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June 10, 2023

Hidden Math: The Numbers That Make LEGO Work

June 10, 2023/ Dave Schefcik
Hidden Math: The Numbers That Make LEGO Work

What math is hidden in your favorite LEGO sets, how can you recognize it, and how does it magically make LEGO geometry work so perfectly?

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June 10, 2023/ Dave Schefcik/ 7 Comments
Deep Dive, Guest Article
Math, Numbers, Geometry, Trig, SNOT, Triangles, Pythagorean Triple, Pythagorean Theorem, Near Triples, Deep Shen
May 07, 2023

10 Things I Learned by Building LEGO Skyscrapers, Part 2

May 07, 2023/ Dave Schefcik
10 Things I Learned by Building LEGO Skyscrapers, Part 2

Continuing our guest article on building LEGO skyscrapers from Deep Shen, learn the SNOT tricks, Pythagorean triples, and jumper techniques you need to know to build big architecture!

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Architecture, Skyscraper, Tutorial, technique, Deep Shen, SNOT, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Jumper Plates, Pythagorean Theorem, Pythagorean Triple, Illegal Techniques, Digital Building, BrickLink, Studio

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