So what about simply 3D printing LEGO?
I took a shot at it, and it’s not as simple as I thought.
The fact is that thepatents covering the locking mechanism of LEGO brickshave expired.
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The material I used is PLA.
Results are likely to vary slightly depending on the properties of each material.
So I’ve printed these bricks in place, right-way-up to ensure there are no overhangs that would fail.
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The Results
My first attempt at printing a few test bricks did not go well.
Two bricks did make it, giving me viable 0.2mm standard quality samples.
My second print, with glue properly applied, went through without a hitch.
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While they fit real LEGO pieces and each other, the tolerance were simply too loose.
OK, not the end of the world.
For my printer, and my materials, these bricks just weren’t working.
So I had to look for an alternative set of models and came uponCfinke’s customizable LEGO-compatible bricks.
but for now it’s mainly a fun thing you could do as a 3D printing hobbyist.
