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What are Good LEGO (or similiar) sets to play-prototype machines working with fluids?
I want to play around with fluid engines.
I'm aware that LEGO is sometimes used in labs for prototyping kinematic components, are there successful examples of operating with fluids?
Have pistons, pipes or other conduits, valves and maybe turbines…
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What are the characteristics of "Miniland" scale?
I have heard many references to "Miniland" scale. From what I have seen, this style of building mostly includes figurines that are larger than normal mini-figs.
What are some other characteristics of "Miniland" scale?
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Why are they called "minifigs"?
Were larger-scale LEGO figures the standard at some point in the past? It just seems odd to me that they're called "mini" when they're basically the only kind of LEGO figures available (not counting vastly larger figures that are themselves models.)
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How to describe a building set which is like LEGO without using the "LEGO" word?
We are sellers of building toys like LEGO online. But their website does not allow using the word "LEGO" directly to describe the products. Are there any other words that could describe the building sets like LEGO? It seems that LEGO is the…
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General guidelines to identify real LEGO pieces from fake or copy?
I see a lot of questions here about if a certain piece is really LEGO or not and this made me wonder if there is any guideline to follow to identify real LEGO piece from the duplicate or fake one?
I checked the site and found this question but it's…
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Which official LEGO sets are micro-scale versions of existing sets?
The 10230 Mini Modulars set is based on the existing modular series:
As well as the 4695 Mini Harry Potter Knight Bus. Have there been other micro-scale sets released by LEGO based on existing sets?
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What is the difference between the NXT 1.0 controller and the NXT 2.0 controller?
I've tried to look this up but I can't find anything. As far as I can tell, the controller bricks (the white ones w/ buttons and a screen) are exactly the same and the only difference is NXT 2.0 comes with different sensors, parts, and software.
Is…
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Is there an API for the Duplo 10874 train set?
I intend to buy this train set for my daughter. Apparently, the locomotive can communicate with an app via a bluetooth connection.
My question is: is there any documentation available so that I can make my own app to communicate with these trains?…
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What is the Travis Brick?
This question uses the term "Travis Brick", but I've never heard it before. What is it, and where does the term come from?
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Can you identify this bevelled grey 2x1 piece?
I found this incredible MOC of the Ghost In The Shell robot and found a piece I have never seen before. Is it a LEGO piece and, if so, can you help me identify it?
Link to the image source:…
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What are all the different accessories that I can get for an NXT?
Pretty simple...What are all the different accessories that I can get for an NXT? I know this could turn into a list, but this will be a helpful list, I think.
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Why don't LEGO Minifigures have ears?
My five year old, Oakley, would like to ask
Why don't LEGO men have ears?
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Is it safe to overload LEGO train motors?
When I was in Fana'Briques in 2008, there was a speed record competition for TGV-themed train. The setup used a section of custom-made straight track (aluminium rails if I remember correctly) and was powered by a custom transformer which could…
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How can I fix a flattened gear?
I have an old small gear that somehow got flattened to an oval shape. The axle hole is too narrow to slide a bar through, although it is not completely closed shut.
How can I repair this gear?
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How can I build a LEGO marble pump?
All right, here's a tough one for ya'll.
How can I built a marble pump out of LEGO bricks? What would the mechanism which pushes the marbles up need to look like?
Here's an example in this…
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