Technic in 'Non-Toy' Applications

[DrJB]

I've seen few instances where lego technic parts were being used in Non-Toy applications. I can name a rack for glass tubes (for chemistry buffs) and the antikythera in a current thread.

Can you think of (and post links to) info on the use of Lego (technic) in 'serious' applications?

Edited April 28, 2014 by DrJB

[aol000xw]

I remember this: "Synthetic Bone Generation with LEGO"

[Misa_Kulicka]

I think it was already here, but it totaly fits into this topic. Lego as mummy support! http://www.archaeolo...y-lego-supports

Edited April 28, 2014 by Misa_Kulicka

[D3K]

I made a holder for my phone, mountable on a starndard tripod quick detatch mount, very useful for both photos and video

I also made a foldable stand for my girlfriend's iPad, to use before I bought her a smartcover. It works great, and folds flat just two studs thick

I also know Sariel made several Technic GoPro adaptors

EDIT:

The tripod phone mount:

Edited April 28, 2014 by D3K

[S.I]

Two of my cacti have lego technic scaffolding to support them, does that count?

[DrJB]

Two of my cacti have lego technic scaffolding to support them, does that count?

Yes, pictures please.

[Paul B Technic]

I have seen a few iPad / tablet stands made out of Technic.

[Boxerlego]

This is one of my favorites, Custom built

made by JK BrickWorks.

[Captainowie]

Some years ago I used some of my technic to build tie/belt holders.

[Lakop]

I have a coat hanger made from studded technic beams. It takes my light weight coat and a few scarves. It's been in use for years.

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[dr_spock]

iPad holder using some Technic bricks and regular bricks.

[pluto7443]

I made a stand first for my Playbook, but now my Nexus 7 2nd gen.

[nicjasno]

I've repaired various broken plastic bits on my car by supergluing lego bricks as reinforcements to them or replacing them with lego bricks altogether. :)

Edited May 13, 2014 by nicjasno

[TinkerBrick]

@ Nicjasno

Just out of curiousity - Could you provide some pictures?

[Paul Boratko]

I've repaired various broken plastic bits on my car by supergluing lego bricks as reinforcements to them or replacing them with lego bricks altogether. :)

LOL.. Me too. I made an entire hinge system out of Technic parts for the one that broke in my Camaro's center console...

I made PSP stands about 8 years ago...

I've fixed all types of things around the house with Technic bits...

[Zerobricks]

What about this?

[nicjasno]

For example:

Edited May 14, 2014 by nicjasno

[Paul Boratko]

Edited May 14, 2014 by Paul Boratko

[nicjasno]

That is an epic fix :)

[DrJB]

This confirms, one more time, that ... whenever I hear a car is made of 100% lego, it for sure is not ...

[nicjasno]

My car has lego inside, at all times :)

[Myxo]

I used a NXT as a controller for some time laps photography this would operate ever 2 mints for 5 days using one motor to open the lid of a petry dish and the other to turn the lights on, wake the camera up and then operate the shutter.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/24634827@N02/7595874462/