afterword

I hope that by now you’ve gained a good understanding of the LEGO Technic system and how to build your own models. If you’re looking for more avenues to explore, you’ll find many among older LEGO sets. Some of the more unusual inventions include the barcode reader in the 8479 Barcode Multi-Set or the 9688 Renewable Energy Add-On set, which introduced a solar panel into the Power Functions system.

Even if you’re a fan of old-school sets and digging up the past, it pays off to keep track of new LEGO products, too. LEGO is constantly introducing new elements and solutions, pushing the envelope even further, as exemplified by the MINDSTORMS EV3 robotics kit (set 31313), which includes programmable control units, motors, sensors, and more. ...

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