LEGO MINDSTORMS lets you design and program robots that can do just about anything! You've just purchased the LEGO MINDSTORMS Ultimate Builder Kit. Now what? Overwhelmed by the creative possibilities? The Builder Kit is targeted towards those who want to become "master LEGO builders." 10 Cool LEGO MINDSTORM Ultimate Builder Projects: Amazing Projects You Can Build in Under an Hour provides step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations for users of all skill levels and proficiencies. This MINDSTORMS kit features many rare parts, a spare motor, a turntable, special gears, transparent beams, and even a pneumatics system-parts that can be confusing and that will be new to many LEGO builders. 10 Cool LEGO MINDSTORM Ultimate Builder Projects teaches readers how to incorporate these new features into their creations as they build 10 unique robots. From out of the box to up and running in less than an hour. This book teaches users how to create 10 amazing projects in under an hour. 8-page color insert. An eight-page color insert will illustrates the complete projects in full-detail. Specifically targeted to both new users of the LEGO MINDSTORMS and experienced MINDSTORMS fans.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Wish it Were Better:
The following review was written by Ben, one of my 4th graders. He has used this book in class to build some of the robots: Pros: cool robots, nice designs, easy to find most pieces Cons: Takes a while to build them, sometimes they don't work This book has very cool robots but I don't like the directions because it just shows you a picture of the how it is supposed to look, but doesn't give step by step instructions. My favorite robot is the Sumo Bug. This robot is basic and cool. This book... more info
Great projects to get you started.:
The best way is to learn from the past. Make these projects and you will have a firm basis for making your own variations and new projects.
Nice book. I wish it was B/W:
lego manuals without Colors are like the ocean without water.
The book is nice but I am not going to buy another B & W lego book.
The name says it all:
Great mix of robots in this book--some "standard" variations on familiar prototypes (using UBS parts) and some pretty out there ones as well that I would have never thought of. Excellent book. I've seen the RIS one that came before this but didn't buy it--I'm going to go back and get it now.
