Creating Cool MINDSTORMS NXT Robots
by Daniele Benedettelli

Wanna build something more interesting than the same wheeled robots?

This book is for you, ideal to get new ideas for the classroom or just for fun! In this book you will be guided to build (with high quality building instructions) and program six exciting LEGO Robots:the three bipeds Quasimodo, Omni-Biped and AT-ST; the autonomous NXT Turtle, Mine Sweeper, and the best known and respected JohnNXT! As you read, you will learn advanced software and hardware techniques.

By the time you've finished this book, you'll have a wealth of knowledge about building and programming with the NXT, and you'll certainly habe created some truly cool robots!

The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Zoo! - A Kid-Friendly Guide to Building Animals with the NXT Robotics System by Fay Rhodes
This book offers step-by-step instructions for building nine animal robots with the NXT Robotics System. Using the book's detailed building and programming instructions, kids (and their parents) are introduced to the MINDSTORMS NXT kit as they build animal-like models of a rabbit, spider, peacock, stegosaurus, and more! But these models don't just sit there—they walk, crawl, hop, and roll. Troubleshooting tips help builders avoid common pitfalls and parts lists make sure they have everything they need before building. An appendix includes ideas for teachers using these models in the classroom.

New! Download a sample chapter:
NXT Zoo Chapter 7 - LEGOsaurus

Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms NXT
by, Mario Ferrari, Guilio Ferrari, and David Astolfo


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 (Technology in Action)
by, Jim Kelly

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 Power Programming: Robotics in C
by, John C. Hansen

The book focuses on the features of the new NXT programmable brick while exploring all the basic and advanced NXT inputs and outputs.

The Unofficial LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Inventor's Guide
by, David J. Perdue

The Unofficial LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Inventor's Guide begins by introducing the NXT set and directing the reader through setup. Following this is an in-depth discussion of the set's electronic elements and other LEGO pieces as well as building techniques. Next, it covers the NXT-G programming environment

This book will enable readers at all levels to plan, construct, program, and test their own NXT robots.

New! Download a sample chapter:
Understanding the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT pieces

LEGO Mindstorms NXT: The Mayan Adventure (Technology in Action)
by, Jim Kelly

This book presents a fictional story around a main character, Evan, who is on an archaeological expedition in the jungles of Guatemala to investigate a newly discovered Mayan pyramid. During the expedition various problems are encountered and solved with the help of a unique robot that Evan creates. This book shows how to design 5 NXT robots, and includes building and programming instructions for each robot. This book is suitable for adults and children exploring MINDSTORMS NXT.

Sample Chapters can be downloaded from Jim Kelly's Blog TheNXTStep

Advanced NXT: The Da Vinci Inventions Book (Technology in Action)
by, Matthias Paul Scholz

MINDSTORMS NXT and the best selling The Da Vinci Code are combined in this fascinating book. Projects for building and programming five of Leonardo's most famous inventions are covered in detail: the tank, the helicopter, the catapult, the flying machine, and the revolving bridge.

This book is written for serious NXT programmers and covers the most popular programming environments available today. The book is abundantly illustrated and includes sample code and countless "best practices" strategies.

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Orange Book
by, Yoshihito Isogawa

This book (written in Japanese) is designed for readers to get "something" related to the basic knowledge and experience of LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT.

Visit Yoshihito Isogawa’s Website

Maximum LEGO NXT: Building Robots with Java Brains
by, Brian Bagnall

Maximum LEGO NXT explores the available sensors and expansion products available for the NXT kit. There is a a collection of 24 complete NXT projects and 12 in-depth programming projects using Java™.

Extreme NXT: Extending the LEGO Mindstorms NXT to the Next Level
by, Michael Gasperi, Philippe E. Hurbain, and Isabelle L. Hurbain

This book is for intermediate-level users of NXT. Example and easy-to-follow instructions are included for building over 15 different sensors.

The LEGO Mindstorms NXT Idea Book: Design, Invent, and Build
by, Contributors of TheNXTStep Blog

This book makes it easy for the reader to master the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT kit and to build nine example robots. Readers learn about the NXT parts (beams, axles, gears, and so on), and how to combine them to build and program working robots like a slot machine (complete with flashing lights and lever), and black-and-white scanner, and even a robot DJ. Chapters cover using the NXT programming language (NXT-G) we well as troubleshooting; RoboSurgery (building a robot to perform "surgery," like cutting a string); design; software' sensors' Bluetooth; even how to create a NXT remote control. LEGO fans of all ages will find this book is an ideal jumping-off point for doing more with their NXT kit.

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