Technicopedia

[CP5670]

Not exactly. In the same link from the newer one, you can see they were introduced in 1991 already.

The Peeron entries I linked above suggest that the change was in fact made in 1994 or possibly 1993. I remember seeing the old kind in my 8857 and 8868 sets, although I can't be entirely sure about it now. Maybe it varied with the location, as was the case with a lot of these minor part changes.

[Conchas]

That isolated appearance of Type2 in set 8838 from 1991, looks more like it might be some inventory mistake in this set, at Peeron.

It is common to have such kind of errors in these unofficial systems relaying on users information. For instance at BrickLink, the same Type2 part starts to appear in sets, since 1986...

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp...mp;v=3&in=S

[Rijkvv]

I think you're right here about wrong inventories. For instance I have this set a long time, and I remember it included the newer ones. Maybe some sets got the old ones, while others the new ones.

Edited September 8, 2009 by Richie

[Conchas]

Yes we should also notice that in transition from one mold production to another, the same sets could be released with both parts until the old one gets exhausted from stock. Also because many sets transit from one year to another and in the past they used even to sell longer.

We had for instance someone recently reporting to have received both old and new versions of the small tread links, even inside the same set.

[paul_delahaye]

This is such a good technic resource, it really should be pinned!

[Blakbird]

This is such a good technic resource, it really should be pinned!

That sounds pretty good to me!!

[Jetro]

This is such a good technic resource, it really should be pinned!

I'll second that!

[Conchas]

I'll third it!

[grepin]

I don't know if this is grammatically correct, but I'll fourth that!

Technicopedia is so good that I practically check it everyday for info on several sets as well as for those scarce updates

[jediali]

This is such a good technic resource, it really should be pinned!

I agree too :) I visit it most days. Just love the way it shows the technical functions so well. Looking particularly at your 8880 page, surely these pictures/renders/models must take a while to put together. Cant wait to see your crane truck 8258 functions in the same format. Great resource and kudos for the amazing priceless collection. Hope you have all that insured :).

[allanp]

Yes the 8258 will be really quite something, as will the 8480. Can't wait

This is such a good technic resource, it really should be pinned!

Oh and i'll fifthththth that

[Blakbird]

I've just posted a new update to Technicopedia. This is an unusual update in that it does not add any new years of models (although I am working on 1995). Instead it makes a number of improvements to existing information.

• Reformatted some older pages to make them more readable and more consistent with the newer pages.
  
• Added computer renders and revolving animations to almost all existing pages.
  
• The big change is the addition of an LDraw model library. I've added LDraw files for most of the models from 1977-1987 which can be accessed from the respective model pages. These files come from a variety of original authors but have been scrubbed and formatted for consistency. All of them assume that you have the latest (2009-03) LDraw library installed. This is important because a number of parts (especially pneumatic parts) have had their origins changed in that release. I used official parts wherever possible but unofficial parts where necessary. Some models require the primitives from LSynth for synthesized parts. This update should allow you to view the models from 1977-1987 in 3D if you choose.
  

Let me know what you think!

Note that there are a few models in this date range which I don't have LDraw files for. Anyone wishing to contribute should let me know and I will credit you with preparation of the file on Technicopedia. Here's what I still need:

• Universal Sets
  • 8020 4 of 6 models
    
  • 8030 All 5 models
    
  • 8035 All 5 models
    
  • 8040 4 of 5 models
    
  • 8050 All 5 models
    
  • 8055 All 6 models
    

  [*]Arctic Action

  • 8620
    
  • 8640
    
  • 8660
    
  • 8680
    

  [*]8853 Wheel Loader

[grepin]

It's been a long wait for another update, but those LDraw models are certain to make the wait worthwhile

I can't wait for that 1995 update, though

Thanks once again for the tremendous effort you're putting into Technicopedia - your work can't be praised enough!

[Enilder]

Words can't describe how great Technicopedia is.

Technicopedia > Wikipedia by far. :thumbup: :thumbup:

i just noticed the 8880...i wish i can afford it...

however i recently got 8480!!! still in sealed box. 8880 has too much stuffs in it and i wish they can bring it back. i'd gladly pay 200+ for something like that if i can.

[deAraujo]

Technicopedia is one of the greatest tools a technic builder has at his/her disposal

Can´t wait for the 1995 sets too.

Congratulations for your massive work Blackbird

[LordGalewind]

Can't wait for the updates Eric! Keep up the good work .

I also anticipate the parts inventory that you had previewed on your Brickshelf account...yet another great feature!

Also, do you plan on improving the aesthetics of Technicopedia? I'm not talking a complete overhaul, I love the simplicity of the website. A little lick of paint would make the site look nice...just a little background color or something (like Brickset's white pages against a blue background).

[Blakbird]

Also, do you plan on improving the aesthetics of Technicopedia? I'm not talking a complete overhaul, I love the simplicity of the website. A little lick of paint would make the site look nice...just a little background color or something (like Brickset's white pages against a blue background).

I don't have any plans to change the overall appearance. Quite a large number of images use a transparent background, so the page background really needs to be white for that to work. I guess I'll think about that when all the critical stuff is done, which will be quite a long time yet.

[backbone]

http://www.ericalbrecht.com/technic/

Link is broken

[allanp]

Was just wondering Blakbird, when you dismantle your sets will you be putting the pieces back into their original boxes? If so, and please forgive me if I have mentioned this before, but it might be a good opportunity to add some pictures of these sets in their boxes to technicopedia, each set having 3 or 4 pictures, one of the front, one of the back and one or two with the lid up. Technic sets up until about the year 2000 had great presentation and wow factor when you open the lid to see all the pieces and the special pieces in the tray.

Edited January 31, 2010 by allanp

[Enilder]

http://www.ericalbrecht.com/technic/

Link is broken

yeah it's been down. i am expecting updates :)

[Blakbird]

Was just wondering Blakbird, when you dismantle your sets will you be putting the pieces back into their original boxes? If so, and please forgive me if I have mentioned this before, but it might be a good opportunity to add some pictures of these sets in their boxes to technicopedia, each set having 3 or 4 pictures, one of the front, one of the back and one or two with the lid up. Technic sets up until about the year 2000 had great presentation and wow factor when you open the lid to see all the pieces and the special pieces in the tray.

I think this has been discussed before. I have indeed dismantled them all and placed them back in their boxes and will be reassembling them. I do plan to add some features to the site when I do including some pictures of the build process and of the parts assortment. However I am hesitant to show any boxes or instructions because those are LEGO copyrights and I really don't want to stray into the "fair play" policy if I can help it. Too much work. At the moment every single thing on the site is my own work (or something donated).

I also don't have all of the boxes so even if I was to add that feature it would be incomplete.

By the way, the site is not exactly down, I have just exceeded my bandwidth limit for the month again. Maybe everyone is downloading all the LDraw files, I don't know. I can't really afford to get a server with more bandwidth so, for now, when this happens you'll just have to wait for the 1st of the next month. Not long now!

[Enilder]

I think this has been discussed before. I have indeed dismantled them all and placed them back in their boxes and will be reassembling them. I do plan to add some features to the site when I do including some pictures of the build process and of the parts assortment. However I am hesitant to show any boxes or instructions because those are LEGO copyrights and I really don't want to stray into the "fair play" policy if I can help it. Too much work. At the moment every single thing on the site is my own work (or something donated).

I also don't have all of the boxes so even if I was to add that feature it would be incomplete.

By the way, the site is not exactly down, I have just exceeded my bandwidth limit for the month again. Maybe everyone is downloading all the LDraw files, I don't know. I can't really afford to get a server with more bandwidth so, for now, when this happens you'll just have to wait for the 1st of the next month. Not long now!

Wait, from what I know, you don't have any MOC on your website, do you? Not really sure why people would download LDraw files when you can get the instructions from other sites in pdf files. How can people benefit from LDraw files? I am just curious.

By the way, I checked out the 3rd official model of 8458 and they are sweet imo...I am trying to find one at "reasonable" price but it seems like it will cost an arm and a leg for 2 sets (1 for formula and 1 for 3rd model). argh!

[Blakbird]

Wait, from what I know, you don't have any MOC on your website, do you? Not really sure why people would download LDraw files when you can get the instructions from other sites in pdf files. How can people benefit from LDraw files? I am just curious.

To me, the main benefit of an LDraw file if you don't have the set it that you can look at the set in 3 dimensions. You can't do that with instructions.

It also allows you to make renders if you are so inclined.

[Enilder]

To me, the main benefit of an LDraw file if you don't have the set it that you can look at the set in 3 dimensions. You can't do that with instructions.

It also allows you to make renders if you are so inclined.

Thanks. I haven't played around with those much recently and I was wondering.

[grepin]

I think this has been discussed before. I have indeed dismantled them all and placed them back in their boxes and will be reassembling them. I do plan to add some features to the site when I do including some pictures of the build process and of the parts assortment. However I am hesitant to show any boxes or instructions because those are LEGO copyrights and I really don't want to stray into the "fair play" policy if I can help it. Too much work. At the moment every single thing on the site is my own work (or something donated).

I also don't have all of the boxes so even if I was to add that feature it would be incomplete.

If you don't mind me asking, how would publishing pictures of boxes infringe LEGO's copyrights? Some large sites do it (BrickLink and Peeron, for example), and they seem to get away with it, unless they have some sort of agreement with TLG.

By the way, the site is not exactly down, I have just exceeded my bandwidth limit for the month again. Maybe everyone is downloading all the LDraw files, I don't know. I can't really afford to get a server with more bandwidth so, for now, when this happens you'll just have to wait for the 1st of the next month. Not long now!

Oh, so that's why it was also inaccessible for a few days last month

I would be more than happy to contribute to Technicopedia's hosting, and I'm sure others would as well. Have you considered putting a link on the site so those who wish to can donate?

Sorry if these questions have already been addressed, but it's late and the topic is long