Very good book, helps getting started with Mindstorms. Easy to use for my 11 year old.
Great overview book of NXT:
Even though I have been working with the NXT as a teacher since it came out, I learned things about how to better build or program the NXT. Since I teach mostly introductory robotics using the NXT, I explored some additional concepts using this book. If you are new to the NXT, this is for sure a great first book to read. It begins with explainations of the LEGO pieces used in the NXT kit and then explores all of the basic programming blocks. For someone who has used the NXT, but just jumped into... more info
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.
Also, I had a question about availability of a program. The author responded with an answer within one day.
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.
