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Re: SSPP: To keep or not?
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lugnet.technic
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Sat, 30 Mar 2002 21:58:49 GMT
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On Sat, 30 Mar 2002 17:25:07 GMT, "Thomas Avery"
<thomas.avery@intec-hou.com> wrote:
> Tobbe,
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> I think the SSPP contest is great, but perhaps not attractive to some
> people. It's a great challenge to make anything capable of pulling weight,
> but it is very limiting.
Well, like I said, most motorized sets do have enough gears to make
the wheels slip so it'll all be a question of getting the parts (max
weight) in there and make them press down on the wheels.
> I think it's more attractive to have a contest that would result in a
> "normal" MOC. This means allowing unlimited parts to be used.
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> Given the low frequency of new MOCs in the Technic and Model Team groups, I
> think it's better to not limit the parts used. So when a builder creates
> something, they can create the MOC they really want and also participate in
> the contest.
Hmmmm...
> However, this type of power pulling contest already exists with Todd's
> competition, but his weight classes only extend to 5 pounds. MOCs like my
> tractor and Steve Lane's Rotinoff (I suspect) weigh over 5 pounds. I don't
> know if Todd plans to create heavier classes or not, but they're definitely
> needed (hint-hint: Tobbe's Ultra-Heavy Class Power Puller Contest).
I had plans for an additional "no rules lifting" class when I designed
the challenge but scrapped the idea.
5 pounds is not much when it comes to our MOC's but there's also the
"100% LEGO" rule which disallowes RC of most kinds and when I build
big I want it in there.
Furthermore it's all about ratios so the size of the MOC does not
count I think.
I'm still trying to get more weight pulled then the MOC itself and it
looks like it's a surface question here, again friction is the key.
I'll try sandpaper since Todd's rules currently don't specifiy the
surface.
> There are other "power" contests that you can have. You could do one for
> cranes and have the heaviest lift competition.
That's a good idea too. Perhaps a better idea then the hunt for
friction that pulling's about.
Who'll be the first to lift him/herself with LEGO? :) Wow, that would
mean a _lot_ of pulleys to distract the weight and let's not forget
the string... Yikes!
> As for MoTeC: YES, definitely keep it!
No worries mate, it's there to stay!
/Tobbe
http://www.arnesson.nu/lotek/
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