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How to Enjoy The LEGO Technic Idea Book Series

If you already own some quantity of LEGO Technic and MINDSTORMS parts:

1. Try to create as many models as you can with the parts that you already own.
2. If you find that you’re missing some parts, try to think of ways to substitute other parts for the ones that you’re missing.
3. If you can’t find a good substitute for a particular part, try to obtain that part on BrickLink using the following “LEGO Technic Idea Book Parts List” as reference.

If you have only a few LEGO Technic parts:

1. Buy some of the recommended sets listed in “LEGO Technic Sets I Recommend” section below.
2. Try to build as many models as possible using the parts in your new sets.
3. If you find that you’re missing parts, try to think of ways to substitute other parts for the ones that you’re missing.
4. If you can’t find a good substitute for a particular part, try to obtain that part on BrickLink using the following “LEGO Technic Idea Book Parts List” as reference.

 

 

LEGO Technic Sets I Recommend (December, 2010)

Honestly, it is hard to find LEGO Technic sets which include a good variety of parts. Most include the parts you’ll need in order to make a particular model, like a car or helicopter. In addition, the sets available in the USA differ from those in Japan, where I live.

Of the sets sold in the USA, I think the best set is #8043 (Motorized Excavator).
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=8043-1

It’s slightly expensive, but it is worth a lot. It contains a motor, a remote control system, lots of gears.

Next, I recommend #8053 (Mobile Crane).
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=8053-1
This set contains a lot of parts like gears, but it doesn't contain a motor. If you need a motor, I recommend set #8293 (Power Functions Motor Set).
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=8293-1

If you’re unable to find these sets, please enter the set number on the following page to see which parts are included in the sets.
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogInv.asp

I also recommend the following set if you are an educator. It includes a motor as well as a good variety of parts.
http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?ID=1667&c=0&t=0&l=0
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?fromForm=Y&itemType=S&itemNo=9686&itemSeq=1

Even if you purchase the above sets, you will still not be able to build all of the models in the books because there are hundreds of LEGO Technic parts. As with all creative LEGO building, if you find that you’re missing some parts, try to find substitutions. And above all, have fun!

 

 

 

LEGO Technic Idea Book Parts List (Basic Parts)

 

 

Gear

and others

 

Turntable
Pulley
Axle

and others

Bush
Brick with Holes

and others

Liftarm

and others

Plate with Holes
and others
Connector

and others

Pin

and others

Wheel & Tire
and others
Wheel

and others

Tire
and others
Slope

and others

Tile
and others
Round Brick
and others
Round Plate
and others
Cone
and others

 

 

 

LEGO Technic Idea Book Parts List (Electric Parts)

 

2 x 2 Connector
Motor
Recommended motor. (The difference is only their weight.)
If you don't have this, you don't need to buy it.
For when you want the high-speed rotating motor.
For when you want smaller motors.
If you don't have this, you don't need to buy it.
Battery Box
One of two battery boxes is sufficient.
Electric Wire
and others
"Wire with Brick 2 x 2 x 2/3 Pair" wire is required for connecting a battery box and motors.
Light

WHEELED WONDERS : P.88

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.74

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.74
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.74
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.75
Electric Plate
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.77
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.77
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.77
Polarity Switch

WHEELED WONDERS : P.92

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.85

Solar Cell
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.100
Power Function Connector
Motor
Recommended motor.
For when you want powerful motors.
Battery Box
This is required when you use the above motors.
Other
Motor (Motor with Switch, complete assembly)

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.86

If you don't have this, you don't need to buy it.

Motor (MINDSTORMS NXT)

If you don't have this, you don't need to buy it.

The MINDSTORMS NXT and software are required for moving this motor. If you don't have them, it's desirable to get the package. (BrickLink)

Motor (MicroScout)

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.87

If you don't have this, you don't need to buy it.

Special parts and instruction manual are required for moving this motor. If you don't have them, it's desirable to get the package. (BrickLink)

Motor (Spybotics Module)

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.87

If you don't have this, you don't need to buy it.

A remote control device and others are required for moving this motor. If you don't have them, it's desirable to get the package. (BrickLink)

 

 

 

LEGO Technic Idea Book Parts List (Unique Parts)

 

Crankshaft

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.35

WHEELED WONDERS : P.34...

Cam

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.42...

WHEELED WONDERS : P.38...

Link Chain

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.48

Link Tread
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.50
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.51
Tread
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.50
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.51
Handle / Crank
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.61...
Universal Joint

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.68...

WHEELED WONDERS : P.62...

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.34...

Small Turntable
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.69
Hose, Soft Axle
and others

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.70...

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.50

Hose, Ribbed
and others

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.75...

Plate with Door Rail

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.78

WHEELED WONDERS : P.4...

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.132

Plate with 1 Stud
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.83
Micromotor Pulley
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.86
Micromotor Base
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.86
Hinge

and others

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.90...
Bracket

and others

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.92...
Pin Connector Plate
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.98...
Windscreen
and others
SIMPLE MACHINES : P.103...
Steering

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.116...

WHEELED WONDERS : P.31...

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.144

Reel

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.126...

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.38

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.128...
Propeller

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.143...

WHEELED WONDERS : P.26...

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.116...

WHEELED WONDERS : P.20

WHEELED WONDERS : P.29...

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.34...

Tooth with Axle Hole

SIMPLE MACHINES : P.147...

WHEELED WONDERS : P.32...

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.46...

Timing Wheel

WHEELED WONDERS : P.19...

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.114...

Rotor 3 Blade

WHEELED WONDERS : P.22...

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.117...

Shock Absorber / Spring

WHEELED WONDERS : P.66

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.58

WHEELED WONDERS : P.72

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.56
Rubber

WHEELED WONDERS : P.86

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.17

Pullback Motor / Windup Motor
WHEELED WONDERS : P.94...
WHEELED WONDERS : P.96
WHEELED WONDERS : P.96
WHEELED WONDERS : P.98
WHEELED WONDERS : P.98
Changeover

WHEELED WONDERS : P.108

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.140

WHEELED WONDERS : P.108

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.140

WHEELED WONDERS : P.108

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.140

Technic Ball

WHEELED WONDERS : P.111

FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.44

Cape
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.24...
Sail
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.32
Weight / Hook
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.38
Liftarm Rotor 3 Blade
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.42
Magnet
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.68
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.68
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.68
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.68
Light Reflector
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.76...
Fiber Optics Cable
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.75...
Converter Cable
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.83
Pneumatic
and others
FANTASTIC CONTRAPTIONS : P.86...

 

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