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Here's a "rover robot" built,apparently, out of the new IR Bulldozer. August is much too far away. I like the look of those motors, not just for this but for GBC modules and other "simple" automation, and (if the IR system is compatiable) with the (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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"Brian Davis" <brdavis@iusb.edu> wrote in message news:JDvpqM.JGG@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) on the gap in the motor housing (between the light bley and dark bley) , it looks like Mark already has taken his motor apart (or dropped it). Oh Mark!?! (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: More Power Function MOC pics
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(...) Well spotted Brian :-) The electric elements are those that will feature in the new Bulldozer. The rest of the MOC is parts from my own collection, NOT the rest of the Bulldozer! (that many beams with studs would be too much to hope for :-) ) (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: More Power Function MOC pics
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I guess it is too much to wish for to ask if the bigger motors also have encoders? (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic)
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1). I am envious... 2). Can you post pictures of the underside of the connector, the battery box connector and the IR connector? I would much appreciate it, thanks. "Brian Davis" <brdavis@iusb.edu> wrote in message news:JDvpqM.JGG@lugnet.com... (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Power Functions Element Pics (inc Plugs)
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(...) Here are the pictures of the Power Functions elements from the Bulldozer 8275, including pictures of the plugs. (URL) (when modified). You can see it's a 4-wire system. There are basically 2 wires for power and 2 for control. I'll give more (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) You probably mean moderated ;) (...) Thanks for the info, can't wait to see the pics. ROSCO (18 years ago, 24-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) hey mark, thank you for posting all of this info. i look forward to seeing the gallery but it seems to be taking forever to be moderated. is there a chance you could post some deep links? ondrew (18 years ago, 25-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I'm guessing there's a video. If so, I would recommend putting the video in a sub-folder by itself, as it is probably what is causing the delay. ROSCO (18 years ago, 25-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) OK, here's a few while you wait :-) Basic system as used in the creator dinosaur set 4958 (inc handset & battery box): (URL) IR receiver: (URL) motor (inc plug top): (URL) motor (inc stud recesses on bottom and plug bottom): (URL) (18 years ago, 27-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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it's not lego, but here's a robot I'm working on: (URL) I think a balancing biped can be built with NXT. It's an open challenge! -dbm (18 years ago, 27-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I can't say that I am a fan of the "permanent wires" or the connector end itself, but perhaps I just don't like change. I wonder if there will be extension cables for sale? Actually the more I think about it, the more I forsee the attached (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hmm, I will add my voice in saying thanks for the pics. Definitely interesting. I agree that I would prefer to have connector terminals on active bricks, and not permanently attached cables. What also I find awkward is that we now have (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I searched for the dinosaur set on Brickshelf and got a fuzzy pic of the box. Apart from the elements you mention there appears to be a white box which could be a sound system. Can you explain what it is and how it ties into all of this? linmix (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: cool robot
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Wow, that's very cool! It's hard to get a sense of scale from the video -- how tall is the robot? What technology are you using for the balancing? I would think this to be quite difficult with the standard NXT set, but maybe possible with some (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Thank you! I like the small(er) size of the motors; do the large motors also have a stud recesses down one side? It actually looks in both bases as if the pin connections are fairly well placed. I'm not overjoyed with the "hard-wired" nature (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Man, I'm excited. A few design flaws I can't understand though: Why the cable nub coming out of the cable's brick? There has to have been a way to avoid that. On the large motor, why all that wasted space on the drkGry part that could have pin (...) (18 years ago, 28-Feb-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: More Power Function MOC pics
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In lugnet.technic, Mark Bellis wrote: snip (...) Wow mark, thank you for the info on this really cool controller and all of the pictures we would otherwise not see. I personally can't wait to get my hands on 3-4 sets but until then I’ll have to keep (...) (18 years ago, 1-Mar-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Yes, 4 channels, each controlling 2 motors at once. 8-motor RC MOCs for anyone who buys 2 bulldozers! (...) This one is on-off. I hope that a proportional control of some kind will develop but I have no information and couldn't tell you if I (...) (18 years ago, 2-Mar-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) All the pics should be visible now, at (URL) large motors have 2 half-depth pin recesses on opposite sides. They are designed primarily for a Technic beam interface because of their high torque - other models might fall apart! I held them in (...) (18 years ago, 2-Mar-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) yep you're right. i allready have a few mods planned. i'm going to see if i can't fit a step motor into a train motor case among other things. ondrew (18 years ago, 3-Mar-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) OK, I'm claiming retardism on my part for this next question: I just don't see the compatibility between PF and 9V, can you elaborate? -Rob www.brickmodder.net (18 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Hi Rob, (...) I can't give too many details at the moment, but there WILL be a compatibility between both systems, built in the extension cords. Philo (18 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Will those cords be part of the sets or have to be purchased separately? linmix (...) (18 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) AFAIK they will not be in the 2007 ferris wheel, dinosaur or bulldozer kits. I don't have any news about a release date, nor about a place to purchase them. I eagerly await developments and will let you know as soon as the information is (...) (18 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hey mark have you got any new info? I just noticed that the bulldozer is out through S@H and want to know if the adapters will be available there too. More importantly when. The official launch date is just a few weeks away so surely it can't (...) (17 years ago, 14-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Looks like i can answer my own question. According to the faq at customer support the adapters will be out September 1st just like the bulldozer which all ready is out. :) Good to know that it'll come out so soon. I should point out that the (...) (17 years ago, 16-Aug-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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