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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hacker's Guide Dave Prochnow

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hacker's Guide By Dave Prochnow

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hacker's Guide by Dave Prochnow

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One of the first books out on the new generation of Lego Mindstorms, complete with inside tips and hints and loads of illustrations from a hacking master.

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hacker's Guide by Dave Prochnow

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Build and Program Over 20 Challenging Design Projects in Just 30 Minutes Eachwith the New Generation of LEGO (R) MINDSTORMS (R)

More powerful and intuitive than ever, LEGO (R) MINDSTORMS (R) NXT is a new robotics toolset that enables robot enthusiasts and hobbyists to build and program all kinds of projects. The LEGO (R) MINDSTORMS (R) NXT Hacker's Guide explores this new generation of LEGO MINDSTORMS, providing a collection of projects, how-to expertise, insider tips, and over 500 illustrations to help readers become expert NXT hackers.

This cutting-edge guide describes new advances that make LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT such a great robotics resource. The book explains the all-new NXT intelligent brick...the interactive servo motors with rotation sensors that align speed for precise control...the ultrasonic sensor that allows robots to "see" by responding to movement...the improved light and touch sensors that let robots detect color and feel...and much more. The LEGO (R) MINDSTORMS (R) NXT Hacker's Guide features:

  • Expert, insightful commentary by a member of the LEGO MINDSTORMS Developer Program
  • A hands-on account of the new technologies and expanded sensor capabilities of LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT
  • A collection of 10 hacking projects with step-by-step instructions for creating things ranging from solar power to ZigBee (R) technology to tank tread feet ["projects" appears twice.]
  • A portfolio of 12 exciting design projects featuring R. Buckminster Fuller's Geodesic Dome, Rem Koolhaas' Seattle Central Library, and the world's first NXT wristwatch
  • Complete disclosure about a "secret" game that is hidden inside every LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT kit
  • An in-depth guide to the NXT programming language
  • A special LEGO factory kit offer available only for readers of this book

Inside This Groundbreaking NXT Reference

* Your First Robot * Stupid RCX Tricks * Save Your RIS * As Smart as a Brick * MOVE IT! With Servo Motors * Hmm, I Sense Something * Yes, But I Don't Know How to Program * Testing, Testing; Oh, Trouble Shoot * Katherine's Best Hacking Projects * Katherine's Design Fun House * NXT Programming Language Guide * NXT Elements * NXT Resources

About Dave Prochnow

Dave Prochnow (Hattiesburg, MS) is an award-winning professional writer, editor, and contributor to numerous technical publications including MAKE, Nuts & Volts, and SERVO Magazine. He is the author of 27 nonfiction book titles for Addison-Wesley, F&W Publications, McGraw-Hill, and TAB Books; including the bestselling PSP Hacks, Mods, and Expansions (McGraw-Hill, 2006) and The Official Robosapien Hackers Guide (McGraw- Hill, 2006) and the upcoming Take This Stuff and Hack It! Currently, Dave serves as the Contributing Editor for Nuts & Volts and SERVO Magazine. In 2001, Dave won the Maggie Award for writing the best how-to article in a consumer magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction - The Birth of a Legend: the Block and the BrainSection I. Robotics Invention SystemChapter 1. Your First RobotChapter 2. Stupid RCX TricksChapter 3. Save Your RISSection II. That Was Then, This is NXTChapter 4. As Smart as a BrickChapter 5. MOVE IT! With Servo MotorsChapter 6. Hmm, I Sense SomethingChapter 7. Yes, But I Don't Know How to ProgramChapter 8. Testing, Testing; Oh, Trouble ShootSection III. Katherine's Best Hacking Projects: A collection of 10-20 hacking projectsSection IV. Katherine's Robotic Design Fun House:A study of the elements that constitute good design in robots.App A. NXT Programming Language GuideApp B. NXT ElementsApp C. NXT Resources

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CIN0071481478G
9780071481472
0071481478
LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hacker's Guide by Dave Prochnow
Dave Prochnow
Used - Good
Paperback
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
2007-01-16
459
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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