1963maniac

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  6. Posted

    When there just isn't a suitable solution using unmodified parts for a build, I do cut parts. For example: 

     

    I just tried using 22484 bar with towball, which works well if you cut off a couple mm from the end of the bar. Also part 65578 works very well when placed similarly to 79194/25893. Part 65578 must be fully seated to work well and not be too tight/long.

    Part No: 22484 Name: Bar 1L with Tow Ball22484

    Part No: 65578 Name: Bar 1L with Angled Hollow Stud65578

  10. Posted

    The normal top for this base is 30658 which has ribs that lock inside the ring and a center snap portion that goes into the hole of the base.

    What is the part number for this dark tan piece? Look at the underside of both this part and 30658. You will see what is needed.

  16. Posted

    1 hour ago, zephyr1934 said:

    You have to save it as a text file then change the extension to .mpd and then the LDraw software SHOULD recognize it as being readable. If not, right click on the icon and choose "open with".

    I suspect the content is just the source of the .png files in the brickshelf gallery

    Thank you! I was able to open it finally, but it already had an MPD extension on the file name. MLCAD recognised it as a txt file, said "open anyway?" Since nothing else was working, I went with it. It opened! Who knew? It seems the "txt" file extension was not visible (or apparent).

  17. Posted

    Hello and Welcome, welcome! If no one has said before, I'm gonna say it now: "Lego is not just for kids, it's a  hobby for and by adults too!!" I've been lovin it and yes, playing with it for 60 years!!

  23. Posted

    5 hours ago, johnnytifosi said:

    A DC/DC buck converter to regulate your voltage from 0V to 9V and act as a speed regulator (a lot more compact and useful than a Lego 9V regulator too).

    Would you explain a bit more on what this is? Could you show an example of this or share a link. Where can it be bought, etc.?

  24. Posted · Edited by 1963maniac

    I now have part 2393 (cross block with two pins) so I can build this. Rebrickable explains the difference between these rwo parts, Long or short, 79194 & 25893: https://rebrickable.com/parts/79194/plate-round-1-x-1-with-hollow-stud-and-bar-on-underside-long-space/. I do have the long version part (79194) and find that a little longer wouldn't hurt. The 1L bar with towball, 67692, is too long but it's bar fits nice and tight into 79194. So, I think I'll just cut it to length... It works for me! It only costs $0.08.

  25. Posted · Edited by 1963maniac

    On 2/12/2024 at 5:11 AM, SNIPE said:

    One thing I found that works is this:

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    The white plate round with handle on underside is slightly too short, but because the stud goes into a pinhole its hard for the driving ring to slip out of place anyway.

    Note that you must use this part and not this one

    Thanks for your previous answer. I have (the wrong part) 79194 that I put together with 67692, which probably makes the towball extend too long for this application?, true? The ball of the microphone has to be halfway into the pinhole? Is the shortness of the 25893 definitely required? Or (I can't tell) is it required for how the microphone fits into it?