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How is the LEGO plastic different from Megablok plastic?
It's obvious that LEGO has better quality control, but what about the plastic they use? Megabloks look cheap and the parts seem to vary in color in a side by side comparison next to LEGO brand ...
3
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1answer
68 views
Motor, receiver and battery combos
What combination of motor/Receiver/battery boxes are possible/supported?
example: 2x XL motors, 1x M Motor, 1 light using 1 receiver and 1 battery box.
8
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1answer
467 views
What is different between the EV3 Home and Educational sets?
The newly announced LEGO Mindstorms EV3 sets for home and education have some differences, but it isn't clear to me what they are, specifically. It seems that have different sensors, perhaps ...
4
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0answers
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Old Lego movies
As I remember, it was about 1990 maybe some years earlier, there were movies, made by Lego, they were about 3 minutes long, maybe longer.
It was of course not computer-generated videos but normal, ...
6
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2answers
236 views
How to Make a Lego Claw Arm?
I am trying to build a lego claw arm to pick up stuff that is out of my reach and I need some ideas on how to design it. I would like a mechanism to be able to open and close the claw from the ...
11
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3answers
555 views
Can I use the WeDo USB hub with normal Linux distributions?
I haven't found a lot of detail on the WeDo USB hub. Is this device usable with Linux? I found one article that indicated the OLPC XO had support for it, but it implied there was custom support ...
2
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0answers
67 views
Ideas for large NXT projects [closed]
I currently have 6 NXT sets. Can anyone think of some large scale projects that I could attempt using most of the NXT bricks and pieces together?
12
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5answers
11k views
What is considered the most valuable LEGO set?
Which Lego set is considered to be the most valuable set to own?
I'm not talking about the most expensive set, and clearly it has to be out of production already, but when trying to collect complete ...
11
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10answers
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LEGO cleaning techniques and tools
Previously I've used toothbrushes but maybe these would eventually scratch the surface? What have you used? And was it easy?
As well as cleaning, what about drying and buffing? Anyone tried polishing ...
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0answers
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PF WIRING FOR MY LEGO 8297 TRUCK
I want to link up the following to work with a remote controller for my LEGO 8297 truck:
I have tried but failed to properly connect 3 motors, a PF switch, and 2 IR receivers together.
Please ...
0
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0answers
33 views
Problems installing RCX 1.0 Firmware
I'm having a lot of problems installing the firmware on my LEGO RCX 1.0 using my Windows 7 notebook. In addition, the motor wire has a bad contact which prevents the motor from working properly. ...
7
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1answer
350 views
Is there an easier way of threading Technic pins into other elements?
I've been using Lego Digital Designer to recreate a few models I've built in real life. One model in particular uses many Technic axles which need to be inserted fully into other Technic bricks (like ...
4
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1answer
153 views
How should I connect two LEGO cylinders with pistons to measure the movement caused by sea waves?
As part of a school project I need to make a model of a snake electricity generator.
I would like to build this with LEGO elements, and for that, I need to measure the movements of the cylinders ...
7
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2answers
835 views
Is there a way to draw LEGO figures using Blender?
I have some basic experience in Blender. Is there any way to insert pre-drawn LEGO pieces into Blender?
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0answers
47 views
how to program rc remote? [closed]
I need to program a Mindstorms 2.0 remote with two touch sensors and the NXT buttons by June 1 2013. I have found a close program on the internet but nothing seems close enough for me to work with. ...
1
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1answer
115 views
How can I get replacement stickers for a new lego set? [duplicate]
I recently bought a Lego Fire Boat (set number 60005) but for some reason, when I opened the box and shook out the contents (as I normally do) no sticker sheet fell out. I was wondering if you could ...
8
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3answers
2k views
Is it possible to build Lego bricks with a makerbot replicator 3D print?
Is it possible for plates, tiles or small pieces ? Is it possible to use MLCAD with a Makerbot replicator ?
Thanks
6
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4answers
4k views
Is it possible to buy a bulk of 1000s of basic bricks (mostly 2x4)?
Several years ago I remember being able to walk into toy shops and actually shovel lego bricks into a bag and thus buy them in bulk. Unfortunately I can't seem to find stores anymore that offer this ...
12
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2answers
579 views
Building a full-size lamp using Lego bricks
On an episode of the TV show 'Home by Novogratz' they featured a real, working lamp that was made out of Lego bricks. More specifically, the creator surrounded an existing lamp with the bricks, ...
8
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5answers
11k views
How to fix Mindstorms Error Code 1003
I am using the Lego Mindstorms Education Kit, software version 2.1. Everything was working fine writing programs and downloading them to the robot until all of a sudden when I tried downloading a ...
4
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1answer
70 views
NXT motors not moving?
I've been looking around the net for a solution to this problem, to no avail.
After taking my NXT v1 out of storage, I tried using a motor, but it sortof just, moves back and forth once, then ...
1
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1answer
145 views
Which LEGO boxes are compatible?
TLG has produced a number of sets which come in reusable plastic boxes. I'm curious to know which of these are able to be easily stored together. Primarily, I'm wondering which boxes can be stacked, ...
3
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1answer
311 views
Is this antenna a LEGO piece?
I came across this piece while sorting:
It appears to be similar to 2569, but it's clearly a different part. 2569 doesn't have the ridges and has a spherical tip rather than the cylindrical one on ...
7
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3answers
280 views
Displaying the Star Wars Super Star Destroyer in a small apartment?
It has been several years since I played with LEGOs.
Three weeks before the holidays I got the LEGO Star Wars set 10221 Super Star Destroyer as an impulse purchase at a local sale. Now I am stuck ...
4
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2answers
181 views
Technic 8071 assembly problem
I am busy attempting to assemble Technic 8071, and have encountered a problem.
On page 83 of the first manual, a yellow gear (4203493) together with a grey splined rod (4211815) is added to the ...
10
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1answer
669 views
How to build bridge using 4.5/12v train rails from 1969 Lego brochure
I am interested in building a bridge for my layout and stumbled upon this forum post in which user 'Istokg' posted a picture of a train bridge made from the blue rails used in the pre-1980s train ...
12
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3answers
543 views
Why are Lego sets put in such big boxes?
I am wondering why Lego puts sets in big packages. All bricks are put in small plastic bags and from my experience the packaging could be at least half of what it is.
There is so much told these days ...
6
votes
1answer
287 views
Which resolution is necessary to print bricks with a 3D printer?
I would like to print LEGO compatible figures. Which resolution is required for the 3D print in order to firmly fix the figures on LEGO bricks?
6
votes
2answers
386 views
Exact dimensions of studless Technic beams
I'm looking for the exact dimensions of the studless Technic beams. I found a number of answers for studded beams but there are some more aspects for the studless beams which are not covered.
I'm ...
14
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5answers
872 views
Useful machines built with LEGO
I am looking for examples of useful machines built with LEGO (probably Technics, NXT etc.). There are many fun project examples and proofs of concept, such as a Rubik cube solver and a Turing machine.
...
8
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3answers
416 views
What material is used to make capes and cloth in LEGO sets and where do I get it?
It seems like a conspiracy to keep everyone from knowing this. Custom cape sellers don´t say what it is, the women from the draperies I questioned always say something along the line of "coated ...
0
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0answers
136 views
How much GBP for a Lego Pick A Brick Large Cup? [closed]
im from the UK and i'm just wondering about how much a Lego Pick A Brick small cup costs and also the Large cup. Please reply asap! Thanks in advance.
0
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1answer
326 views
Does the LEGO company actively follow or copy clone bricks?
What does The LEGO group do to follow clone brands?
Do they buy at least one of every set produced by The Other Guys?
I'm more interested about what the LEGO company does to keep up with what ...
5
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0answers
130 views
Does the jumper plate have a Danish nickname?
Does the "jumper plate" (1×2 plate with centered stud) have a Danish nickname like the "Erling"? Who is the designer of this part? And does there exist a catalog of designers of specific bricks?
4
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1answer
134 views
Why does the pin recess on the Technic turntable continue to the edge of the part?
Here's the part in question (2955):
While Technic parts typically have a recess to allow the ends of pins to be flush with the surface, this part (and perhaps others) carry this recess all the way ...
3
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1answer
254 views
How hard is it to get a job within the LEGO company, straight out of university as a graduate?
How hard is it to get a job at the LEGO company?
Being fresh out of university as a graduate of mathematics, I'm specifically interested in answers on if and how LEGO hires graduates.
10
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8answers
1k views
How can I efficiently pick up bricks off the floor?
My floor is covered in bricks. My bare feet can't take much more abuse. Is there a way of collecting up the bricks easily, or should I just get on my knees and start scooping them up with my hands?
37
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8answers
1k views
Do any programs exist that allow you to build your own LEGO manuals?
What I'm looking for is a program or website/webapp that allows "virtual" building of a LEGO model, step-by-step, and allows you to save these single steps to get a complete building plan in the end. ...
4
votes
2answers
158 views
How can I find the value of a LEGO set over several years?
Bricklink has this handy feature on its site which allows you to view the average selling prices of a particular set based on previous auctions.
I like this feature, but unfortunately, it only ...
8
votes
3answers
247 views
Any reasons for the introduction of the new-style raised arch?
The new-style raised arch (to the left, 92950) got introduced in 2009, and has been gradually replacing the old-style arch (to the right, 3455) across the board. However, after four years, not only ...
5
votes
1answer
931 views
Remote Control option NXT Mindstorms
I bought the NXT Mindstorms education software v2.1 along with a Mindstorms kit (which I don't know the version of).
I am trying to remote control a robot I made using bluetooth between my mac and ...
2
votes
0answers
135 views
Is the Antikhythera clock design available as Open Source?
After reading and watch the video about the Antikhythera Clock, I am curious if the design reference (or better yet the instruction manual) is available as OpenSource.
Why? Because it would be cool ...
4
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5answers
288 views
Factories that could make off-patent bricks?
I'm quite interested in finding a factory that can produce a small-ish run of high-quality plastic bricks that I can use in my classes and possible to re-sell as stand-alone kits. I only need a few ...
6
votes
1answer
194 views
What is the true angle of a cheese slope?
What is the true angle of a cheese slope?
Bricklink lists it as "Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3" while LDraw and Peeron list it as "Slope Brick 31 1 x 1 x 2/3". Why do these sources disagree, and what is the ...
7
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2answers
377 views
Why does Lego restrict the number of colors per shape?
There are many shapes and many colors of Lego elements. Some color/shapes are rare and hard to find. Why does Lego restrict the number of colors available per shape?
6
votes
3answers
381 views
How to make a conveyor belt with LEGO parts?
I am making a small robot with an Arduino and Technic LEGO powered by stepper motors. I am planning on moving small rocks throughout my machine. Does anyone have an idea of what kind of Technic LEGO ...
1
vote
1answer
208 views
What are the size of Lego Technic Parts?
I'm creating a LEGO Mindstorms catalogue for a school project. I measured the LEGO parts and I made an average size. My goal is to create new parts with a Rapid prototyping machine and I wanted to ...
9
votes
3answers
266 views
Why can't I reproduce this SD card box in LDD?
I've built an SD card box a few years ago. Now I am trying to reproduce it in Lego Digital Designer.
However when I tried to reproduce the closed version, LDD refuses to snap it in place.
In ...
6
votes
3answers
275 views
Simplest approach for rail sets automation
How would you tackle the automation of a lego rails set. I am looking for a solution that can be achieved with available parts.
From the answer I will chose either to invest into lego rail sets for ...
8
votes
2answers
258 views
Why are there “unique” characters in many sets?
When I was young, about 30 years ago, I'd had no problem to have two policemen, two yellow astronauts or knights. Then I had some lack of Lego sets and didn't know what was happening on this field.
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