Random part of the day: Gear Shifter Ring 3M
Posted by Huwbot,
Today's random part is 18947, 'Gear Shifter Ring 3M', which is a Technic part, category Connectors.
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This just triggered my nostalgia for Bionicle canisters :,(
I was introduced to this in the 42082 Rough Terrain Crane, my first modern Technic purchase. Versatile part!
@Terrasher said:
"This just triggered my nostalgia for Bionicle canisters :,("
A box you could play with, I'll always miss 'em!
Still not sure what this one does...
@sir_vasco:
I believe it shifts gears.
@PurpleDave said:
" @sir_vasco:
I believe it shifts gears."
I believe it’s a garbage disposal.
@NotProfessorWhymzi said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @sir_vasco:
I believe it shifts gears."
I believe it’s a garbage disposal."
It's a Cloud City ice cream maker...er...I mean data core.
@sir_vasco said:
"Still not sure what this one does..."
It's used for shifting gears, like PurpleDave says. I've first encountered it in 8880 Super Car. An example illustration/animation of it can be found here (section Transmission): http://www.technicopedia.com/8880.html
@Galactus I believe you’re referring to part 6539 which appeared in 8880 Super Car. It’s similar but smaller than 18947, which first appeared in 2015.
@PDelahanty said:
" @NotProfessorWhymzi said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @sir_vasco:
I believe it shifts gears."
I believe it’s a garbage disposal."
It's a Cloud City ice cream maker...er...I mean data core."
The correct answer, of course, is: all of the above. It's Lego after all.
I’m struggling with ‘Part of the day’ now I can’t link to the sets I have with the parts. I was really enjoying it.
I should have commented when asked the other week but didn’t because apparently people have issue with it.
But it’s kinda finished the article for me as I’m not as geeky on parts (yet anyway).
More of a sets person.
Damn!!