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Book

The LEGO power functions idea book. Volume 1, Machines and mechanisms

Call Number

  • 688.725 I851.3 [multiple volumes] (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

San Francisco : No Starch Press, [2016]

Physical Description

vii, 316 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm

Summary

"A compilation of small projects to build with LEGO Technic parts, including gears, motors, gadgets, and other moving elements. Contains step-by-step building instructions for rack-and-pinion steering systems, sliding doors, grasping claws, and ball-shooting devices. Explores principles of simple machines, gearing, and power translation"--

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