L'Edifice - Reproduction
Encouraged by fellow L'Edifice enthusiasts, it's time (May 2025) to re-created some wooden parts. Basically half of the 'A - Tenons de soubassement' are missing and/or broken, same issue with the 'J- Faîtières'... Also want those M4/M5 stairs and still missing some panels... It's time for replacement parts! The system The basic building system consists […]
Mobaco - Doors & Gates
It's still funny to see what the boys are creating with Mobaco. The doors & gates are always used. Somehow they like this simple addition. So after a request for new wall pannels, it's also time updating the gates: The wooden parts from the left 2 buildings were already made. Main concern: "The double doors […]
DuckieTown
It's time to continue with the MOOC DuckieTown course and build the newest DB21J (4GB) DuckieBot. Although I did consider buying an older (& cheaper) RPi version, the newest version should be less stress full, since it (should) work with the newest online course. First impressions: Road & tiles... I decided to create the road-tiles […]
Installation LeoCAD Library
Building with the released vintage toys could be done with LeoCAD. (LeoCAD works on Windows, Linux & macOS.) For using the vintage toys library, the 'standard' LeoCAD library basically needs to be replaced with this vintage toys library. That's what this article is about. 1. Download LeoCAD LeoCAD installation should be downloaded here: LeoCAD.org/downloads Choose […]
LeoCAD: using multiple libraries
If you only want to add one vintage toys library to LeoCAD, read this article. It's also possible to mix the Mobaco library with Lego like parts or other vintage toys libraries.Now 2 things will change: 1. Expected folder structure Since we cannot select multiple zip files inside LeoCAD, a folder structure needs to be […]
Take Apart: Extension Cabin
By a request, a new extension/upgrade:Add a cabin on your take apart truck. Features:- Doors at back could be open & closed.- Select a cabin:1. With open windows,2. Closed. Pre-assembly door hinges:- Requires 4x M3 bolts or- Could also glue piece of 2.85mm filament. Exploded view: Assembly:- Needs 4 printed bolts, also included. Needs a […]
Mobaco Model 4-78
Time to create some virtual Mobaco models. Let's go for the bigger bit strange: Set 4, No. 78. For some reason, the mid section of the building is floating. The building plan: It's having some interesting column supporting structures. The center of the buildings doesn't have any supports to the ground. At floor leves VI, […]
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Pico/mPython - smart car DIY
Time for a new robot approach: building a 'smart car' platform. Having some Arduino Uno experiences some years back, it's time to learn something new: After reading this inspiring medium article: "Pico Bot" by Doug Blanding, there is no reason to wait any longer. This post is about: Major software upgrade: The Build It's the updated version, […]
Dom Tower & Church
Project: Swiss cheese. It's finaly time, recreating a Mobaco model on my own. After visiting the beautiful Dom Tower in Utrecht, we bought a puzzle version for our kids... That's a nice start, understanding the properties of the church, at least, that is what I was expecting.. Dom Tower - Top section Since the Dom […]