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Re: Please help me identify this brick!
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lugnet.technic
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Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:33:43 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, David Laswell wrote:
> In lugnet.technic, Matthew Draper wrote:
> > Hi, I've got a black 3x2 block in my large mixed box of Technic, but I'm not
> > sure what it does!
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> > The block has a power cable socket in the top, and a smooth axle hole through
> > it, as well as a smaller hole on one side.
> >
> > I've looked through the various brick databases on the web, but I can't find
> > it - I'm guessing it's some kind of Mindstorms sensor? (But my collection
> > doesn't have any other Mindstorms parts as far as I can tell).
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> http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=x1161cx1
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> It's a bit early for Mindstorms. I've only got a passing familiarity with the
> 4.5v system, but I believe that any parts that feature that type of 3-prong
> socket are designed for 4.5v power. All Mindstorms parts use either the 2x2x2/3
> electric plates, or the NXT cables that look similar to ethernet/phone cables.
Aha many thanks! That also explains what the black and white striped discs are
for! I'll have to keep an eye out for the 'control panel' thing on ebay!
Cheers,
-Mat
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| (...) (URL) a bit early for Mindstorms. I've only got a passing familiarity with the 4.5v system, but I believe that any parts that feature that type of 3-prong socket are designed for 4.5v power. All Mindstorms parts use either the 2x2x2/3 electric (...) (15 years ago, 19-Jan-10, to lugnet.technic)
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