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(...) What exactly is the advantage of using the adder-subtracter design versus the motor-for-each-track design? Let me guess; does the adder-subtractor design produce slow changes in direction while the motor-for-each-track design only makes quick (...) (19 years ago, 14-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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I built one of these myself - a while ago. The LDraw plans are at (URL) although I am yet to take some photos. My version could definately be made smaller. I intend to apply the principle to two modified servos in a non-Lego bot, although I will (...) (19 years ago, 14-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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More movies and pix now online. (URL) Andrew Meyer (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) There appear to be 2 motors. Looking at this pic (URL) it appears the top motor drives one or other of the 8 tooth gears on the right (probably forward/reverse), and the bottom one drives the 8 tooth gear on the left (probably steering). The (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks Andrew, it looks like those in the UK have to order these through commotion - pitsco only ship some items over here, although I think it is more to with TLC rules than anything else. It is a shame you dont see these items on the shop@home (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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I must admit, it is not clear if the drive is actually driving the two tracks - in which case it will be two motors, or if it is simply driving the cylinders from the tracks - which wouldnt make a huge amount of sense, but is possible. A picture (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I bought two of these new star wars set with the chain links (#7258) yesterday and I am very happy with the purchase. Each set not only comes with the coveted tread links, but 2 worm gears as well. The droids that are included are great for (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) -TJ (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I can't figure out how that adder- subtracter device works. Are they using two motors or one? Do the differentials do all the work? (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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Hallo! Im Tomasz Zajac. On Brickshelf Im Speedmen89. Im 15 years old and I from with Poland. I belong to only Polish club LEGO www.lugpol.org. (URL) on steering and drive simultaneously with use standard brick I know since long ago, but I (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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