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LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 (8547)- Average Rating:
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$279.99
- Our Price:
- $229.99
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- $50.00 (18%)
Product Info- Brand: LEGO
- EAN: 0673419113250
- Manufacturer: LEGO
Features- The intelligent NXT Lego brick features 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display, 4 input and 3 output ports, and Bluetooth and USB communication link; batteries not included
- Three interactive servo motors; four sensors (Ultrasonic Sensor, 2 Touch Sensors and the all-new Color Sensor)
- Color Sensor has triple functionality: Distinguishes colors and light settings, and functions as a lamp
- Easy-to-use software (PC and Mac) with icon-based drag-and-drop programming and 16 fun building and programming challenges; building instructions for 4 new amazing robots
- 612 pieces
Spotlight customer reviews:- Customer Rating:
- Summary: LEGO Mindstorm kit
- Comment: My son loves LEGOs and this is a great learning device. He can do things that he likes (build with LEGOS) and learn something about robots and how they work at the same time.
- Customer Rating:
- Summary: Great toy...
- Comment: This is a great educational toy, they can build several different robots and program them. I would recommend buying a container for all of the pieces, I actually got a couple little tackle boxes for them. My son built the robo gator and displayed it at his school lego show. It was a very big hit....
- Customer Rating:
 - Summary: This is NOT A TOY
- Comment: This is not traditional Lego. It is computorized programable robotics. You must have a computor to program this and you must be able to follow directions. Thank goodness my husband is tech savvy because my son, who is 12, needed much guidance. It is very educational, but after his first `robot' he has lost interest. It is frustrating if you don't understand programming and it falls short on explaining it. Wish I had not spent the money.
It would be better suited for 14 or older (my husband liked it)
- Customer Rating:
- Summary: Engineer Dad
- Comment: I know and work with PLC's and computer simulations. We were looking for an educational toy for our 10 yr. old daughter. Her school also has a First Lego Robotics Club, so this would be a good first step. Overall, this filled the bill. There are simple robots that help the child get a fast start and build confidence. As with all Lego products, there are lots of small parts and completed robot assemblies are small in size. The robots work as expected and the building and programming experience are excellent. There are plenty of books and on-line support for Lego robotics, with plans, instructions, and examples for help and continued learning. I did find that the instructions had some errors, particularly involving crossed wiring. Since I am an engineer, I was able to figure it out quickly, but a child on their own or a non-rech parent could have spent a lot of time and been very frustrated.
This is not pure toy. It involves some work, dedication, and practice - all of which are important skills for a developing mind and growing child. With Lego robotics, the upside potential for continued learning and advanced capabilities are immense. Of course, as with all Lego products, there is a significant cost involved - especially if you wish to expand your robot with additional sensors and mechanical arms, wheels, gears, etc. I wish that Lego would offer add-on kits that feature specific projects, designs, etc. with the needed extra parts. That would make the second step easier, instead of expecting a more experienced child to instantly master all skills. Bottom line - I would recommend this toy/learning product very highly. Just be ready to assist your child a lot. It takes a concerted effort on the part of the child and the parents combined.
- Customer Rating:
- Summary: Great kit
- Comment: My son loves this kit. He's 11 and is having a great time building the various robots.
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