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Constructopedia for 50+ LEGO RCXmodules.
(Developed in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab)

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Premium Quality Junk
One person's trash is another person's treasure.

Arc de Triumph
Navigate through an arch.
 

Bridge
Navigate over a bridge.

Catapult / Sign Raiser
Throw candy across the room or raise a sign

 

Coin Spillway
Collect (or eat) a coin to start a chain reaction.

 

Candy Bridge
Drive through this bridge and candy will roll into your cup.

Graffiti
Give your fans a memorable message.

Hard Heads
Add a funky character to promote your project.

Air Heads
Add a funky character to promote your project.

 

Critter:
Add a funky critter to promote your project.

Basic, 3" Vertical Structure:
Build an adjustable framework on which to mount modules.

Strong, 3" Vertical Strong Structure
Build an adjustable framework on which to mount modules.

Strong, 10" Vertical Structure
Build an adjustable framework on which to mount modules.

Quick Vertical Structure
Build an adjustable framework on which to mount modules.

Pin Wheel
Need to spin something or pull a string?

Scale Trigger
Pull a string.  Release a ball.  Raise a ball to a higher level.
  Delay Trigger:
Pull a string after a 1-5 second delay.
  Button Starter Trigger:
Press a button to start a chain reaction.

Scratch Program Trigger - Mouse Mover / Dollar Detector:
Start a Scratch program.

Scratch Program Trigger - Key Stroker
Start a Scratch program.

Motor Mount
Mount a geared motor to connect with motion modules.

MU Controller Mount
Adjust position of controller to read patterns of a computer screen.

Arduino Controller Kit
Light sensors control two servos.
Scratch Control Program
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/435975276/

RC Arduino Chassis
Cell phone display controls chassis.
See it in action
Scratch Control Program

Servo Relay Switch
3-state servo position controls two output devices.

Card Dispenser
Spit out cards or make a stip slide in and out.
See it in action

Switch - Push Button
Closes circuit when pressed.
See it in action.

Coin Sensor Cylinder
Insert a coin that falls on an arm which presses a key on the keyboard.
See it in action.

Up Down Swing
Swings arms. Beats a drum. Waves a sign.
See it in action.

Horizontal to Vertical Spin
Change the direction of spinning
See it in action.

Up Down Turn
This is a good module to make a puppet dance.
See it in action.

Slip gear
Use this module when you need to swing an arm that will be stopped by a barrier. It could also be used to ring a bell.
See it in action.

Chassis:
Carry a load, roll down a ramp, and dump the load.
  Launch a Paper Airplane:
Send a paper airplane into the wild blue yonder.
  Launch a Rocket:
Send a rocket into space.
  Spin a Roulette Wheel:
Select a random number or tell a fortune..

 

Tools:
With the right tool, you can move the earth.

Basic Motor Mount:
Mount a motor at a height that can easily interface with other motion modules.

One Shot Catapult:
This catapult can chuck a candy across the room. A motorized pin releases the catapult.

Chassis Fwd/Rev with Gear
Control speed and strength of a forward reverse chassis.

Bumpers
Control a ball rolling down a table.

Door Sensor
Pull a string when door opens.

Drop from Ceiling
Release an object hanging from the ceiling.

Timer Alarm Clock
Use an alarm clock to control when a ball rolls down a ramp.

Timer Water Bottle
Structure for water clock.

Time Machine Example
Integration of alarm clock modules.

Domino Effect Module

RC Controller Module

Computer Key Trigger Version 2

Scale Pulls a String Module

Scale Trigger Module

Cuckoo Clock Solution

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