Effective Lego Mindstorms programming

Effective LEGO MINDSTORMS programming provides a pass for successful programming of LEGO MINDSTORMS robots in the NXT-G programming language used, among others, in FIRST LEGO League. The book develops the issues discussed in the book of James Trobaugh on the physical design of robots: Winning Design !. This new book focuses exclusively on the MINDSTORMS robot programming page. Both items together give a solid foundation for creating LEGO MINDSTORMS robots, whether for fun at home or for team games.

Building a winning robot is not just about a successful hardware project. You also need good programming techniques and the ability to work together on the team. Collaboration with other team members, presentation skills and planning to help solve problems and debugging are just some of the aspects that make up the final success. Teamwork involves the ability to learn and use the achievements of others.

Effective LEGO MINDSTORMS programming emphasizes the importance of early planning and analysis of the implemented project challenge. Teaches how to evaluate possible solutions by testing their logic before actually writing the code. Using the techniques described in this book will help you choose the best option when writing the code.

Reading this book will help in:

• Using language functions such as the My Blocks group to create code that is easy to debug and improve its readability.
• Managing the code while changing and correcting it so that you can easily track the changes you make and return to the previous version if necessary.
• Avoiding typical programming traps.
• Effective interaction with team members during any level competition.

What can you learn from this book?

• Writing well-planned code that can be easily modified along with the changing approach to solving a given task.
• Better operating skills of each MINDSTORM NXT sensor.
• Program planning for its debugging and problem solving.
• Writing programs that give our team an advantage in the competition.
• Avoiding typical programming traps that can cost you points.
• Cooperation with team members while presenting their own program solution to the judges at the competition.
• Valuable tips and tricks that can be used on robot competitions and in your own projects.

Who is this book for?

The LEGO MINDSTORMS Effective LEGO programming book is intended for people who want to improve their skills in creating and implementing LEGO MINDSTORMS robots that behave predictably and effectively while performing navigation tasks both during home games and at competitions.