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Cool LEGO Site of the Week February 6-12, 2000 |
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Probe
This robot scans a probe in three dimensions to find the shape of an object. It transmits the contour data to a workstation for plotting. |
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Truck
This articulated vehicle uses rack-and-pinion steering to keep the trailer backing in a straight line. |
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FetchBot
This robot searches for dark objects to grab, lift and deposit elsewhere. The grabber and the arm are driven by one motor. |
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Plotter
This plotter draws line-art on a sheet of paper. It also has a light sensor for scanning low resolution images. |
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Clock
This clock uses the RCX to keep accurate time on a conventional analog clock face. It has compact gearing and coaxial hour and minute hands. |
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Car
This car has pneumatic active suspension that can raise each corner of the vehicle independently. |
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VCR
This VCR has a motorized top-loading deck, a working tape reel drive and IR remote control. |
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Calipers
These digital calipers measure internal and external dimensions and depths up to forty studs, in half-stud increments. |
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Helicopter Rotor
This improved rotor design for the 8444 Air Enforcer twists the blades as they rotate, rather than tilting them. |
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Pneumatic Valve
This valve is based on Linc's design. It is a little more solid, and adds a touch sensor at the center of throw. |
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Check out the Ferraris' book on building Lego Mindstorms robots. The authors have built some really beautiful stuff. |
Copyright © 1998, 1999 Ben Williamson |