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Re: Technic is alive? on 8431 it does + new 8472 set
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Thu, 5 Sep 2002 19:48:50 GMT
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I have this set on order, but it didn't show up yet .. grrrrr!

My primary interest is in finding out how that bumper system works. • Checking
out if it is adaptable to other uses where retaining 100% Lego purity is • an
issue. After all, an extra channel of motor control which is mechanically
activated could be very useful ....

I don't know for sure, but I'm willing to bet that the motor mechanism is
the same as used in 8279
http://www.brickset.com/search.aspx?Set=8279-1

This uses an integrated motor/battery box and has a rotary switch that
rotates in the horizontal plane on the top that is used to stop and reverse
it. In this set, it just has a long axle sticking up from it that you can
catch with your hand to control it.

In fact, looking at the image http://www.brickset.com/search.aspx?Query=8472
you can actually see the mechanism that operates the switch.

Huw



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  Re: Technic is alive? on 8431 it does + new 8472 set
 
(...) I couldn't agree more. It's the parts I want! (...) I have this set on order, but it didn't show up yet .. grrrrr! My primary interest is in finding out how that bumper system works. Checking out if it is adaptable to other uses where (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)

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