Plans for building a three-column LEGO abacus; suitable for ages 7 and up
Parts
I used the following two kits to get parts I needed to build my LEGO abacus:
- LEGO set No. 8032 Generic Construction Set (bricks)
- LEGO set No. 8412 Nighthawk Helicopter (axles and connectors)
If you are a LEGOmaniac, you can gather the parts from whatever kits you may have available.
Instructions & Complete Plans
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LDRAW File
LEGO Abacus: model designed in Bricksmith (Click to enlarge).
The LDRAW file, Abacus.ldr, is available for download. I designed the model using Bricksmith, the Mac version of LDRAW.