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What's inside a linear actuator?
The two linear actuators that I know, 61927c01 Linear Actuator and 92693c01 Linear Actuator Mini, have a built-in clutch (that makes a clicking sound when feeding the actuator torque when it's fully retracted or fully extended).
What's inside the…
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Converting Nanobocks builds to LEGO
Had anyone attempted and had any success in converting a nanoblocks build to use LEGO bricks?
On the horizontal plane, the nanoblocks bricks seem to be half the size of LEGO bricks (4mm x 4mm versus 8mm x 8mm), so a purely 2D model could be simply…
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Help identifying sealed Lego Bag 4 from 2017 set long red flat pieces, blue flames, green bricks, blue tint windows misc small black parts
Need help to identify which set bag 4 came from? Have a random bag #4. No idea which set it goes to. Bag label is 706R2. Bag year is 2017. Has green bricks and red pieces, four blue flames, and 7 blue windows like pieces.
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Is "modular" just a theme, or is it bigger?
I first heard of "modular" in the Lego world about the series of modular buildings in sets produced from 2007 onward. The architecture seems to be 1800s to late 2000s.
Then read that the Lego system as a whole is considered modular. "This modular…
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Who built the LEGO structures for the film "Elf"?
My daughter greatly enjoyed the look on my face when the guy destroyed Buddy's LEGO models in the film Elf. She wishes she had a picture of me.
The question is: Does anybody know who built the LEGO models for the film? Was it a LUG?
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Searching for a part like 48989 but without the pins
I am searching for a part like LEGO 48989, but without the 4 pins.
The manufacturer doesn't matter as long as the part is compatible with LEGO bricks.
Also, a combination of parts is ok if it has the same function and no overlapping parts.
The…
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When was the first official use of the term 'minifigure' or 'minifig'?
When did The LEGO Group first use the term minifigure? Have they been called that since their introduction in 1978?
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Why are they called "minifigs"?
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Sources of minifigures with plain, classical faces
For Reasons™, I am looking for current sets that have minifigures with the plain, classical faces:
However, if I look at the current selection on the Lego website, all the accompanying minifigs have stylized faces. The only currently sold set I…
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Can someone identify these Lego sets? White with large transparent blue walls
I am looking for some help to identify the sets to which these pieces belong. Have been searching for some time without luck…
Any experts that can please assist?
Thanks
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Bag of LEGO pieces that I don't know - lots of earth tones, some black and grey
Do you guys know what these LEGO pieces are? Please tell me.
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Help identifying bricks - non lego
Please help me identify this non-lego brick set. I got this bricks set in the 1980's and had a lot of fun with them. But I cannot find what they are. I lost the box, but i remember there was a castle pictured on box.
Build quality is quite good and…
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Help with Lego Typewriter 21327 - can't get the carriage mechanism working
Two AFOLs here who are stuck on the Lego Typewriter build. We have built large and complex sets before, but this one has us stumped. We have now rebuilt Sections 5-7 twice, but we can't get the carriage mechanism working.
See the video at Reddit.…
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What is the best way to connect SPIKE prime angular motor to a wheel
I was wondering if there is a difference in the amount of torque transferred to the wheels from a LEGO SPIKE prime angular motor (45603 LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Medium Angular Motor) depending on:
using the axle to connect to the wheel or
Using 2…
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How to open first version of the pneumatic cylinder? (Part no 4688c01)
I have a Lego Technic set 8040 from 1984 with the first version of the pneumatic cylinder. Unfortunately, the shaft on the cylinder broke.
Apparently the top of the cylinder (lid) is glued. Is there a way to soften the glue (maybe with warm water)…
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Identify this set: bags with grey, blue and red
I am in need of identifying instructions for numbered Lego bags that were handed down from a friend, so my son can start building. They are identified as 4, 5 and 6. I’ve read that the numbers on the bags aren’t helpful so I’ve attached pictures…
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