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> This looks a great idea and much simpler than making new metal flanges (as in
> the 9v motor) I don't actually run my stuff very much/far to I think it would be
> hardwearing enough for my purposes although I would imagine the 'round the
> flange' strip would be the weak link.
> Can you blacken the strip? I have some copper blackening stuff but I don't know
> about tin.
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> The next challenge it to make one wheelset with pick-ups on both wheels (using a
> split axle or some other insulation method)!
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> Also any ideas on making BBB wheels electrically active? My thoughts are along
> the idea of adding a turned tread/flange (similar to the ones the German AFOLs
> use) to the blind version and running tape along a couple of the spokes to the
> centre. However then I get stuck, possibly a metal technic axle? The problem is
> that you really need to be able to leave space between the frames to allow a
> gear for the drive train.
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> I look foward to seeing how you get on
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> Tim
I've worked with the stained glass tape in the manufacture of stained glass
before and you can blacken the finish with a patina. try this link:
http://www.stainedglassstudio.com/chemicals.html
and the foil can be seen here:
http://www.stainedglassstudio.com/foil.html
Mike
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