Archive for LEGO Related
Holonomic Platform for 125mm Rotacaster Omniwheels
I’ve been working on a very solid, Holonomic Platform to be used with the large 125mm Rotacaster Omniwheels as part of my display for the TAZ-Brick Collector Club’s Brixhibition to be held on the weekend of 20-21 April 2013. LEGO Technics Compatible 125mm Rotacaster Omniwheel This Holonomic Platform is built around a very solid “Triangle” [...]
Bricklink Order #3513612
I regularly use LEGO Technics Studded Bricks in my Robot Creations. There are some situations where the Technic Brick is the only structural stable choice. But in most cases I use a combination of LEGO Technic Bricks and Beams for the job. LEGO Technic Bricks in large quantities are usually hard to track down, but [...]
LEGOLAND Hotel clicks open
Courtesy LEGOLAND Everything has finally clicked into place. The dragons, monkeys, and ladybugs and thousands of other LEGO brick models are ready for their legions of fans to descend for the April 5th opening of LEGOLAND Hotel, the country's first hotel devoted to the hugely popular building block. "The buzz surrounding this hotel is massive,” [...]
BrickLink Order #3482647
Image Item Description Qty * Black Tile 1 x 8 6 * Dark Bluish Gray Tile 8 x 16 with Bottom Tubes on Edges 1 * Light Gray Electric, Sensor, Touch 12 Username: bird3690 (189) Store Name: DAN'S BRICKS Store Link: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=bird3690 E-Mail: dan_wilcox2000@yahoo.com Name & Address: Daniel Wilcox 7350 Maple Lane Rives Junction, MI 49277 [...]
The New LEGO Mindstorms ‘EV3′ Announced
The third generation of LEGO's programmable robotics platform, the 'EV3' has been shown at the Los Vegas International Consumer Electronics Show. The EV3 is aimed at both enthusiasts, young and old, and educators. The EV3 has a long list of new features that add speed and power, intelligent programing, and more ways to communicate with [...]
The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder’s Guide
by Pawel "Sariel" Kmiec The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder's Guide is filled with building tips for creating strong, elegant machines and mechanisms with the Technic system. Author Pawel Sairel Kmiec will teach you the foundations of LEGO Technic building, from simple machines to advanced mechanics, even explaining how to create realistic to-scale models. Sariel, a [...]
LEGO NXT Thermometer using CatCan SmartSensor Lite
I decided to put my CatCan SmartSensor Lite's Temperature measuring capabilities to use by constructing a simple LEGO Mindstorms NXT Mechanical Linear Display Thermometer. The Thermometer is graduated in 1 Degree Celsius increments. The Display pointer is driven via a NXT Motor connected to a conveyor belt built from old style Technic Track Elements. As [...]
Technics & Mindstorms Compatible ‘MinuteBot Baseplate’
I had a package arrive today from Soren Jensen, in Copenhagen, Denmark containing a pair of LEGO Technics & Mindstorms Compatible 'MinuteBot Baseplates'. The [MinuteBot] Base is a thick, very robust base plate that is a must have for your Technics Models and LEGO Mindstorms Robots. The is a rectangular plate measuring 21 x 30 [...]
Gripper (Claw) for Small 2×2 & 2×4 LEGO Bricks
Here's a Gripper for Small LEGO Bricks I've developed for a larger project. It is designed to pick-up standard 2×2 and 2×4 LEGO Bricks. The gripper is opened and closed via a with a 24-tooth Clutch in the drive train to take care of the need for limit-switches and encoders. Complete Gripper Assembly for Small [...]
BrickLink Order #2897843
Items in Order Image Condition Item Description Price Total * New Orange Human Tool, Brick and Axle Separator US $0.48 US $2.40 Batch Total: 1 5 Order Total: 1 5 Seller Information Username: antwerpgirl (2121) Store Name: Black Swamp Bricks Store Link: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=antwerpgirl E-Mail: antwerpgirl@fastmail.fm Name & Address: Sally Jones Box 702 Antwerp, OH 45813 USA Link [...]
Celebrating 50 Years of LEGO in Australia
While the LEGO Group was founded in 1932 in Denmark, it wasn’t until 1962 that the first LEGO brick landed on our shores in Australia. It arrived in a suitcase carried by a Mr John Peddie, all the way from England. He flew over land and sea, in fact he had to take eight different [...]
BrickLink Order #2860207
I have a couple of projects on at the moment which require multiple NXT Motors. I became annoyed at having to swap motors from one project to the other when I switch my emphasis to another robot. So I headed to , and with a quick search found what I was after in seconds. I [...]
BrickLink Order #2795470
NOT AGAIN! For the last few days I have been suffering from the LEGO® Engineers worse nightmare: "NOT ENOUGH BRICKS!". I have for the first time have completely ran out of the Black Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with Centre Slots, while constructing my entry in the 'NXTLOG Food Factor Building Challenge'. Plus to [...]
My NXT Says Numbers Out Aloud!
Update on NXT Sound: Dexter Industries have taken on my suggestion of using a "Quadravox QV606M1 Sound Module" for an add-on Audio solution for the LEGO Mindstorms NXT kit! For further updates on developments please check www.rjmcnamara.com regularly. I've been working on a project where I was working with lots of numbers as part of [...]
2012 Young Australian of the Year
Marita Cheng , an advocate for Women in Engineering has Won the Young Australian of the Year Award for 2012. While still a university student, Marita Cheng has demonstrated vision and leadership well beyond her years and is dedicated to encouraging young women to become interested in a career in engineering. Prime Minister Julia Gillard(left) presents 2012 Young [...]
BrickLink Order #2571370
Items in Order Image Condition Item Description Lots Qty * Used Light Gray Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 4 1 183 Batch Total: 1 183 Order Total: 1 183 Seller Information Store Name: Fedibeka (4441) 'FREE international priority airmail shipping cost up to 2kg' Store Link: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=Fedibeka Name & Address: [...]
Li-Po Batteries & LEGO Mindstorm NXT
Both the LEGO 7.4 Volt Rechargeable Batteries for Mindstorms NXT, are of Lithium-ion Polymer construction. Lithium-ion polymer batteries are light weight rechargeable batteries.
ExoForce Off-Road Rover: Mark II
Here’s my ExoForce Wheeled Rover Mark II Chassis ready for the new Dexter Sensors.
Modifing ExoForce Wheels for Mindstorms
Using LEGO® ExoForce Devastator Wheels (160mm D. x 28mm) to go Off-road with your LEGO® Mindstorms NXT Robots is a great idea, but as they are, they are pretty useless for a robot. This is due to the mount arrangement of the wheels hub mounting points. As mentioned in my previous post, 'Using ExoForce Devastator [...]
Using ExoForce Devastator Wheels
Using LEGO ExoForce Devastator Wheels (160mm D. x 28mm) to go Off-road with your LEGO NXT Robots is a great idea. But, the biggest problem is creating a solid attachment to you Robot. LEGO ExoForce Devastator Wheel Interface After an hour or two, involving a lot of trial and error, I came up with the [...]
