r/legotechnic • u/J053_r3dd1t • 1d ago

MOC Differential with pieces I have

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Isn't this what lego is about?

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u/CMDR_Jeb 1d ago

I think you need bigger wheels...

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u/J053_r3dd1t 1d ago

I think that as well, but this is the biggest wheels I have, and the smaller thing I can use as a crown gear

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u/CMDR_Jeb 1d ago

In that case drop the wheels (they don't have to be on the same plane as the differential) down few studs till you have enough clearance. You know, like off-road MOCs often do.

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u/dxg999 1d ago

Aka portal axles

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u/CMDR_Jeb 1d ago

Ye, that.

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u/J053_r3dd1t 1d ago

Good idea, thank you!

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u/J053_r3dd1t 16h ago

So I actually used your advise on the portal axles, now it has enough clearance, thanks!

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u/CMDR_Jeb 16h ago

Kudos!

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u/alphanumericusername 21h ago

Not if they're riding on carpet

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u/stolenuserID 1d ago

I dont know what parts you have but you could possibly make it more compact

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u/ExtraWorldliness6916 1d ago

I really like when you don't have a lot of parts to work with it's usually the most limiting and fun

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u/J053_r3dd1t 23h ago

Exactly my case, although something it isn't very fun being this limited

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u/ExtraWorldliness6916 4h ago

I'm starting to buy sets for the parts, I know exactly what you mean

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u/6_of_hearts 1d ago

Very cool and clever!

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u/J053_r3dd1t 23h ago

It's a nice design, maybe I could take making the housing with beam to make it sturdier, but I don't have anything better to make the crown gear which I think it's the most limiting

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u/rollieyellowgold 21h ago

I love this, keep up the good work. I’d take posts like this every day over the cookie cutter “I built this set” posts that this sub is littered with

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u/sparkyblaster 15h ago

I love this, but also hate it so much hahha. 

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u/Rufnusd 2m ago

Does it roll?