Jim

Much easier doesn't fit a Pro Contest But your comments are duly noted Non-PF would make a nice theme, since not everybody has all the PF elements. Maybe non-PF for the Mini Contest.

I also really like the idea of a non electrical contest, but I am not sure whether to impose these limitations for the Mini or Pro contest. Guess this will be better suiting the Mini contest. Since there are fans of Pneumatics and fans of LAs is a delicate matter, but in the future we could create a Pneumatic contest. Or a Pneumatics/LA contest, where you must use either one of these. Although this might start the Pneumatics vs LA battle again I will add flexible tubing/hosing to the list, thanks!!

I totally agree with your opinion on this. Part of the fun in having a competition is looking at other creations. If showing your MOC early is giving you a litle edge, so be it.

Edit: added standard rules and regulations above I like the idea of using a certain building technique as a requirement Thanks for your input btw I think everyone should decide on when to enter. Early entries might have an advantage in voting, but there entry will be known to the public, which could be a disadvantage. But I could create the entry topic only a week before deadline. Sounds cool With a "secret contest", it might be better not to allow WIP topics?! Wouldn't that diminish the fun of the contest? Any thoughts on this?

Future Technic Contest Setup We are contemplating new Technic contests. I already had one figured out, but since you will be the ones participating, I would like to hear from you what you would like to see in a contest. In the future there might be two categories for contests: Mini Contest, limited prizes, limited in build size and theme (or certain other limits) Pro Contest, valuable prizes, only limited by theme (or certain other limits, but not in size) I would like to hear your thoughts on both categories, so can make a better judgement when organizing a contest. For example: Mini Contest Any non-vehicular model, so no: Wheels (cars, trucks, trains, etc) Tread/Tracks (bulldozers, excavators, etc) Wings (planes, gliders, etc) Blades and Propellers (helicopters, submarines, boats, etc) Boats and water vehicles in general Other vehicles Buildsize limited to 25x25x25 studs. Examples Animals Appliances Power tools ... Pro Contest Technic Mecha Contest. Build a Technic Mecha with lots of functions. or Technic Battle Bot Contest. Build a Technic Battle Bot with some destructive functions. or Flagship Contest. Build your 2014 Flagship! No limits, go nuts! Limits Any thought on limits in both categories are welcome as well. Part count limit is hard to verify, also for the builder himself/herself. Size limit is feasible, for example 25x25x25 for Mini Contest. Certain parts (obviously non-lego and customized parts, etc) are not allowed, like PF or Mindstorms. Certain parts are required, like PF or Pneumatics. ... EUROBRICKS CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS These are some of the standard rules and regulations for (Technic) contests The contest is open to all Eurorbricks members (also new members) Voting is only for existing Eurobricks members One entry per member. Entries should be new (never posted anywhere previously). If you have any doubts about the suitability of your entry contact one of the staff members. All entries are to include only real LEGO. No clone brands, 3rd party parts, or digital entries allowed. Rubberbands are allowed exceptions. Decals will be allowed if you've made them yourself, but no cutting, sculpting or modifying parts. Entries are to be placed in the contest entry topic (replace with link) in the forum. Entries may be edited at any time up to the end of the contest, so feel free to make improvements if you wish. Every entry should have and entry name. You are allowed to create a WIP topic. However, every entry should be posted in the entry topic for it to be eligible for the contest. Entries are to consist of no more than 5 posted pictures of 800x600 or smaller resolution but may also include a link to a folder of additional images of any size. You can have a video instead of a photo if you want. No photoshopped backgrounds or packaging, but you are allowed to edit the background to remove distractions. We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not follow these rules. These rules can be changed whenever we see fit to ensure that people follow the intent of the contest. DISCLAIMER This is just a topic to share thoughts on possible future contests. In no way EB will be obliged to organize a suggested contest. This is just a topic to get a feeling about what you guys would like. Please understand we cannot make everybody happy, although we do try Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Okay, the bullet is through the church as we say in Holland (I've made my decision) I will be coming as well. I am taking another (not so active) EB member with me and my girlfriend might will be joining us as well. So put me down for Jim + 2 We will probably be staying in a tent are staying in a Bed&Breakfast nearby, so we don't need a chalet.

I have added Monobrick to the Mindstorms Index. I will test this soon and write a small review. Monobrick.dk MonoBrick MonoBrick is a LEGO Mindstorms communication library written in C# that works with both the EV3 and NXT. MonoBrick runs on a wide variety of operating systems including Linux, Mac OS and Windows. The library can communicate with the brick using either USB, Bluetooth or WiFi(only EV3). Furthermore it is also possible to communicate with the brick over the Internet using a tunnel connection. Tunnel communication is done using MonoBrick Tunnel or MonoBrick Tunnel for Android. Since MonoBrick works with both Monoand Microsoft’s.Net Framework it can be used with either Visual Studio or MonoDevelop/Xamarin Studio. Although most Windows users will prefer Visual Studio – MonoDevelop is definitely worth a try. For the EV3 and the NXT MonoBrick has the following features: Communicates with the brick using USB, Bluetooth, WiFi or a tunnel connection Works with Linux, Mac OS, Windows, Windows Phone and Android Support for all LEGO sensors that comes with the Retail and Educational sets Support for a wide range of Hitechnic sensors (not yet supported on the EV3) Control the motors individual or as a vehicle Use the mailbox system to send messages/data to the brick Play tones and sound files Use the file system to download and upload files Start and stop on-brick programs Use exceptions to catch sensor and communication errors Open and close connections with multiple bricks and more..

Using the 3 x 5 liftarms will probably be stronger, since you have some lateral connections as well. 5 wide you can use the 5 x 7 Open Center Frame Thick, which will result in a very sturdy frame. http://www.bricklink...tem.asp?P=64179

I think your question can be easily posted in the Programming Topic. It's not programming you do yourself, but it's still a form of controlling your robot.

Hi! This is the right topic! Is 3x3 the limit? You could use a 2 x 4 liftarm: http://www.bricklink...tem.asp?P=32140 Or even better....the 3x5 liftarm: http://www.bricklink...tem.asp?P=32526 Like this:

Currently only one USB Wifi Dongle is compatible, which is the Netgear WNA1100. Read more on Technicbricks Wifi Dongle or here on Eurobricks in the Mindstorms General Discussion topic.

Xander Soldaat posted a nice article on his Botbench Blog about an awesome USB cable for EV3 daisy chaining. http://botbench.com/blog/2013/09/21/awesome-ev3-daisy-chain-cable/ I have ordered a bunch of cables to do some testing: http://dx.com/p/right-90-degree-angle-usb-2-0-male-to-mini-usb-data-charging-cable-black-max-135cm-227926 http://dx.com/p/cy-u2-001-0-5m-left-90-degree-usb-male-to-mini-usb-male-extender-cable-black-0-5m-199531 http://dx.com/p/cy-u2-058-0-5m-90-degree-right-bend-usb-to-mini-usb-extension-cable-for-hdd-cell-phone-black-200168

LEGO MINDSTORMS PARTS AND COMPONENTS Welcome to the Mindstorms Parts and Components topic. Here you can post information or ask questions about parts, components, sensors, etc. I will update the Index of this post when new content is available. WiFi Dongles Technicbricks.com - WiFi Dongle for EV3 Cables Botbench.com - Awesome EV3 Daisy Chain cable Sensors Eurobricks.com - Mindstorms Index

Thanks a lot! I will take a look. Indeed The driving ring extension is a major no no

Ps it's 6L now, so that would be perfect.

Yes, that would work. 5L is the minimum. Maximum can be up to 12L or something.

Me too. Fortunately gravity is working for me, so it won't be a problem this times, but still I would like to know if there's a better solution for this problem.

Sweet! Really like those. Might see ya

Is there any way to extend the proposed solution. I need 5L instead of 4L.

Because you never told me... until now.... (just kidding) Now that you mention this, I have seen this solution and it might work. Have to change some things, but at least the slack will be gone. Thanks for the tip, I will see if this fits

I am working on my Wheel-E (or Wheel-EV3) robot and I need to work with axles through a turntable, much like the 8043. See the image below, nothing out of the ordinary. There is much slack in/between the gears (especially) when reversing direction. I am using motors to power the gears, but when I reverse direction it takes a while for the Driving Ring and Driving Ring Extension to connect/link (not sure how to call this, but you should know what I mean). Using two extensions obviously worsens this problem. Since I am using gravity as a counter force it probably won't be a real problem, but I am wondering is there is a way to achieve this without the Driving Ring and Extensions, so there's no slack in the gears. Preferably the solution should not involve glue

Of course! Added! Thanks Jan

I have updated the Technic Index to include a section with useful websites. Feel free to PM or post suggestions, but please refrain from promoting your own blog or website, unless it really is an asset to the community. Thanks.

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Hi, Being too late is not really an issue. The issue is that the model you are building is hardly visible. Doing a timelap build is best done on a (preferably white or light) table with the camera hanging above to table. So I appreciate your effort, but it's not very entertaining to watch. PS you already mentioned it wasn't the best timelap video, so you probably already knew