LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 REVIEW
Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 starsThis Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Review is from: Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 (8547) (Toy) I first encountered the MINDSTORMS series in 2001 when I bought the Robotics Invention System 1.5 out of curiosity.
Since then, I've purchased and used numerous Lego Mindstorms sets, written two MINDSTORMS books, developed and taught a LEGO robotics course, and given LEGO presentations. So when I heard that LEGO was releasing the NXT 2.0 set in summer/fall 2009, I was curious to discover how LEGO would improve its flagship product. Amazon After finally getting my hands on a 2.0 set, I've been busy building, programming, and analyzing the kit's features. And I think this is the best Lego Mindstorms set to date.
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Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Review: As for the programming, the 2.0 version of the included NXT-G software offers some welcome new
features. A remote control, sound editor, image editor, new programming blocks, improved performance, and other features make programming a more enjoyable experience. Performance is noticeably better than in the 1.0.
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The NXT 2.0 set is leading the MINDSTORMS series in the right direction. I like what I see in this set, and I believe LEGO has a winner on its hands. The 2.0 set is more expensive than the 1.0 set--by $30--but I believe the improvements and added functionality justify the extra cost. In sum, the NXT 2.0 set is a great toolset for any robotics enthusiast and a must-have for Lego Mindstorms fans.
The software for Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 includes a number of
fun challenges spread across four robot designs: Shooterbot, Robogator, Color Sorter, and Alpha Rex. The sample robots are durable and work well, although some of the instructions for using Color Sorter were a bit confusing. The new version of
Alpha-Rex is a truly fascinating robot: in addition to being a fun "advanced" model to build, new users can learn a lot from its incredibly compact and elegant design.