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Re: Version 5 Mindstorm Gantry Crane
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:31:49 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Peter Edwards wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Brian Pilati wrote:
> > Please tell me about the magnet. I assume it is a custom electric magnet that
> > can be turned off and on by supplying power from the RCX?
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> You got it in one Brian. My uncle built the first few versions and just before
> he handed it back to me, he built the electric grabber.
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> The electro magnet is built from a 12 volt relay. When you break all the plastic
> away from the relay, the coil used in the solenoid when powered, works as a
> magnet. I also wired up two flashing led's but everything else is non-modified
> Lego.
Right on! I love the idea!
I need to share a sequence with you from our train lay-out. Still working on
getting the video uploaded.
Can you supply a picture? of the coil, etc?
Brian
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| (...) You got it in one Brian. My uncle built the first few versions and just before he handed it back to me, he built the electric grabber. The electro magnet is built from a 12 volt relay. When you break all the plastic away from the relay, the (...) (17 years ago, 15-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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