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The NXT generation of buildable, programmable robots is here!
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
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Technical Details
- 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; batteries not included- 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; building instructions for 4 new amazing robots
- 612 pieces
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By M. CLARK (USA)
I've been interested in this for the past few months. I hear that the new mindstorms is version 2.0. Then I look at very old versions and they are also version 2.0. So it's confusing as to whether this is the new 2.0 or the old 2.0 still on sale.
I'm interested in the new version because I read it has more memory and other updates. And yes I see 8547 but for my short term memory it means nothing....
By likebluesbutcountrytoo (Holliston, Ma)
I bought this kit instead of sending my son to computer camp this summer. He has enjoyed creating robots with the Lego Mindstorm NXT 2.0 more than the computer camp he went to last summer. The Mindstorm has allowed him to create and program his own robots. This has kept him busy almost every day since he received the kit.
By T. Wilkerson (San Carlos, CA)
This summer I taught a summer workshop on the Mindstorms NXT robotics system. I have to say that out of all of the kits available this one is the most cost effective and fun kit to use for robotics learning. It was so easy to teach the 8-15 year old students how to quickly build and program the examples provided in the kit, the kids really enjoyed the ShooterBot build.
By Laurens Valk (The Netherlands)
SUMMARY:
I think that the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 is a great set for the creative youngster (and for the inventive adult!) This robotics kit can offer hours and hours of fun. While playing with it, you'll (your kid) be able to interact with people all over the world, and you'll have a great start in engineering.
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At the moment of writing this review, 4 customer reviews have been posted: two 1-star reviews and two 5- star reviews. This gives an average of 3 stars, which is way below what the kit deserves. It deserves 5 stars.
Another customer (D. Perdue) has already posted a great review (5 stars) about the new features in the set, and in this review I'd like to add some more to this. Furthermore, I'd like to respond to the two negative reviews posted so far.
I have been into MINDSTORMS for about 4 years now, and my first robot set was a RIS 2.0 set (the older MINDSTORMS system). I purchased my first NXT set in 2007 and I still have not stopped playing with it. This is what I like about MINDSTORMS: the possibilities are endless. You can not only build and program robots, but you can also design, invent and even interact with the MINDSTORMS community.
By corresponding with others in this community, you'll get to learn new building and programming techniques, and you can share your knowledge and robot inventions with other LEGO - minded people. As a result, you can get in touch with people all over the world. This has been so for all the MINDSTORMS system, and now that the NXT 2.0 is introduced, I expect the community to grow even larger.
When you first open the NXT 2.0 box, you'll find a special bag with building elements called "start here!". With these parts you can start of building your first robot with step by step building instructions.
I have to admit, the next step is a little harder: programming. The drag-and-drop programming software is really easy to use, but the documentation isn't always very clear: there is not a step-by-step guide in the kit which teaches you all the ins and outs about programming (but there is a good reference manual in the software). Fortunately, there are enough sample programs to get you started. Everyone with a little creativity can do the trick.
As you finished playing with the basics of robot programming, you can start building some of the other robot models that appear on the NXT box: an alligator, a ball color sorter and a humanoid: Alpha Rex. I recommend to start with the training vehicle (Shooterbot) first, though. But, having built these four models doesn't end the fun yet!
There are a lot of websites dedicated to MINDSTORMS (NXT 2.0). Some of them offer building instructions so you can build even more robots. Apart from these websites, there are also plenty of MINDSTORMS books, which teach you how to make the best of your NXT set. Also, there are a few books, especially dedicated to NXT 2.0, coming out at the end of the year.
As you gain more MINDSTORMS experience you'll be able to invent your own robotic creations. Then, you can take photos, or even create a 3d model of your robot on your computer, and share it on the MINDSTORMS NXTLOG website.
In the rest of this review, I'd like to respond to the two 1-star reviews posted on Amazon as of now.
- Re: "Buyer beware!" (Customer support issue and technical problems)
I'm sorry to hear about your problems with the NXT 2.0. I know that a lot of MINDSTORMS sets are being returned to LEGO, but sometimes that is because people do not know how to use it. If this is the case, the mistake can often be solved easily (An example problem is an incorrectly placed motor or sensor cable).
In general, I would recommend to post issues on MINDSTORMS forums by the community (just Google for "the NXT step" or "NXTasy"). The people there usually know more about it than the technical support service.
I have to add that the programs on the NXT Intelligent Brick actually did correctly work on my end. These programs are not faulty, and regular programming using the software also worked with no problems.
Of course, when there is really a problem with the hardware in the set, it is good to let LEGO know and to request replacement parts. This turns out to be the case for this reviewer. Hopefully, this problem doesn't occur in too many sets. I've experienced the LEGO customer service to be quite helpful. In the past, I have had two broken electronic LEGO pieces, and I received new, working parts after a call with them.
UPDATE: I've just checked the NXT 2.0 User Guide, and found a small, but important error on page 15: The colored annonations that instruct the user to plug the cables are incorrect. With these cable configurations, the programs do not work indeed. You can follow the building steps in the software instead - these are correct.
- Re: "Better than ever?"
I agree that NXT 2.0 (as apposed to NXT 1.0) was not improved on the hardware side apart form a new Color. I think this is great. Why? All NXT 2.0 sets are still compatible with the NXT 1.0 sets, simply because they use the same intelligent brick. This way, existing users can upgrade without throwing their old system away. Furthermore, all the useful information made up by the community for NXT 1.0, is still just as valuable for NXT 2.0.
SUMMARY:
I think that the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 is a great set for the creative youngster (and for the inventive adult!) This robotics kit can offer hours and hours of fun. While playing with it, you'll (your kid) be able to interact with people all over the world, and you'll have a great start in engineering.
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Laurens Valk, the Netherlands
Designer of the Manty robot which appears on the back of the NXT 2.0 box,
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By pa mom
Beware of this toy. After receiving this item, we immediately put it together and attempted to use the internal test programs to make it run. No luck. We sent it back to Amazon. For the record, Amazon's customer service can't be beat. We sent the item back on a Friday and we had a new package at our door the following Monday. Thank you Amazon! Unfortunately, Lego could learn a thing or two about customer service from Amazon. The second item has the same flaw as the first. We contacted Lego's customer service and tech support and were told that the internal programs were, indeed, faulty on these bricks and we should just go ahead and use the computer to program the figures. Not exactly the response I was looking for. Seeing as we will be mainly using the computer to program this, I went along with it. Well, guess what? That didn't work either. After another call to tech support (and 4 or 5 hours trying to get this thing to work on my own), I was told that my problem was too advanced for the person I was speaking with to handle. (I was attempting to build the very first robot in the building guide with a simple two block program - pretty basic stuff!) He claimed he would refer my problem to another team that would contact me. It's been two days and I haven't heard a thing. So far, all I have received for my $280 is whole lot of frustration (and great disappointment for my 11 year old son, who so desparately wanted this thing). For the record, both my husband and I have engineering backgrounds, so we are extrememly familiar with programming. I believe that a Lego toy should be within our capabilities. I am convinced that this one is also defective, and Lego just doesn't want to admit it. Get ready, Amazon, because I will probably be sending this one back to you in few days as well! (at least you know how to take care of your customers)
Update - Aug 2,2009 - We returned the second set to Amazon and purchased a new set from a local business. It worked perfectly (using the exact same programs we had written earlier and built exactly the same way as the two from Amazon) The two sets purchased from Amazon were, absolutely without a doubt, defective. I even got Lego tech support to finally agree on that. Don't be too quick to blame the user fellow reviewer!
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