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Subjects
Mathematics & Sciences
Type
Textbook
Special Attributes
Illustrated
ISBN
9781593272111
Publication Name
Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2. 0 Discovery Book : a Beginner's Guide to Building and Programming Robots
Item Length
10in
Publisher
No Starch Press, Incorporated
Publication Year
2010
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.8in
Author
Laurens Valk
Features
New Edition
Item Width
8in
Item Weight
27.3 Oz
Number of Pages
320 Pages

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Product Information

Discover the many features of the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT 2.0 set. The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Discovery Book is the complete, illustrated, beginner's guide to MINDSTORMS that you've been looking for. The crystal clear instructions in the Discovery Book will show you how to harness the capabilities of the NXT 2.0 set to build and program your own robots. Author and robotics instructor Laurens Valk walks you through the set, showing you how to use its various pieces, and how to use the NXT software to program robots. Interactive tutorials make it easy for you to reach an advanced level of programming as you learn to build robots that move, monitor sensors, and use advanced programming techniques like data wires and variables. You'll build eight increasingly sophisticated robots like the Strider (a six-legged walking creature), the CCC (a climbing vehicle), the Hybrid Brick Sorter (a robot that sorts by color and size), and the Snatcher (an autonomous robotic arm). Numerous building and programming challenges throughout encourage you to think creatively and to apply what you've learned as you develop the skills essential to creating your own robots. Requirements: One LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 set (#8547) Features: A complete introduction to LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Building and programming instructions for eight innovative robots 50 sample programs and 72 programming challenges (ranging from easy to hard) encourage you to explore newly learned programming techniques 15 building challenges expand on the robot designs and help you develop ideas for new robots Who is this book for?This is a perfect introduction for those new to building and programming with the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 set. The book also includes intriguing robot designs and useful programming tips for more seasoned MINDSTORMS builders.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
No Starch Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1593272111
ISBN-13
9781593272111
eBay Product ID (ePID)
74196994

Product Key Features

Author
Laurens Valk
Publication Name
Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2. 0 Discovery Book : a Beginner's Guide to Building and Programming Robots
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
New Edition
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
320 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
8in
Item Weight
27.3 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Tj211.15.V353 2010
Grade from
Fifth Grade
Grade to
Up
Edition Description
New Edition
Reviews
" the Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2.0 Discovery Book Should Come with Every Mindstorms Nxt 2.0 Kit." --Wired
Table of Content
Chapter 1: Collecting the Equipment for Your Robot Chapter 2: Building Your First Robot Chapter 3: Creating and Modifying Programs Chapter 4: Working with Programming Blocks: Move, Sound, and Display Chapter 5: Waiting, Repeating and Other Programming Techniques Chapter 6: Understanding Sensors Chapter 7: Using the Touch, Color, and Rotation Sensors Chapter 8: Shot-Roller: A Robotic Defense System Chapter 9: Strider: The Six-Legged Walking Creature Chapter 10: Using Data Hubs and Data Wires Chapter 11: Using Data Blocks and Using Data Wires with Loops and Switches Chapter 12: Using Variables, Constants, and Playing Games on the NXT Chapter 13: Snatcher: The Autonomous Robotic Arm Chapter 14: Hybrid Brick Sorter: Sort Bricks by Color and Size Chapter 15: CCC: The Compact Chimney Climber Appendix: Transferring Programs to the NXT with USB or Bluetooth
Copyright Date
2010
Topic
Programming / General, Models, Robotics
Lccn
2010-011157
Dewey Decimal
629.8/92
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Computers, Technology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies

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