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LEGO Parts GuideNaming and Building with LEGO partsVersion 1.3 4/12/10
Table of ContentsConnectors . 4Friction Pegs . 4Frictionless Pegs . 5Ball Joints / Tie Rods . 6Bushings . 7Angle Connectors . 8Axle Extenders . 9Catches / Cross Blocks . 10Toggle Joints / Universal Joints . 12Gears . 13Spur Gears . 13Bevel Gears . 14Other Gears . 15Racks . 16Differential /Gear Box / Chain Links . 17Axles / Beams / Tires . 18Cross Axles . 18Technic Plates . 19Straight Rounded Beams . 20Angled Rounded Beams . 21Square Beams / Bricks . 22Rims / Tires / Treads . 24Other . 25Pulleys / Cams . 25Rubber Belts . 26Red Rubber Belt- Medium . 26Steering Elements . 27Liftarms / Triangles / Hooks . 28Miscellaneous . 29Building and taking apart tips . 30Axles as Tools . 30Building . 302
Taking apart . 30Screwdriver . 30Connector pegs . 30Axle holes and connector pegs with axle connection . 313
ConnectorsFriction PegsPictureNameTechnic Peg withFrictionTechnic Axle Pegwith FrictionUsageThis connector is used to connect two squarebeams and/or rounded beams. The fact that itis a friction peg makes the connection steadier.This connector is used to connect two roundedbeams together, one with a regular hole andone with an axle hole. The fact that it is afriction peg makes the connection steadier.Technic Long Pegwith FrictionThis connector is used to connect two or threebeams together. The fact that it is a frictionpeg makes the connection steadier.Technic Peg Longwith Stop BushingThis connector is used to connect one or twobeams together and/or to an axle.Technic DoublePeg 3LThis connector is used to connect one, two,three, or four beams together and/or an axlevia the axle hole in the center.4
Frictionless PegsPictureNameTechnic PegTechnic Axle PegTechnic ½ PegTechnic ¾ PegTechnic Long PegUsageThis connector is used to connect two squarebeams and/or rounded beams together. Thefact that it’s frictionless makes the connectionslip or slide easily.This connector is used to connect two roundedbeams together, one with a regular hole andone with an axle hole. The fact that it is africtionless peg makes the connection slip orslide easily.This connector peg is used to connect arounded beam to the bottom of a regular LEGObrick. The ½ length is the length of a stud.This connector is used to connect a squarebeam or rounded beam to a half beam (such asa rounded quarter ellipse).This connector is used to connect two or threebeams together. The fact that it is a frictionpeg makes the connection slip or slide easily.5
Ball Joints / Tie RodsPictureNameTechnic AxleTowballTechnic PegTowball withFrictionTechnic SteeringLink 9LTechnic SteeringLink 6LUsageTowballs are used to connect steering linkstogether. They can also be used to attachrubber belts more easily.Steering links are used to connect two towballstogether. They can be used for steeringmechanisms.6
BushingsPictureNameTechnic BushingTechnic Smooth½ BushingUsageBushings are used to hold axles still (notrotating) inside a hole. They can also be usedas a measurement tools. For example if youwant to put a beam at a distance of 2.5L fromthe end of an axle, just put 2 bushings and ahalf bushing at the end of the axle. This can beuseful for keeping wheels a certain distanceaway from a chassis.7
Angle ConnectorsPictureNameUsageTechnic AngleConnector #1(0 )Technic AngleConnector #2(180 )Technic AngleConnector #3(157.5 )Technic AngleConnector #4(135 )Angle connectors are used to connect two(except for #1) axles together and/or aconnector peg (or freely rotating axle) in thecenter.Technic AngleConnector #5(112.5 )Technic AngleConnector #6(90 )8
Axle ExtendersPictureNameUsageTechnic AxleExtenderAxle extenders are used to connect two axlestogether to make them longer.Technic RoundPeg Joiner /Technic AxleSleeveAxle sleeves / Peg joiners are used to coveraxles (to measure distance) or connect twopegs together. (The piece has two names,depending on its usage.)A double axle joiner can hold two axles sideby-side. The fact that it is flexible allowsmovement even when joined.Technic FlexibleDouble AxleJoiner9
Catches / Cross BlocksPictureNameUsageTechnicPerpendicularAxle JoinerTechnicPerpendicularAxle Joiner with2 HolesTechnicPerpendicularAxle Joiner 3LTechnicPerpendicularAxle Joiner 3LongThese pieces are used in conjunction with pegsand/or axles to change the direction of beams.TechnicPerpendicularDouble AxleJoinerTechnicPerpendicularDouble Split AxleJoinerTechnicPerpendicularDual Peg JoinerTechnic PoleReverser HandleCan be used for steering mechanisms.TechnicConnector withAxle holeCan hold two axles perpendicular to eachother.TechnicPerpendicularBent Peg JoinerCan hold up to three pegs in differentdirections. Useful for changing directions.10
Technic BentBeam with PegsTechnicPerpendicularAxle Joiner 3Lwith PegsThese pieces are mainly used to change thedirection of the beams holes.11
Toggle Joints / Universal JointsPictureNameTechnic UniversalJointUsageThe universal joint is used to connect two axlestogether when the make a custom anglebetween each other and/or they are requiredto rotate.12
GearsSpur GearsPictureNameUsageTechnic 8 ToothGearTechnic 16 ToothGearTechnic 24 ToothGearGears are used to change rotational speed orforce.Technic 40 ToothGear13
Bevel GearsPictureNameUsageTechnic 12 ToothBevel GearTechnic 12 ToothDouble BevelGearTechnic 20 ToothDouble BevelGearGears are used to change rotational speed orforce. However, unlike spur gears, bevel gearscan also mesh with each other at a 90o angle.Technic 36 ToothDouble BevelGear14
Other GearsPictureNameUsageTechnic 24 ToothCrown GearCrown gears are used to flip the direction ofspur gears by 90o.Technic WormScrewWorm gears are used in gearboxes or racks.Technic KnobGearKnob gears are mainly used to change gear rowdirection by 90o.15
RacksPictureNameUsage1 x 4 TechnicGear Rack1 x 8 TechnicGear Rack withHolesRacks are used to convert rotational motion (agear) to linear motion.16
Differential /Gear Box / Chain LinksPictureNameTechnicDifferentialTechnic GearboxTechnic Chain LinkUsageThe differential allows to connect two axleswhile allowing them to turn at differentspeeds. This is what is used between the backwheels of a car.The gearbox is used to connect a worm gear toa 24-tooth gear, which largely increases thetorque but also reduces its speed.Chan links are used to make a chain.17
Axles / Beams / TiresCross AxlesPictureNameUsageTechnic Axle 2NotchedTechnic Axle 3Technic Axle 4Technic Axle 5Technic Axle 6Axles can be used as connectors on angledrounded beams and other pieces with axleholes. They are mainly used to connect gears toa motor or to other gears.Technic Axle 7Technic Axle 8Technic Axle 10Technic Axle 12Technic Axle 3with StudTechnic Axle 5.5with StopThese axles are useful because they only needone bushing to hold onto a beam, which can beuseful when you are lacking bushings. The size3 axle with stud can also be inserted into a holein a technic beam.18
Technic PlatesPictureName1 x 2 TileUsageThese plates are used to create a smoothsurface on which flat pieces can slide on.1 x 2 TechnicPlate1 x 4 Technic Plate2 x 4 Technic Plate1 x 6 Technic PlateThese plates are used to connect bricks or tocreate a flat surface. Axles can be insertedthrough the holes in them.2 x 6 Technic Plate1 x 8 Technic Plate2 x 8 Technic Plate19
Straight Rounded BeamsPictureNameUsageSize 3 RoundedBeamSize 5 RoundedBeamSize 7 RoundedBeamSize 9 RoundedBeamRounded beams are used as the main structurefor LEGO Technic constructions.Size 11 RoundedBeamSize 13 RoundedBeamSize 15 RoundedBeam20
Angled Rounded BeamsPictureName7 x 3 x 3 C-shapedRounded Beam with2 Axle HolesUsage4 x 4 45 RoundedBeam with 2 AxleHoles6 x 4 ? RoundedBeam with 2 AxleHoles7 x 3 ? RoundedBeam with 2 AxleHolesAngled rounded beams are used like therounded beams. However their curved shapeallows for more secure complex structures.5 x 3 90 RoundedBeam4 x 2 90 RoundedBeam with 1 AxleHole21
Square Beams / BricksPictureNameUsage2 x 2 Square Brick1 x 2 BrickThese bricks are regular LEGO bricks. They canbe connected to each other via stacking them.2 x 2 Round Plate2 x 2 Round Brick1 x 2 Red LampCover Brick1 x 2 Yellow LampCover Brick1 x 2 Green LampCover BrickThose bricks can be used as regular LEGObricks. However these bricks are transparentand can be used as filters for lamps (Whencoupled with a turned on lamp, the green brickwill emit green light, the yellow one will emityellow light and the red one will emit redlight).1 x 2 Brick with AxleHole1 x 2 Technic Brick1 x 4 Technic Brick1 x 6 Technic BrickTechnic bricks are also known as square beams.They can be used just like the rounded beams,however they can be also connected directly toa regular LEGO brick. In addition, a smallerbrick can be connected to a larger technicbrick side ways to change the direction of theholes; (in other words, the studs of one fit wellinto the holes of another, as long as ALL of thestuds have a hole to fit into.)1 x 8 Technic Brick22
1 x 12 Technic Brick1 x 14 Technic Brick1 x 16 Technic Brick23
Rims / Tires / TreadsPictureNameSmall RimLarge RimMotorcycle RimUsageThe small rim has a hole in its center, whichmakes it very slippery. It is usually used to holda small flat tire.These rims have an axle hole in their centerthey are therefore linked to the axle goingthrough them. The large rims can be used withthe large flat tires, large balloon tires, ortreads if spaced properly. The motorcycle rimcan be used with the motorcycle tire. They canalso be used with rope (the rope can windaround the rim), or by themselves.Small Flat TireLarge Flat TireLarge BalloonTireTires are used with the appropriate rims, asmentioned above. They are made out ofrubber, which makes them have a lot offriction. T
12.04.2010 · the LEGO treads are made out of hard rubber, which makes them less adhesive (more slippery) to the ground. Treads limit the distance the rims can be away from each other, because the rubber will not stretch. 25 Other Pulleys / Cams Picture Name Usage Technic Wedge Belt Wheel Tire The wedge belt wheel tire can be used as a tire or as nonskid device. Technic Wedge Belt Wheel The
