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  1. Jim
    Sharp!! I think you don't need to worry about the part count too much. This seems like a perfect small-to-medium sized model to me Thanks for posting the WIP. Reminds me I need to create the official entry topic.
  2. Jim
    By old topic you mean the General Discussion topic? This topic is meant to be revived, so no harm done.
  3. Jim
    They are using the Hitechnic IRLink Sensor, this one: http://www.hitechnic.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=NIL1046 The blocks are at the bottom of the page. PF IRLink Block - Controls Power Functions motors with IR Control unit Train IRLink Block - Controls LEGO R/C trains RCX IRLink Block - Transmits commands to a Mindstorms RCX and receives RCX sensor readings There's a special block for trains.
  4. Jim
    Hi Nikki, Welcome to EB! When asking a question, you should try to be as clear as possible. Instead of saying you saw A video, you might want to include a link to (or embed) THE video. Do you have a link?
  5. Jim
    That's what I meant....sort of.
  6. Jim
    By flaws you mean things you would do differently? I think most of us are pretty satisfied with this voting setup. It avoids people joining, creating some useless posts and then never coming back again after the contest. Most important thing is that new members are eligible to take part in this contest and win great prizes! And new members can vote in next contest, just like you! Although you may be absolutely right, we have had quite some discussion about the current part limit rule and it seems that we have reached an understanding and everybody is happy with it. So we will keep the current limit for this contest. Sure, no problem! That's part of the setting. Could turn out great! No thanks. We would like to see more and better entries, so a little more time might do the trick. Good luck with the contest. Looking forward to your entry!
  7. Jim
    I guess Model Team and Creator are pretty much the same when it comes to most of the vehicles.
  8. Jim
    This is by no means a full explanation, but Model Team is somewhere in the middle of Technic and Creator. It's based on Technic, but finished with studded parts, to give it a more "finished" look. The Power Puller is Technic. It has nothing to do with the figure being included or not. Check out the Model Team models and pay attention to the studded parts, which give it a different (more realistic/finished) look than pure Technic. Feel free to correct or elaborate on this description. Check these models on Brickset: http://www.brickset.com/browse/themes/?theme=Model%20Team
  9. Jim
    True!
  10. Jim
    It's new to me! Tan to indicate a new length? Nice part BTW! And nice find.
  11. Jim
    I merged your question with this topic.
  12. Jim
    It's allowed, but keep in mind it's a Technic contest.
  13. Jim
    Or just keep 'em small to medium sized
  14. Jim
    That's exactly what's appreciated! Check out the plane with 499 parts http://www.brickset....ail/?Set=9394-1 Weight = 0.99Kg
  15. Jim
    As long as there are 3 models, it's okay
  16. Jim
    Yes, it's ready. From the manual: Connections and Placement Connect GlideWheel-AS connector to Sensor Port of your NXT.
  17. Jim
    The contest description is: Create three small-to-medium sized models which relate to or interact with each other. Blakbird's answer was spot on!
  18. Jim
    Totally forgot about the Mindsensors rotation sensor. Nice suggestion!
  19. Jim
    I am afraid I haven't got permission to distribute the programs, so I can't share them yet. Thanks for the compliment. I am by no means an expert, but I like to help my fellow Mindstorms and Technic enthusiasts
  20. Jim
    HiTechnic sensors are great! They work properly and they match the Lego form factor. However, they are rather pricey. I have used the caster ball from the EV3 educational set as a weight to "preload" the gears. However, this will only work if you can use gravity as a force vector.
  21. Jim
    Nothing to add
  22. Jim
    As far as I'm concerned; when someone posts a WIP, their idea can be copied/stolen/borrowed. Posting a WIP is at your own risk. So don't worry about it too much. Sure, no problem.
  23. Jim
    Regarding the video....go nuts! Do a full-feature movie with real voice acting (Do include some static pictures please) No painting. Chrome is an exception. You could order the part, or make sure we don't notice There's no owner of an idea. If you think your idea can be stolen, don't create a WIP topic. Easy as that. And if I could compete, I would avoid the car and trailer concept
  24. Jim
    You can use max 500 PF motors per model Just kidding. Read the rules and the rest of this topic and it will all be clear! I'm expecting a lot from you Game on!
  25. Jim
    Your two cents are exactly what the initial part count limit was all about! So let's stick to this. Max 500 per model, but chain links and tracks don't count. As for the trailer....you can use less parts. The 500 is a max limit, no need to use them all. I will create the entry topic in a bit. No digital entries. I will create a new topic, where every contestant will make a post with their entry. If you want to show your work in progress you can start a new topic, starting with [TRIPLE]. But don't forget to post your entry in the Entry topic! Indeed! I would like to say that you are allowed to build them separately, but the contest is all about the three models working or acting together, so I'm afraid I need to say no. Sorry mate. If you think out of the box, you might need very few parts for a great set! It will be an open competition. You are all voting, so I'm counting on objective votes We might do an anonymous contest in the future to see which setup is better. But part of the fun is the open spirit (imho).
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