bartneck
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Yes, I put PU units into all the trains so that I can control them via Bluetooth. It should be possible to control even more than four trains.
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Hello,
Below are two videos on running four trains on one track using the 4DBrix hard/software. Here is a video shot from the ceiling, showing all four trains at the same time:
Here is a 360 degree panoramic video from a camera mounted on a train. You can see all the four trans and the few sets I put up:
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I bought several items from 4DBrix and I was pretty happy, in particular with their option to control everything through a computer. I now wanted to purchase additional licenses to control more trains through Bluetooth all at once but their online shop is closed. I reached out to Tom without any response. Their software was great and I was in the middle of a big new project. Now it seems like I have to abandon my project and maybe even this whole produce line. I literally asked Tom to please take my money. If only for the their great software, it should continue.
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Hardcover and softcover books are available, for example through Amazon.
Pantone colours are listed for those where I could measure the actual color. Transparent or speckled colors are difficult to represent in Pantone.
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Hello,
The third edition of The Unofficial LEGO Color Guide is now available. It includes two new colors and many design improvements. I am finally pretty much satisfied with the book.
Please notice that the printing process remains a challenge since CMYK printing is not able to accurately reproduce some LEGO colors, in particular light greens. If you want the maximum color accuracy then you need to purchase the PDF version. Your computer screen is much better at showing colors than pigment based printing.
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Alright, I found one solution, which is to use the 18948 gear shifter instead.
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Hello,
I am trying to build a gearbox in LDD using the 18947 gear shifter ring and 26287 cross axle extension 3m. I am too stupid to be able to align the ring on top of the extension. LDD does not automatically snap and I don't know what kind of support structure I could build to align the shifter ring otherwise. The 32187 middle ring is much easier to align since it fits onto a normal axle. I am probably doing something stupidly wrong. Do you have a solution for this problem other than using another software?
Thank you in advance,
/c
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Episode 11 is now available as a free download at http://www.minifigure.org/2018/09/the-ideal-order-episode-11/
I hope you enjoy this LEGO radio drama.
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Mecabricks does not have the the L-Motor in its library and my model could not be rendered with it.
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You can get them here: http://www.mindsensors.com/ev3-and-nxt/87-ball-bearing-mounts-for-lego-mindstorms-pack-of-2
Or you can print your own ball bearing for LEGO cars:
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I compared the different LEGO rendering engines available through LDD, Bluerender and Stud.io. Have a look at the results:
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I gave the it another try to build the ultimate LEGO off-road car.
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Here is a video explaining the modifications:
And a second video showing the train in action in regular camera view:
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Yes, the train has to go to full speed to gather enough speed to go up the hill. It is a sensitive balance between weight and power of the train. If it is too light then the wheels will start slipping. If it is too heavy then the train will just come to a stop with the wheels stalled. It requires power and weight to get the train up.
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Several modifications were necessary, such as using three engines and raising the bogies. Normally these trains can barely go up five degrees slopes.
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I designed this little engine that could climb a 20 degree hill and filmed the whole ride in glorious 360 degree video. You can spin the camera and have a look for the Unikitty.
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Episode six of this radio play is now available for download. Rob meets with a group of AFOLs and they start planning their first LEGO show. Professor Smith and Rob discuss Greek philosophy and the best strategy to have a career at the university. Maki pushes Rob to his limits and their fight erupts into a true tragedy.
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The fifths episode of the 12 episode radio play in which Rob Parker discusses Flow Theory with Professor Smith. The kids and Rob start building the Palace Cinema set. Camellia learns how to count different objects in Japanese. Professor Smith and Rob discuss the organisation of libraries.
The books is available online and you can subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms such as Apple iTunes, Google Music, Stitcher, TuneIn.
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The fourth episode of the 12 episode radio play in which Rob Parker discusses the status of the planet Pluto with Hao. Professor Smith reveals how he ended up in his very special office and provides some career advice. Rob then purchases some shelves to be able to sort his bricks. Rob and Maki fight again. Sorting his bricks gives him some relieve.
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Hello,
The third episode of The Ideal Order is now available as a free radio play. Rob Park discusses the classification of every living thing with Professor Smith and visits Francis, a true AFOL.
Enjoy,
Christoph
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The second episode of radio play "The Ideal Order" is now available. Download it for free and enjoy this LEGO drama. Subscribe and get your new episode every week.
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The first episode of radio play "The Ideal Order" is now available. Download it for free and enjoy this LEGO drama. Subscribe and get your new episode every week.
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I am happy to announce that the radio play version of The Ideal Order (Second Edition) is now available as a podcast. The radio play was recorded with a group of talented actors here in Christchurch. The play consists of 12 episodes each of approximately 30 minutes. A new episode will be released every week on Friday. The Podcast is available on Apple iTunes, Google Music, Stitcher, TuneIn or directly on the web page. You can listen to the teaser already, the first full episode will be published this Friday.
In addition, free eBook versions are available in English and German!
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The 28" x 28" poster is currently $35.24 (25% off everything today). 21" x 28" is $22.49. I am not logged in and can still see all the prices. Maybe try this URL: https://society6.com/product/the-unofficial-brick-color-guide_print?sku=s6-8308433p4a1v2
New Color Guide Available
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Hello,
The new Unofficial LEGO Color Guide is now available in its fourth edition.