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Updated: Programming LEGO Mindstorms NXT

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LEGO Mindstorms is now a well-established phenomenon, originating in the late 1990s. It is described by Wikipedia as "Lego sets combining programmable bricks with electric motors, sensors, Lego bricks, and Lego Technic pieces (such as gears, axles, and beams)."

See this book: Programming Lego Mindstorms NXT

The latest version of the technology is Lego Mindstorms NXT, the programming of which this new book covers. The deal is simple: the books is yours for free, if you promise to supply a 300+ word review.

The publishers, Syngress, describe the book thus:

"Teach your robot new tricks! With this projects-based approach you can program your Mindstorms NXT robot to solve a maze, build a house, run an obstacle course, and many other activities. Along the way you will learn the basics of programming structures and techniques using NXT-G and Microsoft VPL. Includes a DVD w/ e-text, programming code, and link to accompanying website."

If by chance you are not familiar with this LEGO-based technology, check out its homepage: Mindstorms.lego.com

If you are interested in getting this book and writing a review, please contact us on webmaster@electornicsweekly.com

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