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Really great idea and implementation! Congrats! The only one thing I can complain (but I don't) is that the excavator discharges the load under itself. To solve this problem I came with an idea that there could be a mechanism that would reverse working sequence of a bucket and a forearm in extremum points. I understand that in this scale it's difficult to implement it. I mean something like this in the single cable clamshell in this movie: BTW, I tried to recreate it of LEGO but it was too difficult in usable scale.

Dear Istvan, First of all I'd like to thank you for your great app! Since I discovered BC2 I use it to control all of my MOCs. Especially, I appreciate the ability to assign more than one motor to the same button of controller. I use this feature to control pneumatics. Controlling a valve and an air pump at once with one joystick enables to operate pneumatic cylinders precisely. Unfortunately, I encountered an issue while controlling more than one valve at once. Namely, because an air pump motor is connected to a few buttons, in some cases it gets conflicting orders. So, one joystick forces it to revolve clockwise while another counter clockwise. As a result the motor stops. There is a picture of an app configuration: Channels 3 and 4 control valves and channel 1 controls the air pump motor. And there is a movie for better understanding what I mean: Please, don't get me wrong, I don't complain about your app. It's still great, but if you don't mind, I'd like to suggest small improvements to solve this problem and to make your app even more functional. If it's possible in sake of an app coding and you would be so kind and implement my suggestion, nothing would make me more happy than a small ABS toggle button next to the "Invert" button. The function should enable to read only absolut value of a joystick deflection, without +/- direction. With the function switched on the joysticks deflected in opposite direction wouldn't sent conflict orders to the same motor. Further feature could be another toggle button CW/CCW (clockwise/counter clockwise) enabled after switching on the ABS button. With hope and best regards I'm waiting for the next update of BC2 :) P.S. If my explanation isn't clear enough, please don't hesitate to ask for more info.

Yes, I used SBrick to control the lights remotely and to make them blinking. The drawback of the Powered Up system is that it isn't stackable nor has cable extensions. You couldn't be more right ;) And here you can watch its manual version. Which one do you prefer?

Exactly.

Hi everybody, I'd like to show you my recent MOC. It's fully RC PoweredUp Cable Excavator. Features: 2 x Technic Hubs, 8 x PU L motors, 1 x PF BB, 3 x PF LEDs, 1 x SBrick, Fake I6 engine, tilting cab.

I got such a reply from no-reply address: "Thank you for applying to the LEGO Group and to the role as Model Designer - LEGO® Technic™. Although your background is interesting, we regret to inform you that we have decided to pursue other candidates for the position at this time." If it's true what you wrote about salary there's nothing to regret. Denmark is one of the most expensive country in Europe to live in. And they have high taxes up to 50%. So, having 5k € net monthly doesn't seem so much. I were a few times in Denmark for holiday and prices were absurd for me. For one hamburger in Givskud zoo I can have a lunch for 4 person family in good restaurant in my country. Maybe there are some LEGO designers on the forum who can reveal some facts about their job and enlighten us?

I got the same reply as Sariel. BTW I wonder how much do they pay their designers? I asked for 10k € gross. Is it much?

Great job! Congratulations! It could be an official set. It's small, cheep and playable. Did you consider to submit it to the LEGO Ideas?

To make it even more funny, I tell you that I've MODed it just by the way! Currently I'm building an RC PoweredUp cable excavator and waiting for additional motors I bought used 42042 just as a parts donor. :) I built it and started to experiment with clamshell and reels. And finally, I have got that MOD. :) This one: https://sklep.ariadna.com.pl/75-heros It's braided polyester thread 1mm. It looks and behaves like the LEGO one. It's difficult to tell them apart. Yes, if you want to lift heavy loads. But for excavator it's unnecesary. Many thanks :) You're welcome. I'm glad that it helped. Yes, I've experimented a lot with strings. I even used the jammed green one, without the blue one. But it was impossible to change anything without unwinding the string from the reel. So, I cut it. There are a few pics of my colorful prototype :) Thanks :) Yes, and it has enough power for my model.

Thanks for your positive response. Yes, you are right. Operating the reels simultaneously raises/lowers the bucket, and operating one reel at a time opens/closes the bucket lowering/raising it at once. If you want to open/close the bucket in place just run reels in opposite direction. Yes, the strings are attached in the blue/white 3L beams. There is an ad hoc made scheme: Dots mean mounting points. The strings are just jammed with pins in 1x3 lift arms. And a simple pulley inside the clamshell:

Hi everybody, I'd like to show you my version of 42042 MOD. Features: fully motorized, still one motor only, independent tracks, cable operated clamshell, LED. How do you like it? and movie on the YouTube: https://youtu.be/BJQNFuPhOg4

Thanks! Exactly as you wrote. You preselect manually 3 of 7 pneumatic functions you want to control. It's done by changing the air flow by mean of the pairs of valves at the back of the cabin. Red, yellow, blue and lime on the picture. There is an ad-hoc made scheme: The valves V1 and V2 are coupled and switched together manually. So, you need 2 additional valves for 1 additional pneumatic cylinder. I hope it's clear. If not, don't hesitate to ask for more explanation. Thank you for your appreciation. In my case the lime panels from Lambo fits perfect. I really like the shape of the hood I got. Trying to model a real object is always challenging and I appreciate the designers who do that. I'm afraid that they would be to wide for my tractor front wheels. There wouldn't fit a fender. Nevertheless I'm itching to get them!

Congrats! It's a really good looking model. It could be an official set. The only one small improvement I would suggest is a change the engine firing order. No one real IC engine fire 1-2-3-4. E.g. 1-3-4-2 and it would look more realistic. But I think that not many people would notice that ;)

Thanks! I wasn't inspired by any real tractor. No reference to make, shape, dimensions, scale or colours. I built just a LEGO Technic tractor. I called it Lamborghini because I used bricks from 42115 set. I like the lime colour and IMHO the tractor looks well with it. There is a list of pneumatic parts you asked for: 2 x Pneumatic Cylinder 1 x 11; 2 x Pneumatic Cylinder 2 x 11; 5 x Pneumatic Cylinder 1 x 5; 1 x Pneumatic Pump 1 x 6; 3 x Pneumatic Switch with Pin Holes; 8 x Pneumatic Switch with Pin Holes, Axle Hole and Stepped Outlets; 8 x Pneumatic T-Piece (T Bar); 18 x Pneumatic Hose Connector with Axle Connector ; c.a. 10m hose.

Thanks! Overall, there is a big mess of wires and hoses inside. Mainly, I've packed them under driver's seat. Unfortunately I have taken only these pictures before finished: I hope you can see something.

Hi everybody, I'm newbie to the EB, so I'd like to introduce myself with this humble MOC. I'm a fan of LEGO Technic and pneumatics, especially RC ones. I hope I will meet here more fans of LEGO Technic pneumatics. I'd really appreciate any discussion and suggestions. Features: Powered and controlled by BuWizz 2.0 + 2 x Sbrick + PS4 controller + BrickController 2, 16 RC functions (12 can be used at once); 7 x PF motors - 4 x servo motors and 3 x L motors 6 x PF LED RC AWD powered by a PF L motor - with a central differential and gearing including the difference in the wheels’ diameters; pendular driven front axle controlled by PF servo motor - the pivot point is above the wheels’ axle to limit overlapping wheels on the front loader - like in a real tractor; differentials on both axles; 7 RC pneumatic functions controlled by 3 PF servo motors - 3 of them can be used simultaneously (selected manually). 3 at the front to serve the front loader, 4 at the back - one for 3-point hitch, and 3 outputs for additional attachments; pneumatic pump powered by a PF L motor and connected with all RC controlled pneumatic valves. It works proportionally to the opening of the pneumatic valves what ensures smooth work of pneumatic functions. Front loader with 4 attachments - brush grapple, wrapped bale grab, pneumatic sliding pallet forks and bucket; PTO shaft - powered by a PF L motor; trailer hitch; opening hood and doors; lights - front and rear, roof spotlight, blinkers, beacon lights; simple interior - steering wheel and driver seat; Here you can see it in action:

Hi AFOLs, I like LEGO since childhood. Nowadays in pandemic I have more time to play with LEGO. I was browsing the internet and found your forum, so I'm here. :) My favourite theme is LEGO Technic and especially RC pneumatics.

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