Lego Technic Elbow Art

This video presents an online program for generating loops out of Lego elbow pieces. Elbow pieces (part #25214) are used in many Lego Technic models as a decorative part to create tube like structures.
You can search for loops within different sized spaces and set the number of elbow pieces to be used. The programs supports both loops and dual axle mounted solutions.
A dynamic model is demonstrated using two elbow model solutions using about 80-85 elbow pieces each. The model is driven by a medium PF motor.
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[@NottoScales]

I have an idea for a new OEIS entry: T(n) - technic numbers, the number of distinct technic builds that can be contained within an (n stud)x(n stud)x(n stud) cube. T(0) = 1; T(1) = 3; ...
Start by considering straight beams and short pins only

[@TechnicBrickPower]

You know what, I have thought of that problem (well the other way around, given N pieces, what is T(N))...but gave up on it once you realize how complex it is. But you can probably come up with a good estimate within a few magnitudes. 😂

[@EmbracingTeReoMaori]

What an awesome program !!

[@TechnicBrickPower]

Thanks!! 🙃

[@theofficialczex1708]

I'd bet there's a way to find an optimal packing for a given volume in R3. I'll leave that proof to the mathematicians, though.

[@TechnicBrickPower]

In R2 you should get close to 100%. But how about R4? What would that even look like?? LOL. 🙃

[@poemes]

Nice

[@TechnicBrickPower]

Thank you - glad you like it 🙃

[@Edward-pw6zz]

amazing tool! i have been playing around with it and i was thinking, would it be possible to save the loading screen as an animated screen saver (for the 21*21*21 blocks) , it is kinda cool seeing these constructions being rendered :)

[@TechnicBrickPower]

Hi Edward - thanks for that - yes does remind of the old "pipeline" type screensavers. 😂

[@issad3543]

nice!

[@TechnicBrickPower]

Thank you! Cheers! 🙃