Questions tagged [connections]
For question regarding the the different ways pieces can be connected to each other.
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Is it legal to connect a mini-peg in the tiny hole on the underside of some plates?
There seem to be at least two different versions of Plate 1 x 4. On one of those two versions, the small pins between the anti-studs are hollow, with a small hole in the center.
Is it a legal ...
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How to attach ladder bb0018b to other parts?
Because of space limitations I'm constrained to use ladder part Ladder bb0018b in this project. And I want to install it so that it is vertical but can be attached at the bottom or the top. If the ...
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Possible connections for Duplo Boulder
65870 Duplo Rock Boulder has some interesting internal geometry, but I can't seem to figure out how/if it is "in system" to attach to other parts.
Which parts (if any) attach to this part, ...
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Connections for windup key holes?
I recently bought a set with a Windup Key (piece 29979/79812) and took note of its holes since they're slightly smaller than the standard rod / minifig accessory diameter.
After an (admittedly brief) ...
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Technique for connecting a tile vertically next to a brick
I'm trying to create this effect, where a 1x1 half-circle tile seems to 'stick out of' a 2x2 brick at 90 degrees:
This is easily achieved with a 1x1 tile with light attachment, as seen here from the ...
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What materials have LEGO Bricks been made from?
Inspired by this comment, I wonder, what materials have LEGO Bricks been made out of, apart from plastic? Can these also interlock with other blocks?
Please Note: I am only asking about bricks, and ...
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Which alternative electric connector is compatible with 12V plugs?
Which alternative commercial off-the-shelf electric connector matches with the LEGO 12V connector?
Are there for example mini-banana-plugs which match with the LEGO standard?
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Lego 88012 hub socket type
The LEGO Technic hub 88012 has 4 sockets. Can anyone tell me what the socket types are?
I have tried to find out via LEGO Support and they directed me to this site.
I have searched the internet and ...
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Can one connect two technic pins end-to-end?
Who hasn't tried following some MOC instructions only to discover problems? This TIE Outlander build (free instructions) is neat but has several issues, the biggest of which are steps 44-46.
The ...
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In the Ferrari 42143 build at Stage 85 should the yellow assembly be loose?
I have gone beyond step 85 but the yellow assembly installed then is still loose, not connected to anything and can be pulled out. I want to make sure this is right as I do not want to go much further ...
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Falcon Shield Attachment
If I want to attach the Falcon shield to a wall, what kind of attachment do I need? I suspect I need a horizontal clip but I'm not sure.
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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 ...
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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:
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Plate perpendicular to bottom of square brick/plate: is this connection legal?
This is closely related to the question about jamming plates underneath 2x2 round bricks, (and indeed prompted by a comment there), with differences explained later.
It is possible to attach a plate (...
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Plate perpendicular to bottom of 2x2 round: is this connection legal?
I've played enough with 2x2 round plates and 1-stud-wide plates to know that it's possible to attach a plate underneath a 2x2 plate and perpendicular to it, like so:
The same connection is possible ...
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