The RCX constructopedia (PDF, 55Mb) includes an extensive set of instructions designed to introduce beginners and advanced builders alike to new concepts in building with the RCX. 418 pages! Contents include: Stationary builds Sturdy structures Bracing Change axis Moving parts Motors Gears Pulleys Special gears Cam Differential Worm gear Gear rack...
Design and construct a car that can bridge a one foot gap without falling. Resources Cross the Pit – NXT Cross the Pit – RCX
NXT Building Tips is a brief PDF guide to tips and tricks for building with the LEGO NXT, including: Basic LEGO brick stacking Using pegs to connect beams Connecting beams using axles and bushings Constructing sturdy shapes Attaching a wheel to a motor so that the motor turns Attaching motors...
Building a sturdy structure The keys to building a sturdy structure are as follows: 1. Use interconnecting bricks. When you interconnect your bricks, the structure will not fall apart when you move it. 2. Flick Test: Test the durability of your structure with a simple flick of your finger. If...
How would you design and construct a tower (approx. 10-15 centimetres high) with LEGO bricks to support the weight of a stack of books? Ideas for extension Investigate truss types. eg. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truss How might you connect different parts of the tower in such a way that the load on the...