BETA
Pneumatic power for lifelike muscle movement
Air pumps and cylinders allow a LEGO dinosaur's neck to rise and fall smoothly, mimicking biological breathing. This pneumatic pressure provides a more organic, fluid motion than the sudden jerks of standard electric motors.
Chapter 1
Engineering a plastic Tyrannosaurus
Chapter 2
The history of LEGO paleontology
Chapter 3
Simulating prehistoric ecosystems with bricks
Chapter 4
The science of brick-built motion
Ch 4 · The science of brick-built motion
lego Crank the gear bricks to discover how prehistoric skeletons supported massive dinosaur bodies.
lego LEGO Dinosaur Mechanics
Friction joints click, gear teeth lock, holding that massive tail high!
lego Using LEGO MINDSTORMS or Spike Prime allows builders to program interactive, sensor-driven dinosaurs.
Fun Fact
LEGO stop-motion name: Stop-motion videos made entirely with LEGO bricks and figures are globally known as 'brickfilms,' a hobby dating back to the 1970s.
lego Brickfilmers use stop-motion animation to create cinematic movies of LEGO dinosaurs in action.
Quiz
In what decade was the very first recorded LEGO stop-motion 'brickfilm' created by fans?
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How many individual photos are typically needed to create one second of smooth professional animation?
Quiz
Which sensor can a builder use to make a LEGO dinosaur roar when someone walks close to it?
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Which mechanical part is used to change the direction of spinning motion by 90 degrees in LEGO Technic?
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Which LEGO robotics system uses smart hubs, motors, and sensors to program interactive models?
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What temporary adhesive do brickfilmers often put under a dinosaur's feet to keep it from slipping between frames?