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  1. functionalTechnic

    6x4 tractor unit inspired by Scania

    functionalTechnic replied to functionalTechnic's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling

    No, there is only a string at the bottom.
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    6x4 tractor unit inspired by Scania

    functionalTechnic replied to functionalTechnic's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling

    Hi guys I present you my WIP of the trailer for my Scania tractor with remote controlled sliding curtains. It is powered by Powerd UP L motors and the BC2 app. I'm happy how it works and lookinf forward to finish this model soon.
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    you are welcome. I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching. Hi, you mean the telehandler? it was also at the exhebition but I missed to make a video of it. I upgraded to boom extension mechanism with a worm gear and it works much better now. The new tires I haven't test because I don't have some. But I guess they are too wide. I will test as soon I have some. At the exhibition it drove on the new buggy (75mm) tires. Looks also great
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    Hi everyone From 5.-7. of November 2021 the LEGO exhibition Bricking Bavaria in Friedrichshafen Germany took place. I was also part of the exhibitors and made a video about models on the Technic Action Area, where a street system was evolved and two mines for 1x1 round bricks existed where you could handle 1x1 round bricks with the models. it was a super experience also this year. Here you can see shortly what happened there:
  5. functionalTechnic
    yes, LDcad is not so intuitive but it is also how I model flexible parts. The rest I do in Stud.io. Do you make everything in LDcad?
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    6x4 tractor unit inspired by Scania

    functionalTechnic replied to functionalTechnic's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling

    Thanks, I'm glad you like and that you can use it.
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    great modification of my valve and anyway superb model you created. It is exactly what I like: many RC functions, well working functions and pneumatics. How did you model the pneumatics digitally? With LDcad?
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    6x4 tractor unit inspired by Scania

    functionalTechnic replied to functionalTechnic's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling

    Thanks for the nice words and the front-page link. It is more and more difficult to model new generation trucks with round sections at the hut. First, I tried with panels and bionicals but in the end it worked for me best with half stud liftarms. The mudguards I copied partly from the dump truck but you are right it needs something round above the mudguards and this is the tricky part. Actually, I also like the 8x4 dump truck a lot because I like construction vehicles. But I think the 6x4 tractor unit has a lot of potential with the right trailers and lets many options open for creativity. Sure, the MAN TGS 6x4 is a convincing model with all the functions and clean hut built we system bricks. But this time I tried to built clean truck with Technic. Furthermore, the MAN looks clean from outside but I would be hard making instruction out of it, because it is a mess inside and I also used some illegal building techniques. The 6x4 tractor is almost a clean built inside and you can feel it when building it according to the building instruction. This was also the hardest part of the model to design and it need at least three versions. I'm glad you like it. Below the fifth wheel a rubber belt is installed. I hoped it looks more bad megablocks Yes, the result were some scratches. But the model is also not made to use it outside. As long as you use it inside it is now problem. Also, the real one has low ground clearance at the front.
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    6x4 tractor unit inspired by Scania

    functionalTechnic replied to functionalTechnic's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling

    Is already realized by @HUWI: https://bricksafe.com/pages/Huwi/770s It works but guess it need some adustments because not alle parts in white are also available in red. Yes, I like it but tried to reduce the system parts to a minimum. But the front needed some. Thanks guys Me too and it saves a lot of space at the rear axles. I'm glad you like it and hope it helps with your models The gear ratio is 2.33:1 from the motor shaft to the axle. Actually, the gear reduction is only at the new diff
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    Hi guys Recently, I finished another model. It is a tractor unit inspired by Scania S-Series trucks. It has 6x4 drive and suspended axles. The front axle is suspended with normal LEGO hard shock absorbers. The rear axles have rubber suspension which imitates air-suspension as used in real trucks. The suspension at the rear axles is a bit hard but chassis is in return flat. The fifth wheel as a self-locking mechanism so that you can couple a trailer easily. To open the fifth wheel a small linear actuator is used. For steering a PU L motor sits directly on the front axle. For propulsion I used two PU XL motors. But check the pictures and video: Instruction at Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-86508/FT-creations/6x4-tractor-unit-inspired-by-scania/#details
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    [WIP] 4x4 Unimog Trial Truck

    functionalTechnic replied to Teo LEGO Technic's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling

    Hi guys @Teo LEGO Technic saw your e-mail and thought it’s better to answer here. I disassembled the Unimog already a while ago. But I made some renders for you of the front axle if you still want to use it for your model. the steering angle is with Lego always a problem if you want to have propulsion in the front axle and that is due to the old and new cv-joints. You cannot change that but only if you use cardan joints. In my opinion cardan joints do not fit for steering in front axle because of the pivot point of the steering axle. In real cars the pivot point of the steering axle is close the middle of the tire if you look on the tire from above. With Lego it is normally outside of the tire like in my axle. with cardan joints it is even further away from the tire. Another problem my axle has is that you cannot use Lego wheel hubs if you want to have a portal axle and keep the pivot point of the steering axle close to the tire. Without a Lego wheel hub, the tire is more lose on the axle but turns better. Now everybody has to decide how you choose. The performance you can see in my video of the Unimog. Regarding how you can make diff-lock: With pneumatics it is easier on the axle but you need in the model a compressor and valve. With mechanics like in the Zetros form Lego it is much harder on the axle but easier in the model an you need only one motor. With pneumatics you need at least on motor if you use a auto-valve on otherwise two motors.
  13. functionalTechnic
    do you mean why not all of xl motors have the same rpm at a given voltage? according to my experience the rpm differ depending on the generation of the motors. if you use sbrick the motor has more torque due to better power supply. the pf ir receiver cannot handle alot of amps. but this should not influence the rpm without load
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    I hope you find a solution for your boom. is it not an option to connect cross axles with connectors, so you habe the right lengh of axle? Or is something slipin gover the axle?
  15. functionalTechnic
    Yes, cleared some snow. For those how missed the video:
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    Claas Torion, and same configuration of pneumatic cylinders. also mine placement of XL and pumps motors are the same, not intentional of course. Looks great. I'm looking forward to see your model completed.