Re: A LEGO double-throw switch?

In lugnet.robotics, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> On Tue, August 23, 2005 12:37 pm, Bryan Bonahoom wrote:
>> 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.
>
> Linking via the handles would cause problems.  First, there is a great deal of
> friction added to the system when an axle is in that hole.  Second, I think the
> proposed method requires the switches to continue rotating the same direction.
>
> Steve

So - tilting one of the switches is probably the best approach.

But I want to know where Brian Davis is.  He started this blasted discussion  :)

And, Kevin, should I just send you my mailing address so you send me the parts?
:)  (BTW - it didn't look pneumatic.  What's wrong?)  :)

Bryan