The mechanisms courses in the Focus Kits Book uses models that are quick and easy to build so that the emphasis is clearly on investigation and learning from hands-on experience.

Students learn to use: levers and linkages, pulley systems, pulleys and belt, chain and sprockets, crank and slider. cam and follower, rack and pinion, leadscrew, gears (simple and compound gear trains, idler, bevel gears, worm, crown and pinion).

The Focus Kits Book contains clear photocopy-able construction guides for all the models used in the lessons.

Manageable structured courses with the clear teaching objectives guide students through building, investigating and developing simple models. Technical concepts are developed in the context of designing systems for specific clients and situations.

Extensive Teacher’s Notes include suggested solutions, extension ideas and quick guide to the Fischertechnik construction system.

Fifteen different models are supplied in kit form with full assembly instructions. They provide a permanent and comprehensive collection of mechanisms for use as hands-on reference at all stages of designing and making products that involve mechanical systems. The Set also makes an ideal revision resource.