Building a Powerful LEGO Mechanical Press - Crushing Objects with Metal Gears

TLDRIn this video, I build a LEGO mechanical press using metal gears and axles from Metal Technic Parts. I demonstrate its strength by crushing various objects. The press is made with LEGO plates and bricks, and the arms are locked together using technique pieces. The press is powered by four LEGO motors connected to battery boxes through an IR receiver. The video shows the process of building the press and showcases its crushing power.

Key insights

🔨The LEGO mechanical press is built using metal gears and axles from Metal Technic Parts for added strength.

💪The press is made with LEGO plates and bricks, and the arms are locked together using technique pieces for stability.

🌪️The press is powered by four LEGO motors connected to battery boxes through an IR receiver, allowing for controlled crushing.

💥The press demonstrates its crushing power by flattening various objects, including cars, gummy bears, and snacks.

🔩Metal Technic Parts offers high-quality metal parts compatible with LEGO Technic, providing durability and strength to LEGO creations.

Q&A

What materials are used to build the LEGO mechanical press?

The press is built using LEGO plates and bricks, and metal gears and axles from Metal Technic Parts are used for added strength.

How is the stability of the press ensured?

The arms of the press are locked together using technique pieces, providing stability and preventing disassembly during operation.

How is the press powered?

The press is powered by four LEGO motors connected to battery boxes through an IR receiver, allowing for controlled crushing.

What objects are crushed in the video?

Various objects are crushed in the video, including cars, gummy bears, snacks, and more.

Where can I find metal gears and axles for my LEGO creations?

Metal Technic Parts offers high-quality metal parts compatible with LEGO Technic. You can find their shop through the link in the video description.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video starts with the introduction of building a powerful LEGO mechanical press using metal gears and axles from Metal Technic Parts.

02:30The building process of the press begins, with the use of LEGO plates and technique pieces for stability.

07:19Various objects are crushed using the press, showcasing its strength and power.

08:40The video features a speed round of crushing different objects, such as food items and toys.

10:41The video concludes with a review of the press and a shout-out to Metal Technic Parts for their high-quality metal gears and axles.