Direction Sensitive Gearbox
January 5th, 2009
14 comments
Compact 2-speed gearbox, where gears are changed when the direction of motor’s rotation changes.
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Orbital Gearbox
January 5th, 2009
No comments
Very small 2-speed gearbox, that is rotated by 180 degrees to change gears.
10 Speed Manual Gearbox
January 5th, 2009
24 comments
Manual 10-speed gearbox based on driving rings. Built from modules that theoretically allow to build a gearbox of any number of speeds.
PF Handset Customized
January 4th, 2009
2 comments
The regular PF handset is not really handy. Here’s a couple of solutions that I’m using.
Subtractor
January 3rd, 2009
30 comments
A mechanism for tracked vehicles, makes them easier to steer and more effective to drive.
Mini Steered Suspension
January 1st, 2009
53 comments
Very small pendular steered suspension. Dimensions are 9x5x5 studs, it can use various gear ratios and transfer the steering further to another suspension module. Step-by-step instruction provided.
Pneumatic autovalve
December 28th, 2008
14 comments
A mechanism that blends an electric compressor with a pneumatic valve, so that a single motor can drive the compressor and control the valve at the same time.
4-speed manual compact gearbox
December 28th, 2008
12 comments
Very small 4-speed manual gearbox with large gear ratio difference between particular gears. Can be built into bricks or liftarms, with 8880 gear lever or a regular changeover transmission catch.
Compact pendular steered suspension
December 28th, 2008
69 comments
Simple steered and driven pendular suspension. Very compact and strong, needs no rare parts. Step-by-step instruction provided.