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Magnet Wire Lead
Is it possible to reconnect / repair this wire lead to the magnet?
Bradley Paddock
Bradley_Paddock
6 mths ago
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Bradley Paddock
6 mths ago
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Pico Cable Inquiry
What type of cable is used on the Pico's on offer? I am trying to find extension cables online and I am having a rather tough time trying to find one, what with all the other series of Pico cables…
Craig Strader
Craig_Strader
1 yr ago
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Rob Klingberg
moderator
1 yr ago
General DIY
All of the lights, but how?
Hi, I have been using Brickstuff lights for a few years, and I really like them. So easy to work with! I am working on a big(ish) project now, where I will create 50 or so "cells" where each cell…
Benedicte P
Benedicte_P
2 yrs ago
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Benedicte P
2 yrs ago
General DIY
Do 35-36 Gauge Solderless Butt Connectors Exist?
I have a couple coils of the 0.15mm 2 conductor wire from Brickstuff, which is amazing and lets me put lights in some otherwise impossible spots. Unfortunately it's also a PITA to solder due to the…
EArkham
EArkham
2 yrs ago
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Rob Klingberg
moderator
2 yrs ago
General DIY
Are Resistors Needed?
Hello, I am doing a custom install in a LEGO MOC locomotive. I am using a PF rechargeable battery box for power. I am using a Model Rectifier Corp Loco Genie DC/DCC board for motor, sound,…
Sal Ciofani
Sal_Ciofani
2 yrs ago
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Rob Klingberg
moderator
2 yrs ago
General DIY
Cool White LED Light Strips
I have two questions: 1) How many cool white LED strips can be strung together using a 5v 1amp USB brick for power? 2) What is the max cable length limits be for these strips (i.e.…
Roy Brewer
Roy_Brewer
2 yrs ago
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Rob Klingberg
moderator
2 yrs ago
General DIY
Making Longer Sections of LED Filament
One common request we receive is for longer sections of our Flexible LED filament. While we're not able to supply filament in longer lengths, it is possible to solder multiple filaments end-to-end…
Rob Klingberg
moderator
Chief Enthusiast
Rob_Klingberg
2 yrs ago
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Josh
2 yrs ago
General DIY
Is say 5v 1 amp cable is that just a single cable or all of them?
Is say 5v 1 amp cable is that just a single cable or all of them?
Tomi Evo
Tomi_Evo
2 yrs ago
18
General DIY
Tesla Coils for baseplates
I would like to create my own wireless system, nested in the baseplate, as seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwZtLHlH62M Is there a Tesla Coil I could use that isn't going to melt the…
Lionel Steed
Lionel_Steed
3 yrs ago
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Lionel Steed
3 yrs ago
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Stickers
HI! I was wondering maybe you could help me out on this, I was wondering do you know the best way to make almost genuine lego stickers? I saw lots of cheap options online but non are good quality.…
Grayson
Grayson_Saint_Denis
3 yrs ago
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Rob Klingberg
moderator
3 yrs ago
General DIY
USB Power Cable DIY?
Hello! I was wondering if you could help me. I wanted to buy some of the wire from your DIY shop, I saw that there were no DIY USB power connectors and was wondering if you could help me find not…
Grayson
Grayson_Saint_Denis
3 yrs ago
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Grayson
3 yrs ago
General DIY
DIY Pico LEDs Daisy Chained
Hello! I was looking at your DIY products as was wondering if your DIY Pico lights can be connected in chain? Think Christmas lights. I'm comfortable with soldering and was interested in using the 0.…
Paul Fowler
Paul_Fowler
4 yrs ago
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Paul Fowler
4 yrs ago
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DIY Plugs (Pico & Connecting) Question
Hello! Really interested in using 0.15 mm magnet wire for my current Lego MOC. Being able to better hide the wires is going to be so nice. I'm hoping to make an order sometime this week,…
EArkham
EArkham
5 yrs ago
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Rob Klingberg
moderator
4 yrs ago
General DIY
Transporting your legos
I'm about to move and I'm unsure how to transport my disney lego castle. Any tips/suggestions?
Michael Organiscak
Michael_Organiscak
4 yrs ago
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Rob Klingberg
moderator
4 yrs ago
General DIY
Heat Shrink Wrap Size
Quick question with hopefully a quick answer: is 1/16th heat shrink tubing with a 3:1 shrink ratio small enough to fit well around the 0.15mm magnet wire? By the math,…
EArkham
EArkham
5 yrs ago
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Rob Klingberg
moderator
5 yrs ago
General DIY
LEGO traffic light
Hi there, not sure if you remember me but I built the One World Trade Center with brickstuff lights in 2017. I was thinking about tweaking the streets and plaza in the model,…
Greg DiNapoli
Greg_DiNapoli
5 yrs ago
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Rob Klingberg
moderator
5 yrs ago
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