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
Practice with a free sample program.
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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Help for the grandson:
I bought this for my grandson to help him with the NXT 2.0. The book has helped him with programming terminology associated with the NXt. He is now posting new robots almost daily on Facebook. He absolutely loved the book.
Dissapointed:
I purchased this book for my 10 year old, who has had his lego mindstorms nt-2.0 for about two months. I thought that it would be a great way for him to advance his programming skills. However, after 1 day with the book, he said, "Dad there is nothing in here that I don't already know. Can we send this back?". That is what I did. The book is too basic, and does not cover anything beyond the basics that are provided with the user documentation that comes with the mindstorms robot. I was hoping it would cover... more info
Not worth it:
I was VERY disappointed in this book. I have three examples, all of which arise from questions from an FLL team. This book answers none of them:
1. What does the "control motor power" toggle do in the Motor block? -- You will never know, because inexplicably, this most basic block is never covered in this book.
2. What does the "calibrate" block actually do? -- You will never know, because the author clearly doesn't, either. There is a "whole" chapter dedicated to it, but there is no information... more info
Excellent book for a tutorial on NXT-G programming:
Until I read this book, I had only a vague idea of the features of the NXT, especially from what I learned in the manual that comes with the kit. Being where I am with little time to figure things out, I was so blessed to be guided by this book in the principles of block wires and certain blocks that I never thought of using. Highly recommended for anyone of any programming level.
