Not Just Bricks

A fun little skier that actually moves like a real skier!

Building instructions available in our patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/notjustbricks

Using clever linkages, the arms and legs are connected so they move together in a smooth, synchronized way, just like skiing down a snowy hill. I

t’s like bringing a tiny mechanical athlete to life! Check it out and see how simple parts can create such cool motion. 🎿

Hi everyone! Today I built a cool Diplodocus using the LEGO SPIKE Essentials set.

Link for building instructions: https://www.patreon.com/cw/notjustbricks

This dinosaur can walk forward and backward thanks to a special walking motion. The trick is in the legs:
👉 The legs on the left side move half a turn (180°) different from the legs on the right side.
This helps the Diplodocus walk smoothly, just like a real animal!

It’s really fun to watch it move, like it’s alive! 😄

Building instructions: https://www.patreon.com/notjustbricks
Cost: 3$

The build is simple in terms of electronics and programming since it uses only one motor and a basic program to move forward and backward.

However, the interesting part of this project is the mechanical design—a set of linkages that convert the motor’s rotation into a walking motion that mimics a two-legged dinosaur gait.

It’s a fun example of how relatively simple code can produce complex movement through clever mechanical engineering.

🚀 WeDo 2.0 SumoBot Project – Build, Compete, and Get Creative! 🤖

I’m excited to share a fun and accessible robotics project using just one LEGO WeDo 2.0 set: a fully functional SumoBot!

This simple but powerful design uses:
• Only one motor to move forward and turn
• The distance sensor to detect whether the robot is inside the arena (black circle) or outside (white region)

Building instructions available in our Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/exclusive-150336470

With clever programming and design, the robot can stay within the arena and react to its surroundings — all built from a single set.

Even better: if you have multiple WeDo 2.0 sets, each team can build their own SumoBot and compete in a mini sumo arena! This turns the activity into an exciting classroom or workshop challenge that mixes engineering, coding, and strategy.

🎯 Challenge for students:
Don’t stop at the basic model, let your imagination take over!
Build creative add-ons to make your SumoBot stronger, more stable, or more strategic. Try different shapes, bumpers, and attachments to improve performance in the arena.

This project is all about learning through play: designing, testing, improving, and competing while having fun.

🐉✨ New LEGO WeDo Project: The Flying Dragon ✨🐉

I’m excited to share my latest LEGO WeDo creation with you all: The Flying Dragon!

This project features an animatronic dragon that simulates a flying motion using just a single motor. 🧠⚙️ The goal is to explore how smart mechanical design can generate complex, movements.

Building instructions in my patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/c/notjustbricks

Hey builders! 👋
I made an awesome LEGO WeDo 2.0 bridge that moves up and down — and you can control it with your keyboard! ⌨️

https://www.patreon.com/c/notjustbricks

It even has a distance sensor that knows when to stop.

You’ll learn how triangles make structures strong 🔺 and how parallelograms let them move ⬜ — just like real engineers do! 💡

Hey everyone! 👋

I’ve built a super cool LEGO WeDo project that can sort LEGO pieces by color — all by itself! 🤩
EXCLUSIVE for our Patreon Members: patreon.com/notjustbricks

It uses the distance sensor as a light sensor to tell the difference between two colors. With just one motor, the machine sends each piece down the right track.

🛠 How It Works

Put your LEGO pieces on the track 🚂

Press start ▶️

The sensor checks the color 🎨

The motor moves, and the piece goes into the right bin 🧩

Keep feeding pieces — the machine does the rest! ⚡

🧩 What You’ll Get

Step-by-step building instructions 🏗

Easy programming guide 💻

A fun way to learn LEGO robotics! 🤖

I'm excited to share my newest LEGO WeDo project — a fully functional gearbox model that demonstrates how mechanical car gears work! 🏎️ Check out it on our Patreon:

patreon.com/notjustbricks

This model is inspired by real car transmissions and helps visualize the basic principles behind different gears — 1st, 2nd, Neutral (N), and Reverse. With this LEGO setup, you can actually see how changing gears affects the speed and direction of the motorized output.

👉 What makes this build special:

Clear demonstration of gear ratios and torque changes

Smooth transitions between gears, including neutral and reverse

A great hands-on way to understand car mechanics with simple LEGO parts!

Whether you're into engineering, LEGO robotics, or just love clever builds, this project brings real-world mechanics to life in a way that's fun and educational.

Check the build instructions and code!

Thanks for your continued support — more builds coming soon!