Joubarc

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Former LEGO ambassador and LEGO zealot as a whole. If I could give negative rep for people writing "Legos", I would. It's going to be very hard not to suspend any offender though.

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Jan 9	comment	What is known of the capacities of the MINDSTORMS EV3 when it comes to interconnection with a network (WiFi, bluetooth) I didn't know about that restriction from Apple - what do they mean by "non-trusted devices" in this context? It it's a matter of approval process, maybe LEGO did the necessary paperwork this time - they do have some iOS apps, so I guess their relation with Apple isn't too bad
Jan 9	comment	What is known of the capacities of the MINDSTORMS EV3 when it comes to interconnection with a network (WiFi, bluetooth) Yes, I updated with a link to its product sheet
Jan 9	comment	What is considered the most valuable LEGO set? Hi Dirk, welcome to bricks.se, nice to see you and your expertise here!
Jan 8	comment	Useful machines built with LEGO I've also build a small stand to hold my phone securely in the dashboard of my car when I'm using it as navigation aid, so I wouldn't underestimate the adaptability of LEGO for similar jobs. At the other end of the range, there's even been a full desk - not a machine, but fully functional.
Jan 7	comment	Is there a way to remotely operate the push-button light brick? Another weird idea: modify your buildings so that, when placed close together, one building pushes on the button of the next building. If you have a row of them, that means you can light them all by squeezing the row on both ends. Granted, maybe it's not such a good idea after all, but you can ponder on the theme. The general idea is to translate the mechanical part so that it's easier to access, and for all buildings at the same time. You could also modify them so that pulling a small wire/rope lights the brick, then tie all ropes together and give one single pull.
Jan 7	comment	As of November 2011, should I buy the NXT 2.0 now, or wait and buy the NXT 3.0 later? And now that it's been announced officially, we see it's not for 2013Q1 either but for "second half of the year"
Jan 7	comment	As of November 2011, should I buy the NXT 2.0 now, or wait and buy the NXT 3.0 later? Well, apparently all elements, central unit, sensors, and motors are new, but the connectivity is the same and LEGO confirmed the old sensors would work with the new EV3.
Jan 7	comment	As of November 2011, should I buy the NXT 2.0 now, or wait and buy the NXT 3.0 later? Note that even this announcement doesn't mean you shouldn't buy current NXT2.0 sets - there are still good reasons to do so, price being one (especially if LEGO dumps his current inventory at some point, which is possible), and retrocompatibilty being another.
Jan 7	comment	As of November 2011, should I buy the NXT 2.0 now, or wait and buy the NXT 3.0 later? And as of January 2013, the next version of Mindstorms, Mindstorms EV3, has indeed been announced officially
Jan 5	comment	Displaying the Star Wars Super Star Destroyer in a small apartment? Very neat idea, beats a picture :-/
Jan 5	comment	Displaying the Star Wars Super Star Destroyer in a small apartment? Hummm... take a picture, frame & display it, and disassemble the kit :-) (and if you can't even store the pile of parts as itself, send it to me or something)
Jan 5	comment	How does LEGO handle the breakage of Hero Factory sockets? I forgot to mention, but can also call them directly (the phone number is on the box, I believe), if you prefer that way - the response will at least be instantaneous. Again, while you can expect replacement parts very fast, whatever effect it might have on their internal production, you'll not be able to see. But a phone call might give you some insight on what they're doing, if you reach someone chatty enough.
Jan 4	comment	What are all the different ways that LEGO pieces join together? It's interesting to note that LEGO is going towards less types of connections; for example, shutters now using a standard clip connection.
Jan 3	comment	Simplest approach for rail sets automation Now that you mention it, indeed. I guess I should take the time to make a correct avatar though before worrying about what putting an hat on does to it :-)
Jan 3	comment	Is there a list of colours currently in production? Nope, and it's a good question. I found some more info, see my edited answer.
Jan 2	comment	Is there a list of colours currently in production? Related to How many different colours of LEGO bricks are there?, but specifically for current colors.
Jan 2	comment	Is there a way to remotely operate the push-button light brick? Shouldn't be a real issue if it's only the end of its travel, the rest of it can be made before hitting the switch
Jan 1	comment	How do I build a paper feeder with LEGO to transfer a single sheet of paper from a deck robustly? Don't current photocopiers do that kind of job easily? If your company doesn't have one handy, you can probably ask for another company to do the job. I think it's a very interesting question, but since it appears to be for a professional environment, I have some doubts as to the feasibility of it with LEGO - at least with the reliability required.
Dec 28	comment	Repairing Lego minifigure torso cracks/damage Can't believe I'm upvoting an answer with the word "glue" in it
Dec 28	comment	Are there LEGO sets designed for adults? Indeed, it seems to work that way, I hadn't noticed that. Makes you wonder what the point of specifying the minimum age, then.