Practical LEGO Technics · Bring Your LEGO Creations to Life by Rollins, Mark -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Coverpage Titlepage Copyright Dedication Contents at a Glance Contents About the Author About the Technical Reviewer Acknowledgments Introduction

The LEGO Technic or “Expert Builder” Collection How To Use This Book How This Book Is Ordered

Chapter 1: Getting Started with LEGO Technic

A Guide to Technic LEGO Pieces

Technic Bricks Beams Levers Gears Racks Axles Bushes Connector Pegs Cross Blocks Angle Elements Steering Pieces Panels Extensions, Catches, and Other Miscellaneous Technic Pieces

Obtaining LEGO Pieces for Your Models

LEGO Pick a Brick BrickLink Web Sites for LEGO Instructions: Peeron and Brickfactory

Using Computer Graphics to Create LEGO Technic Models

Advantages of Building a Model in a Digital LEGO Program Disadvantages of Building a Model in a Digital LEGO Program LEGO Digital Designer MLCad LeoCAD

Summary

Chapter 2: Creating a Motorized LEGO Technic Vehicle

Get to Know Your Power Functions

Power Action

LEGO Architecture

If You Build it, Build it Strong Ease Your Pain Go The Distance

Constructing a Non-Motorized LEGO Vehicle

Project 2-1: Constructing the LEGO Chassis Base Project 2-2: Assembling theLEGOAxle (Non-motorized)

Motorize Your LEGO Vehicle

Adding the Battery Box Project 2-3: Adding a Motorized Axle

Summary

Chapter 3: Steering and Controlling Your LEGO Technic Creation

Know Your Control LEGO Power Functions

The IR-RX Remote Control IR Receiver The LEGO Power Functions IR Remotes

Using the Remote Control Power Functions

Reviewing the Receiver Reviewing the IR Controllers

Steering Systems for Technic Vehicles

Project 3-1: Rack and Pinion Steering Project 3-2: Double Motor Steering

Taking Your Remotely Controlled Creation for a Test Drive Summary

Chapter 4: Light It Up with LEGO Lights!

The Power Functions Light Kit

Overload Protection Hooking Up Your Power Functions Lights The Power Functions Control Switch Controlling Your Lights via Motor

Headlights LEGO Taillights Other Ways of Connecting Lights

LEDs Under the Car Blinker Lights

The Mega Remote Summary

Chapter 5: Creating an All-Terrain LEGO Technic Vehicle

Creating a LEGO Vehicle with Shock Absorbers

Project 5-1: Creating a Shock Absorbent Back for Your Vehicle Project 5-2: Building a Flexible Steering Mechanism

Check Your Tires Making a LEGO Technic 4x4 Vehicle

Project 5-3: Assembling the H-Frame and Accessories Reviewing the 4 X 4 Construction

Summary

Chapter 6: Technic Construction Vehicles and Equipment

LEGO Technic Excavation

Project 6-1: Creating a Track Hoe Swivel Project 6-2: Creating a Scoop for a Bulldozer Project 6-3: Building a Rack and Pinion Forklift Creating the Rack Portion of the Forklift Creating the Pinion Portion of the Forklift Project 6-4: Building a Crane Project 6-5: Raising the Crane with a Worm Gear

Summary

Chapter 7: LEGO Technic Aviation: Airplanes and Helicopters

Choosing an Airplane to Model

Project 7-1: Creating a Single Propeller Engine Project 7-2: Creating a Multiple-Propeller Plane

Adding Power Functions and Other Features

Project 7-3: Adding Retractable Landing Gear to Your Airplane Project 7-4: Adding Elevators to Your Airplane Project 7-5: Adding a Tail Fin to Your Airplane Project 7-6: Building a Helicopter Creating the Main Body of the Helicopter Creating the Cockpit of the Helicopter

Summary Final Words about LEGO Technic

Appendix A: Parts List Index

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