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by pavementpilot
06 May 2011, 08:32
Forum: Robot Building
Topic: Creating gripper / lifter with one engine
Replies: 12
Views: 16771

Re: Creating gripper / lifter with one engine

The only thing I can think of is the use of clutch gears, to allow the grip, then with the same engine the continued revolutions of the motor for the next movement, be it lift or pull, or what have you.
by pavementpilot
27 Apr 2011, 23:40
Forum: Mindstorms Software
Topic: NeXT Commander 0.4.1.0 released
Replies: 12
Views: 11239

Re: NeXT Commander 0.4.1.0 released

So from what I read from afanofosc has said, we should not copy or even try to improve on a current idea. Doesnt that go against what Lego and Mindstorms are all about. So I am not supposed to try and rebuild on another persons model or idea, or even improve on his build. Sounds communistic to me.
by pavementpilot
26 Apr 2011, 03:41
Forum: Robot Building
Topic: LEGO Digital Designer
Replies: 19
Views: 42762

Re: LEGO Digital Designer

I use LDD4. I like it. Once I figured out how to rotate gears and axles, it got better. Now I just need to figure out rubber bands. BTW does anyone know how to readjust the POV? I know right mouse button and move mouse, but sometimes what I am trying to view cant be seen properly, and when I zoom in...
by pavementpilot
24 Apr 2011, 15:37
Forum: Mindstorms Software
Topic: [NXT-G] Battery Block question
Replies: 9
Views: 10825

Re: [NXT-G] Battery Block question

Thanks for the explanation h-g-t.
by pavementpilot
24 Apr 2011, 07:39
Forum: Mindstorms Software
Topic: [NXT-G] Battery Block question
Replies: 9
Views: 10825

Re: [NXT-G] Battery Block question

Here is the program. Take a look at the way it supplies data. What I am trying to do is limit the motor to 6V. How do I set the Battery Level block. It is using a comparison but outputing a number. I have checked it using the display block with #totext.
by pavementpilot
24 Apr 2011, 02:52
Forum: Mindstorms Software
Topic: [NXT-G] Battery Block question
Replies: 9
Views: 10825

[NXT-G] Battery Block question

The battery block has a compare value setting and a numerical output. What does the compare < or > do? I have block of code that reads [Battery Level] (< 6000mV) into a [Math] (600000 / [Battery Level]) with output to [Move] (CB forward with power value from [Math]. In the [Math], the 600000 is 100%...
by pavementpilot
22 Apr 2011, 20:51
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: MoCo Pan unit for time lapse photography
Replies: 9
Views: 11746

Re: MoCo Pan unit for time lapse photography

Turntables, I should have caught that one. My brain is mush right now. My wife dragged me out to a list of 5 garage sales.
by pavementpilot
22 Apr 2011, 20:20
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: MoCo Pan unit for time lapse photography
Replies: 9
Views: 11746

Re: MoCo Pan unit for time lapse photography

Here is the lxf and rbt files for this build.
by pavementpilot
22 Apr 2011, 20:07
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: MoCo Pan unit for time lapse photography
Replies: 9
Views: 11746

Re: MoCo Pan unit for time lapse photography

D3100 with 18-55 lens + battery grip + 2 batteries is just a hair over 1kg. That is alot of weight for lego to support.