r/LegoTechniques

Motorizing a LEGO MILS Plate Using Splat Gears

I've been experimenting with ways to add motorization to MILS without increasing the standard plate height.

By using Splat Gears, I was able to fit a gear train entirely within the low-profile of a MILS plate. This lets the motor be located elsewhere in the layout and hidden from view while still transmitting power to mechanisms.

As a proof of concept, I used it to drive an elevator, but the same idea could be used for things like turntables, opening doors, drawbridges, conveyors, or other animated features.

I'm curious if anyone else has experimented with hidden power transmission in MILS.

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u/NeoStormer — 4 hours ago

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Broken Piece Please Help

I was building part of a LEGO Technic set and had to make a change because I had assembled it incorrectly. While taking it apart, I pulled on a piece the wrong way and it broke. What can I do now? Does anyone have this part, or know what it's called or where I can order a replacement?

u/Positive_Hall_2649 — 2 days ago

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Quiero hacer un cañon haci con legos, que sea un prisma triangular pero no se me ocurre nada, algún sabio de legos que me ayude a hacerlo?

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u/V4xx3r — 3 days ago

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Has anyone tried to run the coaster cars on these ladders? I don't own one to try it out.

u/Tithund — 4 days ago

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Purchased MOC help with connecting these wheels.

Hi, I made a poor decision to buy a MOC without any reviews and not on rebrickable.

The creator insists this is how they should connect. I suspect he never built this.

Anyway I would like suggestions on how I could connect these wheels properly and maybe even get them to spin.

u/jebzaki — 12 days ago