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Re: Pneumatics book?
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lugnet.technic, lugnet.books
Date: 
Sat, 10 Apr 2004 23:15:51 GMT
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> The thing is though, 8455s have lots of beams without studs, and ones with studs
> generally seem to be declining.  Perhaps I should build more with the beams from
> 8455s.  The trouble is, using the right angle brackets to make right angles
> introduces too much flexing into the joints.  Beams and plates were much more
> rigid.  Rigidity is essential for efficiency, and efficiency increases speed.

I too regret the fact that studded designs are hard to find.  There are plenty
of situations where studded bricks are the way to go.

Kevin



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  Re: Pneumatics book?
 
(...) Yes, I just noticed that it was one of your specialities - obvious due to the picture on the Technic newsgroup page. I also major in trains, which take a lot of time, so I haven't had time to develop pneumatics much for a few years. However, (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.books)

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