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In lugnet.technic, Tobbe Arnesson writes:
> > What are your thoughts on making the structure turn ? Got a few on the
> > drawing board but need some time to try them all out. Current thought is an
> > RCX that will slide within the width of the wheel structure and hoping the
> > weight shift to one side will be sufficient for a turn when swung forwards/
> > backwards.
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> I haven't really though of it much since the version on the web. My
> hopes was that the wheel could be divided in two halfs and to have two
> engines to turn them different, so that it would swing around like a
> tank. The construction was way to weak. But I still think this is the
> way to go. I have had a few other projects taking up my time but I
> might resort to this one again later on. It bugs me I never got it up
> and running. Perhaps ypu can solve it so I can copy-cat you later ,)
Tobbe,
The current version I have has 2 motors but it is not strong enough to
twist the structure left or right. I do like the gear system you have on
yours and maybe it is a question of insufficient torque to twist it around
so I may have to try that.
However, if you would like to copy this, the great news is Znap is cheap.
The Znap 3751 has 4 curved pieces and 1 motor at USD $10 and the Znap 3532
has 2 yellow curved pieces (no motors) but is only USD $1.50. Also the 3552
has 2 green curved pieces and 1 motor at USD $10. It takes 8 curved pieces
to make a wheel (with some small notches which don't matter) but it rolls
like a champ and is sturdy as heck.
I am currently working on making it more like a "Star Wars" vehicle for
a show in December to make it more kid-friendly and probably end up calling
it the Death Wheel or something. :) Also hope to make it turn by then.
Enjoyed your page very much !!
KK
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| (...) Yep, I made this in May '00 I reccon and as the page declares, it didn't work to good :) (...) LOL! (...) I haven't really though of it much since the version on the web. My hopes was that the wheel could be divided in two halfs and to have (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.fun)
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