Construction Set - Categories

Categories

Construction sets can be categorized according to their connection method and geometry:

  • Struts of varying length that are connected by nodes are good for building space frames, and often have components that allow full rotational freedom.
    • D8h (*228) nodes are used for K'Nex, Tinkertoys, Playskool Pipeworks, Cleversticks
    • Ih (*532) nodes are used for Zometool
  • Panels of varying sizes and shapes
    • Panels of varying sizes and shapes are connected by pins or screws perpendicular to the panels, which are good for building linkages such as an Erector Set, Meccano, Merkur, Steel Tec, Lego Technic, Trix, FAC-System and Überstix
    • Panels of varying sizes and shapes with flexible panels or hinges between panels such as Tog'l, Jovo.
  • Building components with various methods of connection include:
    • No connection: toy blocks, Anchor Stone Blocks, KEVA planks and Kapla
    • Studs: Rokenbok, Lego, Coco, Rasti, Tente, Mega Bloks, fischertechnik, Playmobil, Loc Blocs, Cobi blocks, Betta Builda and Oxford
    • Notches: Lincoln Logs, GIK, and Stickle bricks
    • Sleeves: Capsela

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