LEGO CAD programs that allow the
user to create virtual LEGO models
and scenes.
torque charts, and step-by-step
disassembly pictures.
regularly checking the website for
clearance items.
LEGO.com
www.lego.com
The first stop in anything LEGO
related. Also see mindstorms.lego
.com — the specific portal for the
Mindstorms product.
NXT Programs
www.nxtprograms.com
Resource site of NXT-based
projects, including programming code.
NXT Programming Software
www.teamhassenplug.org/NXT
/ NXTSoftware.html
Informational site provides a
handy table comparing various
programming languages and products
for the LEGO Mindstorms NXT.
Techno-Stuff
www.techno-stuff.com
Makers and sellers of RCX- and
NXT-compatible third-party sensors.
Products include an IR flame sensor,
UV flame sensor, and passive infrared
motion sensor.
LEGO Mindstorms Internals
www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
Informational page about the
inner workings of the RCX brick. Lots
of links to external sites that offer
additional help.
LEGO Shop
http://shop.lego.com
Online outlet for LEGO products,
including spare parts (when available).
Nxtasy.org
www.nxtasy.org
Web community specifically for
the LEGO NXT enthusiast. Forums,
blogs, and links.
Vernier and LEGO Mindstorms
www.vernier.com/nxt
Product page for Vernier software
(such as Logger Pro) and interface
products used for testing, measurement, and education, with specific
how-to and advice on integrating with
the LEGO Mindstorms NXT.
LUGNET User Group
www.lugnet.com
Huge user-to-user group on
all things LEGO. The site hosts
newsgroup messaging, events, LEGO
sources, and more.
Roboteq
http://roboteq.sourceforge.net
Graphical programming environment
for LEGO Mindstorms. Open source.
Wal-Mart
www.walmart.com
Retail stores as well as online,
Wal-Mart is arguably the world's
largest seller of toys. Be sure to check
out their clearance items. SV
Target
www.target.com
Retail stores and online site. Both
offer great deals. Make it a habit of
CONTACT THE AUTHOR
Michael Gasperi's LEGO
Mindstorms NXT/RCX Sensor
Input Page
www.extremenxt.com/lego.htm
Support page for popular LEGO
Mindstorms book author Michael
Gasperi. Includes projects and
downloadable program blocks.
Gordon McComb can be reached via
email at robots@robotoid.com
Hi Technic Products offers numerous enhanced sensors for your NXT-based robot.
Nuts & Volts Store
http://store.nutsvolts.com
Go here for books on LEGO
such as the popular The LEGO
MINDSTORMS NXT Idea Book.
NXT Central
www.nxtcentral.com
Blog and forums all about LEGO
Mindstorms NXT.
NXT Motor Internals
www.philohome.com/nxt
motor/ nxtmotor.htm
Informational page on how the
special NXT servo motors operate.
Includes nice cut-away drawings,
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