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Getting started with NXT

Using RCX, ROBOLAB and NXT

LEGO MINDSTORMS Education


® ®
Both the LEGO MINDSTORMS
Education Base Set (9797)
and Education Resource Set
(9648) are required to create

The NXT generation


this robot.
Introducing the NXT generation

In 1998 the LEGO® Group revolutionised the LEGO MINDSTORMS


world of educational robotics with a pioneering Education key features:
product concept – LEGO® MINDSTORMS® • NXT intelligent programmable LEGO brick
with inbuilt simple, on brick programming
facility and pre-loaded programmes
Today LEGO MINDSTORMS for Schools is used in more than 25,000
educational institutions worldwide from primary schools to universities. • Bluetooth™ wireless technology
• Exciting new software includes simulations
Now, an exciting new generation of MINDSTORMS robots is ready to of progressive student tasks and
help students with ICT, science, maths and D&T concepts – through interactive step by step guidance to
programming
a natural, step-by-step learning process that enables team-working,
creative thinking, and hands-on problem-solving. • Interactive Servo motors with built in
rotation sensors
The new LEGO MINDSTORMS Education features the latest in robotics • New Ultrasonic Sensor and Sound, Touch
technology along with increased functionality. It is now easier to use and Light Sensors
and has more possibilities than ever before. • For PC (Windows ®
XP) and Apple® Mac®

‘‘
(OS X) computers
• Easy classroom management with handy
storage solution and rechargeable battery
‘With LEGO MINDSTORMS system with A/C plug
students experience how to • LEGO Technic building system
apply their knowledge in a • KS2 Guide and Robotics projects available
for in-class and extended school use.
practical way – and they get

’’
to see the results of their
work immediately. This is
incredibly motivating’.
Louise Erratt
New Lodge School, Dorking

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LEGO.com/education

LEGO MINDSTORMS Education


‘‘
® ® The product addresses the need
for control ICT products in KS2
and KS3 but has the range to be

in the Curriculum well used at KS4 and A level.


Because the product has a
customisable interface it can be
adapted to different age ranges.
Flexibility and built in progression enables access to learners of all ages

’’
In addition it includes complex
and apply skills from across the curriculum.
programming concepts which
With curriculum-relevant teaching activities, MINDSTORMS Education is would challenge pupils at the
designed for an educational setting and is great for whole class teaching top end of KS5.
with the Interactive Whiteboard, group work and personalised learning.
Sheila Mackenzie
Advisory Teacher, Hertfordshire

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Both the LEGO Mindstorms Education Base Set (9797) and Education Resource Set (9648) may be required to create some of the robots shown.
Introducing
the NXT range
9797
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education
Base Set
Enables groups of 2–3 students
to build and programme real life
robotic solutions. Includes the
programmable NXT brick, three
interactive servo motors, a range
of 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 2000078
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software NXT Site Licence Agreement
A powerful easy to use software designed The site licence allows LEGO
to work with the NXT brick. The software, MINDSTORMS Education NXT
powered by LabVIEW, is icon based and Software to be used on any
incorporates a Robot Educator step by compatible computer at the
step guide to programming, from beginner purchasing institution. It is
to advanced levels with simulations. The necessary when installing the
software is also capable of programming the software onto more than one
NXT brick to work with former MINDSTORMS computer. It is an agreement
sensors and motors with the help of convertor only and requires purchase
cables. The software pack includes a digital of 2000077 MINDSTORMS
user manual and is licenced for a single user. Education NXT Software.

9648 D50001
Education Resource Set NXT User Guide and ICT Curriculum Scheme of Work
A wide variety of additional A UK Specific guide taking teachers
elements for extended and pupils through the setting up,
robot activities. Plenty of programming and handling of the new
extra standard elements MINDSTORMS Education NXT in the
such as beams, axles and National curriculum at Key Stages 1
connectors and special and 2. The guide provides activities,
elements such as a crane term plans and solutions to ensure
hook and tread wheels. A that the control aspect of the ICT
great supplement to 9797. curriculum is delivered in a fun and
easy way.

2009797
Introduction to Robotics
Great for out of school activities,
this CD provides up to 16 hours of
tuition divided up into 8 easy to use
projects. Developed by Carnegie
Mellon University’s Robotics Academy,
it is a step by step guide to robotics
engineering using the MINDSTORMS
Education hardware and software.
Includes presentations and video clips,
worksheets and teachers materials.

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LEGO.com/education

9841
Intelligent NXT Brick
Programmable 32-bit brick, including
Bluetooth™ wireless communication
and USB port. Programmable dot matrix
display. 4 input, 3 output ports. 6-wire
digital platform. 8 KHz loud speaker.
A number of simple pre-defined
programming commands can be used
directly on the brick. More advanced
programming requires software pack
2000077. Requires 6 AA batteries or the
9798 Rechargeable Battery.

9843 9844
Touch Sensor Light Sensor
Using the NXT brick, the touch sensor Using the NXT brick, the light sensor is
detects pressure. It is also able to able to sense light or dark as well as
count single and multiple presses. light intensity in a room. It is also able
A LEGO cross axle can be attached to measure light intensity in colours
to the sensor button. You will need a (grey scale sorting). You will need a
connector cable which is included in connector cable, which is included in
the 9797 Base Set. the 9797 Base Set.

9845 9846
Sound Sensor Ultrasonic Sensor
Using the NXT brick the sound sensor is Using the NXT brick, the ultrasonic
able to measure noise levels in both dB sensor is able to detect an object
and dBA. It can also recognise sound and measure its proximity in
patterns and identify tone differences. inches or centimetres. You will
You will need a connector cable, which need a connector cable, which is
is included in the 9797 Base Set. included in the 9797 Base Set.

9847 9842
USB Bluetooth™ Dongle Interactive Servo Motor
The Abe USB Bluetooth adapter Servo Motor with built-in rotation
enables wireless communication sensor that measures speed, distance
between your PC or Mac and the NXT and reports back to the NXT. This
device. The Abe USB Bluetooth adapter allows for motor control within one
is supported by Microsoft Windows XP degree of accuracy. Several motors
(with Service Pack 2) and Apple Mac can be aligned to drive at the same
OS X (10.3.9 and 10.4). speed. You will need a connector
cable, which is included in the 9797
Base Set.

‘‘
9798 9833
Rechargeable Battery
‘Opportunities for students to Charger (9V)
develop higher level thinking
Lithium battery with A/C plug.
Designed for use with the 9841 NXT brick.
skills is limitless due to the 9 volt charger suitable for
both the RCX, and NXT
Capacity: 1400mAh. variety of tasks, range of Rechargeable Battery.

’’
Estimated recharge
time 4 hours.
inputs and control aspects’
Charger available Mike Grocott
(see 9833). Callington Community College

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Bridging the
RCX generation… to the NXT

Everyone’s excited about the new LEGO® Robotics is big


MINDSTORMS® Education NXT but what if Both the LEGO MINDSTORMS for Schools
and LEGO MINDSTORMS Education
generations are ideal for use in after school
you’ve invested in ROBOLAB™ and the RCX? club environments and competitions, where
youngsters have time to explore and invent
their own robotics solutions.
No worries, LEGO Education have issued Many schools use MINDSTORMS in their after
a new version of ROBOLAB to ease the school clubs as well as in the classroom,
which means that their students continue to
transition to NXT. improve their skills after school hours.
Every year thousands of young enthusiasts
around the world compete in building and
ROBOLAB 2.9 software will allow you to programming robots. One of the robotic
program both the RCX and NXT (via USB). competition forerunners is FIRST® LEGO®
It also features new firmware to allow users League (FLL) and today it’s one of the world’s
faster processing, more motor speeds, biggest robotics competitions.
improved programming functions and more.
USB
Meanwhile ROBOLAB users who are ready
to get started with the NXT technology will
be able to work in a familiar environment to
create programmes for the NXT brick from
basic Pilot to high-end Inventor, and data
logging programmes.
The 9797 NXT Base Set includes converter cables for the existing sensors and motors
to allow inter-operability between the two.

So existing RCX users can continue to deliver the ICT, D&T, science and maths
curriculum as before. But the ROBOLAB 2.9 and NXT combination also provides a
great opportunity to introduce personalised learning and extension activities within For more information and to
the classroom which maximise the additional benefits of the NXT. participate in the fun, intense
and challenging FLL visit
www.firtslegoleague.org

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LEGO.com/education

LEGO MINDSTORMS ® ®

for Schools
LEGO Education will continue to
support existing users of the
MINDSTORMS for Schools and
ROBOLAB platform until the end
of 2009.
For full details of the products
available contact your dealer or
visit www.LEGO.com/education

200069 2000096
ROBOLAB™ 2.9 Software and User Guide ROBOLAB™ 2.9 Upgrade Site
Licence Agreement
This latest upgrade to the ROBOLAB software
platform allows users to communicate with both
The upgrade site
MINDSTORMS platforms; the RCX and NXT bricks.
licence agreement
Version 2.9 is equally as capable as version 2.5 but
allows ROBOLAB 2.9
includes new features such as floating point maths
software to be used
calculations. The software pack includes PDF user
on any compatible
manuals and resource materials. This version does
computer at the
not support Bluetooth™ wireless technology.
purchasing 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 pupils
with severe learning difficulties.
By personalising the robot and

’’
making it into a character, pupils
develop their abilities to imagine
a perspective of ‘someone else’
Special Needs Teacher

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

Getting Started Set Classroom Set


Ideal for a group of 2–3 students. Includes: Ideal for a classroom of 24 students. Includes:

1x 9797 LEGO MINDSTORMS 8x 9797 LEGO MINDSTORMS


Education Base Set Education Base Sets

1x 2000077 Education Software


1x 1x

2000077 Education Software 2000078 NXT Site


Licence Agreement

1x 9833 Charger 8x 9833 Chargers

To extend the building activities, we also To extend the building activities, we also
recommend you purchase: recommend you purchase:

1x 9648 Education Resource Set 3x 9648 Education Resource Sets

‘‘ ‘Because its technology


and children love
technology – they just
More information
To learn more about the new NXT range and to order
LEGO MINDSTORMS Education products, please

’’
want to attack it, grab visit www.active-robots.com or call 01761 239 267
it with both hands
and start working.’
Simon Williams
Science and IT teacher
New Lodge School, Dorking Recognised dealer of LEGO Education

LEGO, the LEGO logo and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2006 The LEGO Group.
Other product and company names are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. /education
Colours of elements may vary. Products are not shown to scale.

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