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The reader of this book will be someone looking for more detailed information on the NXT-G programming language used to program the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robotics kit.
LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G Programming Guide is suitable for young programmers, age 10 and up, as well as parents and teachers who want to learn the new language for themselves or be able to assist students/children with learning to properly program their robots.
- Includes easy-to-follow examples for each and every programming block
- Provides programming techniques simple enough to be understood by young programmers, age 10 and up.
- Provides a test robot (with instructions) in the appendix for running the programs
What youll learn
- Understand the basics of computer programming.
- Easily program your robot with the NXT-G visual programming language.
- See how to implement basic, intermediate, and advanced programs.
- Learn how to program for
- Moving
- Waiting
- Recording
- Stopping
- Displaying messages
- Sending messages
- Defining the duration of an activity
- Creating random behavior
Who is this book for?
This book is for people new to programming (10 years old and up) or for experienced programmers new to the NXT-G programming language.
About the Author
James Floyd Kelly is a member of the Mindstorms Developers Program and has access to the beta software and hardware. He maintains a blog dedicated to NXT. He was accepted as a member of the beta team for testing of the new Mindstorms NXT. He created the #1 Mindstorms NXT blog in January 2006, and it continues to draw an estimated 30,000+ readers monthly for news, updates, and information on NXT. Readers and fans of NXT know his name and that he is actively involved in promoting NXT as well as teaching kids and adults how to design, build, and program robots using the new kit.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Hi,
I received this book almost 2 months ago from now. I learned about this book when I was reading the "Mayan Adventure" of the same author Jim Kelly.
Both books are very interesting and excellent written. However after reading the Mayan Adventure, I had the feeling I was missing something about the NXT-G programming language. I need a more indept review of all the NXT-G programming objects than described in the Mayan Adventure.
I know you have the online reference, but it is not the same. So I bought NXT-G book and I liked it from the very beginning.
If you like me to build your own creations (mechanically and program) this book is definatelly a must have. The explanations are very detailled and clear. Also it starts at beginner level. So everyone can benefit from it.
The only very little comment I have to make is that some third party sensors (Compass Sensor - Accelleration sensor - color sensor) where not present in this book. I really regret that very much. However I can understand the reasons why those sensors are not included. But when you learn to master the basic in and outs of the NXT-G programming language, it is not that difficult for you to learn those other sensors as well.
When you are using Mindstorms NXT-G programming language, don't hesitate and buy this book. It is a great reference and lay a very good foundation to make rock solid robotics programs.
And when you have children or like exploring the unknown, I also advise you "The Mayan Adventure" which is about exploring a Mayan Tomb.
Both books going hand in hand with each other. It will give you a funny way to learn about Robotics and how to solve daily life problems.
Friendly greetings,
Bad_Wolf
I received this book almost 2 months ago from now. I learned about this book when I was reading the "Mayan Adventure" of the same author Jim Kelly.
Both books are very interesting and excellent written. However after reading the Mayan Adventure, I had the feeling I was missing something about the NXT-G programming language. I need a more indept review of all the NXT-G programming objects than described in the Mayan Adventure.
I know you have the online reference, but it is not the same. So I bought NXT-G book and I liked it from the very beginning.
If you like me to build your own creations (mechanically and program) this book is definatelly a must have. The explanations are very detailled and clear. Also it starts at beginner level. So everyone can benefit from it.
The only very little comment I have to make is that some third party sensors (Compass Sensor - Accelleration sensor - color sensor) where not present in this book. I really regret that very much. However I can understand the reasons why those sensors are not included. But when you learn to master the basic in and outs of the NXT-G programming language, it is not that difficult for you to learn those other sensors as well.
When you are using Mindstorms NXT-G programming language, don't hesitate and buy this book. It is a great reference and lay a very good foundation to make rock solid robotics programs.
And when you have children or like exploring the unknown, I also advise you "The Mayan Adventure" which is about exploring a Mayan Tomb.
Both books going hand in hand with each other. It will give you a funny way to learn about Robotics and how to solve daily life problems.
Friendly greetings,
Bad_Wolf
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is very readable and well presented. It has certainly helped me understand how to tackle some problems that I was stumped with using the NXT-G programming tool. It does a good job of covering all the obvious stuff about how each program node works. However, it would have been nice to have a more on the general layout approaches that can be used to tackle certain programming goals - a "10,000 foot" overview of the design patterns that work with NXT-G. This is the area that I most struggle with, and one that's difficult to find a good textbook for. It's easy to document the settings for each program node; it's easy to understand how to create a single-stream application. What I find difficult is finding out how NXT-G should be set up to operate several programming streams in parallel, waiting for an event to happen in any of the streams. For example, a car going forward until it either detects something close, or a loud noise, or a light is shone at it, or it bumps into something. Nevertheless, it's a useful book to refer to.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Lego Mindstorms NXT_G Programming Guide
9 Aug 2007
Format:Paperback
When it comes to wanting to do Lego Mindstorm NXT-G, this is the first book you should get. The book shows the reader what different blocks are and how they work. The book also reads in terms that middle school students can understand and follow. Programming is the most difficult item that you have to do with a roboit. This book shows is a great resource for people that are in to lego roboits.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Great Book!
17 Feb 2008
Format:Paperback
We bought this book for our nine year old son who had recently received the Mindstorms NXT for Christmas. He could not put the book down - read it from cover to cover and thinks it is a great book. Highly recommend.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Not worth buying
14 Sep 2009
Format:Paperback
This book lacks depth and is, at best, a poor rewrite of the online help file. Anybody who spends a little bit of time with the NXT could have written this book. Be very aware of the author's own review! Amazon should not allow this kind of SELF-PROMOTION in which the author and his friends publish one-sided views out of self-interest. Just have a look at the author's other comments. This is not what this review or feedback system is intended for!
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