LEGOs are cool, period. You don't have to be a child to go to the toy section of some large stores and be amazed by the colors with the new packs of blocks that are being launched. Now, the users from the forum of Reddit They have found a new reason to spend the afternoon again with these toy pieces.
The Apple Watch is the excuse to play LEGO again
It seems that Reddit users have decided to break a spear in favor of LEGO. There is a lot of desire to start playing construction again, but when you have a job, two children, a dog and a mortgage on top, you have to make a little plan so you can spend Saturday playing LEGO without looking like you're wasting your time.
A few days ago, a user appeared on the Apple Watch subreddit showing how he had saved money on a charging base for the smartwatch. Instead of just going to the store and buying it, he would show a picture of a cute support created By himself with LEGO pieces. A few users reacted by giving their opinion on the gadget in question, but it was not long until some redditors new versions of the invention began to upload to the thread. And that was not a very original thread. If we pull Google, quite a few charging stands for the Apple Watch made with LEGOs had already been previously posted on Reddit.
In a few days, this phenomenon has become the perfect excuse to take the blocks out of the closet box and play for a while combining pieces to create a unique and personalized support with LEGO pieces. And share it on the forum, of course. There are those who build a totally minimalist base and, on the contrary, those who assemble a whole Transformer. The trend seems to be increasing, so it is possible that in Cupertino they are taking notes. These are some of the more creative designs that have surfaced on Reddit, with many more designs likely to be posted in the days to come.
seedy minimalism
It is not a spectacular design, but it combines the Minimalism with the fact of not wanting to drop a penny. If you spent your entire budget on the iPhone and Apple Watch, with a design like this shabby you have to go pulling for a long time.
The floating monopod
The big challenge in building a charging stand for your Apple Watch (or even any smartwatch with a magnetic base) is thinking through what you do with the strap. The user Ingo053 A structure has been made in which the watch remains in the air, so the bracelet does not collide with any element of the base. In addition to having a useful design, it is quite nice (to be made of LEGO, of course).
Mechanical workshop
The user selfhood created a kind of mini workshop with their LEGO blocks to charge the clock. Simulates the typical hydraulic jack used to lift cars while they are being repaired. Has it all: allows the cable to be wound around the column, the strap does not get in the way and the set has a lot of creativity and charisma.
The dock that would become George Lucas
One of the downsides of living on planet Earth and not Tatooine is that there are no races here for kids to make their own Pods. But to make up for it, we have LEGO pieces. The user johnny-generalissimo a really fun base has been made using a pack of Lego mindstorms that on top of that combines perfectly with the strap of your watch. At the moment, he is the one who takes the gold medal.
What should I consider if I want to build my own Apple Watch base with LEGO?
Ok, now that we've seen a few designs, we can draw a few quick conclusions to make a cool design:
- form follows function. It doesn't matter how complex your structure is. Make it useful, or it will be easier for you to buy a random base on Amazon. Give it the time it takes. And if over the days you can think of a way to improve your design... do it.
- Hold the magnet well. It is essential that it does not move from the structure. Hold it with whatever it takes. If you can do it simply with the toy bricks, great.
- don't forget the leash. The bracelet is the most delicate part of the design. Leaving it up in the air is a great idea, but if you can think of a better way to create your dock, all yours. In the end, the point is to make a cool design that we don't mind having on our table.
- watch out for the wire. If you can camouflage it, great. Also try to prevent it from being damaged if it is pulled. This way you will not have to disassemble the entire structure.
- Think about the color and the final finish. Once you have your design in mind, there is no need to randomly combine colors either. If you have enough pieces to make a design that matches your smartwatch, then even better.
- Don't forget to share it. Show your creation to the world. Discuss with other users to find out the strengths and weaknesses of your design. After all… They are LEGOs! If tomorrow you have a better idea in mind, nothing prevents you from disassembling and recreating a new jalopy.