@turkville - This is just a simplified proof-of-concept. As mentioned in the description, this could be used to control a gearbox that has two gear selectors, such as Sariel's 4-speed Compact Linear Gearbox. Please read the description and comments for more information.
I honestly don't understand why this video has so much hate on it. I'd personally use a clutch gear instead of a rubber band, but I suppose, with short operations, the differences in how much the restricted actuator moves is negligible.
@CitrusJuicebox - Thanks for your comment. I'm not sure why there are so many 'dislikes' either, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion I guess. For me, this was just a proof-of-concept, and it needs a bit more tweaking, but hopefully someone else finds it useful and can incorporate it into their own Lego creations.
@slfroden I certainly love things like this. I've been pretty out of Technic developments for the last several years, so learning about these new actuators was certainly a pleasant surprise! You have my thanks.
@blowenfuse - Thanks for the compliment. For your information, these are official Lego mini linear actuators (BrickLink part #92693c01). In fact, this is 100% Lego, no 3rd party pieces have been used at all.
@TheBeankill - Why not...? You could use two separate motors and linear actuators to achieve the same result, but the advantage with this setup is that only one motor is needed to control two separate linear actuators in series. This saves weight, simplifies the controls (only needs one IR channel), and requires less connections to the battery. As mentioned in the description, this could be used to control a gearbox that has two gear selectors, such as Sariel's 4-speed Compact Linear Gearbox.
one thing though what does that do
turkville 2 weeks ago
@turkville - This is just a simplified proof-of-concept. As mentioned in the description, this could be used to control a gearbox that has two gear selectors, such as Sariel's 4-speed Compact Linear Gearbox. Please read the description and comments for more information.
slfroden 2 weeks ago
@slfroden ok cool but one question. plzz tell me if the m motor will work and show tutorial if possible anyways
turkville 2 weeks ago
nice diff
roosterinorbit 1 month ago
By the way, did you mean sariel?
AdamAce07 2 months ago
@AdamAce07 - Yes. If you haven't already, check out his Lego creations at sariel.pl
slfroden 2 months ago
I honestly don't understand why this video has so much hate on it. I'd personally use a clutch gear instead of a rubber band, but I suppose, with short operations, the differences in how much the restricted actuator moves is negligible.
CitrusJuicebox 3 months ago 2
@CitrusJuicebox - Thanks for your comment. I'm not sure why there are so many 'dislikes' either, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion I guess. For me, this was just a proof-of-concept, and it needs a bit more tweaking, but hopefully someone else finds it useful and can incorporate it into their own Lego creations.
slfroden 3 months ago
@slfroden I certainly love things like this. I've been pretty out of Technic developments for the last several years, so learning about these new actuators was certainly a pleasant surprise! You have my thanks.
CitrusJuicebox 3 months ago
Thats impressive man. Lego do their own actuators now but this is much cooler.
blowenfuse 3 months ago
@blowenfuse - Thanks for the compliment. For your information, these are official Lego mini linear actuators (BrickLink part #92693c01). In fact, this is 100% Lego, no 3rd party pieces have been used at all.
slfroden 3 months ago
Why? And wat for
TheBeankill 4 months ago
@TheBeankill - Why not...? You could use two separate motors and linear actuators to achieve the same result, but the advantage with this setup is that only one motor is needed to control two separate linear actuators in series. This saves weight, simplifies the controls (only needs one IR channel), and requires less connections to the battery. As mentioned in the description, this could be used to control a gearbox that has two gear selectors, such as Sariel's 4-speed Compact Linear Gearbox.
slfroden 4 months ago
That's quite cool.
LinkShack 4 months ago
What did i just witness?
Dewmeister14 6 months ago
@Dewmeister14 - Please read the description, it will tell you what's happening. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask...
slfroden 6 months ago