Some physics projects with LEGO




A LEGO Technic ``Steam'' Engine


A single-cylinder pneumatic engine built from Lego parts in the style of early 19th century stationary steam engines.

Lego ``Steam'' Engines that Power Cars


These compact two-cylinder pneumatic engines drive ``steam cars'' that resemble old-fashioned steam locomotives.

LEGO Mindstorms Robots


A project for middle-school students at the Supercomputer Computations Research Institute (SCRI), Teaching mechanics and programming together.


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