{"product_id":"the-lego-technic-idea-book-simple-machines-isbn-9781593272777","title":"The LEGO Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe LEGO® Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of hundreds of working examples of simple yet fascinating Technic models that you can build based on their pictures alone. Each project uses color-coded pieces and is photographed from multiple angles, making it easy to see how the models are assembled without the need for step-by-step instructions. Every model illustrates a different principle, concept, or mechanism that will inspire your own original creations. You’re encouraged to use these elements as building blocks to create your own masterpieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Technic models in \u003ci\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrate basic configurations of gears, shafts, pulleys, turntables, connectors, and the like. You'll learn how to create small, elegant machines like cranes, operable doors, motorized cars, a rubber band-powered rocket launcher, a hand-cranked drag racer, and even musical instruments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis visual guide, the first in the three-volume \u003ci\u003eLEGO Technic Idea Book\u003c\/i\u003e series, is the brainchild of master builder Yoshihito Isogawa of Tokyo, Japan. Each title is filled with photos of Isogawa's unique models, all of which are designed to fire the imaginations of LEGO builders young and old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImagine. Create. Invent. Now, what will you build?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: The \u003ci\u003eLEGO Technic Idea Book\u003c\/i\u003e series uses parts from various Technic sets. If you don't have some of the pieces shown in a particular model, experiment by substituting your own parts or visit the author's website for a list of the special parts used in the book.Part 1\u003cbr\u003eGears\u003cbr\u003eShafts and Connectors\u003cbr\u003eGear Combinations\u003cbr\u003eGears in a Turntable\u003cbr\u003eGears in Series\u003cbr\u003eAngled Gears\u003cbr\u003eWorm Drives\u003cbr\u003ePart 2\u003cbr\u003eChains and Treads\u003cbr\u003eRubber Bands\u003cbr\u003eRack-and-Pinion Gears\u003cbr\u003eMoving To and Fro\u003cbr\u003eMoving Freely\u003cbr\u003eGoing the Distance\u003cbr\u003ePart 3\u003cbr\u003eMotors and Gears\u003cbr\u003eBuilding in Any Direction\u003cbr\u003eStrong Combinations\u003cbr\u003eTwo Simple Chassis\u003cbr\u003ePart 4\u003cbr\u003eDoors\u003cbr\u003ePulley Systems\u003cbr\u003eRubber Band Power\u003cbr\u003eMore Uses for Gears\u003cbr\u003eMaking Music\"These are an invaluable set of books to have as a reference to build mechanisms.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—BrickJournal \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I can emphatically state that no self-respecting LEGO fan should exclude this series from their library.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Bricks in my Pocket \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"These are excellent books showing a lot of great ideas for LEGO mechanisms. Even if you're an experienced builder, there are surely some ideas in here you've never seen.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Brickpile \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"For those new to Technic building, the \u003ci\u003eSimple Machines\u003c\/i\u003e book is indispensable.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The NXT STEP Blog \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What I like about these cool little models is that they can be used to teach various science concepts such as gearing, Newton's Laws, and Potential \u0026amp; Kinetic energy—to name a few.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The Robotic Realm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is an eccentric but seductive book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—;login: The USENIX Magazine \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"For anyone who loves Lego, prototypes in Lego, or loves mechanical assemblies, these books are definitely required viewing, and we're not sure how we lived without them for so long.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoshihito Isogawa\u003c\/b\u003e is a LEGO luminary with 42 years of building experience. He began writing computer manuals while at the Tokyo University of Science and founded Isogawa Studio, Inc. soon after. He has twice won the grand prize in the Japan Manual Contest held by the Japan Technical Communicators Association and he has won outstanding performance awards many times. He currently lives in Tokyo.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233699279077,"sku":"NP9781593272777","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781593272777.jpg?v=1767740209","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-lego-technic-idea-book-simple-machines-isbn-9781593272777","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}