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Build-It-Blocks is a library of reusable, functional building blocks, construction
tricks and presentation tips.
Build-It-Blocks enables you to:
Build complex, engaging projects quickly.
Edit and perfect your solutions easily.
Make your inventions reliable.
Leverage limited parts.
Make your inventions look 'way cool!'
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Build-It-Blocks encourages you to think about breaking down your
solutions into simple, modular, functional components.
Build-It-Yourself is collaborating with the MIT Media Lab
to design and develop Build-It-Blocks.
Ten basic construction modules are served on the
Build-It-Yourself web site
. Build-It-Yourself Members have access to over 50 Build-It-Blocks
on the Members'
site and CD.
| 50 + Build-It-Blocks |
Available on
Public Site |
| Spin |
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| - Clock gear train |
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| - Merry go round |
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| - Sidewinder gear train |
Public Site |
| - Power top gear train |
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| - Speed top |
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| - Spin x-y worm gear |
Public Site |
| - Spin x-y straight gear |
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| - Spin x-y-z |
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| - 2-axle control |
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| - Micro motor gear train |
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| Shake, Flap,
Gyrate |
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| - Slow rise |
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| - Puppet face control |
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| - Wiggle |
Public Site |
| - Extend |
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| - Up down swing |
Public Site |
| - Up down turn |
Public Site |
| - Open close |
Public Site |
| - Push pull |
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| - Back n' forth slide |
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| - Back n' forth swing |
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| - Flap |
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| - Draw bridge |
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| - Door open or close |
Public Site |
| Sound Off |
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| - Bell ring |
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| - Cow moo |
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| - Xylophone |
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| - Drum |
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| - Maracas |
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| - Computer sound effects |
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| Roll, Walk,
Locomote |
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| - Conveyor belt |
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| - Basic chassis |
Public Site |
| - Right left chassis |
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| - Remote control chassis |
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| Throw, Squirt |
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| - Catapult 1 |
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| - Catapult 2 |
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| - Water pump |
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| Detect |
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| - Coin sensor |
Public Site |
| - Dollar bill detector |
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| - Bumper switch |
Public Site |
| - Start button |
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| - String position detector |
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| Computer Control |
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| RCX to computer event handler |
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| Line follower |
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| Remote controller |
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| Time out |
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| Parallel programs |
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| Password |
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| Multiple choice |
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| Flow charts |
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| Project
Presentation Tips |
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| Cartoon faces |
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| Graffiti |
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| Colors |
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| Display shelf |
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| Write a poem |
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| Write a story |
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| Tool rules |
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| Premium quality junk |
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| Measures of success |
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