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Re: Power Functions
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:45:37 GMT
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> However this 4 wire system - was it really necessary? I can't help but feel
> that LEGO really did one over on enthusiasts like me. I don't see any
> benefit that this four wire system brought to building electical/mechanical
> models. Well, with one exception - a person can now piggyback power off any
> terminal, but really I could have easily done without this. The other thing
> that somewhat turns me off is the size of the connector. Before we could
> rotate a connector 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees. We could also use electrical
> plates to move a bulky connector over. We have lost this flexibility.
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> Does anyone else feel let down about the four wire system? Perhaps in the
> future it will be apparent as to why this system was brought to life, but
> for now I can't help but feel disappointed.
I can see your point. I'd say the four wire system made the new bulldozer easy
to control with one infra red controller. But is it not the case that each
function is switched off when a the next function is activated? I personally
prefer the idea of being able to have five older motors controlled by five pole
switches, which can be switched in any sequence at any time. I have also read
that the infra red controller requires line of sight, which may have its
limitations.
If Lego were really doing the job well they would have used radio waves, and
given us variable power as in the RC racers.
Also can any one tell me what sort of connector is on the back of the new motor,
as every photo I have seen does not show if the wire can be removed and replaced
with a longer one.
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| (...) Well, consider the IR receiver is just one module sitting between the battery box and the motor; and nothing prevents anyone from replacing that with whatever they want; be it radio or bluetooth. Hopefully TLC will do something like that; but (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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| No, you're not understanding how the system works. LEGO could have easily have made this very same system using the old two wire connector. The extra two wires don't do anything special. The more I think about things, the more turned off I am (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Power Functions
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| Hi all, I am surprised that there isn't more discussion on this topic. LEGO introduces a new electrical system, there is some hype for a few months before it comes out and then that's it. No one seems to be discussing it, doesn't anyone have any (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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