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September 16, 2023

Squaring the Circle: Building Round Shapes Using LEGO

September 16, 2023/ Dave Schefcik
Squaring the Circle: Building Round Shapes Using LEGO

How do you build round things out of square LEGO bricks, what math tricks are involved, and how does Minecraft play into it all?

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September 16, 2023/ Dave Schefcik/ 3 Comments
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Deep Shen, Squaring the Circle, Architecture, Taj Mahal, Lowell Sphere, Bram's Sphere Generator, minecraft, Spheres, Brick Bending
March 30, 2023

The Basics and Beauty of Brick Bending

March 30, 2023/ Michael J
The Basics and Beauty of Brick Bending

How far can you push the LEGO brick? We explore the semi-legal world of brick bending to see what shapes can be made, if any bricks will break, and how to use the technique in MOCs.

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Deep Dive, Techniques
Brick Bending, MOC Round-up, LEGO, techniques

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