1. LEGO
Construction Tips

2. LEGO Units LEGO bricks are based on the metric system
This brick is 16 mm wide, 32 mm long and 9.6 mm high (ignoring the studs)
This works out to 1 stud = 8 mm
This means that bricks are 1.2 studs high

5. Plates Plates are short bricks
They are 1/3 the height of a standard brick – 3.2 mm or .4 studs

6. Beams Beams are 1 x 1 bricks with holes in their sides
The holes are spaced at one-stud intervals and centered between the studs on the top of the beam
Beams can be stacked on top of each other
Connector pins can be used to assemble beams side by side
Beams

7. Axles and Pegs
The kits have a wide variety of axles and connector pegs
Black friction pegs provide very strong connections
Technic pegs are good for pivots and hinges where movement is needed
Axles are measured by stud length
Axles can be lengthened by use of connector pegs

9. Adding 2 flat plates will change the dimensions so that a cross brace can be used for strength
Adding connector pegs will make the structure stronger

10. Strong Frames Single plates do not lock the corners at right angles
The 2 x 6 plate firmly locks the beams together

11. Plates are used here to make a more secure structure

12. Cross-braced Frame
Sturdy, tall frame

13. Cross Bracing
A 1 x 6 Technic beam is 1 stud wide, 6 studs long and 1.2 studs high
Bricks and beams are not an integer number of studs high

18. A stronger model with cross-bracing
Use the small gray pegs to attach the beams