1980s Lego 8860 Car

[weeksp]

My parents were clearing out their loft when they found an old Lego Technic 8860 car that I had as a kid in the 80s. I built it with the help of my kids (much fun) and brought it to life with some motors and a Raspberry Pi. Check out my blog for more information:

http://pdwhomeautomation.blogspot.com/2012/11/raspberry-pi-powered-lego-car.html

Cheers

Paul

[Graydingo]

Very cool Paul. As someone who is very interested in the Raspberry Pi and also owns the 8860 as well I loved your blog. What a fun project for your and your family. I think that 'adding the motor' bit in the instructions was more than a tease for those of us who grew up in the early 80's but didn't really have access to the motor kit. It seemed impossible to get at the time. The whole tease with the third gear being blocked off entirely was sort of cruel and confusing too.

It would be awesome to see what you could do with a mindstorm kit.

[weeksp]

Hi Graydingo

Yes, I can remember coveting the Lego motor kit as a kit. I've half an eye on a mindstorms kit - could fun!

Cheers

Paul