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Re: South Pointing Chariot ca.2003
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 30 Sep 2003 01:51:10 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Soh Chio Siong wrote:
> Ever wondered what else you can do with the differential gear in your
> LEGO Mindstorms set?
> Well, here is a model to build to show off your differential gear. It's
> the key element in this contraption.
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> http://www.fifth-r.com/openhouse/spchariot.htm
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> I thought of but daren't cross-post to lugnet.robotics, coz the RCX is
> not included.
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> Enjoy!
This was one of the first things I built when I got my RIS. Naively I tweaked
and tweaked my contraption, trying to make it into a reliable navigation
mechanism for my robot. :-)
Since then I have stopped believing in the utility of the South Pointing Chariot
in the battle field, as stated by some historians.
Cheers,
Hao-yang Wang
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| (...) Granted it's not foolproof, it only gives a relative heading. You'll easily be pointed the wrong direction if the wheels slip or loose contact with the ground. Nowadays we would be better off to use a compass sensor or GPS which gives an (...) (21 years ago, 1-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| Ever wondered what else you can do with the differential gear in your LEGO Mindstorms set? Well, here is a model to build to show off your differential gear. It's the key element in this contraption. (URL) thought of but daren't cross-post to (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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