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Originally posted by Scorpion515
Hey, how many people had/have LEGO Mindstorm?
I do!
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I teach a LEGO Mindstorms course to little kids over the summer, so I have 4 sets, plus tons of extra parts. Of course, when I'm not teaching the course, they're being made into awesome robotics machines in my room.
I even made a model (working, of course) of last years robot, down to the chains on the drive. Its amazingly complex: with the proper knowledge, you can mesh worm gears, make camshafts raise claws, etc, etc. That's what drew me in: the complexity.
Harrison - invest in LEGO chains, and conveyer chains. They are great to make tracks/treads, and link drive gears. Order them from a company called PITSCO. They're really nice, and send you a free catalogue. I think I may have allowed some PITSCO staffers to retire early, from all the stuff I've ordered

(seriously)
There's only one problem with mindstorms: only 3 motor outputs! Of course you can stack em, but i want 4 indie motors

two for drive, two for claws) and yes, I know how to use the differential, it doesnt work that well for high-load robots.
Wow, let this be a lesson to you all: never ask a Mindstorms lunatic about his(or her) habit - i mean, hobby
