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Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms NXT

Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms NXT

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Author: Mario Ferrari; Guilio Ferrari; David Astolfo
Publisher: Syngress
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Sales Rank: 46663

Media: Paperback
Pages: 448
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.3

ISBN: 1597491527
Dewey Decimal Number: 004
EAN: 9781597491525
ASIN: 1597491527

Publication Date: June 4, 2007
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Editorial Reviews:

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



Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great book   February 25, 2008
John S. Kjellman (Orland Park, IL United States)
0 out of 3 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.


4 out of 5 stars Good Book   November 7, 2007
Railrho (Boston, MA)
2 out of 3 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.



5 out of 5 stars Inspirational   September 25, 2007
Paulette (Australia)
7 out of 7 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.



5 out of 5 stars Recommand this book strongly!!   July 20, 2007
Wei Yu Fang
0 out of 10 found this review helpful

It is a excellent book to construct a robot. The book provide more phyiscal knowledge. You can unstand the NXT well by this book. I recommand and like this book strongly!

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