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08M IR Transmitter for Lego Power Functions

Hi,

I recently got a Lego Power Functions set and noticed that it uses an IR communications protocol for the remote control, and this got me thinking that it would be good to create my own remote control with a view to adding some automation.

The protocol document can be downloaded here: http://storage.technicbricks.com/Media/2010/TBs_20100304_1/LEGO%20Power%20Functions%20RC%20v120.pdf

The document states that

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Amazing animatronics.

John Nolan showreel from 2010.

I'm not associated with this company in anyway, but thought you guys might appreciate some of the animatronic wonders they have created.

Some amazing stuff, some wierd stuff, and some stuff that I had assumed was CGI !

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