LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: The Mayan Adventure (Technology in Action)

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: The Mayan Adventure (Technology in Action)
by James Floyd Kelly

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT:  The Mayan Adventure (Technology in Action)
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Author: James Floyd Kelly
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2006-12-11
ISBN: 159059763X
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Apress
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Book Review: Learning the process
Summary: 5 Stars

The value of this book is not in the number of documented designs, but how it teaches you the process to come up with your own designs. It even does it in a much more entertaining way then my engineering classes did. Understanding the design process allows you to create any number of robots that do what you want them to do and this is an invaluable life skill. That is what this book teaches you. It allows you to try to come up with the solutions on your own, or build the solutions the author came up with. My son and I plan on going through the book a second time and using the processes taught come up with our own solutions. This book is definitely worth having.

Summary of LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: The Mayan Adventure (Technology in Action)

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT has hit the world by storm, giving you the ability to build your own robots and program them to perform all types of actions. What kind of robots? How about five exploratory robots, used to explore the newly discovered tomb of an ancient Mayan king?

You are along for the ride with Evan and his archaeologist uncle as they explore a Mayan pyramid complete with traps and treasures. Using a variety of NXT robots, the archaeology team is able to move deeper into the tomb towards the secrets of King Ixtua. But beware of the traps! The pyramid's design has successfully deterred unwanted visitors through the centuries, and your team will need to be careful and alert.

You will learn and use a design methodology that will teach you about the new motors and sensors that your robot can use. Complete building and programming instructions are provided for each robot, allowing you to follow along and learn as you build.

Can you help Evan and the team of explorers navigate through the old pyramid and discover King Ixtua's tomb? Read the stories, examine the environments, and build and program the robots that will allow the team to move closer to the secrets of The Mayan Adventure.

  • This book shows how to design a NXT robot to solve real-world problems.
  • It includes worksheets that encourage constructive brainstorming techniques.
  • You'll gain access to four new and unique robot designs.
  • This book is suitable for both adults and kids exploring NXT.

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