Geek Of The Week February 26, 2010
Published on February 26, 2010 by Jules · No Comments
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When I found this, my first thought was, “OMFG! Geeky Pleasures contributor Chris Knight (@cwknight) would freak over this!” That is of course after I finished squee’ing with delight.
What is it? It is a bloody LEGO® Segway robot built using the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT 2.0 kit. Watch the video and be amazed!
Instructions to build this piece of awesome can be found here at NXT Programs. Kits can be purchased here for $279.99 USD or here for £199.99. You can purchase the NXT Intelligent Brick here for $144.99 USD or here for £122.99.
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT is back and better than ever, with new robot models, even more customizable programming, and all-new technology including a color sensor! MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 combines the unlimited versatility of the LEGO building system with an intelligent microcomputer brick and intuitive drag-and-drop programming software. The new 2.0 toolkit features everything you need to create your first robot in 30 minutes and then tens of thousands of other robotic inventions that do what you want! Key elements and features: The intelligent NXT LEGO brick features 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display, 4 input and 3 output ports, and Bluetooth and USB communication link Three interactive servo motors Four sensors: Ultrasonic Sensor, 2 Touch Sensors and the all-new Color Sensor Color Sensor has triple functionality: distinguishes colors and light settings, and functions as a lamp Easy-to-use software (PC and Mac) with icon-based drag-and-drop programming and 16 fun building and programming challenges All the LEGO® elements (612 pcs) you need for creating incredible robots Building instructions for 4 new amazing robots Personalize your robots with the Sound and Icon editors Share your project files with your friends with the Pack-N-Go project packager Batteries not included.
The all-new NXT Intelligent Brick, your robot’s “brain,” features a powerful 32-bit microprocessor and Flash memory, plus support for Bluetooth™ and USB 2.0! The NXT intelligent Brick includes: 32-bit ARM7 microprocessor. Support for Bluetooth wireless communication. 1 USB 2.0 port. 4 input ports. 3 output ports. Powered by 6 AA (1.5v) Batteries, not included, or lithium Rechargeable Battery (#9798), sold separately. Up to three NXT Bricks can be connected at the same time; however, you can only communicate with one NXT Brick at a time. This is the individual component, and does not include any sensors, motors, cords, software or other accessories.
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