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Re:An improvised Lego device helped scientists conduct tests... by xenonite on Saturday February 08, 2020 @08:20AM (#22275573)
This gives snother example where the old-generation Lego Technics bricks shine. Besides their circular holes at the side, these still connect at their top and their bottom side with regular Lego studs.

I wish these bricks have a comeback. Why did Lego go this way? I assume it was too complicated to use for some as it allows for a two dimensional connection. Although on the other hand, this actually increases creativity in my opinion, because you could do more with a small assortment of pieces. However, this of course hinders sales of new sets, which might be a reason why Lego had a crisis around y2k.

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Re:An improvised Lego device helped scientists conduct tests... by oaiey on Saturday February 08, 2020 @08:39AM (#22275639)
The traditional bricks are difficult to stack and vertically to connect at the same time. Stone, two plates, Stone and then the holes on the vertical axis fit again. The modern beams are 1x1x1. Much better structure for model building.
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Re:An improvised Lego device helped scientists conduct tests... by gwilliams on Saturday February 08, 2020 @12:12PM (#22276860)
'Stone'? You mean 'brick'.
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Re:An improvised Lego device helped scientists conduct tests... by HarryHirsch on Saturday February 08, 2020 @02:02PM (#22277632)
In some languages Lego pieces are "stones".
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Re:An improvised Lego device helped scientists conduct tests... by oaiey on Saturday February 15, 2020 @10:37AM (#22335845)
Yepp. That is my case :)
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Re:An improvised Lego device helped scientists conduct tests... by bonzini on Saturday February 08, 2020 @10:40AM (#22276264)
Old Technic bricks are still in use, mostly to build the skeleton of larger non-Technic models.
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Re:An improvised Lego device helped scientists conduct tests... by MivLives on Saturday February 08, 2020 @11:49AM (#22276690)
The Lego Technic line is mostly cars now but it does still exist. Also used heavily in the Mindstorms line.

https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/technic

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Re:An improvised Lego device helped scientists conduct tests... by lancefisher on Saturday February 08, 2020 @02:23PM (#22277771)
Technics of today are different. They are mostly beams with holes and pins. The old technics were bricks with interlocking bumps on the top as well as holes on the side for pins and axels.
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