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The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Laboratory
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The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Laboratory

by Daniele Benedettelli
October 2013
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
432 pages
11h 44m
English
No Starch Press
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Chapter 8. LEGO recipes

In this chapter, you’ll learn the basics of LEGO geometry, like how to build sturdy structures, make functional gear trains, and transmit and transform motion. You’ll also see some building ideas for working with EV3 motors.

the angular beams unveiled

As you know, the basic unit in the LEGO Technic system is the fundamental LEGO unit, and every piece is designed to respect this basic unit. The angular beams are no exception. However, their geometry isn’t always simple to understand. The 2×4 and 3×5 angular beams, the T beam, and the double angular beams are easy enough because they have right angles (90°) and half-right angles (45°). But what about the other angular beams? Why are they bent at odd angles?

For example, Figure 8-1 ...

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