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    The servo rotates 90 degrees each way with the regular remote. If it can't physically obtain that position because of a physical obstruction, it will most likely draw more current to try to reach the end position. I'm wondering if this can damage the motor or the controller.
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    I'm not sure if this is worth its own topic, so I'll just ask here: What are the long-term effects of using the PF servo motor with a regular remote (not speed/position controlled) and not having it travel to the full stop because of physical constraints? In other words, will the motor get damaged by trying to obtain its end position, even though it can't physically reach it?
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    I believe the software solutions you are looking for is called BricxCC. You can download it from http://bricxcc.sourceforge.net/test_releases/'>http://bricxcc.sourceforge.net/test_releases/ and read about it at http://bricxcc.sourceforge.net Your options for improving the readability of the LCD screen are pretty limited. You can get an anti-glare screen protector to cut out reflected light. Beyond that, you're probably looking at adapting a Light Boy (or some equivalent magnifier light) to make the screen look bigger. A Fresnel lens will probably do the job, but I remember that they were somewhat opaque when I was growing up. Maybe they improved by now. If you want a difficult solution, point a video camera at the LCD screen and watch the feed on a monitor.
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    20:10 10:6 11:4 16:3 14:2 4:1 There are three or four other entries I'd love to assign points to, but that would invalidate my vote. Picking was not easy - there are some really fantastic entries in this contest.
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    18. Swift Justice (Enforcers) Jet Mode Functions: Minifig-scale cockpit Retractable landing gear Battle Mode - Weapons: Transforms into a Mecha Laser cannons mounted between the shoulders Triple guns mounted on one arm Power Claw mounted on the other arm Battle Mode - Functions: Articulated shoulders, elbows and hips Bending knees and wrists Opening and closing claw Cockpit has two exits: the first one is the canopy, the second is a hatch located on top Battle Mode - Armor: Wings fold in to make shields on the legs Vertical stabilizers fold to create armor around the hips Jet intakes open up to form the feet, making a very stable Mecha Animation - Landing Gear Animation - Transformation Video - Promotion (1980's toy commercial style) Video - Transformation (2x speed) Discussion Topic: http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=113360
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    The civilan mode looks stunning! The battle mode has great weapons, but I kind of wish the battery box was a bit more concealed. We don't want those Bandits aiming for your fuel tank!
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    That truck looks like it means business! And I may be in the minority, but I don't mind the two vehicles in battle mode. Neither would look out of place on a battle field. I'm looking forward to the transformation video.
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    Thank you everyone for the kind words. They mean a lot. I avoided those on purpose. They have great articulation, but they're bulky and don't bend as far as they should. They can also look very funny on larger models, as you can end up with huge sections attached by tiny joints.
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    In mid-2015 I set up a dedicated space for building. I picked up a couple of desks and a shelf at Ikea and made an L-Shaped desk out of them. Under the shelf is an LED strip that illuminates the otherwise dark area. I got a model that has an adjustable brightness and multiple colours. The drawers hold more parts in screw organizer boxes: I also installed some cable routing channels. It's a very inexpensive way to hide the usually-dangling cables. Finally, I used some double-sided tape to attach a power bar under the surface of the desk. It makes cleaning there much easier. The same tape was used to attach the control box for the LED light.
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    Thank you. You summed up this build perfectly. It's not a mechanically complex model, but making everything hidden required each section to be redesigned several times (the nose section had at least 7 previous versions). Most of the time the issue was making sure that the model looked good in both modes. You should still enter, I am really curious as to what you have made.
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    I love the transformation on this Enforcer! So much happening, and so well hidden. Excellent!
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    Swift Justice - Jet Mode After a five week detour that resulted in an abandoned tracked Enforcer, I built a much different entry for the TC7 contest. Swift Justice is a jet plane that can join the action faster than the speed of sound! It has a minifig-scale cockpit with an opening canopy, as well as retractable landing gear. Battle Mode Once Swift Justice catches up to the Bandits, it goes into battle mode and transforms into a Mech with weapons: Laser cannons mounted between the shoulders Triple guns mounted on one arm Power Claw mounted on the other arm The transformation is fully manual. There are no batteries required to have fun! All the weapons are functional and are hidden when the model is in Jet Mode. The arms and legs articulate in Battle Mode, allowing a huge combination of action poses: Articulated shoulders, elbows and hips Bending knees and wrists Opening and closing claw There are also some features that are less visible, but that help Swift Justice take on the Bandits: Jet intakes open up to form the feet, making a very stable Mech Wings fold in to make shields on the legs Vertical stabilizers fold to create armor around the hips Cockpit has two exits: the first one is the canopy, the second is a hatch located on top Pictures Here is an animation of the transformation: Videos I made two videos for this MOC. I remember watching M.A.S.K. cartoons as a kid and the commercials in between, so the first video is made to look like a toy commercial from the 1980's. Since the full transformation is not shown in the first video and the animated GIF is very low resolution, I made a separate video showing the jet being turned into the Mech. It's at double speed to make easier to watch: Thanks to Vengit for sponsoring this contest, Jim for the Enforcers font, Tommy Styrvoky for his help with the unfinished tracked vehicle and my wife for her patience.
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    The weapons on this Enforcer are awesome, especially the rotating gatling gun. I think that the bus may have benefited from a few stickers to outline some details on all those black panels: maybe some window frames or some vents. But even without them, it's a great entry.
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    Very beautiful pictures, and a great entry! The glass under the model is a great way to shoot black and white models, I think. I ended up taking pictures of my Enforcer on a glass patio table and they turned out better than anything I got in the light tent.
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    Very nice transformation! I like how quick it is. I'll join the chorus of voices suggesting you enter the contest.
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    I don't know what's more impressive so far: the model or the building speed. Very good entry so far!
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    This looks great! Very interesting construction method for the rear suspension. Does the battery box affect the centre of gravity a lot?
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    Small update: I received the new programming brick yesterday. Thanks again to the Lego Customer Service people for the amazing support.
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    I'm using the Mindstorms software on Windows 8.1. I believe that as of very recently you can use a tablet to program it, too. For Bluetooth control the minimum Android version is 2.3.3 or iOS 6.0. I use a Nexus 5 and find the connection stable but buggy - you can get socket errors easily if you don't disconnect properly. I also prefer physical joysticks, so a touch screen is far from my favourite method of controlling the robots. My kids (same age as yours) have enjoyed it more than me. I programmed a couple of robots with my older son in the past two years. The programming interface is very easy to understand and use, even for kids. I don't see it as an introduction to coding, but more to thinking like a programmer. You learn about loops, if statements, inputs and outputs, how to structure a program and so on, but you don't learn a programming language. The models that are provided by Lego are excellent tutorial tools and take you through the programming step by step, but you are not writing any code in the official Mindstorms software. You can use other programming languages or IDEs to write programs, but that's a little more complicated. The basic home set has enough sensors and motors to keep you busy for a long time. If your kids have a specific project in mind, you can always buy additional sensors and motors.
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    I am using the same pins in my entry. Since nothing is being removed, I'm pretty sure we're within the rules.
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    This contest is starting to heat up. It's great to see the transformations everyone is coming up with, and yours is no exception. Good work!
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    Wow, that's lightning quick to transform. Very nice!
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    Congratulations Grum64! I was wondering why there hasn't been an update on this project and now you gave the answer. I'm in awe of your perseverance and strong will. Kudos, my friend.
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    What is the rule on official Lego stickers on Enforcers? I have some panels with EV3 stickers that I'd like to use, but would prefer to leave the stickers in place.
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    Wouldn't two side-by-side propellers (like the ones you used) spinning in opposite directions cancel out most of the torque? Maybe the problem with a single propeller is not the efficiency of the propeller, but the twist generated on the hull when the propeller is engaged.
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