Innovative Lego Enthusiast Outdoes the Original in Crafting a Functional Typewriter
When Lego released its 1950s-inspired typewriter set back in 2021, fans were left underwhelmed by its lack of functionality. Despite its stunning design and intricate details, the set was merely ornamental, with plain 2x1 bricks serving as letter blocks and an inkless fabric ribbon instead of actual printing mechanism.
Enter Koenkun Bricks, a talented Lego builder who's taken it upon himself to create a typewriter that not only looks the part but also actually types. In a recent video, he showcased his painstaking build, which features 1x1 round tiles adorned with alphabet letters that are slapped onto a scrolling sheet of white plates.
The result is a Rube Goldberg-esque contraption that defies expectations. Each key press triggers three separate mechanisms: one to release a letter tile, another to move the carriage into place, and a third to press the tile onto the "paper." The first mechanism involves sliding a lever that pushes a single tile out from storage, while the second mechanism uses tensioned rubber bands to propel the carriage forward.
While there are some minor limitations to the design – including the need for manual reloading of spacing blocks and scrolling of paper – Koenkun Bricks' creation is still an impressive feat of Lego engineering. As he so aptly put it in his video, "Your toy fills my days with limitless creative crafting" – a sentiment that's sure to resonate with fellow Lego enthusiasts.
With its perfect blend of form and function, Koenkun Bricks' typewriter has set a new standard for what's possible with Lego bricks. It's a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of the fan community and serves as a reminder that even the most seemingly impossible ideas can be brought to life with enough dedication and passion.
When Lego released its 1950s-inspired typewriter set back in 2021, fans were left underwhelmed by its lack of functionality. Despite its stunning design and intricate details, the set was merely ornamental, with plain 2x1 bricks serving as letter blocks and an inkless fabric ribbon instead of actual printing mechanism.
Enter Koenkun Bricks, a talented Lego builder who's taken it upon himself to create a typewriter that not only looks the part but also actually types. In a recent video, he showcased his painstaking build, which features 1x1 round tiles adorned with alphabet letters that are slapped onto a scrolling sheet of white plates.
The result is a Rube Goldberg-esque contraption that defies expectations. Each key press triggers three separate mechanisms: one to release a letter tile, another to move the carriage into place, and a third to press the tile onto the "paper." The first mechanism involves sliding a lever that pushes a single tile out from storage, while the second mechanism uses tensioned rubber bands to propel the carriage forward.
While there are some minor limitations to the design – including the need for manual reloading of spacing blocks and scrolling of paper – Koenkun Bricks' creation is still an impressive feat of Lego engineering. As he so aptly put it in his video, "Your toy fills my days with limitless creative crafting" – a sentiment that's sure to resonate with fellow Lego enthusiasts.
With its perfect blend of form and function, Koenkun Bricks' typewriter has set a new standard for what's possible with Lego bricks. It's a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of the fan community and serves as a reminder that even the most seemingly impossible ideas can be brought to life with enough dedication and passion.
this is like the ultimate proof that lego fandom is still lit 
koenkun bricks is a total genius for taking on this project and just slaying it with his engineering skills 
i mean who needs actual printing mechanisms when you can create a rube goldberg machine that actually works? 
and omg the little details like the manual reloading of spacing blocks and scrolling of paper are like, super realistic 
it's like he took all the lego brick tutorials from youtube and just mashed them into one epic project 
this is what i call dedication and passion, bravo koenkun bricks, bravo 
he must've spent so much time on this project it's like, wow the way the tiles move around is so cool how does it work tho? i wish i could understand all the mechanisms he explained in his video but i got lost lol what's with the spacing blocks though can't we just have automatic line breaks or something? anyway i love that he mentioned creativity filling his days with endless crafting sessions that's like, super relatable for me too when im building stuff on minecraft 
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, I mean, who else can make a Lego typewriter work? 
. The Rube Goldberg mechanism is so cool 
, like a little Lego dance party 
. Although there are some minor issues 
, the overall design is pure magic 
. I'm loving this new level of creativity in the Lego community 
and can't wait to see what others come up with! 
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. But, at the same time, isn't it kinda weird that we're still using technology from like 60 years ago? And what's with all those tiny parts and mechanisms? It's like, hello! Can't he just use a smartphone app to type out messages or something? 
On the other hand, I guess it's kinda cool that someone put so much effort into making something from scratch, even if it is for nostalgia's sake 
. So yeah... Koenkun Bricks' typewriter is both amazing and kinda unnecessary at the same time 
the level of detail is insane, from the individual letter tiles to the scrolling paper 
. I mean, can you even imagine building this thing?! 
. anyway, kudos to Koenkun Bricks for pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Lego bricks! 
. It's a great reminder that with enough passion and dedication, we can achieve anything!
anywayz, i gotta give props to koenkun bricks for creatin somethin so amazin with legos... its like he took a normal typewriter and said "hold my beer" 
. A Lego typewriter that actually types? That's like something out of a sci-fi movie 
. How did he even figure it out? Did he take apart an actual typewriter and study the mechanics or what?
. I mean, couldn't he have just used some clever Lego design to make it work? 
It's like he used a combination of color-coding and Lego symmetry to make it work. 
Also, the scrolling paper mechanism is pure genius! 
According to a 2022 survey by the Lego Group, 75% of fans consider themselves "moderate" builders, while 55% spend more than 5 hours per week building. That's a lot of time spent perfecting those intricate details! 
Talk about dedication!
️ i mean, it has all these intricate mechanisms and levers working together to create actual words 
keep up the amazing work Koenkun Bricks!!! 