6 old videos re-edited into one.
The aim is to make one Lego motor (Power Functions Medium) pull a weight scale with great force using only Lego parts and a string. The video demonstrates mechanical advantage in the form of gear reduction and pulleys. Enjoy!
Original vids:
pulleys • Testing Lego pulley systems
gears • Testing Lego gear systems for hoisting
pulleys+gears 1 • Testing Lego gear and pulley systems ...
100kg • Lego Motor Lifts 100kg
pulleys+gears 2 • Testing Lego gear and pulley systems ...
rock • Lego Motor Lifts a Rock (88kg/195lb)