Hi there,

Whoever has this set please raise your hand! Anyone saw this recently? Where and how much?




And to all lego fans, check this out if you haven't see it yet,

Six Legged Robot

V8, 32 valves engine

P.S. Don't know how to attach a youtube link. It just doesn't work.

This post has been edited by Aurora: Nov 19 2007, 09:43 PM

The link isn't working.

I never expect the price to be the same. Well, what the heck, the price for lego never stop rising, which is good in one way. Meaning it is the toy with ever-increasing resell value!

Hmm... Is it new set? I'm willing to grab for RM549

Maybe because there was too little active forumers and not worth maintaining it.
Orang utan cause I come from orang utan land! (borneo)

Try this:
Lynxmotion


This post has been edited by Aurora: Mar 3 2009, 02:28 PM

VEX is wheel-base robot, lynxmotion is legged base. Toyrus midvalley used to have a few unit of NXT, keep inside the glass cabinet near the counter.

With no background in robot construction and design, and deadline within 3 weeks, NXT is the best solution. I wonder how big (and weight) of your cables? You may have already notice, Lego are made with smooth plastic surface, it won't give you enough traction to cross your obstacle, especially the second pic. Though NXT do have these small rubbers for traction, it wouldn't be enough. You will need to add non-lego item to add traction (ie small and flexble rubber, e.g. eraser, rubberband, balloon, etc)

For your obstacle course, your robot primary locomotion should be wheel-base, and optional locomotion is some form of legged locomotion. Wheel will give you the thrust and forward motion. Legged would be optional if you have to clear tall obstacles.

Other design consideration, is the degree of motion (freedom) of your robot. It will give you the no. of servo motors required, and thus no. of NXT set you need.

Say, you have the minimum of:
1. forward, backward (1 servo)
2. left, right (1 servo)
3. clamp (1 servo)

Additional motion (option 1):
4. Manipulator (extension of arm, say 1 joint) (1 servo)
5. Crawl, climb ability (at least 2 servo)

Or (option 2):
4. Manipulator (extension of arm, say 1 joint) (1 servo)
5. Additional wheel base (1 or 2 axle, which gives you 6, 8 wheels typical terrain vehicle) (1-2 servo)

Which sum up, you would need 2 sets of NXT. (3 servo is too limited to create anything creatively awesome ) With the weight of 2 NXT, and 10 batteries, it should give you a steady robot and traction. Btw, you would need spare batteries, rechargable preferably.

2x NXT = RM 2798
1x quick charger + 4 rechargable battery = RM 150-200
additional rechargable battery (16 pcs) = RM 200+
Total = RM3148 - RM 3198

There are better options, i.e. direct order from VEX or lynxmotion. Then again, 3 weeks are not enough to build this type of robot.

Anyway, the point is:
It is waaay cheaper to use a long stick, 1 pair of sore arms, a stiff shoulder to do the job than spending >RM3k for ineffective robot. Worst case, the batteries run out, or by some other means, the RM3k robot stuck inside. Still you need a long stick to retrieve, or break the ceiling (additional $$).

It is good to introduce new idea, trying new initiative. But not within 3 weeks. Give it a deserving duration, at least 1-2 years, start from scratch and customize your robot to your needs.

This post has been edited by Aurora: Mar 9 2009, 09:24 AM

ian90, still looking for mindstorm? Want mine? I think I played it for less than 6 hours since I purchase a year ago. Willing to let go for RM1k Inclusive of a multi-compartment box (non-lego box).

I hardly play with it since I have it. Not to mention it was keep away from my sight. It deserves a better owner than me
Actually, I have decided to get serious at robotic project. I am switching over to customize robotic project.

Yup, complete set. Together with the box, and a multi-compartment box for all the parts. Rest assure, the bricks are as new as factory.

I'm thinking of letting go my NXT retail set and technic bulldozer 8275, to fund my other hobby.

I know this isn't suppose to be here. Anyway, just post it away, to bump the thread.

My NXT is open box, but rarely play. Play with it twice since purchase, <6 hrs play time. Item is 100% new as I store it away. Technic bulldozer is un-open set. Any takers? Offer me


The NXT block is not in the picture. It's stored in seperate box.

This post has been edited by Aurora: Apr 26 2009, 11:58 AM

I plan to get 8265 if the price is attractive. Lego truck entry this year is a bit disappointing compare to last 2 years.

Why wanna let go such a good set? It's the second and last Lego supercar. I wish they would come up with a new one soon.

By the way, how much are you letting? What is the condition of the bricks?

I haven't play with Lego-alike toys, but I read from somewhere that the quality is not as good, like what you said, too tight or too loose. I'm not sure about this imitates, but some cheap plastic toys produce toxin chemical, i.e. the plastic become oily after some time. IIRC, lego use ABS plastic, one of the hard and stable plastic. But nowadays, LEGO product is not that consistent as well, especially inconsistency in colour.

The reason LEGO packed a lot of air in the brick design to cut down weight.

Yeah, they need to reduce the air in the box. The box is too big and give a false impression to buyer and seller. The front loader is a duplicate of the older version, 8459, except it comes with over 1000 parts (8459 only has 500++ parts)


The crane truck looks a bit flimsy, especially the lifting arm, waiting for review.

panjang16, nice one! Where did you bought it? Don't tell me you get it from the one of the forumer here? I wonder how much did you get it?

Man, I should have ask him also.

You never reply to my post.
Anyway, I saw a remake of Enzo from a Lego imitate. Well, hopefully they have a plan for a remake for this model.

Haha. No problem. I would have PM you if I really want it. Trying to cut down my expenses on Lego also
I'm interested in this 2003 backhoe, if you have (and thinking of letting go ):


panjang16: I wonder how does it pair against other Lego technic set? Any picture for side-by-side comparison? especially with other technic car (enzo, fiorano, off-roader, F1)

This post has been edited by Aurora: Jul 4 2009, 09:13 PM

icic. Nevermind, post up the side-by-side comparison with the Go-kart, so we can appreciate the awesomeness of the car. lol.

Motorize bulldozer cost RM899 and Offroader around 600+, if not mistaken. I got the bulldozer, but no time to build it yet. Planning to let go, you interested?

Letting go at RM800. 100% new. Only open the box to remove the manual for safe keeping.

So fast grab from ar188 ah... I just got back from outstation, didn't have time to check my inbox. Anyway, hope you enjoy your build!

Wow... nice... so tempting...

You mean this? (poison)