Testing Lego gear and pulley systems - part 2 Brick Experiment Channel 2018-07-28 | Last time we passed 100 kg, barely. This time the target is 200 kg. Hopefully I won't break as many pieces as last time. The purpose is to generate the maximum possible lift force with a single Lego PF Medium Motor.Special thanks to Imanol BB from Eurobricks with his pulley block design done with Lego Digital Designer.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/157532-lifting-heavy-loads
Building 10 Lego Elevators Brick Experiment Channel 2024-02-17 | Different elevator/lift mechanisms and how to build them. 9/10 are motorized and one is pneumatically operated. Enjoy!00:06 Screw drive elevator00:54 Rack-and-pinion elevator01:40 Winch elevator02:33 Parallelogram lift03:21 Scissor lift04:20 Pneumatic elevator05:17 Chain drive elevator with counterweight06:16 Chain drive elevator with magnets07:22 Rotating lift (Falkirk Wheel)08:30 Belt manlift09:46 ALL ELEVATORS SIDE BY SIDENon-Lego parts used in the video:CaDA Micro Motor JV5043 decadastore.com/products/micro-motor-jv5043Bear J&P Coats Extra Strong sewing thread, blackK&J Magnetics D38-N52 neodymium magnet kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D38-N52
200 Wheel Lego Vehicle Brick Experiment Channel 2023-12-16 | A 6.4 meters long, remote-controlled, Lego road train that drives on 200 wheels. Axles are positioned at the center of each trailer to make the rear path follow the front (almost). Hinge joints are used between trailers. A few stop motion scenes included just for fun. Enjoy!Specs:Wheels: 200 Lego wheels of different sizes (mostly small)Motors: 4x Lego PF XL motorBattery box: 1x BuWizz 2.0 buwizz.com/shop/1-buwizz-2/?ref=212Remote control: BuWizz 2.0 + BrickController 2 app play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2 + PS4 wireless controllerMy previous 100 wheel Lego vehicle: youtu.be/uirPtj6zGAw
Testing Lego-compatible Axles (max torque, durability, friction, etc) Brick Experiment Channel 2023-11-11 | Lego plastic vs carbon fiber vs aluminium vs stainless steel. Lego-compatible axles tested comprehensively. Enjoy!0:09 Max torque test4:15 Durability test5:56 Friction test 1: car and a slope6:54 Friction test 2: rotating plate7:51 Noise test8:44 Insertion test into Lego parts9:44 Close-up images10:21 Weight & density comparison10:53 Price comparison (Nov 2023)11:14 RESULTS SUMMARYCarbon fiber axles are made by CaDA Bricks.decadastore.com/products/cada-carbon-fiber-axles-jt7001Aluminium axles are made by Metal Technic Parts a.k.a. Dark Ice Designs. They also make the metal gears and beams that were used in the max torque test bench.metal-technic-parts.com/collections/axlesStainless steel axles were originally sold by Brick Machine Shop on BrickLink (obsolete), later cncgear on EBay (obsolete), and now planned to be sold by Prototype Production.
Turning Diameter Comparison with Lego Brick Experiment Channel 2023-10-07 | Testing the wall-to-wall U-turn diameter (turning radius) of different steering systems. Aiming for a sharp U-turn. The length and width of the vehicle stay the same throughout the video. Enjoy!Base rules for all vehicles: -length is 35 Lego studs (28 cm) -width is 18 Lego studs (14.4 cm) -only Lego parts used0:00 front-wheel steering & rear-wheel drive0:17 differential0:37 rear-wheel steering & drive0:58 4-wheel steering1:23 articulated steering1:55 differential steering2:17 differential steering + trailer2:51 transforming vehicleRadio control was done with BuWizz 2.0, PS4 controller and BrickController 2 appbuwizz.com/shop/1-buwizz-2/?ref=212playstation.com/en-fi/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerplay.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2
Building 10 Motorized Lego Doors Brick Experiment Channel 2023-08-19 | Different motor-operated doors and how to build them with Lego Technic. Enjoy!00:10 Basic door00:43 Sliding bus door01:27 Revolving door02:10 Vertical lift door (portcullis)03:13 Folding garage door04:35 Tilt up garage door05:31 Sectional garage door06:39 Roller garage door07:37 Bi-parting sliding hangar door08:26 Telescopic sliding hangar door09:46 ALL DOORS SIDE BY SIDE
Lego Tank Battle - Mini vs Mega Brick Experiment Channel 2023-08-05 | Two RC Lego Technic tanks battle in an apartment. Stop motion in some places and real movement in others. Enjoy!Building of the MINI Tankyoutu.be/rU_KmdqSfUIShowcase of the MEGA Tankyoutu.be/trqAomdidrg
Lego MEGA Tank Brick Experiment Channel 2023-07-15 | Showcase of a large RC Lego Technic tank. Includes a rotating turret and a laser sight. Enjoy!The building of the gun (not shown in the video) can be watched hereyoutu.be/h2Y2ssqu8xg?t=65The gun turret (4 motors) is powered with BuWizz 2.0buwizz.com/shop/1-buwizz-2/?ref=212The tracks (2 motors) are powered with Buwizz 3.0buwizz.com/shop/buwizz-3-0-pro/?ref=212Radio control with Sony Dualshock PS4 and BrickController 2 app (Android)playstation.com/en-fi/accessories/dualshock-4-wireless-controllerplay.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2
Building a Lego MINI Tank Brick Experiment Channel 2023-07-01 | I made a small RC Lego Technic tank (or SPG) that can drive around and shoot 1x1 Lego liftarms as projectiles. Enjoy!0:00 Hammer mechanism0:33 6-round magazine1:55 Motors and tracks3:36 Decoration4:06 Radio control4:52 Final showcaseThe tank is powered by Circuit Cubes Cubit motors (3x) and a Bluetooth Battery Cube.circuitcubes.com/collections/cubes/products/cubit-motor-cubecircuitcubes.com/collections/cubes/products/bluetooth-battery-cubeThe controller is 8BitDo SN30 Pro G Classic and the intermediary app is BrickController 2 (Android).8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snplay.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2
Imperial March on Lego motors Brick Experiment Channel 2023-05-06 | Lego motor DUO plays Star Wars: The Imperial March. Enjoy!Bass: Lego Buggy motor (5292c01)Baritone: Lego 9V Heavy Mini-Motor (71427c01)The music is generated with PWM signals of varying frequencies. The same thing that causes the annoying whining noise you may have noticed with Lego Rechargeable Battery Box, SBrick and BuWizz. Guitar Pro tab, Raspberry Pi and Python code needed. Read more in my blog:brickexperimentchannel.wordpress.com/2023/05/06/music-with-lego-motors-pwm
Building 10 MOVABLE Lego Bridges Brick Experiment Channel 2023-04-08 | Different movable bridges and how to build them. No counterweights, just simple structures (because Lego is strong). Enjoy!00:10 Simple bascule bridge00:51 Rolling bascule bridge01:33 Drawbridge02:24 Retractable bridge03:13 Folding bridge04:26 Swing bridge05:13 Tilt bridge05:50 Table bridge (pneumatic)06:39 Vertical-lift bridge07:29 Transporter bridge08:49 ALL BRIDGES SIDE BY SIDEInspired by munimuni Bekkan's video and the Wikipedia article on moveable bridges:youtu.be/Hg03CIiMFjIen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moveable_bridge
7 Kinetic Sculptures in Lego Brick Experiment Channel 2023-03-04 | 7 Lego sculptures in which movement is a basic element. 6 out of 7 are motor-powered. Kinetic art. Enjoy!0:00 Zylo0:12 Hyperboloid Spinner0:35 Contra-Rotating Beams0:59 Driving Ring1:30 Tower Curves2:04 Hoberman Linkage2:33 Wave Machine3:25 ALL KINETIC SCULPTURES on a tableThanks to diamabolo, David C. Roy, aeh5040 and Yoshihito ISOGAWA for the inspiration.Zylo is based on a wooden kinetic sculpture by David C. Roy.Hyperboloid Spinner is by diamabolo.Contra-Rotating Beams idea is from diamabolo, but I used unmodified Lego gears, whereas the original had a hole drilled into a 40-tooth gear.Tower Curves idea is from aeh5040, but I used different waves and gearing.Driving Ring idea is from Yoshihito ISOGAWA's "Cycling", but I used a big droid wheel.Hoberman Linkage is by diamabolo.Wave Machine is by diamabolo with a few modifications.@diamabolo
Free Bird Solo on Lego Guitar (99% editing skills) Brick Experiment Channel 2023-02-25 | Lynyrd Skynyrd's Free Bird on a Lego guitar. 1% guitar skills, 99% editing skills. Enjoy!
1% Lego Guitar Skills 99% Editing Skills Brick Experiment Channel 2023-01-14 | How to "play" a tremendously difficult song on a tremendously difficult-to-play instrument? Enjoy!The song is DragonForce - Through The Fire And FlamesMore info about the Lego guitar:brickexperimentchannel.wordpress.com/2022/12/17/lego-guitarThis video was inspired by Davie504youtu.be/hkM94LgohKw
Lego Guitar (3 simple songs demonstrated) Brick Experiment Channel 2022-12-17 | This is a Lego Mindstorms EV3 guitar. It generates sounds based on 12 fret positions and 5 buttons. Sound comes from the EV3 Brick (95646) internal speaker. Fret position is measured by EV3 Ultrasonic Sensor (95652). The guitar can be used as a solo guitar, rock guitar and bass guitar with different EV3 programs. Built completely from Lego parts. Enjoy!00:22 Jingle Bells (Solo Guitar demo)01:40 Smoke on the Water (Rock Guitar demo)02:10 Walking Blues Bass Line (Bass Guitar demo)02:44 BUILDING INSTRUCTIONSDownload parts list and EV3 programs:brickexperimentchannel.wordpress.com/2022/12/17/lego-guitarInspired by nxtprograms video:youtu.be/a-gcrhmxcKY
20 Mechanical Principles combined in a Useless Lego Machine Brick Experiment Channel 2022-09-17 | Useless machine that utilizes different mechanical principles. Enjoy!00:00 Schmidt coupling00:17 Constant-velocity joint (CV joint)00:30 Universal joint00:42 Bevel gears00:53 Slider-crank linkage01:08 Sun and planet gear01:25 Scotch Yoke01:40 Chebyshev Lambda Linkage01:58 Chain drive02:13 Belt drive02:32 Constant-mesh gearbox02:50 Oscillating direction changer03:06 Torque limiter (Lego clutch)03:19 Winch03:34 Rack and pinion03:47 Offset gears04:00 Uni-directional drive04:22 Camshaft04:38 Intermittent mechanism04:52 Worm gear05:11 THE FINISHED MACHINEThanks to redshoebox, Lego Technic Mastery, 2in1 Bricking and Sariel. Many of these builds are inspired by (shamelessly copied from) their work.FULL KITbuildamoc.com/products/20-mechanical-principles-lego-machineFREE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONSbrickexperimentchannel.wordpress.com/2022/11/14/20-mechanical-principles-machineBACKUPS FOR DOWNLOADSdropbox.com/sh/964k578pmywkei1/AABpFlVILVj_g4Hr49lPYKURa?dl=0mega.nz/folder/0yAj2C6Q#LnMaCKvRZnCXGWJoafrfVAMUSICHSM Synthesizer Challenge 2 – Clavis AureaAnders Enger Jensenyoutu.be/wUyLfCSi_T0
Lego Benny at 100g Brick Experiment Channel 2022-08-20 | Benny does high-g training in a human centrifuge. Enjoy!The g-force numbers onscreen are actual numbers. The centrifuge radius (to Benny's head) is 16 cm and the highest measured RPM is 760. Therefore g-force is 103 g.druckerdiagnostics.com/g-force-calculatorThe mini camera is SQ12. I opened it and rotated the lens to fix focus for close distance.https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B078NRJDG8
Building a Lego-powered Submarine 4.0 - automatic depth control Brick Experiment Channel 2022-07-16 | This radio-controlled submarine can maintain a steady depth or a certain distance from the bottom. It is equipped with a pressure sensor and a laser distance sensor. Raspberry Pi and PID control are used for automation. Tested in a swimming pool and a small river (at the end of the video). Enjoy!0:00 building2:36 tests in water3:48 long journey in a small river6:47 full Python codeSPECSDisplacement: 2.4 kg (5.3 lb)Test depth: 1.5 m (5 ft)Hull: acrylic plastic cylinder (250x110x3mm), SAN plastic lid (2mm thick)Lid seal: o-ring 2.5 mm (NBR 70 shore)Ballast tank: 60 ml syringe (Eotia marinade injector), Lego EV3 Medium Servo motor (45503)Forward propeller: drone propeller (Diatone Bull Nose 4x4.5), Lego PF L-motor (88003)Turn propeller: Lego propeller 3 blade (6041), Lego PF M-motor (8883)Magnetic couplings: K&J Magnetics D38-N52 neodymium magnet, TapeCase 423-5 UHMW Tape, silicon sprayMotor driver: 2x Pololu 2130 DRV8833 Dual H-bridgeRadio control: 27 MHz controller dissembled from a toy submarine (no-name chinese Mini U Boat)Pressure sensor: Honeywell SSCMANV030PA2A3 2 barLaser distance sensor: SparkFun TFMini-S MicroComputer: Raspberry Pi Zero 2 WPower supply: Lego Rechargeable Battery Box 9V (8878), Pololu 2123 S7V8F5 5V voltage regulatorOn-board camera: RunCam 5 OrangeMORE DETAILSbrickexperimentchannel.wordpress.com/rc-submarine-4-0-blog-post-seriesLONG JOURNEY FULL VIDEOyoutube.com/watch?v=rO5zHXUckKQCODEmega.nz/folder/wqhhxJoI#cHnVI6NjaPkfZcdZvFZZ0Qordropbox.com/sh/u8a45maz3brrwrw/AADbUx9VZEw5UJPny1bJI-LwaPREVIOUS SUBS1.0 syringe ballast youtube.com/watch?v=tGEZApd9MMk2.0 magnetic couplings youtube.com/watch?v=MdfUSNzc0Xk3.0 balloon and compressor youtube.com/watch?v=n83cSg3wohUMUSICTommy Baynen - Stone Pathsyoutube.com/watch?v=zepP1zdiUPIcolorize.ffm.to/0364soundcloud.com/tommybaynen
Requested Lego Experiments 5 Brick Experiment Channel 2022-04-30 | Random Lego experiments requested by viewers. Enjoy!00:00 Lego eye under microscope00:48 crush water balloon01:21 drilling machine02:03 charge phone with Lego motorTo request an experiment, just add a comment here. Alternatively you can send a message in Facebook (facebook.com/BrickExperimentChannel) or email to the address found in the About page.
Lego, Raspberry and Python Project - Reaction Wheel Inverted Pendulum Brick Experiment Channel 2022-04-16 | Single axis self-balancing reaction wheel inverted pendulum.This thing is inherently unstable and a common challenge in control theory.The mechanical structure is built using only Lego parts.Motor is also Lego. Angle sensor and electronics are not Lego.Enjoy!00:00 platform00:27 inertial measurement unit02:39 motor driver04:08 PID controller07:10 tachometer10:26 rise up sequence10:57 the final result13:06 change parts and parameters to see how they affect performance18:32 specs (including python code)PARTS:Raspberry Pi Zero 2 WOKYSTAR TB6612FNG motor driverElecrow SM9250MPU 9DOF IMULego EV3 Medium Servo motor [45503]Lego PF Rechargeable Battery Box [8878]Lego Gear Rack 11 x 11 Curved [24121]CODE:mega.nz/folder/h6Y2EYwQ#t1s6ihP5UcFOJb5QGhX1Wwordropbox.com/sh/pem1mbpp82pbgwz/AAAc5Uqdah6dsNdRhJ95bmCBa
Spinning a Lego Wheel Fast BY HAND Brick Experiment Channel 2022-02-26 | No motors, just muscle power, Lego gears and string. The aim is to get the highest RPM. Enjoy!
Requested Lego Experiments 4 Brick Experiment Channel 2022-02-12 | Random Lego experiments requested by viewers. Enjoy!00:00 increase wheel diameter01:02 string launcher01:52 microscope on gear reductionString launcher by ZipString:zipstring.comMicroscope setup:TELMU Microscope 40X-1000XSamsung Galaxy A41 with 48 MP cameraTo request an experiment, just add a comment here. Alternatively you can send a message in Facebook (facebook.com/BrickExperimentChannel) or email to the address found in the About page.
How Many Walls Stops A Lego Cannon? Brick Experiment Channel 2022-01-29 | Shooting balls of different weights into Lego castle walls. The same Lego rubber band cannon is used for all shots. Enjoy!Making of the Lego cannon:youtu.be/h2Y2ssqu8xg?t=65Slow mo camera:Sony RX100 V (can record at 1000 fps)
Requested Lego Experiments 3 Brick Experiment Channel 2022-01-15 | Random Lego experiments requested by viewers. Enjoy!00:00 Generate electricity00:37 LED light bulb00:57 Gravity light01:45 Chain link mount testGravityLight by deciwatt:https://deciwatt.global/gravitylightSuperbike video by Christoph:youtube.com/watch?v=VTpvtWXo63gTo request an experiment, just add a comment here. Alternatively you can send a message in Facebook (facebook.com/BrickExperimentChannel) or email to the address found in the About page.
Requested Lego Experiments 2 Brick Experiment Channel 2022-01-08 | Random Lego experiments requested by viewers. Enjoy!00:00 Minifig vs propeller00:23 Shoot a steel ball00:48 Spin Benny in vacuum01:21 Minifig in a mechanical press01:46 Wheel spin air turbulence testTo request an experiment, just add a comment here. Alternatively you can send a message in Facebook (facebook.com/BrickExperimentChannel) or email to the address found in the About page.
Requested Lego Experiments 1 (no voice-over) Brick Experiment Channel 2022-01-01 | Many of you didn't like the robot voice-over. So here is the same video without the voice.00:00 The speed of 1:GOOGOL00:14 Open lid while a wheel spins in vacuum00:28 Oscillating tire 32247c0100:48 Clutch torque measurement 60c0101:21 Gear down and back up to 1:1 ratioTo request an experiment, just add a comment here. Alternatively you can send a message in Facebook (facebook.com/BrickExperimentChannel) or email to the address found in the About page.The original video with voice-over:youtube.com/watch?v=LNhiYj1ITms
Requested Lego Experiments 1 Brick Experiment Channel 2021-12-18 | Random Lego experiments requested by viewers. Enjoy!00:00 The speed of 1:GOOGOL00:14 Open lid while a wheel spins in vacuum00:28 Oscillating tire 32247c0100:48 Clutch torque measurement 60c0101:21 Gear down and back up to 1:1 ratioTo request an experiment, just add a comment here. Alternatively you can send a message in Facebook (facebook.com/BrickExperimentChannel) or email to the address found in the About page.Voice-over by Michael / IBM Watson text-to-speech softwareThe same video without voice-over:youtube.com/watch?v=54GsNradCtU
Making Lego Car CROSS Gaps Brick Experiment Channel 2021-11-20 | Testing a Lego car against longer and longer gaps that it needs to drive over. Gradually improving the car until it becomes a capable gap crossing/bridging vehicle. Things you need to consider: wheel diameter, wheel count, 8WD, wheel position, center of mass, frame length, frame strength, moving mass, weight reduction. Enjoy!Base rules for all builds: -max length 1 meter -no steering (to simplify the builds) -only Lego parts usedRemote control: SBrick sbrick.com/product/sbrick BrickController 2 app (Android) play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2 PlayStation 4 wireless controller
Do Lego Wheels Spin FASTER in Vacuum? Brick Experiment Channel 2021-10-30 | I tested a few different Lego wheels in 70% vacuum. Enjoy!The answer to the title question:Yes in general, but it depends on the wheel size and balance. The best speed improvement was from 5100 RPM to 7000 RPM which is a 40% increase. Some wheels didn't gain much as they started to vibrate in high speeds. The smallest Lego wheel didn't spin any faster in vacuum.
Lego Vacuum Pump Brick Experiment Channel 2021-10-23 | Quick build and test of a Lego pump that sucks air. It can generate a 70% vacuum.At the end I show another Lego way to create vacuum: Lego pneumatic pump pushing air out of a jar. This can generate a 63% vacuum. Water boiling test to prove the gauge was correct. Enjoy!0:00 Build1:23 Test1:55 Test boiling water2:27 Another build and testLINKSLego Pneumatic Cylinder V2 2 x 11 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=19467c01Lego Pneumatic Pump Small (6L) V2 with Reinforced Cylinder bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=bb0875Lego Pneumatic Switch with Pin Holes and Axle Hole bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=bb0874Lego Hose Pneumatic 4mm D. V2 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=21825Vacuum Pressure Gauge amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WK3CD2MTemperature Sensor PMTEMP2 amazon.co.uk/Velleman-PMTEMP2-Digital-Thermometer-Multi-Colour/dp/B01N5PZ2M3
Build & Test Lego Gearboxes: 2, 4, 6, 8, 12-speed Brick Experiment Channel 2021-10-09 | Each gearbox is built from scratch and then tested for speed and torque. Flat layouts only (gears are on the same plane) for better visualization. Enjoy!00:00 2-speed01:09 2-speed with driving ring02:31 4-speed04:02 6-speed05:58 8-speed with range change08:29 12-speed with splitter11:48 all gearboxes side-by-side12:09 graphsKey Lego parts used in this video:Driving Ring 2L [6539] bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=6539Axle Connector 2L [6538c] bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=6538cGear 16 Tooth with Clutch, Smooth [6542b] bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=6542bChangeover Catch [6641] bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=6641Changeover Plate [6631] bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=6631Driving Ring Extension [35186] bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=35186Check out a great resource on Lego gearboxes:lugnet.com/~3813
Building a Lego-powered Submarine 3.0 - balloon and compressor Brick Experiment Channel 2021-09-11 | Depth control is done with an air-filled balloon and a Lego-compressor. Steering is done by turning the propeller direction with the help of linear magnetic coupling. Otherwise it's more of the same as before. Swimming pool and lake tests at the end. Enjoy!Specs:Displacement: 2.35 kg (5.2 lb)Test depth: 6 m (20 ft)Hull: glass jar (IKEA 365+ 1.7l), plastic lidBalloon: latex water balloon for kidsMotors: 2x Lego PF L-motor (88003-1), 1x Lego PF Servo motor (88004-1)Compressor parts: Lego pneumetic pump small V2 (bb0875), Lego pneumatic switch (bb0874), Lego Gear 24 Tooth Clutch (60c01), Lego Hose Pneumatic 4mm (21825)Magnetic couplings: K&J Magnetics D34-N52 neodymium magnet, TapeCase 423-5 UHMW TapePropeller: Lego Propeller 3 Blade with 24t Gear (2740c01)Radio control: 27 MHz controller dissembled from a toy submarine (Zantec Mini RC U Boot), L298 H-bridge to drive motorsPower supply: 9V Lego battery box for the motors, 3.7V Li-Po for the radioPressure sensors: Lego Manometer (64065), Jolly Logic Altimeter OneNote: The depth control I use here is called RCABS or Recirculated compressed air ballast system.Previous subs:1.0 piston ballast for depth control youtube.com/watch?v=tGEZApd9MMk2.0 propellers for depth control youtube.com/watch?v=MdfUSNzc0Xk
Making Lego Car CLIMB More Obstacles Brick Experiment Channel 2021-08-21 | Continue where we left off in the first video. Add a second adjustable joint to the climber to make it surpass more complex obstacles. Enjoy!The first video:youtube.com/watch?v=MwHHErfX9hI
100 Cylinder Lego Car Brick Experiment Channel 2021-08-07 | 100 cylinder engine in a remote controlled Lego car. Two versions, long and short. Enjoy!Music:Jo Wandrini - Hero in Timeepidemicsound.com/track/uqSshPszRe
10 Lego Boats Connected = BOAT TRAIN Brick Experiment Channel 2021-07-24 | 10 boats coupled together using ball joints. Does it drive like a train? Enjoy!Boat 1: Engine boatBoat 2: Cargo boatBoat 3: Passenger boatBoat 4: Car ferryBoat 5: YachtBoat 6: CatamaranBoat 7: TrimaranBoat 8: Police boatBoat 9: Rubber raftBoat 10: Life boatRemote control is done using PS4 controller, SBrick and BrickController 2 app that runs on an Android device.Music:Amazing Grace by Cooper CannellYoutube Audio Libraryyoutube.com/watch?v=rUgCKI3eask
3 Pole Climbing Lego Robots Brick Experiment Channel 2021-07-10 | Demonstrating pole climbing mechanisms with Lego. All 3 machines are tested against a flagpole that is 8 meters tall, 13 to 8 cm thick, and ropes on the surface. Enjoy!0:00 pole climber 1: gravity locking2:49 pole climber 2: rubber-band locking5:05 pole climber 3: circulating climber8:32 quick tryout on a tree
Build & Test Lego Engines: V8, U12, H16, X24, multirow-radial-42, S100 Brick Experiment Channel 2021-06-12 | More engines. Bigger ones. Enjoy!00:00 V8: 8-Cylinder V-Engine01:04 U12: Twin-Straight-6 U-Engine02:38 H16: 16-Cylinder H-Engine04:38 X24: 24-Cylinder X-Engine06:11 42-Cyl 7-Row Radial-6 Engine09:49 S100: Straight-100 Engine11:34 side-by-side and sound comparisonBuy a full kit for the first 5 engines:buildamoc.com/products/5-engine-modelsDownload part list and instructions for the first 5 engines:brickexperimentchannel.wordpress.com/2023/10/24/lego-engine-modelsNote: In real life the U12 and X24 have 3-throw crankshafts (pistons are 120 degrees apart) and the 42-cyl has a 6-throw crankshaft. Those are a bit complex to do with Lego so I used simpler 2-throw cranks (180 degrees). Thus firing orders are not correct in those engines. Also the 42-cyl Zvezda M503 was done with radial-6s instead of the real life radial-7s because I couldn't find proper Lego parts for connecting pistons to the crankshaft. The Sherman 6046 U12 engine gearing and phase offset between the shafts were unknown to me so I just guessed them to be 1:1 and 90 degrees. In other ways the models should be correct (hopefully). The V8 has a flat-plane crank that were used in Formula One engines. Lotus 46 H16 flat-plane crank, gearing and phase between the shafts should be correct according to the schema image I found (shown in the video). The U12 has both crankshafts rotating to the same direction as was explained in mapleleafup forum.Photo attributions:"Kimi Raikkonen 2007 Britain 2" by Rob Snell (CC BY 2.0)"Sherman M4A2E8 at CFB Borden" by Balcer (CC BY 2.5)"Lotus 43 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015" by neilhooting (CC BY 2.0)
Build & Test Lego Engines: 1-cyl, opp-piston, S2, V2, F2, U2, W3, S4, H4, X4, radial-6 Brick Experiment Channel 2021-05-22 | Using Lego to showcase different engine configurations. Each engine is built from scratch and then rotated at 3000 rpm for visualization and to demonstrate balance. Enjoy!00:00 Single-Cylinder Engine01:01 Opposed-Piston Engine02:29 S2: Straight-Twin Engine03:54 V2: V-Twin Engine04:53 F2: Flat-Twin Engine06:33 U2: Two-Cylinder U-Engine07:42 W3: Three-Cylinder W-Engine08:51 S4: Straight-Four Engine09:50 H4: Four-Cylinder H-Engine11:08 X4: Four-Cylinder X-Engine12:36 6-Cyl Radial Engine15:09 all engines side-by-side comparison
33 Lego Wheels/Tracks on Wood (worst to best) Brick Experiment Channel 2021-04-24 | 33 Lego wheels, tires or tracks tested on a wooded board to find the best traction. Presented in order from worst to best. Enjoy!Test method: adjust the slope angle until the driving car doesn't slide down or climb up but stays in place measure the angle of inclination calculate the coefficient of friction = tan(angle)Potential sources of error: traction varies along the wooden board (maybe +/- 1 degree of error in spots) wheel rotation speed varies (faster rotation adds maybe even 2 degrees to the result with some tires, tried to minimize it by using L-motor with large tires) vibration (happened noticeable only with 15038c03, those errors were omitted) weight varies (shouldn't matter in theory) uneven weight distribution on the 4 wheels angle measurement inaccuracies == the results are not very accurate, but I'm confident they are roughly correctAll wheels were wiped clean before testing.The material of the wood board is pine, untreatedhttps://www.biltema.fi/rakentaminen/sailytyshyllyt-ja-hyllytarvikkeet/yksittaiset-hyllyt-ja-hyllykot/hyllytasot-liimalevysta-2000018835Test results:angle, cof, release year, diameter, part id, link to bricklink.com13 0.23 1979 -- 3873 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=387314 0.25 2007 -- 57518 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=5751818 0.32 1977 41 3649 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=364922 0.40 1977 36 3736 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=373630 0.58 2006 -- x1681 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=x168130 0.58 1981 64 4266c02 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=4266c0232 0.62 1975 42 3482c03 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=3482c0333 0.65 1974 24 3482c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=3482c0133 0.65 1986 43 2695c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=2695c0134 0.67 2013 -- 57518+14149 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=1414936 0.73 1983 30 4185c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=4185c0138 0.78 2016 -- 57518+24375 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=2437540 0.84 2010 14 4265cc01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=4265cc0145 1.00 2014 95 15038c03 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=15038c0346 1.04 2016 105 15038c05 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=15038c0547 1.07 2006 94 44772c02 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=44772c0248 1.11 2001 103 22969c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=22969c0148 1.11 2010 94 88517c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=88517c0149 1.15 2007 30 55982c03 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=55982c0349 1.15 2009 43 56904c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=56904c0149 1.15 2011 67 56908c02 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=56908c0249 1.15 1994 42 6580c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=6580c0150 1.19 2006 43 56145c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=56145c0150 1.19 2003 43 44292c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=44292c0151 1.23 2008 43 56145c04 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=56145c0451 1.23 2006 55 56145c02 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=56145c0251 1.23 1991 83 2903c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=2903c0152 1.28 2003 70 44772c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=44772c0153 1.33 2011 80 56908c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=56908c0153 1.33 1990 49 4266c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=4266c0154 1.38 2000 56 6595c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=6595c0154 1.38 1998 68 32077c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=32077c0154 1.38 1997 63 32020c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=32020c01Music:Heaven and Hell - Jeremy Blakeyoutu.be/T9IXodtjRgsBlue sky video footage:NoCopyrightVideoHDyoutu.be/JmG7iqB-AuA
Making Lego Car CLIMB Slopes Brick Experiment Channel 2021-04-03 | How to climb steep ramps using Lego? Tested on a plastic glass sheet.The angle of inclination is gradually increased and the car improved to the limit (and beyond). Enjoy!Slope material is SAN (styrene acrylonitrile)https://www.biltema.fi/rakentaminen/muovilevyt/muovilasit/muovilasi-2000030030The yellow Lego wheel part id is 32020c01bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=32020c01
Lego-generated Vortex 2 Brick Experiment Channel 2021-03-20 | Random experiments with a water vortex. Notice that this Lego vortex-generator doesn't have an axle going through the middle of the vortex, as it was last time. Enjoy!00:00 glass cup00:25 forestman saved by rope00:51 diver01:16 gun shots01:33 canoe/boats02:00 RC submarine02:29 50 Lego heads02:49 finger03:04 green water balloon03:15 pin & brick tied03:26 forestman in a glass03:39 how axles and gears transfer motion03:46 yellow acrylic paint
Making the Longest 1:1 Lego Gear Train Brick Experiment Channel 2021-03-06 | Wanted to make a long gear train where all the gears visibly rotate. Using only Lego parts. Restriction: the first gear and the last gear must rotate at the same speed (gear ratio = 1:1). Enjoy!Music:Alpha Polaris by Anders Enger Jensenyoutube.com/watch?v=KZ8raMvOlMA
Making a Powerful Lego Hoist (re-edit) Brick Experiment Channel 2021-02-20 | 6 old videos re-edited into one.The aim is to make one Lego motor (Power Functions Medium) pull a weight scale with great force using only Lego parts and a string. The video demonstrates mechanical advantage in the form of gear reduction and pulleys. Enjoy!Original vids:pulleys youtube.com/watch?v=KUjVby8H-bQgears youtube.com/watch?v=umN2iHsw3UYpulleys+gears 1 youtube.com/watch?v=slv5fvS6e9Q100kg youtube.com/watch?v=pvE83NfbZ8gpulleys+gears 2 youtube.com/watch?v=bWgTRHH656Yrock youtube.com/watch?v=Ra2enBbzwWQ
Making Lego Car CLIMB Obstacles Brick Experiment Channel 2021-01-02 | Testing a Lego car against different obstacles and improving it until it becomes a capable climber.Demonstrates what you need to consider: wheel diameter, gear ratio, 4-wheel drive, tire grip, breakover angle, weight distribution. Enjoy!Base rules for all builds: -4 wheels -no steering (to simplify the builds) -only Lego parts usedRemote control: SBrick sbrick.com/sbrick.html BrickController 2 app (Android) play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2 PlayStation 4 wireless controller
Can Lego BREAK an Aluminum Beam? Brick Experiment Channel 2020-12-12 | Let's see how Lego-compatible aluminum beam deforms or breaks when high torque is applied.The test bench is made using only plastic Lego parts (and string). Enjoy!The beam dimensions are the same as Lego part 32278 Technic, Liftarm 1 x 15 ThickThe beam was bought from Dark Ice Designs:darkicedesigns.com/collections/metal-lego-technic-style-parts/products/lego-technic-style-metal-aluminium-beam
Stealing a Key Ring with Teleoperated Lego Brick Experiment Channel 2020-11-21 | The Lego vehicle is lowered to the floor from an open ventilation window. After that it is operated remotely using a PS4 controller and a tablet that shows live video from an onboard camera, with night vision. The vehicle is able to lift a smaller vehicle onto a table to pick up a key ring. Enjoy!Inspired by movie "Olsen-banden overgiver sig aldrig" (1979) where a Lego robot is used to open a locked door from the inside. Go check it out at youtube.com/watch?v=6COREb5RDCgSOME SPECS:Linear actuators used in the scissor lift: 40918c01 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=40918c01Power sources: Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box (8878-1) VARTA ULTRA Lithium 9V Battery (internal battery in the camera)Onboard camera: KEAN Mini Surveillance Camera with WiFi, Night Vision, Live Mobile Phone App https://www.amazon.de/dp/B087RBJFXB/ HDSPCAM app (Android)Remote control: 2x SBrick sbrick.com/sbrick.html BrickController 2 app (Android) play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2 PlayStation 4 wireless controllerMusic by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)You Left Behind Instrumental Version spring gangyoutube.com/watch?v=pevNB4iwKIw
Spinning Mini-Camera and Lego Benny Brick Experiment Channel 2020-10-24 | Filming Lego spaceman Benny with a rotating mini camera. Enjoy!The camera is SQ12:https://www.amazon.de/dp/B078NRJDG8/
Creating a BIG Vortex with Lego Motors Brick Experiment Channel 2020-09-05 | A few Lego parts, a bucket, and water. Enjoy!
Building a Lego Tank (no music, no filters) Brick Experiment Channel 2020-08-22 | Re-upload without background music or old film look since many of you didn't like those. Better now? I also edited it a bit longer. The build is a radio-controlled Lego tank (or a self propelled gun?, idk) that launches Lego soccer balls (= Lego GBC balls) using a rubber band powered gun.Tank specs:Wheels: 12Motors: 5x Lego XL motor, 2x Lego M motorBatteries: 2x Lego Power Functions Battery boxWeight: 1850 gramsAmmo magazine capacity: 6Ammo: Sports Soccer Ball Plain x45 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=x45Rubber band: Theraband Gold amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GUIU6BYRemote control: 2x SBrick sbrick.com/store BrickController 2 app (Android) play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2 PlayStation 4 wireless controllerControls: Left Stick: Left wheels forward/backward Right Stick: Right wheels forward/backward D-Pad: Gun up/down Action buttons: Gun draw/unwind, Gun ammo insert and lock/releasePart list:2x SBrick1x PlayStation 4 wireless controller1x Android device (e.g. phone or tablet) for running BrickController 2 app1x Theraband Gold sheet (cut into two 190x7 mm stripes)1x office rubber band (size 60 mm)2x furniture pad1x thin and strong string (length 30 cm), e.g. Westline Dyneema 506x Sports Soccer Ball Plain [x45]2x Power Functions Battery Box [8881-1]5x Power Functions XL-Motor [8882-1]1x Power Functions M-Motor [8883-1]2x Power Functions Extension Wire (20cm) [8886-1]2x Technic, Linear Actuator [61927c01]1x Technic, Linear Actuator Mini [92693c01]130x Technic, Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes [57518]4x Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Extra Large [42529]8x Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Large [57519]10x Technic, Shock Absorber 6.5L - Hard Spring [731c04]20x Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes [3703]2x Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes [3702]2x Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes [3894]2x Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole [3700]6x Technic, Panel Plate 5 x 11 x 1 [64782]14x Plate 1 x 12 [60479]18x Plate 1 x 10 [4477]10x Plate 1 x 8 [3460]4x Plate 1 x 6 [3666]12x Tile 1 x 8 [4162]4x Tile 1 x 6 [6636]4x Tile 1 x 4 [243118x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 15 Thick [32278]11x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick [32009]4x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 11 Thick [32525]4x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick [6629]5x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Thick [40490]6x Technic, Liftarm 5 x 7 Open Center Frame Thick [64179]8x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 7 Thick [32524]2x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 5 Thick [32316]3x Technic, Liftarm 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin [32250]30x Technic, Liftarm 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick [32526]10x Technic, Liftarm 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick [32140]10x Technic, Liftarm 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin [32056]1x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 3 with 2 Axle Holes and Pin / Crank [33299]9x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 3 Thick [32523]7x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole [60483]6x Technic, Liftarm 1 x 2 Thin [41677]6x Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular 3 x 3 Bent with 4 Pins [55615]2x Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins [48989]2x Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular Double 3L [32557]4x Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L with Slot (Pin Joiner Round) [62462]1x Technic, Pin Connector Round 2/3 L [18654]2x Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple [63869]1x Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Split [92907]1x Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split [41678]4x Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Center Pin Hole [32184]4x Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes [42003]2x Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular [6536] 1x Technic, Axle 16 [50451]2x Technic, Axle 12 [3708]1x Technic, Axle 10 [3737]5x Technic, Axle 8 [3707]1x Technic, Axle 7 [44294]12x Technic, Axle 6 [3706]3x Technic, Axle 5 [32073]12x Technic, Axle 4 with Stop [87083]2x Technic, Axle 4 [3705]4x Technic, Axle 3 [4519]3x Technic, Axle 2 [3704]1x Technic, Universal Joint 3L [62520c01]1x Technic, Reel 3 x 2 [32012]2x Technic, Gear 24 Tooth (2nd Version - 1 Axle Hole) [3648]1x Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Bevel [32198]2x Technic, Gear 16 Tooth (Second Version - Reinforced) [94925]1x Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Bevel [6589]3x Technic, Gear 8 Tooth [3647]18x Technic, Bush [3713]24x Technic, Bush 1/2 Smooth [4265c]27x Technic, Bush 1/2 Toothed Type I [4265a]2x Technic, Pole Reverser Handle / Axle Connector [6553]22x Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Pin Hole [15100]2x Technic, Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle [18651]2x Technic, Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle [11214]60x Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [6558]150x Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [2780]24x Technic, Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [43093]1x Technic, Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise [3749]3x Technic, Pin 3/4 [32002]
Building a Lego Tank that Shoots Lego Soccer Balls Brick Experiment Channel 2020-08-15 | My attempt at a radio-controlled Lego tank that launches Lego soccer balls (= Lego GBC balls) using a rubber band powered gun. Nothing special in the hull, tracks and suspension. Many other Lego builders like Sariel, Kelkschiz and Matze Glatze have built better Lego tanks. But the gun is pretty powerful. I've never seen anyone make one that shoots soccer balls or uses a long wind up string to arm the rubber band. Theraband Gold was my choice for rubber band (very popular in real slingshots). The result is a bit dangerous. Not for kids! Use eye protection if you ever try to make it. The video is edited in retro 70s style with funky music. Enjoy!Tank specs:Wheels: 12Motors: 5x Lego XL motor, 2x Lego M motorBatteries: 2x Lego Power Functions Battery boxWeight: 1850 gramsAmmo: Sports Soccer Ball Plain x45 bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=x45Rubber band: Theraband Gold amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GUIU6BYRemote control: 2x SBrick sbrick.com/store BrickController 2 app (Android) play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scn.BrickController2 PlayStation 4 wireless controllerControls: Left Stick: Left wheels forward/backward Right Stick: Right wheels forward/backward D-Pad: Gun up/down Action buttons: Gun draw/unwind, Gun ammo insert and lock/releaseMusic:Funky Backing Track - 70's Cool Groove - (D7 - G7)Backing Tracks Channelyoutube.com/watch?v=oHNe9ujnSNQjazz-guitar-licks.comBackground noise:Old Film Static Projector ASMR (Wear headphones)VestigeWhispersyoutube.com/watch?v=Iwmu-HDb9cIScratches:FREE overlay, scratches, hair, dust (no noise)temeneyoutube.com/watch?v=zr5n97wfqKU
Building a Lego-powered Submarine 2.0 - magnetic couplings Brick Experiment Channel 2020-06-30 | This RC sub has magnetic couplings to transmit torque through the walls. No need to drill holes = no leaks. At the end I test it in a swimming pool. Enjoy!Differences to the first sub youtube.com/watch?v=tGEZApd9MMk-rectangular hull (need flat walls for magnetic couplings)-snap-and-lock lid (more reliable, less leakage)-bigger motors, more motors, more propellers-depth control using propellers (IMO more accurate compared to a syringe ballast tank)-lead pellets for ballast (easier to adjust, both shape and weight, compared to steel plates)-captain (thanks everyone for pointing out this obvious missing part :))The submarine specs:Displacement: 2.7 kg (6.0 lb)Test depth: 1.5 m (4.9 ft)Hull: glass food container (IKEA 365+ 1.8l), plastic lidMotors: 3x Lego XL-motor (8882-1)Magnetic couplings: K&J Magnetics R844-N52 neodymium magnet, TapeCase 423-5 UHMW TapePropellers: Lego propeller blade (2952), Lego liftarmsRadio control: 27 MHz controller dissembled from a toy submarine (Zantec Mini RC U Boot), L298 H-bridge to drive motorsPower supply: 9V Lego battery box for the motors, 3.7V Li-Po for the RCOnboard camera: Faironly Firefly Q6Pressure sensor: Jolly Logic Altimeter OneLink to the magnets used in the couplings:kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=R844-N52Music:Tommy Baynen - Laminar Flow [Colorize]colorize.ffm.to/encolor222youtube.com/watch?v=UPdR8lh4a1osoundcloud.com/tommybaynen
