The Ultimate Lego Technic Book - (Maker Innovations) by Mark Rollins (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

LEGO has come a long way from the days of simple square bricks, and many still associate LEGO with their various playsets. For those that want more advanced building, some LEGO enthusiasts prefer the Technic sets, which feature beams, axles, gears, and other mechanized parts that can be powered and programmed to make fairly complex machines.

This book begins with an introduction of basic pieces and building techniques, and there will be instruction of how to build some terrific vehicles that will look like actual cars, planes, and other machines. Not only that, I will instruct how to make these vehicles do all kinds of motion, even steering and walking!

After reading this book, the reader will be inspired to create any machine they want. They will also be able to use the programming tools for even more mechanical creations in the future.

What You'll Learn

• How to use beams, axles, gears, and other mechanized parts to create intricate and functional machines.
• How to create building impressive vehicles with step-by-step instructions.
• How to innovate and design your unique LEGO creations
• Learn the basics of Technic to bring creations to life

Who This Book Is For

This is a book that is made for students but is also made for educators. From the classroom to the adult hobbyist, people from all over the world want to create, thanks to Maker culture. This book will help those who are not certain where to begin with their creations.

From the Back Cover

LEGO has come a long way from the days of simple square bricks, and many still associate LEGO with their various playsets. For those that want more advanced building, some LEGO enthusiasts prefer the Technic sets, which feature beams, axles, gears, and other mechanized parts that can be powered and programmed to make fairly complex machines.

This book begins with an introduction of basic pieces and building techniques, and there will be instruction of how to build some terrific vehicles that will look like actual cars, planes, and other machines. Not only that, I will instruct how to make these vehicles do all kinds of motion, even steering and walking!

After reading this book, the reader will be inspired to create any machine that they want to create. They will also be able to use the programming tools for even more mechanical creations in the future.

What You'll Learn

• How to use beams, axles, gears, and other mechanized parts to create intricate and functional machines.
• How to create building impressive vehicles with step-by-step instructions.
• How to innovate and design your unique LEGO creations
• Learn the basics of Technic to bring creations to life

Who This Book Is For

This is a book that is made for students but is also made for educators. From the classroom to the adult hobbyist, people from all over the world want to create, thanks to Maker culture. This book will help those who are not certain where to begin with their creations.

About the Author

Mark has been an established writer for two decades, delving into tech and gadget blogging twenty years ago, contributing to various consumer electronics-related websites. Over the last fifteen years, he has successfully managed TheGeekChurch.com, boasting a tech website, a YouTube channel (700+ subscribers), and a TikTok channel (20,000+ followers). As a seasoned author, Mark has published six books with Apress, covering Android Marketing, LEGO, Kindle Fire, and UBTECH/Jimu Robots, displaying a diverse and comprehensive writing portfolio.