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Then i got a good deal. 2 days ago i bought 8860 complete with box & plastic inlays in good shape + instructions like new. For 50 euro

Congratulations Blakbird, I enjoy your site much.

my range is better then the lego control, doesn't matter where i point. I use a normal irled 20ma ;D My range wasn't good first because it didn't oscillate on 38KHz but on 28Khz (read my comment in sourcecode)

I used a normal 940nm ir led. But i made a booster to boost it up to 200ma. An arduino/atmega pin only delivers maximum 20ma. I also made an Lego IR reviver using all 8 addresses. I still have to modify my remote control :P

I have made it a while back, a custom remote control My link Ill refresh the links, they don't work anymore

That why i made my own servo motor controlled by the PF remote. My link

You could try to only use the bottom port with hydraulic. The top seal is very weak. But you cant use a switch or pump then.

I think you could use this part instead http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=87083 it will stick 1 stud out but then its original.

The gears that are cut, are also glued so that they cannot turn anymore. This second stage(cut) will turn at the same speed as the first stage. As the cut gears are glued, the output shaft will turn as well the same speed. Thus increasing the output speed of the XL motor, en reducing the torque.

You could use 2 ir-receivers to power 1 motor link

The only way to use remote on remote it to change the cable see improvised schema. Normal the outer powerlines are used, the inner is used for the motor, as it can reverse polarity. With a small change you can use it to power the remote The only negative I can think with this system is as C1 and C2 can deliver total 1000 milliamp of power. So XL motor's are out of the question. As in the other topic, a switch can be used as well: Then you can use a motor with remote to control the switch, and not have the 1000milliamp problem

You could use the switch, it changes the polarity, you could use that to power the receivers, but you have to hack the extension cable

I have called Lego direct (the Netherlands) and I'm put on the list for the new parts. Also the will keep me updated with the progress. They told me that the new part, linear actuator is now being produced in the factory.

1: No. 2: Individual. 3: surprise me. 4: A technical realistic (super) car. Like MacPherson suspension, engine with valves, 6-7 speed compact gearbox etc. 5:General i would see the technic line more technical and less about perfect/smooth/closed design, then you dont see the gears :( Use the model team for smooth designs

Well I guess Blakbird wants to include it to his collection