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Re: A Technic Train
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Sun, 8 Apr 2007 16:03:46 GMT
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Nifty work there! It definetly looks fun, and makes me want to get some of those wheels.

Without a differential, does it suffer on curves(1)? The only work around I can think of would be to only power one side of each axle, or put the gearing the outside, shay-style! That would take up much space though.

--Peter

1: it seems that normal lego 9v motors have no differential. boo.



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  A Technic Train
 
The new Lego remote-controlled (RC) trains use train wheels with Technic axle holes (only in the wheels connected to the motor, unfortunately). This creates an opportunity to power a train using essentially any Technic or Mindstorms motor, not just (...) (18 years ago, 8-Apr-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) ! 

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