Sorry readers for not posting for a while, I have been extremely busy building something rather large! Before I post about that, here is a really cool PDF document from TexBrick.com about building large LEGO models using studded techniques. Building Big (warning its 7.5mb)
I have managed to get hold of some very cool Rotacaster.com.au 125mm omni-directional wheels to try out. I managed to use up most of my yellow technic beams building this massive platform which will eventually house a large robot. I plan to mix it up a bit with some of the new metal parts I have [...]
Pretty chuffed today as I had the honour to put my NXT Robotic Arm in to a showcase at the Bluewater Lego Store. Should be on display for 4 – 6 weeks.
As you may be aware I have been building a Robot called Wheeler out of old parts (old grey and RCX 9V motors etc). I was hoping to have it finished over the Christmas break but had hit a small issue with driving the wheels with the new weight of the body. Anyway what I [...]
Today I had a little bit of spare time while looking after my son and watching some films, so I decided to try and build a studless (I always build studded) robotic arm using NXT motors (I mostly use PF). Here is the result. I have to be honest and admit that I loved building using [...]