Lego Mindstorms Nxt-G Programming Guide (Technology in Action) - Softcover

Kelly, James Floyd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1590598717 ISBN 13: 9781590598719

Publisher: Apress, 2010

Synopsis

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.

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Synopsis

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 you ll 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 o Moving o Waiting o Recording o Stopping o Displaying messages o Sending messages o Defining the duration of an activity o Creating random behavior * Practice with a free sample program.

About the Author

James Floyd Kelly is a member of the Mindstorms Developers Program and has access to the beta software and hardware. He maintains a blog dedicated to NXT. He was accepted as a member of the beta team for testing of the new Mindstorms NXT. He created the #1 Mindstorms NXT blog in January 2006, and it continues to draw an estimated 30,000+ readers monthly for news, updates, and information on NXT. Readers and fans of NXT know his name and that he is actively involved in promoting NXT as well as teaching kids and adults how to design, build, and program robots using the new kit.

Edition details

• Publisher: Apress
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1590598717
• ISBN 13: 9781590598719
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216