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Subject: 
Making Lego airborne
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lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:07:58 GMT
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Hi,

I want to create a light-weight tethered helicopter and was wondering if
it was possible at all.  Is the micro-motor powerful enough to lift a
small helicopter.  What about the geared motor or the older motor that
is found in the space shuttle.  I just want it to hover over without
moving forward or back.  Later on I want to expand on this idea and let
the RCX contol it automatically.

Ram



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  Re: Making Lego airborne
 
(...) My recommendation would be to use an existing airplane or helicopter. You can get one from Cox for as little as $40. I would recommend buying one of the free-flight helicopters and attaching micromotors to a make-shift rudder and tail. You'll (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)

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