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1 online resource : illustrations |
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Includes index. |
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Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- About the Author -- About the Tech Reviewer -- Brief Contents -- Contents in Detail -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Where to buy LEGO pieces? -- Part I: Basics -- Chapter 1: basic concepts -- speed -- torque -- power -- friction -- traction -- rolling resistance -- backlash -- efficiency -- vehicular concepts -- driveshaft -- drivetrain -- driveline -- turning radius -- FWD, RWD, 4×4, 4WD, and AWD -- steering lock -- ground clearance -- suspension travel -- camber angle -- caster angle -- toe angle -- weight distribution -- center of gravity -- Chapter 2: basic units and pieces -- the Technic brick -- pins, for joining and rotating -- beams, the studless alternative -- the half stud as the minimum building unit -- tricks with bricks -- Chapter 3: studless or studfull? -- LEGO evolving -- studfull building -- reinforcing studfull constructions -- studfull advantages -- studfull disadvantages -- studless building -- creating rigid studless connections -- studless advantages -- studless disadvantages -- combining the styles -- get inspired by Technic sets -- methods for connecting bricks and beams -- even vs. odd -- Chapter 4: axles, bushes, and joints -- axles -- standard axles -- modified axles -- flexible axles -- bushes -- half bush -- regular bush -- bush with a long pin -- universal joints -- Chapter 5: wheels -- what makes a wheel -- tires -- shape -- solid vs. hollow -- material -- size matters -- beyond the basics -- experimenting with rim and tire size -- when LEGO tires are not enough -- Part II: Mechanics -- Chapter 6: gears and power transmission basics -- drivers, followers, and idlers -- gear ratios -- gear ratio quick reference -- efficiency and gears -- backlash and gears -- controlling rotational direction -- an inventory of gears -- worm gear -- 3L worm gear -- 8-tooth gear -- knob wheel. |
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Single-bevel 12-tooth gear -- double-bevel 12-tooth gear -- 14-tooth gear -- 16-tooth gear -- 16-tooth gear with clutch -- double-sided 16-tooth gear with clutch -- single-bevel 20-tooth gear -- single-bevel 20-tooth gear with pin hole -- double-bevel 20-tooth gear -- 24-tooth gear -- 24-tooth gear with clutch -- 24-tooth gear with crown -- 36-tooth gear -- 40-tooth gear -- Hailfire Droid wheel gear -- differential gears -- turntables -- obsolete gears -- Chapter 7: chains and pulleys -- chains -- pulleys -- string and pulley systems -- simple pulley system -- differential pulley system -- power pulley system -- Chapter 8: levers and linkages -- levers -- classes of levers -- from levers to linkages -- linkages -- Chebyshev linkage -- Hoeken's linkage -- pantograph -- Peaucellier-Lipkin cell -- Sarrus linkage -- Scott-Russell linkage -- scissor linkage -- Watt's linkage -- Chapter 9: custom mechanical solutions -- a stronger differential -- differential locks -- a custom differential -- an axle with a differential lock -- ratchets -- linear clutches -- eccentric mechanisms -- Scotch yokes -- a scotch yoke -- Oldham couplings -- an oldham coupling -- Schmidt couplings -- stepper motors -- Geneva mechanisms -- a Geneva mechanism -- reverse lights -- flashing lights -- turn signals -- complex turn signals -- double-axle turntable transmission -- a double-axle turntable transmission -- a sturdy universal joint -- a universal joint -- Chapter 10: the LEGO pneumatic system -- the Old system -- the New system -- the V2 system -- an inventory of pneumatic parts -- pumps -- control modules -- cylinders -- miscellaneous parts -- modding the pneumatic system -- non-LEGO hoses -- non-LEGO airtanks -- removing springs to create motorized compressors -- pneumatic suspensions -- turning your pneumatic system into a hydraulic one -- Chapter 11: pneumatic devices. |
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Motorized compressors -- a rocking compressor -- motorized valves -- autovalve -- a motorized valve -- an autovalve -- electro-pneumatic switch -- PF Servo-controlled valve -- an electro-pneumatic switch -- a PF Servo-controlled valve -- automated pressure switch -- pneumatic engines -- a single-cylinder engine -- a two-cylinder pneumatic engine -- a two-cylinder pneumatic engine with sliders -- builder showcase -- a working water pressure pump -- Chapter 12: building strong -- why things fall apart -- finding weak links -- understanding where to reinforce -- the right way to reinforce -- things to remember when reinforcing -- reinforced differential casings -- four reinforced differential casings -- reinforced worm gear casings -- three reinforced worm gear casings -- load-bearing structures -- rails, chassis, and body frames -- trusses -- a simple triangular truss -- choosing the right truss -- choosing the strongest pieces -- Part III: Motors -- Chapter 13: an inventory of LEGO motors -- 2838, the first 9V motor -- 71427, a popular and powerful 9V motor -- 43362, a lighter 9V motor -- 47154, a 9V motor in a semitransparent housing -- Micromotor -- MINDSTORMS NXT motor -- MINDSTORMS EV3 Medium motor -- MINDSTORMS EV3 Large motor -- Power Functions E motor -- Power Functions M (Medium) motor -- Power Functions L (Large) motor -- Power Functions XL motor -- Power Functions Servo motor -- RC motor -- watertight motor (old) -- watertight motor (new) -- Chapter 14: LEGO power Functions system -- manually controlling motors -- remotely controlling motors -- power supplies -- AA battery box -- AAA battery box -- rechargeable battery -- receiver -- remotes -- basic remote -- speed control remote -- the speed control feature -- modifying the remotes -- a basic remote with steering wheel -- a basic remote with sideways lever. |
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A speed control remote with central steering wheel -- linear actuators -- large linear actuator -- small linear actuator -- linear actuators vs. pneumatics -- extension wires -- miscellaneous elements -- switch -- LED lights -- Chapter 15: the RC system -- overview of the LEGO RC systems -- RC proper system and its components -- the control unit -- the remote -- the steering attachment -- motors -- putting it all together -- RC system vs. PF system -- Part IV: Advanced Mechanics -- Chapter 16: wheeled steering systems -- basic LEGO steering systems -- return-to-center steering -- Ackermann steering geometry -- a simple steering arm with Ackermann geometry -- convergence of axles -- steering with virtual pivots -- a small virtual pivot steering system -- a large virtual pivot steering system -- Chapter 17: wheeled suspension systems -- driven axles -- suspension systems: concept and categories -- types of suspensions -- double-wishbone independent suspension -- Tatra-type suspension -- pendular suspension -- trailing arm suspension (floating axle suspension) -- wheel hubs and how to use them -- a pre-2011 wheel hub -- a regular wheel hub -- a steered wheel hub -- a portal wheel hub -- driven and suspended axles -- pendular suspension with turntables -- a stabilized pendular suspension -- portal axles (geared hubs) -- a stabilized pendular suspension with a portal axle -- a Tatra-type suspension stabilized with four shock absorbers -- an independent suspension -- a floating axle with four links -- steered and suspended axles -- a pendular steered axle -- an independent steered axle -- driven, steered, and suspended axles -- an independent axle -- a heavy-duty pendular portal axle -- a pendular axle with a worm gear -- Chapter 18: tracked vehicles and suspensions -- rubber tracks -- hard plastic tracks -- tracked wheel systems -- suspension systems. |
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Bogies -- trailing arms suspension with shock absorbers -- trailing arm suspensions with torsion bars -- experimenting with road wheels -- custom heavy-duty tracks -- a custom heavy-duty track -- Chapter 19: transmissions -- types of transmissions -- how LEGO transmission driving rings work -- transmission designs -- 2-speed synchronized transmission -- 2-speed linear heavy-duty transmission -- 2-speed RC motor transmission -- 2-speed orbital transmission -- 2-speed ratchet transmission -- 3-speed linear transmission -- 4-speed double-lever transmission -- 4-speed synchronized transmission -- 4-speed sequential RC synchronized transmission -- 5-speed linear transmission -- 10-speed synchronized transmission -- continuously variable transmission -- distribution transmissions -- a 2-speed synchronized transmission -- a 2-speed linear heavy-duty transmission -- a 2-speed RC motor transmission -- a 2-speed orbital transmission -- a 2-speed ratchet transmission -- a 3-speed linear transmission -- a 4-speed synchronized transmission -- a 4-speed sequential RC synchronized transmission -- a 10-speed synchronized transmission -- a continuously variable transmission -- Chapter 20: adders and subtractors -- hard-coupling -- coupling motors with adders -- summing torque with an adder -- adding more than two motors -- subtractors -- why use a subtractor? -- longitudinal subtractor -- a longitudinal subtractor -- transverse subtractor -- a transverse subtractor -- a studless transverse subtractor -- Chapter 21: planetary gearing -- LEGO annular gears -- a planetary gear system with a turntable -- a planetary gear system with the #64712 wheel -- gear ratio and planetary gearing -- advantages of planetary gearing -- Chapter 22: 3D printing -- in the land of unlimited possibilities -- modifying existing designs -- complementary LEGO pieces -- third-party adapters. |
| Summary |
The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder's Guide, 2nd Edition is filled with building techniques and tips for creating strong yet elegant machines and mechanisms. |
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LEGO toys.
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Machinery -- Models.
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Simple machines.
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Simple machines -- Design and construction.
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LEGO (Jouets) |
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Machines -- Modèles réduits. |
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Machines simples. |
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LEGO toys |
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Machinery -- Models |
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Simple machines |
| Added Title |
LEGO technic builder's guide |
| ISBN |
9781593278151 (electronic bk.) |
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1593278152 (electronic bk.) |
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