LEGOŽ mindstorms NXT

  The NXT is a good kit to learn and build off of. With limited ports and motor controls this is a great starter kit for younger students to learn about robotics. The graphical software development tool, LabVIEW, makes it easy to create programs with simple building blocks.

  With use of other LEGO Technic kits, you can add on to the Mindstoms Technic parts for larger bots. Some kits even contain assemblies to assist in building many styles of manipulators.

Microcontroller:
   ATMEL AT91SAM7S256 48MHz/ATMEL ATmega48 AVR 4Mhz
   Software: LabVIEW
   USB port programming
Ports:
   USB for programming and communication
   3 Motor ports
   4 Sensor ports
   Bluetooth
   LCD Panel
   3 Buttons
   Speaker
Sensors and Motors:
   1 Ultrasonic (for distance)
   1 Sound sensor
   1 Light sensor
   1 Touch sensor (button)
   3 Interactive Servo motors

Projects used in:
Autonimous Programming
Checker Bot 1.0
Drag Racer
LEGO NXT Bongo Drummer
LEGO Bingo marker printer
LEGO Chart Recorder

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