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  1. skppo
    Isn't it more of a W52 engine?
  2. skppo
    Seems like the difference is that the open center one uses slightly less plastic as the block part between the internal gear spots is hollowed out. I've used Bricks & Pieces through Lego customer service before to order individual parts to Finland. Probably not the cheapest option though.
  3. skppo
    Every itme a new part is released the forum starts a discussion on its usefulness and such. I was wondering, what sort of new parts would you like to see in production. Please share your ideas! Here are a few of mine: A shock absorber that has axle (or pin) holes in both ends facing away from each other. I made a fantastic picture to visualise this. This would allow things like MachPerson struts to be easier to build. PF radio reciever and radio controller. IR just isn't good enough. Especially outdoors, though technically lego isn't meant for outdoors anyway. Diffrent sizes of clutch gears for better and more realistic gearboxes. Narrower wheels and proper offsets inside. These add realism and make things a bit easier. Sorry if this thread isn't orignal.
  4. skppo
    You also need to horribly stretch the tires over too wide rims.
  5. skppo
    It seems like Boost and WeDo 2.0 use the same type of connector, is this correct? If so, are the "dumb" electronic elements compatible? This would make it a bit more sensible. I get that they are aimed at different markets but surely they could be made with the same system with distinct branding and slightly changed element selection. Still annoying that currently in the realm of Lego electronics we have at least 3 different directly incompatible systems: PF, WeDo 2.0 (Boost?) and Ev3.
  6. skppo
    I don't understand why do we need both this and WeDo.
  7. skppo
    Good looking little thing. Monster trucks are often 4 wheel steered. Have you tried this setup with both axles steered? You would probably need to extend the chassis by one stud to do that.
  8. skppo
    The worm gear fits next to the bone frame only in a specific rotation. Pretty sure it is an illegal connection, LDD does not allow it in all positions. Tested it with real parts and found out that with short axles you don't actually need the 8-tooth gears to move the frame as the edges of the pinhole in it act as the teeth. I assume it would slip with high torque.
  9. skppo
    I have broken a few M-motors and I assume the issue is the connection of the wire right where it goes inside the case of the motor. This is because some of them worked if I applied pressure to that area. Im not sure how I've caused the damage. I don't think I'm being too rough with them. Dangling them by the wires maybe? Aren't these supposed to be strong enough for children to play with? It's also a bit annoying that they are so hard to open without damaging them as the case is probably the most expensive part.
  10. skppo
    The differential needs very good bracing or it will skip. Do you have any of the rectangular frames to house it in?
  11. skppo
    I assume he is only using bent liftarms in ways that can be connected rigidly. Bent liftarms have an angle that fits a specific solution to the pythagorean theorem. Building in this way is stronger as most connections are made with multiple pins instead of just one at each end.
  12. skppo
    Might be obvious to a great deal of you, but you can also use mutliples of these quadruples or triples. For example: (1, 2, 2, 3)*2 = (2,4,4,6) which is still a valid solution. This is because you can multiply all the terms in the equation ( a^2+b^2+c^2=d^2 ) with a constant.
  13. skppo
    I gotta say, I love that gearbox layout. So clever. This chassis avoids most of the supercar issues I get bothered by. The center console isn't too wide and the engine isn't mounted to the roof. Do you have plans for more functions? Looking forward to your progress.
  14. skppo
    I find the bike visually a bit messy/busy, too many colors and built mainly with small connectors. Then again, the real one is quite busy looking too. Functionally it is the most interesting technic motorbike Lego has produced.
  15. skppo
    That video sets the bar pretty high for all feature demonstration videos to come. Not just in this contest.
  16. skppo
    Always glad to see this thread pop up in the list. Welcome back!
  17. skppo
    I wonder why are they using so many of the white clutch tubes instead of #2 connectors. I mean, without the rings they are less useful than the connectors. Maybe they are trying to include an otherwise uncommon part more to justify the new mold.
  18. skppo
    Yeah there are no integer solutions to the Pythagorean theorem (a2+b2=c2) with where a=b. Here are a few useful ones though 3 4 5 6 8 10 5 12 13 9 12 15 8 15 17 Just remember to count the distance between the centers of pin/axle holes not the length of the element. (The first one can be built with liftarms of lengths 4, 5 and 6)
  19. skppo
    This is so much better than what i have implemented in my current project... The dimensions are perfect too.
  20. skppo
    Interesting design on the shifter though doesn't it allow to engage two gears at the same time if you place the shifter halfway between the two sides? Impressive scale and detailing.
  21. skppo
    Considering that these are two major ( and to me the only worthwhile ) features of the model, I can't see it as anything but a failure. Sorry if a bit off-topic Is anyone planning to implement a rear axle steering on this thing?
  22. skppo
    While the custom engine looks neat, I think the lego one might show the functionality (change in speed) a bit better. Agreed.
  23. skppo
    Here is an entire topic dedicated to this type of discussion: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=88763&st=800 You might find some recommendations from there.
  24. skppo
    Are you perhaps using the new style gears that don't have the small teeth on the side? I think this is the one you need to make it work.
  25. skppo
    I don't think the lower balljoint (or the pin) is going to stay connected for very long with the hard spring mounted on the lower wishbone.