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  Clock Index
 
I've started to make an index for Lego clocks. Right now I just have pictures and links to all of the clocks I could find. Let me know if you have any additions. (URL) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Adjustable 4 wheel steering
 
(...) Watch out, it gets addictive - before you know it you'll be wandering past building sites thinking "a Lego model of that would be cool, how could I make the bit that does... ". The next stage is when the people you are with see something on a (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) Many, many years ago I managed to get a very light single propellor plane to trundle along at a snail's pace using the old 4.5V Technic motor. The blades on the propellor were made from 2x8 plates somehow fixed to the centre of the prop at (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) Ok - a non-lego solution to the large 4 prop aircraft problem, unfortunately not created by me, can be found here: (URL) a video of the same: (URL) one day this will be possible with Lego! I'm not holding my breath though ;-) Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8880 Super Car information
 
(...) I think it's the other way around: The new ones off the 8448 are more rigid than the old light grey ones. In stead, one may try the new shocks off the Silver Champion. They are even more rigid than the ones off 8448, or so they say. Fredrik (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Four prop-plane engine (Was: Re: Another Technic Creation)
 
(...) (URL) also found these: (URL) A (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Four prop-plane engine (Was: Re: Another Technic Creation)
 
(...) Despite my above average interest in WWII planes I could not picture what the Lancaster looks like, so I went to www.airliners.net and searched, they have a couple of photos if anyone else has the same problem :) Here is a good view of the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
<<Snippely-snipp>> (...) ROFLMAO! (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Steerable Drive Axle
 
(...) What Znap set did they come with? (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Helicopter
 
(...) So... You're the one :) I've seen the pictures while checking the "Recent" stuff on Brickshelf a few times and I must say I loved reading some text and explanations to the pictures :) Good work! (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Adjustable 4 wheel steering
 
(...) No, it's not a single throttle. Throttle controls volume rate of flow for steam, valve gear controls cut off (position of piston to TDC when admission is stopped). Hackworth Valve Gear does not have a curved arm, perhaps take a look at it, (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) I'm not sure if I understand the meaning of what you write above. But if you intend to build a plane which can be moved from the power output of the propellers alone, then I think you may be in for a disappointment. I would be very surprised (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Adjustable 4 wheel steering
 
I have had luck with an air selection system. Utilizing the 1.25" cylinders for engaging the axles from one steering setup to the other. This takes a lot of room as you have to run both pinion shafts to each axle and have a cylinder there to engage (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8880 Super Car information
 
(...) ok but where can I get the light grey and black? (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8880 Super Car information
 
(...) You can see that the shock absorbers on 8448 are dark grey and black. Instead use the light grey and black - they are stronger. Eric. (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8880 Super Car information
 
(...) Does anyone know how I can fix this using only currently available sets? (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Adjustable 4 wheel steering
 
Jennifer, Jennifer Clark <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:G4nnIJ.1uM@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Well, you could make it so the fulcrum of the "open I" link isnt in the middle. Or just make the controls movement biased towards (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: BIONICLE!
 
I accidentally entered the wrong set number for Kopaka, he is set 8536 not set 6536. (...) set (...) be. (...) it. (...) though. (...) and (...) probably (...) mechs, (...) be (...) can (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.year.2001)
 
  BIONICLE!
 
I'm having a good, long look at these creatures. Here are some things i'm noticing. <set:8531 Pohatu> Pohatu has brown Throwbot parts, as well as tan. The main function of this set is almost certainly a gear-controlled kicking motion. Look at the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.year.2001)  
 
  Re: Znap information
 
(...) Oh okay, thanks; you're right, Znap does seem to resemble Knex quite a bit... (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8880 Super Car information
 
(...) Thanks, That looks really neat; is the 4-wheel steering and 4-wheel drive done by using two of those universal "swivel" axle joints per wheel and 3 differentials? Yeah...I have the 8448 model and although it looks great, I wasn't too impressed (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Adjustable 4 wheel steering
 
(...) Indeed - but would this not also reduce the effect when in crab mode too, where all axles should be steered equally? I was wondering if it would be possible to get an assymetric effect from the linkage, so that having the control fully one way (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Adjustable 4 wheel steering
 
Jennifer, Waffling is OK!! I do it all the time!! The reason it should be curved is so that as you adjust the control, the output (link "E") doesn't move. That's why its radius should be exactly the length from "C" to "E". I agree, a bush would give (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Droid Development Kit
 
(...) Actually, they got as low as US$25 at some Target stores. (I bought one.. my girlfriend wouldn't let me get two, even at that price) Although I got mine for less, I definitely think it's worth US$50. It's a nice set, although the CD-ROM is (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Cheap 9V motors in Holland
 
Bedankt, ik heb net 2 dozen gehaald, altijd handig. Bert Duq <Duq@nlgateway.net> wrote in message news:G437JA.I1@lugnet.com... (...) batterijdoos (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Adjustable 4 wheel steering
 
Some more thoughts on this - Perhaps Link "C" could be replaced by a bush instead of a 3 hole half beam? If so, there is much more scope for curved guides - perhaps the non-studded beams with a bend in the middle could be used, or even some flex (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Steerable Drive Axle
 
(...) I once did some thinking regarding the width of the 8880 suspension setup and how to minimize it... You may want to take a look at: (URL) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Znap information
 
Check this page and a few following in the 98 dutch catalogue: (URL) was LEGO's answer to some other easy construction toys like Knex((URL) Since it hardly connects to regular LEGO and Knex already had it's share of the market it failed miserably (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8880 Super Car information
 
(...) If you want a Supercar with a lot of functions, this is the one. 4-wheel steering, 4-wheel drive, transmission (4 speed - no reverse), independent suspension on all 4 wheel, toggle headlight, 8 pistons engine. The only problem of this set is: (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  8880 Super Car information
 
I recently found out a bit more about this set and am thinking of trying to get it. Just wanted some public opinion on it...is it a good overall model? What functions does it contain? And is it worth the $150-$200 USD that it usually sells for on (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Znap information
 
This is probably a really stupid question, but what exactly is "Znap"? I've heard it referred to several times on this newsgroup but haven't seen it in Lego Catalogs or anything of the sort... (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Technic Pendulum Clock progress
 
John, I have seen these two other clocks, and a few electric Lego clock designs. I went back to these pages, and I found out that they do have enough information to calculate efficiency. I built an approximate copy of the Zef Damen clock's weight, (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Steerable Drive Axle
 
Here is some information based on the 8880 hardware. (URL) Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:G4M3sp.3Ey@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Adjustable 4 wheel steering
 
(...) Nice one! How did you get the idea for this? It really is quite cunning - I am looking forward to seeing this applied in a model. Would I be right in saying that you could extend this to 8 wheel (or more) steering with the crab mode having all (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Steerable Drive Axle
 
(...) I tried something a bit unusual to this end with a some znap axles John Barnes sent me. It actually worked quite well, although the drive train took a wee bit of torque to turn - the new gear motors managed it with no difficulty at a gear (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Steerable Drive Axle
 
I have seen the 8880, though my goal is to eventually put the axle underneath the front of my 5571 truck. The width of the 8880 is four nobs wider than my best iteration. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8458 Silver Champ
 
(...) I got mine from Etoys last week, with a 20% off coupon. Even after shipping it wasn't much over $140. I'm in the building process now, I quit at step 39 to eat and check messages :) I'll post later on what I think of the completed set. Thomas (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Steerable Drive Axle
 
(...) wrong!) Ok, you're wrong :-) It is only rear wheel drive. Martin (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Adjustable 4 wheel steering
 
Hi, all For those recently discussing adjustable 4 wheel steering (and anyone else interested), I've done a proof of concept prototype of my idea. You can find it at (URL) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Steerable Drive Axle
 
Julien, (...) have (...) TLC have! The 8880 super car has 4 wheel drive, 4 wheel steer. (I think the 8448 also has 4 wheel drive? Someone correct me if I'm wrong!) They designed special parts for it though - I haven't seen a good implementation done (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Helicopter
 
Hi, Dan, (...) No, I haven't ever worked with helicopters, or aircraft of any nature (though I'd like to get a pilots licence some day). I got all the information from reading - mostly on the web! Interesting your current employment - one of my (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  More piece counts and prices, Techinic sighting!
 
I was a Zellers in Lindsay, Ontario, and they have a lot of 2001 in stock! LEGO STUDIOS- Most sets were there, including the big one! <set:1325 Explosion Studios>. $40. <set:1354 Dino Head Attack>. $15. Has a white kitty and a baby T. rex, lots of (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Re: Technic Pendulum Clock progress
 
(...) I know there are some clock design pictures here in LUGNET® somewhere.you might try searching for "clock". two things that might increase your time is a little more weight on the pendulum and removing the pully on the lead weight. If I recall (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Steerable Drive Axle
 
Has anyone come up with a design for a steerable live axle? With the spacing needed for the differential and the substructure for the wheel pinnions, I have been unsuccessful in building a modular axle that is narrow enough for practical use. Any (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Helicopter
 
(...) Do you work with helicopters on a daily basis? I ask this since it seems you know some of the language (swash-plate, anti-torque pedals, etc). Also I work for a US defense contractor (Kaman Aerospace) which is building the SH-2G(A) Super (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8458 Silver Champ
 
Yes it is expensive, but i don't for one second regret spending the money. It is a Beautiful Model, and i enjoyed the build as well, i wonder how long it takes the designers to come up with these grand sets.... Gaurav Thakur <cp5670@supermail.com> (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Technic Pendulum Clock progress
 
I've been trying to make a practical Technic pendulum clock. I want it to run for 24 hours/winding, and to keep time to within 10 min/ day. So far, with 5 lbs of lead X 2 feet of drop, it runs for about 4 hours, so I have a ways to go. If there are (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8458 Silver Champ
 
(...) Actually I didn't really think this one was really that good. The look is fantastic and it comes with many useful parts and innovative design ideas, but there simply aren't enough functions to make it worth $170. At this kind of price I would (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Helicopter
 
For anyone interested, I've updated my page with lots of pictures taken while I dismantled the helicopter (yes, it's dead). You can find them at www.lugnet.com/~469/...helicopter Enjoy! ROSCO (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)  
 
  Re: Droid Development Kit
 
Thanks for replying everyone... I decided to get it since it is 600 odd pieces, seems like good value to me even if i don't use the microscout, I have RIS 1.5.... Gaurav Thakur <cp5670@supermail.com> wrote in message news:G4K4Fn.HE3@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  8458 Silver Champ
 
Just picked up a copy of the Silver Champion (8458)...$169.99 later! OUCH! I found it at TRU in Portland, ME. Didn't expect it to be on the shelves, I thought it was only a catalog item. Anyway, it's the most fascinating Lego set I've built yet, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Droid Development Kit
 
(...) I found the set for $45 at my local Toys Etc. outlet two months ago and decided to pick it up. It has a great collection of spare parts (especially beams and gears) which is useful if you're into building custom models. As for the featured (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: where can I get the mag wheel master???????
 
(...) Oh okay, that seems like a pretty neat system; I looked at a picture of it again and I think I see what you're talking about... Yeah, aside from the fact that it doesn't have front suspension, I thought it looked far better than the older 8838 (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) there are piece inventories for each step, and instructions for a couple of alternative models, both different from the ones in your instrunction sheet. It is also in booklet format, with ideas for combining the 850 with other sets at the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Droid Development Kit
 
If only the damn thing would go down here in Holland! At $50 I'd buy one straight away. Here there more like $95...... "Jeffrey Hazen" <jeffrey.hazen@northmill.net> wrote in message news:01C05609.ED7117...thmill1... (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) I do plan to sell some of my models as a Bricksmith, so as you point out I would not be giving away the designs for those particular models. However, that is not to say that I will never again have another DAT file on my website; I may well (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) Sounds pretty good - what sort of scale are you going to model it at? (...) Alternatively, you could always buy an Airfix model to get the dimensions, saving you a lot of boot leather :-) (...) Tobbe, who posts here, was also making another 4 (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  RE: Droid Development Kit
 
This is about as low as they got in the US, (approx US $50.00), and for that it's a nice collection of white beams and bits. I'm not sure I would have bought it unless I had the other robotics bricks (Scout and RCX) already. It doesn't do much by (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) I think that John's question was more aimed at wether or not you're going to start selling models as a Bricksmith. Since Bricksmiths sell their designs for a good chunk of change, it goes against good sense to put those same designs on a (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) Well, there really is no problem - I took Harald's post in a positive way, as I assume he was just having a laugh. Saying that, if he was being insulting, I can think of worse ways to be insulted than have someone make a comparison between (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) The plans I have for my website are open ended - in other words, I've always intended just to see how things go and put stuff on as the mood takes me. What the future form of the web site will be, even I don't know, although there will (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Droid Development Kit
 
Local store has this at almost half price from AU$190 down to AU$99 what do you think as a source of parts, Worthwhile? (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: where can I get the mag wheel master???????
 
(...) It has a very well designed rear suspension. The shock absorber is mounted in the centre of the bike, just under the seat. This is a nice detail, as you will se the same design in many modern motorcycles. I really like the 8417. I've hear some (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: where can I get the mag wheel master???????
 
(...) I have heard (and seen from pictures on the web) that the tyre from eg. 8880 does fit the rear wheel hub from 8417, and the 8880 wheel has the same outside diameter as the 8422 wheels. The question is whether the inside diameter of the 8880 (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: where can I get the mag wheel master???????
 
Just a slghtly related question...does this set include a suspension system? In the pictures I could not see any visible spring shocks, but the previous-generation motorcycles had suspension, so I'm not sure... (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: where can I get the mag wheel master???????
 
Do the tires from 8422 fit on the thin wheels from 8417? Cuz I hate the tires on the mag wheels master. and i'm not going to get the wheel pack from S&H if 8422 tires don't fit with 8417 wheels. Thanx Geordan (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) Does this mean that the chances from ever seing one of her creations in .dat format is nil? John Jensen (25 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
Tried using those flex axles from ZNAP sets? You could use less motors and hide them somewhere in the fusilage of the plane... Duq "Michael Edwards" <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:G4G1q0.3FF@lugnet.com... (...) mange (...) I (...) (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
Jennifer, I for one would like to see who is the creator of these beautiful models. If you have a suitable picture of yourself you'd be willing to share with us all, I think that this nonsense you replied to could have been easily nipped in the bud. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Electric leads
 
(...) The MEGA long ones come in the Mars Explorer sets (Mindstorms). They must be 2x the long ones in the RIS set. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Perpetual Duplo Motion
 
(...) As to the first question, there are 2 Duplo train sets currently available at Zany Brainy around here. They carry both of the brand-new Duplo trains: (2 URLs) train set I have is this one, the old freight train: (URL) isn't in the catalogs any (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Perpetual Duplo Motion
 
"Tony Hafner" <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message news:G4G2Et.5Jt@lugnet.com... (...) (at (...) around (...) I've been looking online; are DUPLO trains still available in stores? I think that engine is *so cute*. When you touch the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Perpetual Duplo Motion
 
(...) Not at all- it really is pretty cool. And the track is extremely cheap (at least compared to 9v). If you are looking for a train that will run around a Christmas tree and be able to handle prying little fingers, this is the way to go. And even (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Perpetual Duplo Motion
 
(...) Thanks- I had thought about doing this with Mindstorms instead, using a light sensor to detect the train. I was very happy to be able to come up with a *much* simpler and cheaper solution. Now I have to work on powered points! (...) (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
Lancaster (Dam Buster) Bomber , using 4 props from the 8855, if you beat to it first I would like to buy your one. The reason, being I love these planes, and I live 2 miles from the home of the Dambuster - RAF Scampton. with a full rep. of the plane (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
Lancaster (Dam Buster) Bomber , using 4 props from the 8855, if you beat to it first I would like to buy your one. The reason, being I love these planes, and I live 2 miles from the home of the Dambuster - RAF Scampton. with a full rep. of the plane (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
The Cool award hasn't been that long. Me thinks we need another stunning model for a second Cool Site nomination... ;-) Duq "Steve Bliss" <steve.bliss@home.com> wrote in message news:st4o1tgeduq66rd...4ax.com... (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) Thanks Michael. As a matter of interest, which plane are you working on? Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Perpetual Duplo Motion
 
"Tony Hafner" <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message news:G4EnC7.4Et@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Znap (...) from Germany in about 1994; it had an image of the "New" at the time DUPLO trains, and I remember thinking how cute they were. Is (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) Fair enough, it did have a lot of charm and I really enjoyed it at the time. In fact, I recently rebuilt it but with three motors in there to drive, steer and operate the forks. It was great fun to play with! It was also a great set for parts. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
Great Work Jennifer I would be happy to buy one of these model, i do like them, brings the Technic Models out to what they should be. Since i saw your site, i have been working on a Plane from WWII -- Michael - - - Please reply on (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) It only applies to webs that Todd consideres sufficiently cool to recieve the award multiple times. Usually, subsequent awards come after significant additions/revisions to the site. Which you've done to your web. Steve (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Perpetual Duplo Motion
 
Tony, This is pretty ingenious! I really like how the train moving the lever makes the button on the battery box get pressed. :-) A neat mechanical solution. -Andy Lynch In lugnet.trains, Tony Hafner writes: <snip> (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
Hey you guys, don't be so cruel about one of my favorite sets, that cute yellow forklift. Okay, it tipped over easily, but with some weight in the back it wasn't that bad. The handles didn't work. So? I've seen tech models with a dummy steering (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Electric leads
 
Nope. The really long ones are Mindstorms. They come in handy for remote control. The shortest one (15) and the long middle (70) are from the space shuttle. The 20.5 come in ZNAP and Mindstorms. I don't know about the shorties being in the expansion (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) I thought it looked great, but tended to tip over when you tried to lift something in the forks. The levers at the side of the seat which didn't actually do anything were a bit on the cheesy side too. I also liked the alternate models - if I (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Electric leads
 
I believe the 2 middle lengths are from Minstorms RIS. The longer ones are used in the 8480 Space Shuttle and the very short ones came in the Minstorms expansions (ie: Robo Sports and Extreme Creatures) as well as the smaller Z-nap sets. Fred (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Perpetual Duplo Motion
 
Heh- sorry about the wide distribution, but this fits into a lot of categories. I have a new creation up on my site, a device for defeating the timer on the Duplo battery trains. This uses Duplo Trains, Technic, and a critical Znap part. I call it (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
Congrats to Jennifer! Well done, and bravo! Build On! John Matthews Larry Pieniazek <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G4Dvvx.7C@lugnet.com... (...) her. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: where can I get the mag wheel master???????
 
(...) You can get the chain links from lego dacta.(I'm building a tank and am buying tons of them,along with conveyer belt links) Gary (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: where can I get the mag wheel master???????
 
(...) Thanks, I might ask for the wheels expansion thingy for christmas cuz I don't have any money right now. thanks Geordan (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
CONGRATULATIONS JENNIFER!!! Duq "Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G4Dvvx.7C@lugnet.com... (...) her. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Electric leads
 
Thanks! Yes, I meant the wires. Do you know which lengths came in Mindstorms? -John Van "Duq" <Duq@nlgateway.net> wrote in message news:G4E5uE.4zC@lugnet.com... (...) connectors (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  8485 Lego Control Center
 
In case anyone has any interest in the controlcenter, take a look at this. (URL) John (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.loc.no, lugnet.loc.se)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3A1A860F.ADD4F7...h.ac.uk... (...) stupidity - (...) kids, I (...) cassette (...) it seemed (...) between AC and (...) this motor (...) and I (...) I remember we did a similar (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Electric leads
 
Guessing you mean the wires, I've got 4 lengths, coming from the Space Shuttle and Mindstorms: 15 studs, 20.5 studs, 70 studs and 164 studs, all including the connectors (2x2's). Duq "John VanZwieten" <john_vanzwieten@email.msn.com> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Pneumatic T-cross math-rule
 
Basically, the number of T-pieces is one less than the number of cilinders. So with the same X and Y: X = Y - 1. That is, for the old ones that had only one tube going to them. For the new cilinders obviously you need twice as many: X = 2 x (Y - 1), (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Electric leads
 
John VanZwieten <john_vanzwieten@email.msn.com> wrote in message news:G4E010.Co2@lugnet.com... (...) I assume you are asking about electric plates which come as a 2x1, 2x4 and 2x8. S@H #5037 had 2 of the 2x1s, 4 of the 2x8s, and 3 of the 2x4s for (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Another Technic Creation
 
(...) Yes, something did happen in the late seventies. The introduction of the "new style" technic (as opposed to the old style large gears and white axles) and the minifigures were both large events, especially with the addition of the space and (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Electric leads
 
Can someone tell me the length (in studs, preferably) of the short and long electric leads? -John Van (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)


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