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Abstract: Lego Mindstorms NXT is a robotics kit that is totally programmable. It comes in two versions: the Education Base Set and the Retail Version. The kit has 32-bit AT91SAM7S256 main microprocessor with a 256 KB flash memory and 64 KB RAM. It also has a 100...
Abstract: Building blocks, motors and programming in one package - a great gift for hobbyists and kids alike. If you think Lego means kids stuff, think again. Mindstorms NXT is a sophisticated robot-building system with both engineering and programming element...
Abstract: Theres a clear link between an obsessive interest in computers and a love of Lego, as demonstrated by Google founder Larry Pages early experiments building an inkjet printer from the plastic bricks. If you want your kids to grow up to be Web 4.0 b...
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Published: 2006-12-15, Author: Simon , review by: macworld.co.uk
Infinitly flexible and expandable, OS X software is simple for beginners but can build complex instructions
Servo motors are large and awkwardly shaped, wires provided use unusual RJ12 connectors, batteries-only controller unit can’t be powered directly from mains adaptor
Lego Mindstorms NXT is fun, but it’s also educational and enables you to use your Mac to control things that can scurry around the carpet and frighten the cat. It costs less than a decent digital camera and you can always pretend that you’re b...
Plenty of pieces, all powerful brain at the center, easy to use software, Bluetooth enabled
news is that your old kit isnt interchangeable. Lego sends their apologies, they really do. But for the rest of us (hey you dont still have your first mobile phone do you?), the new kit brings a host of features including, amazingly, Bluetooth. At th...
Lego has managed to create the perfect balance between a hardcore robotics kit and kids play without loosing focus along the way
Abstract: Lego Mindstorms NXTAvailable: Now. Easy to find online, hard in stores except Lego stores (I hear). Released in August 2006 I believe.Price: about $250Requires: 6 x AA batteries (sold seperately), USB or Bluetooth connectivity (PC/Mac)Official Site: LE...
Abstract: Old school toys are loosing their popularity to electronic entertainment and this trend will continue as electronics become cheaper and more available. Lego bricks were favorite toys for many years, and generations of world finest technicians grew up p...