Sci Fi Channel Reviews LEGO Mindstorms NXT
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
The Sci Fi Channel has posted a review of the LEGO Mindstorms NXT in their website’s Sci Fi Tech section. Michael Trei praises the Bluetooth and open-source firmware, but like other reviews, is not too fond of the $250 price tag or lack of memory. Overall, his impressions are good and he gives it an A-grade calling it “just the sort of hands-on diversion needed for someone at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.”
Posted in reviews | 1 Comment »
New Review - NXT Digital Sensor Ports
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
A new review has been added to the NXTasy repository!
The review details the old RCX analog port function and the new NXT digital sensor architecture. The essentials of I2C communications are explained, as well as basic NBC programming using I2C.
This review is NOT intended for hardware experts or professional hobbyists looking for the nitty-gritty internal details, but rather to the common users who want to know some principles of the LEGO Mindstorms NXT analog and digital architecture.
Part II of this review will be published soon and will explore RobotC I2C support and example third-party I2C products which can expand your NXT capabilities.
Read the review here!
Posted in hardware, news, reviews | 1 Comment »
MobileMag NXT Review: “You apparently need a degree..”
Monday, July 31st, 2006
Mobile Magazine’s Ryan Maule has posted a review of the LEGO Mindstorms NXT. He starts off giving kudos to LEGO for allowing select folks to participate in the development of the kit. The review goes a bit south, however, when he gets to building original creations and working with the NXT-G IDE. His suggestion? A Masters and/or PhD in robotics and software engineering.
Posted in reviews | No Comments »
Mercury News Review
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
The Mercury News has an Associated Press article reviewing the LEGO Mindstorms NXT. When commenting on the building experience, the author likens it to “assembling an IKEA bookcase with 100 pages of instructions and hundreds of pieces that look similar but are slightly different.” Heh. He wants more color-coding. Me? Just give it to me in all black.
Posted in reviews | No Comments »
New Review - Digital Compass Sensors
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
A new review (first one..) was added to the Reviews section of NXTasy.org repository. The new review compares the two digital compass sensors of mindstorms.com and HiTechnic, including some not-yet-published technical specifications of the two sensors. Read the review here.
Posted in hardware, reviews | 3 Comments »
Gizmodo NXT Impressions
Friday, July 7th, 2006
Joel Johnson of Gizmodo has posted his initial impressions of the LEGO Mindstorms NXT. Check it out.
Posted in reviews | 1 Comment »