LEGO Mindstorms NXT: A Brief Introduction & Tutorial Part 1

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.

UPDATE: Added captions on Nov 20, 2009.

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

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[Atlas556]

I recently got the NXT 2.0 and was thinking about buying more sensers and more parts but thought the 1st NXT was a better deal then buying the sensors seperately, so do you think I should do this?

[chadcardwell]

@Atlas556 I'm not sure... which sensors do you want? and how many? Is the NXT 1.0 set even still for sale?

[legobotics]

I have used this great video to introduce every class and camp I have run for LEGO Robotics - great job, Chad!

[chadcardwell]

@legobotics Thanks! I'm glad they have been helpful.  :)

[805matu]

Where or how to buy it?nice video :D

[chadcardwell]

@805matu I bought mine directly from shop.lego.com

[Creasers2222]

awesome lol

[dachshund103]

LOL at $271 they expect people to not just buy an ps3 or xbox? BULLCRAP if you want kid or adults to want this at least make the price resonable. cuz when it comes down to it its pretty much worthless

[Electriclegobrick]

@Atlas556 the only extra sensor you need to buy is the sound sensor, the color sensor can act as a light sensor too

[johntzwei]

thumbs up if this is for mr.raciti's project

[rodias]

Really instructive. Congrats and thanks!

[Atlas556]

@chadcardwell I don't think it's still for sale, but I can easily buy it off of amazon.com. I wanted another smart brick, some more pieces, more motors, and the sound sensor(included in the NXT's first version). The downfall to this is that I already have some of the sensors incuded (ultrasonic and touch). I though this would be a better deal then buying everything seperately though