Extreme NXT: Extending the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT to the Next Level (Technology in Action)

Extreme NXT: Extending the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT to the Next Level (Technology in Action)
by Michael Gasperi, Philippe E. Hurbain, Isabelle L. Hurbain

Extreme NXT: Extending the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT to the Next Level (Technology in Action)
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Author: Isabelle L. Hurbain, Michael Gasperi, Philippe E. Hurbain
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-09
ISBN: 1590598180
Number of pages: 312
Publisher: Apress
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Book Reviews of Extreme NXT: Extending the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT to the Next Level (Technology in Action)

Book Review: This book saved my robot
Summary: 5 Stars

This book is excellent -- clear, detailed, and well-organized. And it always seems to have just the information I need.

To give a specific example: I was recently trying to prepare a robot for a local fire-fighting contest, and was counting on using a HiTechnic interface board to connect up one or more Sharp analog distance sensors. But the HiTechnic board didn't work for me, and the deadline was looming. I flipped through Extreme NXT, and there in Chapter 8 was the solution: a simple circuit for that does exactly what I need.

The NXT is a great robot controller, and this book effectively converts it from a closed to an open platform. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Summary of Extreme NXT: Extending the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT to the Next Level (Technology in Action)

Extreme NXT: Extending the LEGO MIDSTORMS NXT to the Next Level is for intermediate-level users of NXT who would like to advance their capabilities by learning some of the basics of electronics. Plenty of examples are provided, and easy-to-follow instructions are included for building over 15 different sensors.

This makes a great reference for the NXT hardware interfaces. Examples even come complete with multiple, alternative NXT languages. The book is also abundant with illustrations.

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