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June 02, 2025

Hidden Math: The Numbers Behind LEGO Grids and Slopes

June 02, 2025/ Guest Contributor
Hidden Math: The Numbers Behind LEGO Grids and Slopes

What do right triangles, new slope pieces, and something called a “sugar grid” have in common? They’re all part of the hidden math and geometry that make advanced LEGO building more precise and more creative than ever.

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June 02, 2025/ Guest Contributor/ 1 Comment
Deep Dive, Techniques
LEGO Math, Math, Hidden Math, Grid, Slopes, Deep Shen
November 23, 2024

Hidden Math: The Numbers Behind LEGO Circles and Spheres

November 23, 2024/ Dave Schefcik
Hidden Math: The Numbers Behind LEGO Circles and Spheres

What math is hidden in your favorite circular LEGO sets, how do designers build the perfect sphere, and how do numbers magically make LEGO geometry work so perfectly?

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November 23, 2024/ Dave Schefcik/ 3 Comments
Techniques, Deep Dive
Hidden Math, Math, Deep Shen, Circle, Sphere, Trig, Numbers, Shield, Globe, Geometry, Triangles

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