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Author Topic: Lego 'Technic'  (Read 4320 times)

Offline mjt60a

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Lego 'Technic'
« on: August 24, 2012, 08:07:16 AM »
I have to say, the humble 'lego' construction set seems to have evolved a bit since I was young....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTq0HJtIDSg&feature=related
...now, I wonder how much power that would have.... ::)
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Offline Spankbucket

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Re: Lego 'Technic'
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2012, 05:43:45 PM »
Yes....very highly sophisticated engineering components.

I have often considered them for constructing mechanisms for boats and other models. I think they are used extensively in robots.

They also have a CAD program which can be downloaded from their website FOC allowing you to do a a 'soft' construction/design. This includes all dimensions, gear ratios etc. of all their components.

Cheers......Bernie
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Offline Eddy Matthews

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Re: Lego 'Technic'
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2012, 05:49:04 PM »
It looks pretty good, but it does seem to need high pressure to work which may be difficult to achieve in a model?

Regards
Eddy
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Re: Lego 'Technic'
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2012, 07:18:29 PM »
Here's the Lego link for their design software:

http://ldd.lego.com/en-us/download/
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Re: Lego 'Technic'
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2012, 07:52:44 PM »
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Offline mjt60a

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Re: Lego 'Technic'
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2012, 09:00:24 PM »
that must take dedication - and a warehouse full of bricks!
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Re: Lego 'Technic'
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2013, 11:41:21 PM »
This is an old thread but I thought I would ask here.

Has anyone used the Lego gears for other model purposes?

Does anyone have any links to groups that use Lego for projects?

They seem to be a secretive bunch and I can't even seem to locate any local sellers of this product any more.

Thanks

Tom
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