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Re: Wear out patterns in LEGO train motors...
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 20 Jun 2006 18:14:35 GMT
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cjmasi@*nogarbageplease*rcn(nospam).com
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Ted Michon wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi wrote:
> > So... through NELUG, I have been involved in the Millyard project in the
> > SEE Science Center in Manchester, NH. The other day, we took one of the
> > engines off the track, and removed it's dead motor. The motor had died
> > because the springs had failed (no real surprise there).
> > ..
> > Chris
>
> Chris-
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> I've been thinking about finding replacements for the wheel contacts in LEGO
> train motors. At our May SCLTC event, I spoke with a visitor about the problem.
> The guys is a mechanical engineer and familiar with motor contacts and
> stampings. We have followed up by email and I hope that something comes of it.
> If we could whistle up a 1000 contact sets, we could keep a lot of motors
> running for a long time!
>
> -Ted
Ted,
One of the NELUG guys is doing the same thing. When he hear's more he
said he'll let me know...
Chris
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