Features:
- All-new NXT Intelligent Brick with 32-bit microprocessor, more memory and FLASH
- 3 Interactive Servo motors feature built-in rotation sensors to align speed for precise control and new sound sensor reacts to sound commands, patterns and tones
- 577 specially selected LEGO TECHNIC elements for sturdy and durable building and improved functionality and movement
- Intuitive, icon-based drag-and-drop program “building” environment
- 6 AA batteries required (not included)
Customer Reviews: LEGO Mindstorms NXT
Very fun introduction into robotics. Great for kids AND adults By Jeffrey Heaton “Jeff Heaton”
Lego has again released a ground breaking product. This is a great way for anyone to get into robotics. No tools are necessary, not even a screwdriver. Everything is built using lego blocks. These are not the lego blocks that you might be used to. They are not the studded ones that snap together. These are Technic blocks (”studless legos”), which create a more human, less boxy look.
Everything talks to the central computer, which is called a “brick”. It is maybe 1/4th the size of a “real brick”. It has ports to connect to the four sensors and three servo motors. Additionally, the brick can connect to a computer using USB or
bluetooth.
The three motors are controlled using your own programs. You have a great deal of control, you can specify the exact angle a motor should move. Also programming is easy, using a visual block-dragging software application. It works great on both Mac and Windows.
The four sensors are very cool.
Ultrasonic sensor: Can detect distance and movement. The distance sensor is very cool and can make for some cool programs.
Light sensor: Can detect brightness and color. The robot can be programmed to
pickup only the blue or red ball, which is included.
Push sensor: Detects when something bumps against it. This is basically just a toggle switch.
Sound sensor: Detects the volume and tone of sound.
Lego gives you a number of plans to follow, as well as some basic plans to build off of. For example, the crawler and driver platforms allow you to start with either an “insect” or “car” type robot.
The brick takes 6 double A batteries. Rechargables work well.
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