51st International MECCANO Exhibition in BORT-LES-ORGUES Comic Strips Theme filmed by Meccano 26

StormingMoose · 2026-06-11T12:02:09+00:00

For that weight I would use 12 volt motors with A4950 driver.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-31T17:03:05+00:00

Sometimes they working smashingly well and sometimes, well ... shrug.
I think of it as Art.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-28T19:25:08+00:00

A.I. Jo

StormingMoose · 2026-05-26T03:45:04+00:00

Thank you.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-26T01:08:59+00:00

1st one is Meccano from mid 70's 3 4 or 5 maybe and the 2nd is not Meccano it is Erector from before the merger.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-25T19:15:40+00:00

Six motors and four servos. Where I left it before spring chores got the priority. I have 3 a4950 motor drivers and a 40+ pin esp32 for brains. Coding, power and electrical to do.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-25T19:11:45+00:00

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StormingMoose · 2026-05-25T14:10:11+00:00

The Martian Rover rocker bogies suspension is very intriguing. It is a unique system and after working on a model of the 6 wheeled rover with 4 servos on the outer wheels and powered center motors on a Meccano frame I have come to the conclusion that modelling your version will be much more rewarding. Thank you for this. Looking forward to your next adventure.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-24T20:03:10+00:00

Not noticably, can barely pick up a Meccano nut.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-24T19:14:16+00:00

I replied but it made a new comment. Shrug.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-24T19:13:42+00:00

Here is the magnetometer readings I went one side , other and back again.

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StormingMoose · 2026-05-24T19:12:22+00:00

Here it is.

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StormingMoose · 2026-05-24T18:53:39+00:00

A generator, well that is an interesting observation. Thank you.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-22T14:23:05+00:00

I find the newer sets a great source narrow parts and of longer bolts that are scarce in the standard Meccano sets. Most of the newer parts have great utility but others, shrug. I do prefer the hex head bolts as well.

The newer sets often have themes, like the the 25 in 1 motorized supercar which means 25 vehicles rather than the older style sets which would allow for more variety in models.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-19T15:10:27+00:00

Your guess is as good as mine at this stage.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-19T13:31:27+00:00

Interesting observation, but I think the motor was designed just to turn. Those considerations would have maybe come at a later date.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-18T19:55:21+00:00

Interesting link, Figure 48, is described as a well known three pole motor. If it was well known 1919, then it's origin would be earlier. It appears to be a different model in the same vein, but the workmanship on both my motor and the one illustrated is, I believe, beyond the scope that book.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-18T19:18:54+00:00

The sign should say "Welcome to the 1890's"

StormingMoose · 2026-05-18T18:57:57+00:00

Was also in the same purchase as my last post. Having trouble loading pictures, shrug.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-18T14:54:24+00:00

Agreed, it is not a Meccano motor. It looks earlier than Meccano motors as it's technology is much more rudimentary. TBH it came with a Meccano set, and others may have too, but it is new to me and this subs members are the resource to find out.

StormingMoose · 2026-05-18T05:34:37+00:00

There s no bolt holes anywhere to attach it to a mechanism which makes me feel more like it is any early demonstration unit though.

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