ultimate lego 8043
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How to build the Lego 8043 ultimate digger.TRANSCRIPT
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Instructions for modifying of the Lego® Technic 8043 Motorized Excavator
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ULTIMATE 8043
This mod will give the 8043: * 8878 Rechargeable battery * Complete simultaneous control of all the motorized functions * Joystick-controller that works just like a real excavator * XL-motor for more comsiderable boom-lifting power * PF-lights * More realistic bucket looks & larger operating range * Larger orerating range for the dipper * Roof for the cabin * All gear-reduction has been moved to the undercarriage to reduce the side-effects of transferring the drivetrain through the turntable
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These modifications and instructions were made by Jurgen Krooshoop (Jurgens Technic Corner) See my models in action: http://www.youtube.com/user/Rhodeslover1 More info & models can be found at my MOC-page: http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/21811 and my brickshelf-folder: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=Jurgmeister The original instructions are available at http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=8043-1 LEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse these instructions & modifications. You can find the official Lego® site at http://www.lego.com
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Connections: Slew: Ch 1 Red Boom: Ch1 Blue Drive left: Ch 2 Red Drive Right: Ch 2 Blue Bucket: Ch 3 Red Dipper: Ch 3 Blue
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