This is part 1 of a brief introduction and tutorial to LEGO Mindstorms NXT. Topics discussed are (1) what is included with the NXT robotics kit and (2) how to build a simple NXT robot.

See part 2 for a look at (3) programming an NXT robot and (4) testing an NXT robot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzRRulYvVdY

This was my topic of choice when given an instructional video assignment in one of my college courses.

Check out my website for a hi-res download:
http://www.chadcardwell.net

Duration : 0:8:12

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This is part 2 of a brief introduction and tutorial to LEGO Mindstorms NXT. Topics discussed are (3) programming an NXT robot and (4) testing an NXT robot.

See part 1 for a look at (1) what is included with the NXT robotics kit and (2) how to build a simple NXT robot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0vqZQMF0A4

This was my topic of choice when given an instructional video assignment in one of my college courses.

Check out my website for a hi-res download:
http://www.chadcardwell.net

Duration : 0:8:35

Read the rest of this entry »

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