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Re: references for studless construction and Mindstorms?
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic
Date: 
Fri, 28 May 2004 22:00:10 GMT
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Rob Antonishen wrote:

Since playing with some of the newer Technic sets...

   I too would like such a reference - sadly, at this point the best I've found
is looking over (more often, building) stock LEGO studless designs. The small
'dozer Technic model that was released last year was a very nice education (for
its size/price), and the MER set was really my first encounter with the
technique (& still a favorite).

Specifically, I’m looking for tips on integrating Mindstorms
(RCX, Sensors, and especially motors) with studless constructions.

   Again, I'll echo you on the request, but add that a good way to learn is to
start playing with the touch sensors first. That one axlehole is *so* useful.
The RCX integrates OK, but the motors are the trouble point. They almost require
a frame of studs (for that matter, studless gears are a tough call as well -
things like the extreme 4x4 offroader are alomst studless, but for things like
the bevel gears & suspension they still use studs.

--
Brian Davis



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Since playing with some of the newer Technic sets (and some bionicles) I am realizing that there can be significant advantages to studless construction...a high strength to weight ratio being one of them... Any suggested references for getting (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)

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