Parts

The Parts menu includes all the parts used to construct robots. They are divided into categories: Basic, Structural, Joints, Mechanical, Powered, and Cosmetic.

Basics

Name	Description	Example
Block	The basic building part.
Heavy Block / Light Block	Differently weighted versions of the basic building part.
Rods	Used to operate wheels and hinges.
Motor / Wheel	Used for locomotion.
Piston	Used for lateral movement.

Structural

Name	Description	Example
Block	The basic building part.
Heavy Block / Light Block	Differently weighted versions of the basic building part.
Rods	Used to operate wheels and hinges.
Smooth Blocks	Allows for parts without friction.

Joints

Name	Description	Example
Hinges	Allows hinged robot part construction.
Angled Hinges	Allows hinged robot part construction restricted to an angle.
Ring Bearings	Allows for oscillating robot parts.
Ball-and-Socket Joints	Allows for multidirectional movement and rotation.
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

Name	Description	Example
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

Name	Description	Example
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’