Ask the NXTperts - Tips from the NXTperts

I already possess a lot of LEGO parts from other (TECHNIC and Non-TECHNIC) sets. Can I use them in connection with the NXT?

Absolutely! Most of the parts in the MINDSTORMS NXT set are “studless”, but that doesn’t mean they won’t work perfectly well with your other LEGO. Many TECHNIC sets contain normal bricks with pin holes that you can attach to your NXT creations using normal TECHNIC pins or axles. BIONICLE pieces fit very naturally, and you can integrate studded bricks and studless pieces in thousands of ways. With a little bit of firm pressure, the studs on the top of bricks will also fit in the holes of the beams in place of pins as well.

Answered by ...

Name: Brian Davis From:Elkhart, Indiana, USA Experience:Brian Davis is a stay-at-home parent and physics professor teaching physics, astronomy, & biophysics from Elkhart, Indiana, USA. He has taught a FLL type group (of 4 to 12 year olds) at his son’s school and he started entering contests, and launched up the MINDSTORMS learning cur...

• MINDSTORMS Books

  

  Take a look in our large books section!

• NXTlog 2.0

  

  Now with video!!