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(...) Hi Kevin! I used a combination of techniques. I don't have many pictures of the joints per se. They are mostly hidden and covered. Although, these are much of the same techniques I have preached for years. I'll describe some here now: (...) (17 years ago, 31-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Eric, Do you have pictures of the inside of the joints? I'm curious about your gearing techniques. Kevin (17 years ago, 29-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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New Mecha: Grelnix ==== Completed X-mas Day 2007. (URL) 6 weeks to construct. 33 inches tall. Nearly 10 pounds. 6 Technic Turntables. 2 Pilots - Head / Chest. Ball joints for ankle splay. Jet Pack - 9v Battery Box. Quad ball joint setup / neck. (...) (17 years ago, 28-Dec-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) This is indeed good news. Thank you for clarifying this. Now, Im off to place my order. :) Chris (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) WOW - Kevin, nice work on the crawlers. Thank you for posting the video's. Pictures can only say so much. Chris (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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A few days ago I came across an interesting and compact design for a pendular suspension (thanks to TechnicBRICKs for highlighting this design). This is basically a 2-wheel module that incorporates a drive-train mechanism, a steering mechanism, and (...) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Here is a youtube video of inchworm 4 crawling forwards (URL) is inchworm 4 crawling backwards (URL) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Here are two videos of "Bovinius Minimus" (URL) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm working on postin videos today. Kevin (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This shape also enforce a PF rule: power source is always available on top of PF connector, while power input is always done from bottom of connector (similarly to mains power distribution sockets/plugs). Philo (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I thought it might work like that, you can't see the top of the half 9v connector in the picture of course. I guess it's cheaper, one product/two functions. (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Actually it works as a PF extension wire AND as a PF to old 9V converter. One end is PF on top and bottom, the other is PF on top, 9V on bottom. This allows to connect a PF motor on a RCX (not recommended for XL motor since it draws a lot of (...) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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How does it work? I guess the new stuff can work the old stuff, but can an old 2 wire box control a new 4 wire motor? (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ross, you are right, Janey just pointed that out to me as well. BUT, The first line of the description also states that it will allow you to power up your Power Functions Creations. The next line refers to it as an "extension." While I do not (...) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well the title says "Power Functions Extension Wire", but the description says "Allows you to connect your LEGO 9v electric systems to the new Power Functions". With the pic indicating that as well, I'd guess that's what it is, the title could (...) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Im not sure whats going on. On Dec 26, 10:45 EST here in Canada, lego.com is showing a picture of an adapter cable, with one end being the new power functions and the other being the old 9V electric connector. The page claims to describe a (...) (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) 8881: Battery Box 8882: XL Motor 8883: Medium Motor 8884: IR Receiver 8885: Remote Control 8886: Power-Functions to 9V wire Or go to the "Technic" section under what's new in the shop (at least for the US). (17 years ago, 26-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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It's listed under Technic, the PF Extension Cable IS the 9V Adapter Cable. Look at the bottom of the connector. I just ordered 10. (17 years ago, 27-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I thought that might be the case but I decided to take a gamble. :-) (17 years ago, 26-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) #8528 is the 9V or Mindstorms 2.0 to NXT converter. I am looking for the 9V (2x2 plate connector) to a Power Functions (new style 2x2 connector found on the power functions motors). Or, I'll also take the NXT to Power Functions cable as well. (17 years ago, 26-Dec-07, to lugnet.technic)
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