nxt lego robot designs
Can anyone recommend a "build your own robot kit" for my hubbies 40th birthday?

I've looked into the VEX robotic designs and the LEGO NXT mindstorms--but don't know which one is better. Any ideas? Am I missing something else?

I'm not familiar with the VEX system, but I bought my 10 year old a LEGO Mindstorms NXT kit this past year and I've enjoyed every minute of it. and... I'm 41. I just looked briefly at the VEX site online and one immediate difference I see is that it has the option to use a radio controller console to manually control the robot's movements--as opposed to relying solely on pre-programmed instructions. This is not something that comes with the NXT system, although it can be programmed to accept input from bluetooth devices.

I loved playing with LEGO's as a kid and that love for LEGO's has never ended. I really enjoy the NXT. If you do go for the next, Amazon has a great price on it. $211, I believe. The link is below.

The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Discovery Book: A Beginner's Guide to Building and Programming Robots $18.46 Discover the many features of the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 set. The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Discovery Book is the complete, illustrated, beginner's guide to MINDSTORMS that you've been looking for. The crystal clear instructions in the Discovery Book will show you how to harness the capabilities of the NXT 2.0 set to build and program your own robots. Author and robotics instructor Laurens V...

The Unofficial LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Inventor's Guide $17.99 ...

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Thinking Robots: Build a Rubik's Cube Solver and a Tic-Tac-Toe Playing Robot! $16.99 It may look like one, but the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT set is not a toy. Whether you've been building with the original LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT set for years or you just picked up a 2.0 set, you'll love this book. LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Thinking Robots will show you how to build and program two robots that think. You'll be awestruck when the TTT Tickler ties you at tic-tac-toe and amazed when the One-Arme...

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The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Discovery Book: A Beginner's Guide to Building and Programming Robots $18.46 Discover the many features of the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 set. The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Discovery Book is the complete, illustrated, beginner's guide to MINDSTORMS that you've been looking for. The crystal clear instructions in the Discovery Book will show you how to harness the capabilities of the NXT 2.0 set to build and program your own robots. Author and robotics instructor Laurens V...

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0: The King's Treasure (Technology in Action) $16.65 Follow the adventures of Evan and his archaeologist uncle as they explore for treasure from an ancient kingdom. Help them succeed by building a series of five robots using LEGO’s popular MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 robotics kit. Without your robots, Evan and his uncle are doomed to failure and in grave danger. Your robots are the key to their success in unlocking the secret of The King’s Tre...

The Unofficial LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Inventor's Guide $17.99 ...

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lego technic parts
How can I obtain spare parts for Lego Technics?

waiting for replacement? Meaning: One of the pieces are deficient and Technic need a new one? See the link below and click spare parts and the best value for your situation Suites (missing parts, defective parts, missing parts, additional parts, etc.) .. If you need a piece missing and defective parts, you can go to e-mail parts of the form page (2nd link below) for people in large Lego pieces you send to your Lego Home 1st Class in a bubble envelope lined with a small letter in For Your Troubles .. All Free! I had to use this service a number of times that my Lego games are broken or missing parts, and did a great job of giving me the parts you need ..

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lego mindstorms education base set

Lego Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set (9797) - Robotic Platform This LEGO Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set is for kids, students, and teachers interested in learning robotics technology. This platform kit can be used with the school's robotic curriculum (not included) or as a stand-alone product. Contents: 431 pieces. This special educational Mindstorms (9797) version comes included with a Rechargeable Lithium Battery & 120v Charger, which is not included in ...

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lego mindstorms nxt 2.0 amazon
What is the difference between a Lego Mindstorms NXT kit and the same, but version 2.0?

When I checked the price on Amazon, version original was much more expensive than version 2.0. This is nonsense. Is there a reason? Which is better?

I think the original is better and more popular, therefore cost more.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 (8547) $278.99 Take LEGO to the next level with MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with a microcomputer brick and intuitive programming software, this building kit enables you to construct robots that see, speak, feel, and move. Designed for ages 10 and up, the 2.0 robotics tool set features everything you need to create and program your first robot in approximately one hou...

The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Discovery Book: A Beginner's Guide to Building and Programming Robots $18.46 Discover the many features of the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 set. The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Discovery Book is the complete, illustrated, beginner's guide to MINDSTORMS that you've been looking for. The crystal clear instructions in the Discovery Book will show you how to harness the capabilities of the NXT 2.0 set to build and program your own robots. Author and robotics instructor Laurens V...

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0: The King's Treasure (Technology in Action) $16.65 Follow the adventures of Evan and his archaeologist uncle as they explore for treasure from an ancient kingdom. Help them succeed by building a series of five robots using LEGO’s popular MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 robotics kit. Without your robots, Evan and his uncle are doomed to failure and in grave danger. Your robots are the key to their success in unlocking the secret of The King’s Tre...

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Thinking Robots: Build a Rubik's Cube Solver and a Tic-Tac-Toe Playing Robot! $16.99 It may look like one, but the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT set is not a toy. Whether you've been building with the original LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT set for years or you just picked up a 2.0 set, you'll love this book. LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Thinking Robots will show you how to build and program two robots that think. You'll be awestruck when the TTT Tickler ties you at tic-tac-toe and amazed when the One-Arme...

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