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The PLAN3 by Ahmad Sahar This Robot Remix is a combination of the LEGO MINDSTORMS Set 31313 & LEGO Technic 42076 The Design Phase:  When I saw the announcement, I immediately checked out the Technic set that was going to be used. Set 42076 is a LEGO Technic Hovercraft, carrying a small truck with interesting mechanisms such as a ramp, a crane, and engines. I used these elements as my inspiration for the design of my aeroplane. The engines and propellers, and the abundance of flat panels could be used to make wings and control surfaces, and made me think that an aeroplane would be a suitable design. In addition, I thought there may be a way to use the linear actuators to make working cargo doors and undercarriage. Accordingly, I thought of a twin engine transport plane, similar to a Short Skyvan .  In my initial proposal, I thought I could use one motor to power both propellers, one motor to handle undercarriage retraction and o...