Aurorasaurus Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Thats really clever, and I think it sounds fun too! Quote
2GodBDGlory Posted February 4 Posted February 4 Wow, very cool to see how well it's working! Also the first time I realized that the boat hull was for resonance--I wondered why it kept showing up in every iteration! Quote
JoKo Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 @lcvisser @Frequenzberater Thanks! @2GodBDGlory Yeah, at this point it also becomes a running joke for me. As sailing enthusiast and professional boatbuilder I already built two boats for not nautical Technic Contest. So I was stoked to find this perfect resonance piece. There is another short video with the drum kit and a pneumatic mute system. Have fun! Quote
JoKo Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 (edited) On 2/12/2025 at 5:05 PM, NV Lego technic said: That looks so sick! Thanks! I have upgraded the Machine with double length tracks so it can play longer loops. It makes the Machine 87cm tall. I should mention that I use a 9V DC transformer to power my Control+ hub. On a stationary build it makes no sense to use disposable batteries (and rechargable ones don't sum up to 9V) and it allows me to have a stable 9V like forever brand new batteries. In order to stay "within the rules" I used this trick that does'nt need any Lego piece modification ( the wire ends are tinned and stuck in the negative spring and positive side, the battery lid can't be closed.) It also means I can easily power it with 12V DC but that's obviously against TC28 rules, so we'll wait till march for that. Edited February 14 by JoKo Quote
JoKo Posted February 19 Author Posted February 19 The contest deadline is soon. I have to stop working on the machine and focus on video and music recording. The Machine is not finished but I have a feeling it will never stop evolving. The drums part need a deep update with non-lego elements for better sound and a "reading" mechanism with wheels as it already shows some wear. Also the music track needs to be wider with mounting pins on even number holes and music pins on odd number holes (like the Harpy track) I have to confess this is my favorite MOC because it is so unique and playing with it is on another level of fun than RC cars or display models. There are more pictures with backstage and a slomo shot of the claw mechanism Quote
JoKo Posted February 23 Author Posted February 23 There are videos! You'll notice it already has its own Youtube channel (and Instagram) Please note that videos which are not linked here may not follow TC28 rules. Quote
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