Re: A LEGO double-throw switch?

In lugnet.robotics, Bryan Bonahoom wrote:
> In lugnet.robotics, Kevin L. Clague wrote:
>> This means gears, but gears mean play.  One should be able to cancel the play by
>> using a total of four gears.  One gear for each switch, and two intermediate
>> gears.  If you "pre-stress" the gears (take out the slack when you put the
>> second intermediate gear on, the 45 degrees should be reliable.
>>
>> Otherwise the percentage innacuraccy goes down as the number of teeth get
>> larger.
>
> Actually, I am not convinced it means gears.  One of the switches could be
> mounted with a 45 degree tilt.  This would remove the issue of play in the
> gears.
>
> You could also link the handle holes of the polarity switches with a solid piece
> (as opposed to a single linking axel through the axel holes).  You should be
> able to get a 45 degree tilt this way also.
>
> And, can I have a gorilla mascot too?  :)

Sure!  Some assembly required!

http://www.kclague.net/Go-Rilla/index.htm

>
> Bryan

Kev