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Automated Trafficators System

September 22nd, 2009 18 comments

Explanation of the functionality of automated trafficators mechanism. Step-by-step instruction and a video tutorial provided.

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Worm Gear Casings

June 28th, 2009 29 comments

Three types of custom casings for worm gear and gears of various size.

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8879 Power Functions Speed Control Remote modified

April 30th, 2009 52 comments

Presentation of the new, speed control-enabled Power Functions handset along with a modification I’ve created to allow easy control of the tracked vehicles. Update: instruction added.

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2-speed Automatic Gearbox

April 19th, 2009 101 comments

My first automatic gearbox, based on a design by Misha van Beek, but improved and simplified.

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3 Studs Wide Differential Bracings

March 26th, 2009 22 comments

Two ways to make your 3 studs wide differential sit where you want it to sit, whatever load applied, and to deal with the half-axles’ tendency to slip out.

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3 Studs Wide Differential Lock

March 11th, 2009 25 comments

An idea on how to lock the new, 3 studs wide differential in a compact, reliable way.

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Compressors

March 11th, 2009 32 comments

A number of solutions to create a compact, fluently working compressor.

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Limited Slip Differential

January 15th, 2009 20 comments

A simple add-on to a regular differential, that locks it automatically whenever a slip situation occurs.

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Linear Clutch

January 13th, 2009 10 comments

Two types of clutch that can be used on a single axle.

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5 Speed Linear Gearbox

January 13th, 2009 19 comments

Idea of a linear gearbox extended beyond the usual 3 speeds. Features fixed input and output shafts.

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