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Title: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: sam on February 07, 2010, 03:03

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/robotic-spider-melds-legos-and-3-d-printing/

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Lego’s programmable robotics set Mindstorms is a fun toy for computing enthusiasts but if you really want to take it to the next level, check out Mark Weller’s project.

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Clive on February 07, 2010, 08:57

I think Sam is a Lego enthusiast.   ;D  My son was too!

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Simon on February 07, 2010, 10:55

I expect your grandson will be too!  :)

The spider is cool, though.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Clive on February 07, 2010, 12:20

Quote from: Simon on February 07, 2010, 10:55

I expect your grandson will be too!  :)

My son is counting on it.  I counted on him being an electric train enthusiast but he hated them!     ;D

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Sandra on February 07, 2010, 13:58

Quote from: Clive on February 07, 2010, 12:20

I counted on him being an electric train enthusiast but he hated them!     ;D

Maybe if youd had a train set like this one then he would have loved it Clive  ;D

http://www.miniatur-wunderland.com/exhibit/video/4-minutes-wunderland/

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: sam on February 07, 2010, 18:42

Quote from: Clive on February 07, 2010, 08:57

I think Sam is a Lego enthusiast.   ;D  My son was too!

I am indeed a lego enthusiast

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Simon on February 07, 2010, 21:23

I managed to make a fire engine when I was about 9, but never took it up seriously.  Preferred being out building camps in the woods. 

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Clive on February 07, 2010, 22:36

Quote from: Sandra on February 07, 2010, 13:58

Maybe if youd had a train set like this one then he would have loved it Clive  ;D

That's an incredble set up Sandra.  I don't think I ever aspired to owning a layout quite as elaborate as that one!   :D

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: sam on February 08, 2010, 04:54

Quote from: Sandra on February 07, 2010, 13:58

Maybe if youd had a train set like this one then he would have loved it Clive  ;D

http://www.miniatur-wunderland.com/exhibit/video/4-minutes-wunderland/

yeah that place is on my list of places to visit. On James May's Toy Stories (I think that's what it was called) they had a chat with the guys who made that... the control centre looks as impressive as mission control of NASA.

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Simon on February 08, 2010, 09:46

James May does some very interesting programmes, outside of Top Gear.  :)

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Clive on February 08, 2010, 10:23

Given half a chance and he'd be up in the ISS.   ;D

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Simon on February 08, 2010, 10:28

Breaking things...  ;D

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Clive on February 08, 2010, 10:29

 :haha:

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: sam on February 08, 2010, 14:32

Quote from: Simon on February 08, 2010, 10:28

Breaking things...  ;D

or turning them into steam powered alternatives.

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Simon on February 08, 2010, 21:17

 :)x

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Clive on February 08, 2010, 22:41

In space no one can hear you steam.   ;D

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Simon on February 08, 2010, 22:46

:aarrgh:

Title: Re: Robotic Spider Melds Legos and 3-D Printing
Post by: Clive on February 08, 2010, 23:02

 :hehe: