Lego Mindstorm NXT

[Falcord]

Hey there.

I recently discovered Lego Mindstorm NXT, and I can't wait to have my own box. Essentially, it's a set of sensors, servomotors, and a "brain" so you can build your own lego robots, and program them yourself as well. Here are some examples of what can be done from lego pieces and the "basic" mindstorm set:

Rubik cube solving bot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fAn5A0HbhU)
Joystic-controlled cannon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykNbYUJrfdc&NR=1)
Autonomous sumo bots (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRY6Y8OrZFk&feature=related)

So, I'm really, really excited about this. I plan on studying robotics once I'm done with industrial engineering, and I wanted to start building stuff, but I was worried about being forced to spend a lot of money. This looks like the perfect alternative, if you get tired of your robot, just make some blueprints so you can rebuild later and start another one from scratch!


So, I came here to see if any of you knew this before. If you have one of those, I'd love to hear your experiences. Is it worth it? Any advice you'd like to give me?

Thanks!

[Lyam Sunchaser]

The old-school lego is waaaay cooler

[Aragoni]

I don't think you can get better toys then that if you don't want to get laid.

[Falcord]

I don't think you can get better toys then that if you don't want to get laid.

I'm happy with my girl =P.

Besides, getting laid comes naturally if you're wealthy and powerful, and this is a step towards building my own empire of robotic weaponry!

[Spinewire]

better than a drum kit......


hmmmmm i need more info

-edit- fucking expencie is what i found out

[Leonon]

I got one for Christmas. I'm currently trying to figure out if I can build a target tracking automated defense turret with it.

[lilyeti]

I got one for Christmas. I'm currently trying to figure out if I can build a target tracking automated defense turret with it.

It's pretty simple, do you want me to Pm you the code and blue prints?

[Layedballer]

I'm happy with my girl =P.

Besides, getting laid comes naturally if you're wealthy and powerful, and this is a step towards building my own empire of robotic weaponry!

Fuck that, chloroform is easier, cheaper, and they never say no.

[Helgeran]

I wished for christmas that shit when I was younger. Way too expensive :(

[Devant]

250$ for a basic set. (which is more than basic, since it contains quite a lot of stuff).

If I had the bucks, that stuff would be MIIINE! :D

[Dyrrn]

jonny 5 from short circuit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E9YagVachI&feature=related)

watched quite a few others in the related videos. that's some nifty shit.