Practical LEGO Technics: Bring Your LEGO Creations to Life

by Mark Rollins

Overview

You already know you can create amazing things with LEGO, but did you know you can also make vehicles that roll and model plans that include landing gear and flaps that actually extend and retract? You can even make functional robots without getting into Mindstorms and programming. In Practical LEGO Technics, Mark Rollins shows you how to use LEGO and Power Functions components like motors and remote controls to create motorized cars, all terrain vehicles, vehicle steering, construction equipment such as cranes and forklifts, airplanes. All-in-all, you'll learn to create a wide variety of fun, unique LEGO creations.

LEGO Technic is similar to Mindstorms in that you can create all sorts of cool vehicles and gadgets. But unlike Mindstorms, you don't have to learn programming. Power Functions allows you to add motors, remote control, and battery boxes to your LEGO projects, no programming required. And while you could just build a LEGO Technic gadget from a boxed set, with Practical LEGO Technics, you'll learn the hows and whys of Technic project design, and pick up ideas for your own custom projects.

Please note: The print version of this title is in black & white; the ebook is full color. You can download color images from the book at http://www.apress.com/9781430246114

• Covers basic design for motorized vehicles that run and steer.
• Shows how to build headlights and more using the Power Functions Light Kit.
• Provides suspension design for use in building all-terrain vehicles.
• Helps you build construction equipment, including a crane and forklift.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781430246121
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	02/03/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Mark Rollins is a freelance technical writer, focused on today's most interesting technologies, especially Android. He has a degree in English. For more, visit writermarkrollins.blogspot.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started With LEGO Technic                       

Chapter 2: Creating a Motorized LEGO Technic Vehicle            

Chapter 3: Steering and Controlling Your LEGO Technic Creation            

Chapter 4: Light it Up With LEGO Lights!            

Chapter 5: Creating a LEGO Technic Vehicle for all Terrains            

Chapter 6: Technic Contruction Vehicles and Equipment            

Chapter 7: LEGO Technic Aviation: Airplanes and Helicopters 

Chapter 8: Appendix: Parts List