Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms NXT |  | Authors: Mario Ferrari, Guilio Ferrari
Creator: David Astolfo
Publisher: Syngress
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 480
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.4
ISBN: 1597491527
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.892
EAN: 9781597491525
ASIN: 1597491527
Publication Date: June 4, 2007
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Product Description
The Ultimate Tool for MINDSTORMS® Maniacs
The new MINDSTORMS kit has been updated to include a programming brick, USB cable, RJ11-like cables, motors, and sensors. This book updates the robotics information to be compatible with the new set and to show how sound, sight, touch, and distance issues are now dealt with.
The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT and its predecessor, the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System (RIS), have been called "the most creative play system ever developed." This book unleashes the full power and potential of the tools, sensors, and components that make up LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT. It also provides a unique insight on newer studless building techniques as well as interfacing with the traditional studded beams. Some of the world's leading LEGO MINDSTORMS inventors share their knowledge and development secrets. You will discover an incredible range of ideas to inspire your next invention. This is the ultimate insider's look at LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT system and is the perfect book whether you build world-class competitive robots or just like to mess around for the fun of it.
Featuring an introduction by astronaut Dan Barry and written by Dave Astolfo, Invited Member of the MINDSTORMS Developer Program and MINDSTORMS Community Partners (MCP) groups, and Mario and Guilio Ferrari, authors of the bestselling Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms, this book covers:
Understanding LEGO Geometry
Playing with Gears
Controlling Motors
Reading Sensors
What's New with the NXT?
Building Strategies
Programming the NXT
Playing Sounds and Music
Becoming Mobile
Getting Pumped: Pneumatics
Finding and Grabbing Objects
Doing the Math
Knowing Where You Are
Classic Projects
Building Robots That Walk
Robotic Animals
Solving a Maze
Drawing and Writing
Racing Against Time
Hand-to-Hand Combat
Searching for Precision
*Complete coverage of the new Mindstorms NXT kit
*Brought to you by the DaVinci's of LEGO
*Updated edition of a bestseller
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If you want to REALLY understand the NXT... April 18, 2009
Joeythunders (NY NY USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I coach an FLL team and have about a dozen NXT books. Many of them are great but this one is probably the most valuable. It focuses on fundamental concepts, that once grasped open up a world of possibilities.
This is not a "follow the instructions and build the ball bot" kind of book (although I love those too) but it is packed with valuable information. The info on differential gears is worth the price alone.
If you are an FLL coach - especially one like me who does not have a mech engineering background (I am a software guy) -- I recommend this for you.
Great book to learn more about Mindstorms February 15, 2009
C-diddy (California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very detailed book about Mindstorms. It has been fun to work on the concepts with my 11 yearold son. We look forward to building more advance robots as we learn more. Great into to programing and engineering for kids.
Great book February 25, 2008
John S. Kjellman (Orland Park, IL United States)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Great book with lots of ideas on NXT robot building. The author, Mario Ferrari, does an excellent job of describing each and bringing unique ideas to the table.
 Good Book November 7, 2007
Railrho (Boston, MA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
A good book with clear explanations and a non-intimidating style for beginners.
A more detailed look at the NXT-G programming language would have been helpful, as this is the program that comes with the NXT retail kit.
Inspirational September 25, 2007
Paulette (Australia)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book is just fantastic. Starts out with the basics for building strong stable robots, and moves on to more complex ideas. Great examples of robots throughout the book which will provide ideas for building your own masterpiece.
It doesn't have step by step instructions, and is more of an ideas book for NXT enthusiasts.
I'd recommend this for your home or Robotics club library.
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