Articulated Steering

I built this to test the idea of 4 wheel steering.

My challenge is for someone to build this using the NXT. It would probably be easier not to make the middle wheels move back and forth. But it would be interesting to see how you would power the axle while it moves. If you do build it with the NXT please put it on NXTLog and comment to tell me that you put it on. Also put the tag of sixwheelcar .

New Projects

These are my latest projects NXHummer and ButterMilk This is the first spot you can see them at. I will put them on NXTLog eventually. I am currently programming a turret that I built.

Jumping Giant

I bought the 8651 Jumping Giant.
I mainly bought it for the wheels but there are a few
Technic beams, axles and pins. Surprisingly I got it for five
dollars less that the original price including S&H.

NXTerrainiac

I was inspired by my brother to build a vehicle like the Tyco Terrainiac only using the pieces from the NXT kit. But I ended up using a few pieces not in the kit that I listed further down. So this is my variation on Tyco's RC car. I hope you enjoy it as much as me and my brother. Thanks for looking and please comment. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=b1a89ab6-e290-4ea2-832d-ba28f640b20e

Robo Assasin

This robot was built with the upper body of Alpha Rex and a variation on Tribots base. It can drive and turn. It shoots a missile. Three sensors are included. Touch, Ultra-Sonic and Light. I can't make a LDD file because it is a hybrid model (several sets)which is hard to put into LDD. I didn't program all the sensors into the robot but there are lots of possibilities. I have already taken this robot apart. Feel free to copy it just mention my name. Ask any questions you might have and please post on my project. Thanks for looking! For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=b9668759-0fa9-432b-ae49-f1062d9f8b7b

Wall Tram 2

This is a long overdue follow up project inspired by the original Wall Tram that I built in June. I sadly have already destroyed it so I can't build on any extra ideas. The 2nd Tram has two decks for passengers. It also has light, touch, sound and ultrasonic sensors. It has the same basic design for the driving base as the first one. I also built a trailer that attached to the new tram. I redesigned the rails by lifting them off the ground see pix. I put a station at each end as well. I tried to make it stop at the end of the track by using the touch and ultrasonic sensors. I wasn't so successful as it would ram through the wall instead of stopping. I enjoy getting comments on my projects. Please post your thots about it and feel free to design your own. Hope you enjoy looking at it. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=5a7e5f1a-6a60-4e75-a5d2-f3c132eba251

Wall Tram

The wall tram was built to traverse a Lego wall. It doesn't go very fast because real trams don't go very fast. but you can change that. Two motors, six wheels and lots of pieces. You will find instructions below. This robot has been assimilated. I would love for people to comment on it.For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=19026800-b1c9-4ffe-a299-8fa87cf49837

Racers

This is a racing game made with 3 motors and a touch sensor. The more you press the touch sensor the faster the car goes. The other car is powered by using the third motor as a generator. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=3d87897f-8a82-4d35-b589-bca0cedcda6d