LEGO BOOST Idea Book Review

chris | May 23, 2019 | Books, LEGO, LEGO Boost, Toys and Games for Kids, Toys and Games for Teens | No Comments

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I might receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link.

The LEGO BOOST IDEA BOOK – 95 Simple Robots and Clever Contraptions by Yoshihito Isogawa. Is a follow-on book to the immensely popular LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox 17101 Building and Coding Kit.

If you’ve enjoyed building the five robots featured in this kit. You may be wondering what to do next. And. you could be thinking “where do I go from here?”. Or “what can I build now?”.

You just need a few ideas to get you started. Right?

If that is the case then this is the book for you. It contains 95 brilliant Lego Boost ideas to spark your creativity.

So, what will you build next? This Book is an excellent resource for those already familiar with the Lego Boost programming environment and who are ready to get creative and take it to the next level.

>>The LEGO Boost Idea Book – Click to View on Amazon

Apart from the introduction and essential explanatory notes placed at strategic points throughout the publication, you won’t find many words in this LEGO book. The author’s aim is to inspire, to challenge, and to engage the reader, instead of getting them to just follow a set of step-by-step instructions. The idea is to promote lateral thinking and to develop problem-solving skills.

Isn’t that what programming (coding) is all about?

Although the text is intentionally kept to a minimum, the book is full of high-quality color photographs and screenshots of programs. Each of the 95 ideas is clearly and simply laid out in a visually attractive way.

>>The LEGO Boost Idea Book – Check Price on Amazon

Who is this LEGO BOOST Idea Book for?
What’s Inside this Book?
Customer Opinions
Description
About the Author
Verdict

WHO IS THIS LEGO BOOST IDEA BOOK FOR?

This book will appeal to the Lego Boost enthusiast looking for new ideas. It is the perfect choice for anyone with a keen interest in robotics. And, who is willing to experiment in order to gain a deeper understanding of the subject.

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS LEGO BOOK?

Each of the 264 pages is packed with useful information. And, the book uses simple language throughout, with lots of colorful photographs, diagrams, and illustrations to fuel the imagination.

Topics are grouped into three main parts as follows:

Part 1 introduces the reader to the basic principles of robotic movement, using wheels, suspension, and legs.

Part 2 covers grippers, wings, reciprocating mechanisms, chomping mechanisms, shooting mechanisms and much more.

Part 3 develops this further by focusing on sensors, steering vehicles, rocket launchers and line draws.

CUSTOMER OPINIONS

At the time of writing, this book was Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon representing 88% Customer Satisfaction.

#2 Best Seller in Model Building.

#2 Best Seller in Electronics & Communications Robotics.

#37 Best Seller in Computing & Internet Programming (Books).

DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Yoshihito Isogawa was born in 1962 and currently lives in Tokyo, Japan. He is a Technical Writer with over 40 years of LEGO experience.

Photo of Yoshihito Isogawa — Yoshihito Isogawa

Yoshihito regularly holds LEGO workshops, lectures at schools and science museums. And, he creates LEGO models for major events and exhibitions.

Other Books by Yoshihito Isogawa include:

Click any of these links to view on Amazon:

The LEGO Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines: 1

The LEGO Technic Idea Book: Fantastic Contraptions

The LEGO Technic Idea Book: Wheeled Wonders: 2

The LEGO Mindstorms Ev3 Idea Book: 181 Simple Machines and Clever Contraptions

The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Vol. 1: Machines and Mechanisms

The LEGO BOOST Idea Book: 95 Simple Robots and Clever Contraptions

VERDICT

This book is perfect for an aspiring constructor who is already familiar with the LEGO BOOST SYSTEM. And, is keen to consolidate their knowledge and understanding.

I’ve written a complete review of the LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox, where I outline the pros and cons of this awesome product.

But, here we have 95 extra creative things to do with the kit.