
xviii INTRODUCTION
part I: introduction to LEGO
MINDSTORMS NXT
Chapter 1 LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: People, Pieces,
and Potential
This chapter introduces you to the NXT set, discusses the
three basic tasks involved in an NXT project—building,
programming, and activating the robot—and describes the
capabilities of the set.
Chapter 2 Getting Started with the NXT Set
This chapter guides you through the process of setting
up your NXT set. You’ll find instructions for installing the
set’s included software and exploring its main features;
downloading programs to the NXT with the USB cable or
Bluetooth technology; and properly organizing the LEGO
pieces in ...