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RCX firmware download problem

I hope someone can help me with a problem with getting an original RCX 1.0 system working with a current PC. I bought the RCX 1.0 system back in (I think) 2000 but its been in storage a long time. In the meantime I had children, and now one of them…
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How do the DUPLO Action Bricks work?

Does anybody know what is the technology the DUPLO Action Bricks are based on? It is not any RFID or NFC because I printed out the white one on normal white paper which turns lights on/off. The symbol on the brick is not important - even a white…
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Help Identifying a minifigure head - white, like a mime or clown

I have looked everywhere I know to look but can't find this minifigure head listed. Any help appreciated.
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Which programming environments or APIs are available for the LEGO BOOST?

Over the holidays I tried the following Python library: https://github.com/undera/pylgbst but I couldn't get it to work. Then again my knowledge of Python is very limited. I'm more experienced with C++ or C#, is anything available for those…
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What is this 3 x 8 orange curved piece from?

My dad recently gave me a large box of LEGO pieces that belong to sets. I found two pieces that appear to be the front of a car. I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I would love to know what it came from so I could maybe put it back…
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Can you identify these (possibly) LEGO horses?

We got these old LEGO-compatible horses from the LEGO collection that used to belong to my wife's brothers (which means they are probably 20-30 years old). I'm wondering if they are genuine LEGO pieces. If not, I wonder what brand are they. Either…
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Is there any legit positive impact of LEGO on mental health?

Is there any legit research done on the impact of LEGO on mental health? For instance, does it positively affect kids’ mental development or does it help with stress, anxiety or any other mental-health issues?
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How To Sort Out 3rd Party Technic Clones From LEGO Originals?

I've recently bought bulk parts, and wish to sort out the official LEGO pieces from the inferior quality 3rd party clones. On bricks I can easily spot-out the clones, becasue they don't sport the "LEGO" logo on the studs. So, I'm looking for an…
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What happens to the portions of large glued displays that aren't retasked into a different display?

When LEGOLAND dismantles a glued display, is it recycled into something other than LEGO, or do they have to be thrown away? I know certain portions of a display might be utilized again in a different display, like some cars and trailers from the…
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Can you identify this LEGO Space build from the early 90s?

Can anybody help me identify this LEGO model from this old picture. My son built this around late 80's / early 90's. The closest I can find is the 6956 Stella Recon Voyager set. Same colours and similar pieces. Has he perhaps joined up two sets and…
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Why do some LEGO City vehicles have tiles in their chassis?

While building 60150 Pizza Van, I noticed that the first few steps of building the eponymous vehicle have you place lime green 1x2 tiles in specific positions and black 1x2 plates in others: These then get covered completely by light grey 2x16…
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Can anyone identify the brand of this non-LEGO brick with grooved sides and a lion logo?

Hi folks I was hoping someone out there may recognise the brand of this block I found in the garden. I have been searching but the closest I can find are Locblocks - however this appears to have a Lion logo embossed on the top.
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What electronics are inside the LEGO Powered Up hub?

I'm curious what the internals of the new Powered Up hub look like? What components are inside?
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High Torque Subtractors

I would like to use a subtractor in my next RC LEGO tank, as it enables the vehicle to turn on the move, as opposed to stopping and then turning. Unfortunately, the subtractors I have tested so far cannot withstand the torque of heavy vehicles,…
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How to use this 5 and a half width windshield?

I recently went to Legoland in the Boston area and found the following windshield brick in the free build section. Ignore my airplane build of questionable quality. What puzzled me was the width of the windshield piece I found in the part bin. As…
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