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Hello all, I went to TRU this morning to see if I could get the UCS X-wing. They had one left but the box was opened and taped and generally looked bad. I asked an employee, that was restocking the Lego shelves a few feet away, if they had another (...) (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.sports, lugnet.town)
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(...) Mega Blocks! Heresy! (...even at $3 for a 4-pak) :) - Sean (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks (...) I have placed a picture on (URL) is (the begining) of a 16-tooth gear. I have calculate the following specs: * pitch circle = 16mm * module = pi (3.1415.........) As you can see it seams the teeth are to big. On (URL) you can see (...) (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) .DAT files are just text files, use any text editor to view the code. For information about what all the numbers mean, see the LDraw FAQ, (URL). Question 20 gives you the language definition. Could you post pictures of the results you're (...) (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes I have seen it too. (...) I don't know how to look "inside" a .dat-file. (...) I now that. I have used the rack-shape 10 times for making one tooth. Every time some degrees more. It is like the rack "rolls about the gear" (I don't know how (...) (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, It is about 20-25 years ago when I last playede with my 4.5 volt motor, but I remember them very vell. You should be able to buy new "points" at any electronic-part shop. As I remember it they are "single" but I guess that the screw is the (...) (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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You should take a look at the ldraw program and the .dat files which accompany it. I have seen gears in there - see how they tackled the problem and take it from there. Also, from looking at my own gears here the teeth are not a straight pyramid (...) (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Have just completed the webpages showcasing a model of a Truck my dad created last winter, feel free to have a look and comment. (URL) the guestbook, this forum or send and EMail directly to my dad at wimafaba@worldonline.nl Douwe (25 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic) !
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(...) Well, okay. As an alternative, Wal-mart has their Mega Bloks NASCAR 4-pak on closeout for $3. At 75 cents a pop, you won't have to feel guilty if you really do crush one. Plus you get a few bricks to build walls you can crash tank and mecha (...) (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello,, I have a few questions about the Lego Technic Gears. I have tried to draw them in a 3D-CAD program but I can't get the good tooth- shape. (I have made a rack, and used this for "cutting" a gear-tooth in 10 steps and then copied in a circular (...) (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I bought the Expert kit on sale at ZanyBrainy about 3 months ago. It has a certain "neato" factor. Its worth it for that but has its limitations. You really need the expert kit to get enough parts to build anything complex. I got a little bored with (...) (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'd love to see this picture - as a kid back in 1980 I tried something similar, but only managed to get four wheel drive and steering without suspension. To see how someone else achieved it back then would be ace. It's funny how things happen, (...) (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi, This particular set was a trigger to bring me out of my "dark ages" for a brief time. My Mom gave my brother and myself each a set for Christmas and I had great fun. At the time my car was an old VW beetle and this chassis appeared to be (...) (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Looking at that item brought me a bit of nostalgia - I still have my original set from 1980 or thereabouts. I had no idea there was such a demand for it now, although it certainly is a great model, in particular I loved the movable and (...) (25 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Kostka" <seahaus@znet.com> wrote in message news:G0p25K.3pu@lugnet.com... (...) -phil kostka (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Ran Talbott" <ran@netgate.net> wrote in message news:G0oy8x.70H@lugnet.com... (...) might (...) far (...) the (...) i don't know about crushing town jr stuff, i mean all of those parts are sooo usefull!!!!! i can almost build crap with them! its (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I found an 8860 on eBay, (URL) bid on it a few times (it was less than 1/2 what it is now) I'd go higher, but I've bought too much recently, so thought I'd let a fellow LUGr get it. SRC (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Or monster trucks: with the advent of the Power Puller, they can't be far behind. I can see competitions to find out who can roll over and crush the most Town Jr cars ;-) With a check valve on the output, they might even make realistic (i.e., (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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The old red cilinders are in-and outside exactly the same as the pumps. Remove the spring --> perfect working cilinder. With the yellow ones it won' t work! Klaas H. Meijaard Bram Lambrecht schreef: (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In case some of you didn't notice it the last time, well here's cybermasters at a very reasonable price. (URL) regards John Jensen (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Has anyone tried using the pumps as valves? IIRC, the first (red?) pneumatic valves only had the bottom pip for an air hose. If you remove the spring for the pump, might it work the same way? The pumps are kind of wide (and long) for (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Its one sale at ZainyBrainy on Long Island for $25-$30..... Ram ----- Original Message ----- From: "David A." <arnon@SPAMFREEsilic...value.com> To: <lugnet.technic@lugnet.com> Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2000 8:08 AM Subject: Re: pneumatics (...) (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The Search Sub is still available from DYA - they have damaged ones for 24$. - David (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Pitsco is still showing the "Pneumatic Circuit" (hand pump, valve, 48mm cylinder, and tubing) as being available for $9.50 on their website. It's annoying for robotics types to have to keep buying those pesky hand pumps in order to get valves (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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A micro-motor is used in Technic set 8082, steering tho front wheels of a 'remote control' car. Lots of other usefull electric stuff in this set! Nut very current, not easy to get. Sometimes on eBay. Klaas H. Meijaard - Zetten - Holland Brad (...) (25 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Well, if you only need some of the parts, perhaps what you should do is sell or trade off the stuff you don't need, or find a buyer who will take the bits you don't want? If two or more people split up a few packs, then the cost should be reduced a (...) (25 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Now all we need is a rotateable hypercube. John (25 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I disagree, John. This kit is great and fairly affordable. The only better source for pneu parts is the Tow Truck 8462. It's not widely available in the US (DYA has several for around US$70, but add $20 for shipping, and be prepared to wait a (...) (25 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I am disappointed, specifically in the so called pneumatics parts pack (5218). This pack is nothing more than a boatload of Technics parts that you may or may not need sprinkled with one each of pneumatics parts that you actually want. You may need (...) (25 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey Brad, I don't know this for sure, but I am willing to bet that the micro motor will always be available, just not at certain times. LEGO will tell you they are not available because they are not in production, or are out of stock. They will make (...) (25 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) have never had the correct parts. You did a great job. Have you tried making any of the Hoberman retractable domes or anything else? And on a side-topic, has anyone else here bought one of the Hoberman Expandagon sets? They're kinda neat (...) (25 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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What do you mean outrageous? I bought three MISB at $25 canadian each six months ago. :-) Jude (...) (25 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I checked the Pitsco website a little while ago, and they're still listed there for $10.25. Ran (25 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Has anyone ever repaired a power cable for a 4.5v motor and battery case? Some of the pins that hold the wires in place have disappeard, although the actual points are still there. Know what I mean? I guess what I'm talking about are the tiny screws (...) (25 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I recently built a Hobermann sphere out of Technic. Check it out at (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic) !
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You mean 8480 Space Shuttle, don't you? :-) Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde Kerry Raymond <kerry@dstc.edu.au> wrote in message news:G0Jxsp.2yw@lugnet.com... (...) said (...) EVER (...) (25 years ago, 8-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) said (...) EVER (...) They are availble in europe, I just ordered 2. /Martin Eriksson (25 years ago, 8-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) At least two town sets has it. Formula 1 Tow Truck and a L&S Police Boat. Sorry, I can't recall the numbers now... Selçuk (25 years ago, 8-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, The micro-motor in the space shuttle is used for unfolding the panels on the satelite. The fibre is driven by an ordinary motor. Lars Gertsen - Denmark (...) (25 years ago, 8-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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As mentioned on my website, I have been forced to change the address of my Lego pages. Please update your bookmarks! (URL) (25 years ago, 7-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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