Lego DC Motor Cubic House & Gears

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Building a Model Home with Power and Motion Imagine constructing a model home that not only looks like a real house but also has moving parts. With Lego DC motors and gears, this is definitely possible. By combining these two elements, you can create a cubic house that appears to be alive and in motion. First, let's start by building the house itself. You will need a base plate, walls, roof, and windows. Make sure to use different colors for each part of the house so it stands out when it moves. Next, let's add some movement to the house using DC motors and gears. DC motors are small electric motors that can be controlled by a remote or computer. They come in different sizes, ranging from 1/4 inch to several inches long. The gear system is used to increase or decrease the speed of the motor. To build the gear system, you will need a few Lego pieces including a wheel, axle, and gears. These parts are easy to find at any Lego store or online. Once you have all the necessary parts, attach the wheel to the axle and then add the gears on top of it. Now that we have our motor and gear system built, let's connect them to the house. Attach one end of the axle to the base plate and the other end to a Lego brick. This will allow the DC motor to rotate when turned on. The next step is to add some details to the house. You can use different colored bricks or tiles to make it look like a real house. Add some windows, doors, and even a mailbox if you want. To finish off our model home, let's add some finishing touches. Use clear Lego plates to create a glass effect on the windows and doors. This will give the illusion that they are made of glass. Finally, plug in your DC motor and watch as your cubic house comes alive! With Lego DC motors and gears, you can build anything from a simple moving house to a complex robot. The possibilities are endless with this powerful combination.