Saberwing40k

This is frankly something I've never heard of before. So, have you tried the servo on both outputs of the receivers? It's very odd that it would work on the battery box, but not on the receivers. If you've done all the obvious, the only thing I'd be able to suggest is ask customer service about it.

It's not exactly my kind of set, but your review is excellent as always. Incidentally, there are some trucks like this that do have only single tires on the rear axles, but that configuratation is really uncommon, because those so called super singles are more expensive than dual tires.

As in, what kind of connectors would the motor have, where would they be, the dimensions in studs, etc..

Oh wow... As an aside, I have been trying to make a major MOC for a while now using the dark blue 41999 parts. I really hope that color being used in 42055 is a sign that that color might become more common. But, colors like that are still mostly accent colors, due to limited amounts of parts. Although, I have seen some vehicles in metallic silver, which is arguably even more uncommon.

Well, I've got a bunch of ideas and other random things, as I am building more often, so rather than make a dedicated thread for every off the cuff thing or proof of concept I turn out, I'm just going to compile it here. The first item is a proof of concept chassis for a Gottwald crane, which I meant to be an AK-912, but there are many different models that have a similar chassis, including the AMK-1000, and the AK-680. It's a WIP, but I have other projects I want to finish first, so I made this, and am currently working on an LDD file. Once that file is finished, this thing will be taken apart, so I can use the pieces for other projects, and once I am ready to give this my all, I will use the LDD file to rebuild it. Gottwald AK-912 chassis. by Saberwing007, on Flickr The model is meant to be like an official set, like 42043, meaning one motor, and no RC. The chassi has a V-12 engine, like the real thing, and 8 wheel drive, with a single middle differential. I found that given how far apart the axles are, a differential is required between the 2 sets of driven axles. The different angle between the steering axles is achieved by a diagonal beam, which is very effective. There is almost no backlash, and the axles are in sync automatically. Also, due to how it works, the axles are set to the correct angle relative to each other automatically, due to how it is built, without any calculations. Another picture of the front unit: Gottwald AK-912 chassis. by Saberwing007, on Flickr In addition, the chassis can be separated into three parts, like the real thing. Seperate by Saberwing007, on Flickr Although the steering on the front and rear units works well, it's connecting the two that has proven problematic. I blame lack of stiffness in the middle reversing linkage, and using friction pins for every steering connection. But, for now, this is finished. I will get back to it later, I don't know how much later, though.

This design by ErikLeppen should fit the bill:

What do you mean by better? RC motors are faster, and have more power, but as mentioned, they are power hogs, so it is best to use them with the RC power supply they were designed for. If you want to build the G500 and have it perform like in the video, you should use the RC motors, because of their high speed output. 2xl motors would not actually be better for high speed application, due to friction losses from gearing up.

What, I see this as posted on April 1st? That is weird.

I'd agree with everybody here and say that the front edge of the bonnet should be set back a stud. I looked at a real one in a parking lot, and that offset is there.

Are some of these colors normally not available in LDD?

I found a problem with several panels in LDD, where the bricks will be inserted at weird, non 90 degree angles. Normally, in the LDD brick palate, you can rotate the bricks to get better views of them by right clicking and dragging and it will no affect how the parts are inserted, but with these certain panels, most of the new Technic panels, rotating in the selection box will affect how the parts are inserted, even if it's a new file that has just been opened. The parts will insert at weird angles by default, and the only way to do anything about it is to rotate them in the selection box. Also, the 14 long gear rack and holder do not connect together by default.

I've got another way for you to eliminate the 2.5 stud axles, but it requires the use of the old 4 stud long universal joints. If you take apart 1 new and 1 old u joint, you can then make 2 3.5 stud long hybrid joints.

Where in the world are you? I posted it on April 1st in the US. Also, Dr. Spock, that part about me being unable to use my phone while charging is true, my battery is nearing the end of its life.

There's a lot to be said for Power Functions adapter cables, but you're right, a small PF motor would be useful, but what form factor would it have? Actually, I'll be right back.

Took y'all long enough. I think I fooled 3 people, and the rest, aside from nerdsforprez, weren't sure if I was kidding or not. Sadly, this stuff is a joke, although I will be laughing off my chair if we see sets like this next year. Mods, can you please add [April Fool's] to the title? Also, the one reason why I love April Fool's day is because everybody takes things with a grain of salt, and actually tries to not be gullible. What I was hoping to do was make something credible enough that most people can't tell the difference, which is my forte as a storyteller.

Okay, this is something different. If anyone remembers, 42000 was leaked on Ebay a couple of months before the set was actually released. Well, something similar has happened. I was browsing on Ebay earlier today, and I came across an auction for a lot of Lego Technic vehicles that the seller claimed to be prototypes for the 2017 lineup. This is given credence due to the fact that pretty much every model had some parts in colors that are not currently available, or have new pieces. At this point in time, it is unknown how this fellow got his hands on them, whether they were stolen, or sent to him by mistake. I downloaded the pictures, because the auction was taken down not 10 minutes after I checked it out. My phone is out of batteries, and is not really useable while charging, so I can't upload pictures quite yet, so for now, have some descriptions. The auction consisted of four vehicles, which I will detail below. #1, Forklift. The first vehicle was a forklift, maybe a little bit bigger than the one Mahjqa recently posted, but the machine is yellow, and all functions appear to be manual. The lifting of the forks seems to be done by using the 1x11 pneumatic cylinders, but on this model the cylinders are black, and not yellow. There also appears to be a pneumatic tank piece on the back, standing in for a propane tank. I can't tell if this is a new piece or not, it does appear to be a bit smaller than the old tank, and appears to be light bluish gray. There is also a black pump beside the tank, probably the same one used on 42053. Also in the picture was a pallet made out of tan plates, with some kind of brick built equipment on top. Functions are unknown for sure, but it has at least 3 valves, so it has to have at least steering, fork raising, and fork tilt. The second model is much, much larger, being a six wheeled motor grader, again in yellow. It is a medium set, but the cab is small, indicating it is meant to be large. There is a mix of black and yellow pneumatic cylinders, and the blade appears to be made out of some kind of new curved part, like the 3x11 curved panel, but like 4 or 5 studs wide. The tires also appear to be new, like the tires on the Unimog, but smaller.There also appears to be a PF battery box on the back, just ahead of where the engine would be, so there is probably a motorized compressor in there somewhere. There is also a large number of valves, at least three on each side, so there are therefore at least six functions. There also appear to be two knobs on the cab, possibly for front axle and articulated steering. The third model is... Well, I'm not quite sure what it is. It appears to be some kind of spaceplane, given that it what appear to be rocket boosters, although it does not resemble any current spacecraft. What we probably have here is something like 42038, where the set looks plausible, but ultimately is a nonesuch. The set is almost but not quite like a B-1 Lancer,, with a long nose, and swept wings. At the rear are three engines, which are side by side in a row, and above them a split tail. I'm not sure if the engine bell nozzles are new parts or not, but they appear to be new. The model is black and white, and is the only one out of the lot with any stickers, which look rather crude. Under the cockpit is "Orion", and under the tail fin "42067", which we can presume is the set's number. There appear to be new parts that act as the payload bay doors, although sadly the seller did not open them. As for functions, there are two yellow levers on either side, just behind the cockpit, function unknown, as well as a bevel gear on each side, which might connect to a switch. Just in front of the tail is a joystick, similar to 42025, with another yellow lever ahead of that, which might control the rudder. The set appears to be roughly on the level of 42025, but may have some pneumatic functions, as there are some hoses protruding out the underside. All of these models had some weird areas that looked like they came apart due to rough handling. In addition, this set has the new L shaped panels in white, just behind the cockpit. As well, the model has some new panels in the nose, of uncertain dimensions. The final model was by far the biggest, and is the only one that I can definitively identify, a Gottwald AK-912 crane. It has ten axles, using the wheels of 42009, and is quite big. It had no stickers, but was in the yellow and black colors of Shcmidbauer, one of the companies that operated the real crane. Unfortunately, the seller did not know how to put the model together, so the lattice boom and the outriggers were set to the side. The lattice booms appear to use some kind of new part, a beam with holes offset 90 degrees from each other, to make the sides and allow the diagonal beams to connect. Those parts appeared to be rather rough, possible 3D printed? This model was the only one to be flipped on its side, allowing the underside to be seen. It had 4 differentials on it, allowing an accurate number of wheels to be driven, but oddly, the wheel hubs appear to be new, almost but not quite like the 42000 hubs. Those parts appeared to be 3D printed as well, but the actual shape is kind of hard to discern. This model, unlike the rest, has no pneumatics, but there is definitely a PF battery box in the superstructure, just ahead of the first winch. The outriggers are interesting, as they use mini linear actuators, and it seems that at the base of the outrigger is some kind of spline piece to connect to the main truck. Well, that's all for now, let's hope my phone charges, so that I can give you some pictures. In case you haven't guessed by now, April Fools!!!!

Sorry pal, a machine like this is relatively simple mechanically, but any kind of machine vision is really hard. And, at best, it would be a demonstrator system, not anything you could actually use.

Brilliant thing you've got here, I love the fact that it can turn around in its own length. I work in a certain hardware store, and we have a unit very much like this one in the receiving department, for unloading trucks. I'm also digging the pallet racking, is there any chance of you making an .lxf for a section of that, so the rest of us can make a warehouse?

That looks to be a 45 degree side angle. And at least a 50 degree climbing angle. Looks much better now that you've rearranged the battery and added the tires.

I decided to look at all of the Speed Champions sets, and compare them to the basic average of 10c/part. All of them meet that average, or even exceed it. That includes the Porsche ones. So, I don't think that liscensing adds to the cost, which means that either we are missing something, or this model is really special.

Nope, those motors are Lego. They made specific motors with shiftable ratios for the off road challenger.

Yep, that's new. Surprised nobody has noticed before. I wonder why they removed the reverser switch. Maybe it simplifies production? By the way, can you post more pictures of the new switches by themselves, especially the bottom, so we can look at date codes? I'm just surprised Lego did not announce this in any way, like they did with the linear actuator.

Nope, If anything you should have a motor going directly to the wheels. The fake engines are not designed to have a motor drive through them.

Oh my, I'm surprised Lego bought off on that. Although, I have seen a Lego creation, not 8297, do a flip like that. (Skip to the 1:27 mark and you'll see the thing in question.) It's made out of the special parts that came with the Offroad Challenger, and those other similar sets, so they're made more out of nylon than the standard ABS, so that's why it can do that.

The price, ouch. I'm still trying to figure out how the set could cost so much. For comparison, the 42030 Volvo loader has about 1700 pieces and 4 motors, and costs $250, so I don't see how this thing would be $300, unless it somehow managed to have 3000 parts, which I doubt. I also don't see how it can have more than 3 motors, as so far it only has the gearbox, steering and drive.