On 07.23.09, In Geek Reads, Geeky Toys
The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT set includes a variety of powerful electronic parts (motors, sensors, and the programmable NXT microcomputer) and lots of building elements. With these parts you can create thousands of unique, intelligent robots. The Unofficial LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Inventor’s Guide helps you to harness the capabilities of the NXT set and effectively plan, build, and program your own NXT robots. The first part of the book contains a brief introduction to the NXT set. You’ll then examine the pieces in the NXT set and the roles they play in construction. Next, you’ll learn practical building techniques, like how to build sturdy structures and work with gears. Then it’s time to learn how to program with (more…)
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Great book and response from author.
I highly recommend this book since the documentation that comes with the set is lacking. The book fills in the voids.
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learn to program in one day
The book was very helpfull and got into details. We ramped up on all the major capabilities in one day. very good SW part and great instruction for building stuff.
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step by step
I’m novice with LEGO Mindstorm
with this book i have a very good “step by step” procedure to build and understand this amazing toy.
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A great book!
This book is a very helpful guide. It tells you everything that you need to make a good robot, from building a sturdy structure to programming it.
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Fun, helpful, informative for beginner and intermediate
I’ve had NXT for about 10 months and have three other books. I wish I had know about this first. My strong point is programming, my weak point is gearing and this is the only book…
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An excellent LEGO MINDSTORMS book for both beginners and advanced builders alike
These are my first impressions on David Purdue’s book, I will follow up later when I finish reading it.
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Excellent first book for Lego Mindstorms
If you are new to Lego Mindstorms then you are also probably new to Lego Technics. This book not only covers how to program robots but also how to build them with Lego Technics…
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Fantastic manual to the Mindstorms NXT
I’m a coach of a FIRST LEGO League team and I bought this book to help my son “get to the next level.” I am making this book mandatory for every team member next season!
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Fun projects
This “Unofficial” book is very good. David does a great job of showing exactly how to build each project with informative snapshots from the program Lego Digital Designer.
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Great for kids and adults!
This is a great beginner/intermediate level book for both kids and adults. The building section is excellent at explaining HOW to use the technic pieces.