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Getting started with NXTUsing RCX, ROBOLAB and NXT

LEGO MINDSTORMS Education

The NXT generation

Both the LEGO MINDSTORMSEducation Base Set (9797)and Education Resource Set(9648) are required to createthis robot.

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Introducing the NXT generation

In 1998 the LEGO Group revolutionised theworld of educational robotics with a pioneeringproduct concept LEGO MINDSTORMS

Today LEGO MINDSTORMS for Schools is used in more than 25,000educational institutions worldwide from primary schools to universities.

Now, an exciting new generation of MINDSTORMS robots is ready tohelp students with ICT, science, maths and D&T concepts througha natural, step-by-step learning process that enables team-working,creative thinking, and hands-on problem-solving.

The new LEGO MINDSTORMS Education features the latest in roboticstechnology along with increased functionality. It is now easier to useand has more possibilities than ever before.

With LEGO MINDSTORMSstudents experience how toapply their knowledge in apractical way and they getto see the results of theirwork immediately. This isincredibly motivating.

Louise ErrattNew Lodge School, Dorking

LEGO MINDSTORMSEducation key features:

NXT intelligent programmable LEGO brickwith inbuilt simple, on brick programmingfacility and pre-loaded programmes

Bluetooth wireless technology

Exciting new software includes simulationsof progressive student tasks andinteractive step by step guidance toprogramming

Interactive Servo motors with built inrotation sensors

New Ultrasonic Sensor and Sound, Touchand Light Sensors

For PC (Windows XP) and Apple Mac(OS X) computers

Easy classroom management with handystorage solution and rechargeable batterysystem with A/C plug

LEGO Technic building system

KS2 Guide and Robotics projects availablefor in-class and extended school use.

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Introducing

the NXT range9797LEGO MINDSTORMS EducationBase Set

Enables groups of 23 students

to build and programme real life

robotic solutions. Includes the

programmable NXT brick, three

interactive servo motors, a rangeof sensors, including ultrasonic

and sound, a rechargeable battery,

connecting cables and enough LEGO

bricks to build one model at a time.

The set includes building instructions.

2000077

LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software

A powerful easy to use software designedto work with the NXT brick. The software,powered by LabVIEW, is icon based andincorporates a Robot Educator step bystep guide to programming, from beginner

to advanced levels with simulations. Thesoftware is also capable of programming theNXT brick to work with former MINDSTORMSsensors and motors with the help of convertorcables. The software pack includes a digitaluser manual and is licenced for a single user.

2000078

NXT Site Licence Agreement

The site licence allows LEGOMINDSTORMS Education NXTSoftware to be used on anycompatible computer at thepurchasing institution. It is

necessary when installing thesoftware onto more than onecomputer. It is an agreementonly and requires purchaseof 2000077 MINDSTORMSEducation NXT Software.

2009797

Introduction to Robotics

Great for out of school activities,this CD provides up to 16 hours oftuition divided up into 8 easy to useprojects. Developed by CarnegieMellon Universitys Robotics Academy,

it is a step by step guide to roboticsengineering using the MINDSTORMSEducation hardware and software.Includes presentations and video clips,worksheets and teachers materials.

D50001

NXT User Guide and ICT Curriculum Scheme of Work

A UK Specific guide taking teachersand pupils through the setting up,programming and handling of the newMINDSTORMS Education NXT in theNational curriculum at Key Stages 1

and 2. The guide provides activities,term plans and solutions to ensurethat the control aspect of the ICTcurriculum is delivered in a fun andeasy way.

9648

Education Resource Set

A wide variety of additionalelements for extendedrobot activities. Plenty ofextra standard elementssuch as beams, axles and

connectors and specialelements such as a cranehook and tread wheels. Agreat supplement to 9797.

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9843

Touch Sensor

Using the NXT brick, the touch sensordetects pressure. It is also able tocount single and multiple presses.A LEGO cross axle can be attachedto the sensor button. You will need a

connector cable which is included inthe 9797 Base Set.

9845

Sound Sensor

Using the NXT brick the sound sensor isable to measure noise levels in both dBand dBA. It can also recognise soundpatterns and identify tone differences.You will need a connector cable, which

is included in the 9797 Base Set.

9847

USB Bluetooth Dongle

The Abe USB Bluetooth adapterenables wireless communicationbetween your PC or Mac and the NXTdevice. The Abe USB Bluetooth adapteris supported by Microsoft Windows XP

(with Service Pack 2) and Apple MacOS X (10.3.9 and 10.4).

9833

Charger (9V)

9 volt charger suitable forboth the RCX, and NXTRechargeable Battery.

9844

Light Sensor

Using the NXT brick, the light sensor isable to sense light or dark as well aslight intensity in a room. It is also ableto measure light intensity in colours(grey scale sorting). You will need a

connector cable, which is included inthe 9797 Base Set.

9846

Ultrasonic Sensor

Using the NXT brick, the ultrasonicsensor is able to detect an objectand measure its proximity ininches or centimetres. You willneed a connector cable, which is

included in the 9797 Base Set.

9842

Interactive Servo Motor

Servo Motor with built-in rotationsensor that measures speed, distanceand reports back to the NXT. Thisallows for motor control within onedegree of accuracy. Several motors

can be aligned to drive at the samespeed. You will need a connectorcable, which is included in the 9797Base Set.

9841

Intelligent NXT Brick

Programmable 32-bit brick, includingBluetooth wireless communicationand USB port. Programmable dot matrixdisplay. 4 input, 3 output ports. 6-wiredigital platform. 8 KHz loud speaker.

A number of simple pre-definedprogramming commands can be useddirectly on the brick. More advancedprogramming requires software pack2000077. Requires 6 AA batteries or the9798 Rechargeable Battery.

9798

Rechargeable Battery

Lithium battery with A/C plug.Designed for use with the 9841 NXT brick.Capacity: 1400mAh.Estimated rechargetime 4 hours.

Charger available(see 9833).

Opportunities for students todevelop higher level thinkingskills is limitless due to thevariety of tasks, range ofinputs and control aspects

Mike GrocottCallington Community College

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Bridging the

RCX generation to the NXT

Everyones excited about the new LEGO

MINDSTORMS

Education NXT but what ifyouve invested in ROBOLAB and the RCX?No worries, LEGO Education have issueda new version of ROBOLAB to ease thetransition to NXT.

ROBOLAB 2.9 software will allow you toprogram both the RCX and NXT (via USB).It also features new firmware to allow usersfaster processing, more motor speeds,improved programming functions and more.

Meanwhile ROBOLAB users who are readyto get started with the NXT technology willbe able to work in a familiar environment tocreate programmes for the NXT brick frombasic Pilot to high-end Inventor, and datalogging programmes.

The 9797 NXT Base Set includes converter cables for the existing sensors and motorsto allow inter-operability between the two.

So existing RCX users can continue to deliver the ICT, D&T, science and mathscurriculum as before. But the ROBOLAB 2.9 and NXT combination also provides agreat opportunity to introduce personalised learning and extension activities withinthe classroom which maximise the additional benefits of the NXT.

Robotics is bigBoth the LEGO MINDSTORMS for Schoolsand LEGO MINDSTORMS Educationgenerations are ideal for use in after schoolclub environments and competitions, whereyoungsters have time to explore and inventtheir own robotics solutions.

Many schools use MINDSTORMS in their afterschool clubs as well as in the classroom,which means that their students continue toimprove their skills after school hours.

Every year thousands of young enthusiastsaround the world compete in building andprogramming robots. One of the roboticcompetition forerunners is FIRST LEGOLeague (FLL) and today its one of the worldsbiggest robotics competitions.

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LEGO Education will continue tosupport existing users of theMINDSTORMS for Schools andROBOLAB platform until the endof 2009.

For full details of the productsavailable contact your dealer orvisit www.LEGO.com/education

LEGO MINDSTORMS

for Schools

200069

ROBOLAB 2.9 Software and User Guide

This latest upgrade to the ROBOLAB softwareplatform allows users to communicate with bothMINDSTORMS platforms; the RCX and NXT bricks.Version 2.9 is equally as capable as version 2.5 butincludes new features such as floating point mathscalculations. The software pack includes PDF usermanuals and resource materials. This version doesnot support Bluetooth wireless technology.

2000096

ROBOLAB 2.9 Upgrade SiteLicence Agreement

The upgrade sitelicence agreement

allows ROBOLAB 2.9software to be usedon any compatiblecomputer at thepurchasing institution.

Other RCX products

9794 Team Challenge Set

9649 Technology Resource Set

9709 RCX Programmable LEGO Brick

9891 9V Angle Sensor

9758 9V Light Sensor

9911 9V Touch Sensor and Leads

9889 9V Temperature Sensor

5225 9V Motor with Gear Reduction

9783 Infrared Transmitter (USB)

I use the robots with pupilswith severe learning difficulties.By personalising the robot andmaking it into a character, pupils

develop their abilities to imaginea perspective of someone else

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LEGO, the LEGO logo and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the LEGO Group. 2006 The LEGO Group.Other product and company names are t rademarks or trade names of their respective companies. /education

Colours of elements may vary. Products are not shown to scale.

What will you do NXT?Thinking of bringing LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT to your classroom?Its easy to get going with our classroom solutions.

Getting Started SetIdeal for a group of 23 students. Includes:

1x 9797 LEGO MINDSTORMSEducation Base Set

1x 2000077 Education Software

1x 9833 Charger

To extend the building activities, we alsorecommend you purchase:

1x 9648 Education Resource Set

Classroom SetIdeal for a classroom of 24 students. Includes:

8x 9797 LEGO MINDSTORMSEducation Base Sets

1x 1x

2000077 Education Software 2000078 NXT SiteLicence Agreement

8x 9833 Chargers

To extend the building activities, we alsorecommend you purchase:

3x 9648 Education Resource Sets

Because its technologyand children love

technology they justwant to attack it, grab

it with both handsand start working.

Simon WilliamsScience and IT teacherNew Lodge School, Dorking Recognised dealer of LEGO Education

More informationTo learn more about the new NXT range and to orderLEGO MINDSTORMS Education products, pleasevisit www.active-robots.com or call 01761 239 267