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    Extreme NXT:
    Extending the LEGO Mindstorms NXT to the Next Level

    By Michael Gasperi
    Philippe E. Hurbain
    Isabelle L. Hurbain

    Read more about this book that I co-authored

    Nobody's perfect... click here to read Extreme NXT Errata

    LEGO Mindstorms® NXT®

     

     

    Synthesize-your-own NXT connector plug

    How to synthesize a NXT plug from a regular RJ-12 one.

     

    NXT cables

    Once you master NXT plug synthesis, it's easy to create cables with custom length or compatibility cables to plug your old RCX sensors or motors.

     

    NXT plugs crimping tool

    Hack a tool to crimp Mindsensors NXT-style RJ12 plugs and make your own NXT cables.

    External power supply for NXT

    Power your NXT with a replacement battery lid equipped with a power jack

    Deriving power from NXT® motor port A

    Power external devices from your NXT out of a motor port while using this motor (almost) normally.

     

    The NXT motor

    Speed charts, internal photographs, power charts...

    Unofficial LeoCAD parts for NXT

    A preliminary parts kit to model your NXT creations with LeoCAD.
    Update 01-2008: Complete overhaul of the parts for much more realistic renderings. Hopefully more stable version of orange-aware LeoCAD.

    Unofficial LDraw parts for NXT

    A parts kit to model your NXT creations with LDraw/MLCad
    Update 01-2008: Complete overhaul of the parts for much more realistic renderings.

    Update 02-2008: Color sensor, RFID sensor and RFID tag added.

     

    NXTway

    A self-balancing robot.

     

    A light barrier with NXT light sensor

    Easy detection of small objects interrupting a light beam.

     

    Light that screen!

    A NXT add-on to improve screen legibility in low light conditions.

     

    Spy Camera Rover

    A compact little rover that can be equipped with a wireless camera to explore your house. With building instructions.

     

    NXT Joystick

    An ergonomic joystick to remotely control your robots with Bluetooth. With building instructions.

     

    NXTiiMote

    Another remote control that uses an acceleration sensor to sense the position of the remote and drive a vehicle accordingly.

    If you want fresh news about NXT... connect to Jim Kelly's
    The NXT STEP - Lego Mindstorms NXT Blog


    nxtasy.org, news and forum about NXT


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