2 ms·
Lego is interesting, because on the other hand it is very accessible (to a degree), but at the same time it tends to shift projects from making a thing to worki
by zokier 5y ago
Lego is interesting, because on the other hand it is very accessible (to a degree), but at the same time it tends to shift projects from making a thing to working around the limitations of Lego. Kinda reminds me of bash programming, it has similar characteristic of being attractive because it is there, but then actually engineering around the limitations of bash becomes quite the exercise once you start implementing stuff.
- jacobolus 5y agoWorking around the limitations of your materials (including skills, tools, budget, support network, ...) is the story of making anything. Legos are intended as a kids’ toy, and a few years of experience working within their capabilities and constraints to build increasingly tricky projects is great experience for kids, with lots of skills transferrable to any other kind of creative technical work.