Welcome to Lesson 5 of the SolidWorks x LEGO - Build & Learn series! In this lesson, we tackle the creation of one of LEGO’s most iconic pieces: the 2x4 brick. This part includes plenty of detail, making it an exciting challenge for SolidWorks users.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to model the 2x4 LEGO brick with intricate features such as thin features, ribs, and configurations.

Techniques for designing another bracket part to expand the assembly.

Adding both the 2x4 brick and the new bracket part into the assembly as we continue building the Off-Road Buggy.

This lesson is packed with tips for creating detailed models and managing configurations, giving you the skills to handle even more complex parts in SolidWorks. Let’s dive in and keep building!

If you missed it, watch Lesson 1 first ▶ https://youtu.be/hm5EU9EEZZU?si=UKOSfK8yfh9Zru2o

📝 References

🏗️ You can find the Lego set assembly instructions here: https://www.lego.com/cdn/product-assets/product.bi.core.pdf/6394729.pdf

🖥️ You can find the Lego set with part details on Bricklink here: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=31123

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