Subject:
|
Re: Suggestions for AC-powered motor?
|
Newsgroups:
|
lugnet.technic
|
Date:
|
Wed, 19 Sep 2001 17:56:57 GMT
|
Viewed:
|
515 times
|
| |
|
|
In lugnet.technic, Ralph Hempel writes:
> > Hi Technic folks. I need some help with a practical application
> > to which I'm
> > trying to apply a Lego solution. The lights in my new office are
> > motion-activated - no way to turn them on all the time - and the
> > detector is
> > behind my monitor! So I thought I'd build me a waving-machine,
> > windmill or the
> > like, to keep the lights on. However, all the power sources I
> > know of take
> > batteries, except the Control Centre, which I think is overkill
> > and I wouldn't
> > want to tie mine up permanently. How can I get an ordinary motor
> > to run on AC
> > power? Thanks for any advice!
>
> Ummm, if the lights are going out because the motion detector
> is behind your monitor, you should either move the monitor or
> move the detector.
>
> While a LEGO solution will work, it's really an impractical
> wasy to fix what is really an infrastructure problem....
>
> Who thinks this stuff up, anyways?
>
> PS. I may sound a bit sour on this subject, but worker-unfriendly
> office space is one of my pet peeves!
>
> Cheers, Ralph Hempel
Believe me, I tried the easy way first... let's just say the Pointy-Haired
Boss _does_ work in my admin department. Federal government - any other
questions? Actually my new space is much nicer than the old, even if I have
only three walls and no door, but that's another story. Anyway, I think
I'll try Thomas' splicing idea for now, although a train speed regulator
does seem ideal for prolonged use. $42 US is a bit expensive for the
purpose though, so I'll have to keep my eyes open for a bargain.
It'll be a unique excuse to have Lego in my office, I'm sure - I'll post a
pic when I get it done. Thanks, everyone.
Cheers, Heather
--
Heather Patey
Pirate Wench / Brick Detective
LUGNET Member #490
|
|
Message has 1 Reply:
Message is in Reply To:
 | | RE: Suggestions for AC-powered motor?
|
| (...) Ummm, if the lights are going out because the motion detector is behind your monitor, you should either move the monitor or move the detector. While a LEGO solution will work, it's really an impractical wasy to fix what is really an (...) (23 years ago, 19-Sep-01, to lugnet.technic)
|
8 Messages in This Thread:
 
- Entire Thread on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
This Message and its Replies on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
|
|
|
|
