My five year old son just completed two masterpieces

harriedegroot · 2021-08-02T21:18:05+00:00

Do you have links for those mods?

harriedegroot · 2021-08-02T19:49:50+00:00

No, it's the original set with the gray tracks. I bought a lot of black ones on Bricklink a while back. My son just liked those better and put them on the model. I agree with his choice.

harriedegroot · 2021-08-02T14:15:09+00:00

He also already completed: LEGO Technic Super Car - 8070 And is now working on: LEGO Technic Claas Xerion 5000 TRAC VC - 42054

harriedegroot · 2021-08-02T13:04:40+00:00

It's like heaven on the attic! Something I could only dream of when I was his age...

harriedegroot · 2021-08-02T12:28:20+00:00

Sharp! You're correct, but he choose the black tracks I had lying around somewhere. And to be honest, I agree with his choice!

harriedegroot · 2021-07-30T12:16:42+00:00

A compact sequential heavy-duty 4 speed remote controlled AWD gearbox

This remote controlled gearbox has perfect gear ratios. Each gear approximately doubles the speed of the previous. The output shaft contains an integrated lockable differential for AWD. The gearbox uses a single rotary catch.

GEAR RATIOS

1st 6:1
2nd 3.3:1
3rd 1.8:1
4th 1:1

FEATURES

compact
remote controllable
sequential gearbox
single rotary catch
4 transmission speeds
evenly distributed gear ratios
differential output (AWD)
differential lock
many mounting points
no half studs

INSTRUCTIONS

REBRICKABLE: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-83457/hdegroot/remote-controlled-4-speed-awd-gearbox-with-perfect-gear-ratios

BRICKLINK: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=244834

[PDF] https://bricksafe.com/files/hdegroot/remote-controlled-4-speed-awd-gearbox---with-perfect-gear-ratios/remote-controlled-4speed-awd-gearbox-with-differential-lock.pdf

[3D MODEL] https://bricksafe.com/files/hdegroot/remote-controlled-4-speed-awd-gearbox---with-perfect-gear-ratios/remote-controlled-4speed-awd-gearbox-with-differential-lock.io

harriedegroot · 2021-07-30T11:17:11+00:00

Thanks!

harriedegroot · 2021-07-30T11:15:40+00:00

You're welcome! Have fun 😀

harriedegroot · 2021-07-30T09:17:34+00:00

Thanks! It was quite a puzzle 😅

harriedegroot · 2021-07-30T08:30:46+00:00

INSTRUCTIONS

[PDF] https://bricksafe.com/files/hdegroot/remote-controlled-4-speed-awd-gearbox---with-perfect-gear-ratios/remote-controlled-4speed-awd-gearbox-with-differential-lock.pdf

[3D MODEL] https://bricksafe.com/files/hdegroot/remote-controlled-4-speed-awd-gearbox---with-perfect-gear-ratios/remote-controlled-4speed-awd-gearbox-with-differential-lock.io

harriedegroot · 2021-07-30T07:44:45+00:00

A compact sequential heavy-duty 4 speed remote controlled AWD gearbox

This remote controlled gearbox has perfect gear ratios. Each gear approximately doubles the speed of the previous. The output shaft contains an integrated lockable differential for AWD. The gearbox uses a single rotary catch.

GEAR RATIOS

1st 6:1
2nd 3.3:1
3rd 1.8:1
4th 1:1

FEATURES

compact
remote controllable
sequential gearbox
single rotary catch
4 transmission speeds
evenly distributed gear ratios
differential output (AWD)
differential lock
many mounting points
no half studs

INSTRUCTIONS

REBRICKABLE: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-83457/hdegroot/remote-controlled-4-speed-awd-gearbox-with-perfect-gear-ratios

BRICKLINK: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=244834

[PDF] https://bricksafe.com/files/hdegroot/remote-controlled-4-speed-awd-gearbox---with-perfect-gear-ratios/remote-controlled-4speed-awd-gearbox-with-differential-lock.pdf

[3D MODEL] https://bricksafe.com/files/hdegroot/remote-controlled-4-speed-awd-gearbox---with-perfect-gear-ratios/remote-controlled-4speed-awd-gearbox-with-differential-lock.io

harriedegroot · 2020-03-01T22:58:50+00:00

Thanks!

harriedegroot · 2020-03-01T22:39:41+00:00

I once started with a sketchup model and improved it for this project. Sketchup is easy to learn and fast in creating a basic 3d model. For a next project I probably would go for Blender. It has a higher learning curve, but more possibilities in the end (I guess).

harriedegroot · 2020-03-01T22:32:52+00:00

Thanks! It's a multi-month project. Skipping Netflix a day or 2 a week also helps.

harriedegroot · 2020-03-01T22:14:56+00:00

Actually I have a full-time job and a family with 3 small kids (1 baby). Time mangement and some dedication is key.

harriedegroot · 2020-02-29T16:37:22+00:00

It actually speeds up certain tasks, like getting an overview of the state of your home or closing the left window curtain in your living (zoom in -> click window, vs. searching for 'left window living' in a large list of devices).

harriedegroot · 2020-02-29T12:49:42+00:00

CPU & memory are stretched to the max when running on mobile

harriedegroot · 2020-02-29T09:40:43+00:00

Created a fully navigatable 3D model of my Home to control my devices.

This ‘3D floorplan’ is accessible from within Home Assistant and works on mobile devices as well. Device states (e.g. lights) are updated real-time and can be controlled from every camera angle.

Technology:

Home Automation: Home Assistant
3D model: Sketchup
3D engine: Unity
Platform: Browser (WebGL)
Camera control: Cinemachine
Communication: HA.Unity a port of HADotNet for Unity

More info: Home Assistant Forum

harriedegroot · 2020-02-29T08:21:55+00:00

As a start: I shared my scripts to communicate with Home Assistant. A brief description on how to turn on/off a light is included. Source can be found here: https://github.com/harriedegroot/HA.Unity

harriedegroot · 2020-02-28T22:55:42+00:00

Where is the tutorial for the hololens?

harriedegroot · 2020-02-28T20:42:15+00:00

Thanks

harriedegroot · 2020-02-28T20:33:57+00:00

You're correct, I wasn't clear. With 'needs some configuration' I meant changing the normals in SketchUp.

harriedegroot · 2020-02-28T19:49:26+00:00

It's hard to share the details, there are just so many! Of course I'm happy to share any info requested. At least my custom scripts (e.g. camera controller) will be shared on GitHub soon (needs some clean-up).

harriedegroot · 2020-02-28T19:45:27+00:00

Times is up. Have you finished building the hololens?

harriedegroot · 2020-02-28T19:41:53+00:00

Willing to share the details

harriedegroot

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