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NXT Brick-to-Brick Remote

March 3rd, 2012 29 comments

My second LEGO Mindstorms NXT MOC. Features a Bluetooth remote that controls motors connected to another brick with a speed control and a proportional steering.   Read more…

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NXT Automated Gearbox

February 25th, 2012 12 comments

NXT Automated Gearbox

My first MOC using the LEGO Mindstorms NXT. Features a simple 4-speed gearbox that shifts automatically based on changes in the speed of the motor driving the gearbox.   Read more…

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Oldham coupling and Schmidt coupling

November 26th, 2011 15 comments

Two interesting mechanical solutions for transmission systems.   Read more…

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RC motor output selector

June 4th, 2011 18 comments

A mechanism that selects which of the RC motor’s two outputs is used, and can effectively work as a gearbox.
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2-speed Heavy Duty Linear Gearbox

February 27th, 2011 59 comments

Compact, simple gearbox designed for use in Truck Trial races and high-torque applications. Step-by-step instruction and a two drive motors variant included.

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Steered Suspension For Heavy Trucks

November 7th, 2010 38 comments

Steered, non-driven suspension designed for truck models using 62.4 x 20 wheels, especially for heavy ones. Offers Ackermann steering geometry as well as pivot point located within wheels, resulting in their more realistic behaviour while turning, and in the possibility to place them inside a tighter structure (e.g. mudguards). Step-by-step instruction provided.

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Automated Trafficators System 2

October 10th, 2010 9 comments

Automated Trafficators System 2

New and improved version of my earlier design, a little more parts-costly, but free from its disadvantages.

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4-speed Compact Linear Gearbox

July 27th, 2010 49 comments

Compact gearbox design, with two linear shifters, fixed input and output shafts, and large span of gear ratios provided.

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Rocking Compressor

January 10th, 2010 38 comments

New compressor design, using reciprocating motion instead of a rotary one. Smaller, stronger and more adjustable than traditional compressors, it can run up to 18 pumps.

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AeroShift Gearbox

November 30th, 2009 60 comments

New gearbox concept – a 3-speed sequential synchronized pneumatic gearbox that can be operated entirely remotely.

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