LEGO Technic Robotics by Rollins, Mark -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Dedication Contents at a Glance Contents About the Author About the Technical Reviewer Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Where to Begin with Your LEGO Technic Robot Kit

LEGO Pick a Brick BrickLink Web Sites for LEGO Instructions

The LEGO Official Site Peeron Brickfactory

A Basic Introduction to LEGO Technic Pieces

A System of Storage for LEGO Technic Parts Technic Bricks Beams Levers Axles Bushes and Connector Pegs Cross Blocks and Angle Elements Gears Racks and Shock Absorbers Technic Miscellaneous Pieces

Designing Digitally with LEGO Software

LEGO Digital Designer MLCAD LDraw

Summary

Chapter 2: Creating a Robot Body

The Three Laws of LEGO Technic Robotics

The First Law of Technic Robotics: Planning The Second Law of Technic Robotics: Build It Strong The Third Law of Technic Robotics: Geometry

Project 2-1: Creating a LEGO Base Project 2-2: A Solid Framework Project 2-3: Triangle and Trapezoids Summary

Chapter 3: Bring Your LEGO Technic Robots to Life with Power Functions

LEGO Power Functions

Power Action Control

A Robot Base with Wheels Project 3-1: Creating a Four-Wheel Drive Engine Wheel Base Project 3-2: Creating a Four-Wheel Steering System Project 3-3: Securing the Robot Base to the Wheeled Base Powering the Robot Base Summary

Chapter 4: Designing a Robot Arm

Project 4-1: The Hand Project 4-2: The Wrist Project 4-3: The Elbow Project 4-4: The Shoulder Project 4-5: Joining the Shoulder with the Body Take Control with the Mega-Remote Summary

Chapter 5: Creating Robots with Extensions

Project 5-1: Rack-and-Pinion Extension Project 5-2: The Scissorlift Mechanism Summary

Chapter 6: The Robot Head

Circles, Curves, and Other Round Shapes Project 6-1: Building the Top of the Head with Eyebrows Project 6-2: Adding Eyes and Nose Project 6-3: Creating the Mouth Bringing the Robot Head to Life Summary

Chapter 7: Enabling a LEGO Technic Robot to Walk

Project 7-1: A Two-Legged Walker Motor Project 7-2: The Legs of the Two-Legged Robot Walker Creating a Walker with More Than Two Legs Final Words About Building Robots Summary

Appendix A: Parts List Index