newsgroups:	lugnet.technic
Date:	Tue, 24 Jun 2003 00:46:59 GMT
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One thing that I find really annoying about this kind of book/CD/website, is that it rehashes general mechanical knowledge. While there is no argument that this is important information, it isn't lego specific and is available in a million other places and forms. I found this to be a problem with several books on Mindstorms. I don't want/need another text on robotics/AI/mechanics/electronics/etc. I want informatio specific to the RCX and other parts. Lets focus on lego patterns, not yet another explanation of gear ratios or levers or straight-line mechanisms. Regards PS This is not meant as criticism of any particular book or person, just a general observation.

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		Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
(...) I would somewhat disagree... based on two points: 1) I don't think this type of info is that easily found. Now this is just my feeling, not really a statistic based statement. The only decent site I've ever found that presented a nice (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)

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		Re: LEGO design patterns... you know, there's a book in that, I'm sure of it!
(...) A link to an HTML version of Fred's original article: (URL) those who may not be familiar with it. (...) I'm wondering about the first part of your statement Larry. Unless I'm misunderstanding... isn't the 'why' so that you can share knowledge (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic)

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