legobug

Lego bug

by OH6DC

Lego bricks were used in this semi-automatic CW key project.

The dash lever seen here moves independently of the main lever. Dash contact is made of a narrow strip of steel and two screws. Rubber bands are used as keying springs.

Inside view: the main lever and its bearing.

Left: dot contact (thin strip of steel)

Center: pendulum for dots (more bricks and weight means slower speed)

Right: damper unit to stop pendulum oscillation (off-road Lego tire was selected for best performance)

See & hear how the bug works:

Link to my other homebrew bug project here.

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