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=== Block ===
  
=== Block ===
 
The basic building part.
  
The basic building part.
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=== Heavy Block / Light Block ===
  
=== Heavy Block / Light Block ===
 
Differently weighted versions of the basic building part.
  
Differently weighted versions of the basic building part.
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=== Motor / Wheel ===
  
=== Motor / Wheel ===
 
Used for locomotion.
  
Used for locomotion.
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Used for lateral movement.
  
Used for lateral movement.
 
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[[File:Light Block Heavy Block Reupload.gif|right|355x355px]]
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=== Heavy Block / Light Block ===
  
=== Heavy Block / Light Block ===
 
Differently weighted versions of the basic building part.
  
Differently weighted versions of the basic building part.
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<br />[[File:Rods.gif|right|355x355px]]
 
=== Rods ===
  
=== Rods ===
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[[File:Rods.gif|right|355x355px]]
  
 
Used to operate wheels and hinges.
  
Used to operate wheels and hinges.
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[[File:Smooth Blocks.gif|right|355x355px]]
  
[[File:Smooth Blocks.gif|right|355x355px]]
 
Allows for parts without friction.
  
Allows for parts without friction.
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=='''Joints'''==
  
=='''Joints'''==
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[[File:Hinges.gif|right|355x355px]]
   
 
=== Hinges ===
  
=== Hinges ===
 
Allows hinged robot part construction.
  
Allows hinged robot part construction.
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[[File:Angled Hinges.gif|right|355x355px]]
   
 
=== Angled Hinges ===
  
=== Angled Hinges ===
 
Allows hinged robot part construction restricted to an angle.
  
Allows hinged robot part construction restricted to an angle.
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[[File:Ring Bearings.gif|right|355x355px]]
   
 
=== Ring Bearings ===
  
=== Ring Bearings ===
 
Allows for oscillating robot parts.
  
Allows for oscillating robot parts.
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[[File:Ball-and-Socket Joints.gif|right|355x355px]]
   
 
=== Ball-and-Socket Joints ===
  
=== Ball-and-Socket Joints ===
 
Allows for multidirectional movement and rotation.
  
Allows for multidirectional movement and rotation.
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=== Bobble Joints ===
  
=== Bobble Joints ===
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[[File:Bobble Joints.gif|right|355x355px]]
 
Allows for springy, bobble-style parts.
 
Allows for springy, bobble-style parts.
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=== Constant Velocity Joints ===
  
=== Constant Velocity Joints ===
 
Allows a drive shaft to transmit power through a variable angle, at constant rotational speed, with little friction.
  
Allows a drive shaft to transmit power through a variable angle, at constant rotational speed, with little friction.
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=== Universal Yoke-and-Spider Joints ===
  
=== Universal Yoke-and-Spider Joints ===
 
Used to transmit rotary motion.
  
Used to transmit rotary motion.
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Revision as of 14:33, 24 September 2020

Individual parts


Basics


Block GIF

Block

The basic building part.




Light Block Heavy Block

Heavy Block / Light Block

Differently weighted versions of the basic building part.





Rods

Rods

Used to operate wheels and hinges.




Motor Wheel

Motor / Wheel

Used for locomotion.





Piston

Piston

Used for lateral movement.



Structural

Block

Block GIF

The basic building part.




Light Block Heavy Block Reupload

Heavy Block / Light Block

Differently weighted versions of the basic building part.





Rods

Rods

Used to operate wheels and hinges.




Smooth Blocks

Smooth Blocks

Allows for parts without friction.





Joints

Hinges

Hinges

Allows hinged robot part construction.





Angled Hinges

Angled Hinges

Allows hinged robot part construction restricted to an angle.




Ring Bearings

Ring Bearings

Allows for oscillating robot parts.





Ball-and-Socket Joints

Ball-and-Socket Joints

Allows for multidirectional movement and rotation.




Bobble Joints

Bobble Joints

Allows for springy, bobble-style parts.




Constant Velocity Joints

Allows a drive shaft to transmit power through a variable angle, at constant rotational speed, with little friction.




Universal Yoke-and-Spider Joints

Used to transmit rotary motion.




Mechanical

Wheels

Used for locomotion.

Gears

Used to transmit torque.

Elevator

Used for lateral movement.

Effectors

Used to manipulate the environment.

Powered

DC Motor

Powers rotational movement

Servo Motor

Powers rotational movement restricted to an angle

Powered Claw

Used to pick things up

Powered Pincer

Used to pick things up

Piston

Used for lateral movement

Laser Pointer

Used for pointing

Powered LED

Used for illumination

Vacuum

Used to clean up dust

Cosmetics

Colored blocks

Adds color and variety

Glass blocks

Allows for transparent builds

Feather duster wheels

Used to clean up dust

Face panel

Adds personality

Gloves

Protects robo-hands

Googly eyes

For lookin’

Hats

For stylin’

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