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(URL) It's that time again:we are happy to announce the release of Hispabrick Magazine 007 In this issue you will find some great articles about Technic, part 6 of an ongoing series of MINDSTORMS related articles, an interview with Michael Lachman, (...) (15 years ago, 1-Apr-10, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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| | Re: Power Functions remote control Thumbstick - new challenge
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(...) Whoah! These look amazing. Thanks also for the very clear pictures. I'll be trying these as soon as I get a moment. Also looking forward to seeing the "improved version"... (15 years ago, 30-Mar-10, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) See my concept design at (URL). (URL) It is not complete since I don't have enough parts, but you should get the idea. I have also made an improved version since these photos were taken. I will try to get it documented soon. -Trygve (15 years ago, 29-Mar-10, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Yep, here is my version: (2 URLs) -Trygve (15 years ago, 29-Mar-10, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGOdometer
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(...) Even with that explaination, I just can't seem to get the spacing and the gearing right between the dials. If you have the time, please, I would like a visual aid of the between walls and the between-dials gearing. When I first saw this, I (...) (15 years ago, 26-Mar-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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| | Maker Faire is coming to metro Detroit! Call for makers opened
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(URL) Maker Faire main logo> (URL) Maker Faire> is an event created by (URL) Make Magazine> to "celebrate arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset." Maker Faire has been held in the Bay Area (SF, California) (...) (15 years ago, 19-Mar-10, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Re: NXT remote control by Power Functions handset
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Hi Jürgen, (...) Yes, that should work, placing it in the converter. Current in the receiver used as a sensor is very low, so the voltage drop in the Schottky would be low too. Maybe it would need some trimming of resistors values. Philo (15 years ago, 8-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Hi Philippe (...) Nice idea! W.r.t. the warning against using an NXT to PF converter: You could try adding a Schottky diode in the power supply line to protect the 4.3V supply of the NXT against somebody connecting 9V. The question is whether it (...) (15 years ago, 7-Mar-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Really cool hack... I need to brush up on my soldering! Jetro (15 years ago, 26-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | NXT remote control by Power Functions handset
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(2 URLs) Here> you'll find how to transform a Power Functions IR receiver into a NXT sensor. With this hacked receiver you'll be able to control your NXT robot with a Power Functions handset. Enjoy! (URL) Philo> (15 years ago, 25-Feb-10, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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