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@ccs.carleton.ca writes:
> In article <27762@life.ai.mit.edu> bleck@aztec.ai.mit.edu (Olaf Bleck) writes:
> 
> >Seriously though, Fischertechnik is designed in it's original form for a
> >different purpose and a more advanced crowd, whereas Lego was originally for
> >the younger crowd.  Since then, F't. has retrofitted with simpler stuff, and
> >Lego with more complicated stuff, probably to dig into each others' market
> >shares.  Both are pretty nice prototyping toys though, but I think
> >Fischertechnik is more durable (except for one design flaw): it's a less
> 
> >-Olaf
> 
> I would think that Macco(sp?) would be great for prototyping. 
> These things last forever and many older sets can be picked
> up at garage sales for a few dollars. 
> 
> 
> Now to really show my ignorance ... I'm new to all this ...
> Just what is a slip ring ?

I tried to reply via E-Mail, but your return address was
incomplete.

Meccano has a slip ring assembly among its 512 separate
components.  They were included in a kit called ELECTROKIT
which was manufactured in the 70's.  Using the same technique
used by Meccano, a custom made slip ring can be constructed
using printed circuit board.

If you desire further information, reply by E-Mail so I can
obtain a correct address to answer you request.

Fred W. Culpepper
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY (Retired)
fculpepp@norfolk.vak12ed.edu
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