Programming Lego Mindstorms with Java (With CD-ROM)
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (576 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1928994555 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Medicore at Best This is a medicore book that spends quite a lot of time and chapters on programming Mindstorms with other langagues and APIs.I found "Core LEGO MINDSTORMS Programming: Unleash the Power of the Java Platform" by Brian Bagnall to be a much better book. It is well suited to both beginning and advanced programers. It covers languages basics, but still provides much info to experienced Java developers.It also includes detailed instructions and pictures describing on basic roboticsthings like how to turn a rotary motion to a. "A good book, but might be a bit steep for non-programmers" according to R. Andrews. Personally, I enjoy this book. It's beaten my expectations, and that's a rare treat.However.If you have never done any programming in a language like Java, Python, or C++, and if terms like "firmware", "embedded", etc. leave you feeling upset, this book may be a bit of a challenge.But then again, if you are interested in moving beyond the capabilities of the software that shipped with your Lego Mindstorms kit, this may be precisely what you want.Also, if you have been trying to learn some Java but haven't found a proje. A Customer said Super Java challengers. Lego mindstorms have steadily become the latest craze in robotics across campuses, and are an excellent way to build mechanics and physics skills, the newest series from Syngress is awesome.
Giulio Ferrari works as a Software Developer at EDIS, a leader in publishing and finishing solution and promotional packaging. He has coded in Java for three years, and holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Massachusetts. As the Vice President of System Architecture at PlayLink, Inc., a Java online games development company, he created the initial framework of the client/server architecture and graphical user
Mindstorms have captured the imagination of adults and children alike, creating a subculture of Mindstorm enthusiasts around the world. Since Lego launched Lego Mindstorms in late 1998 sales have skyrocketed - with no sign of slowing down. The first book available on how to program Lego Mindstorms with JavaWallet-sized CD contains the programming code in JavaThe CD will also translate the code into NQC, pbFORTH and legOS for readers who are currently using these languages, but are considering JavaThe perfect gift for parents and kids alike - out in time for the Christmas rush!. Lego robots! The first book that teaches you to program Lego Mindstorms using JavaLego Mindstorms are a new generation of Lego Robots that can be manipulated using microcomputers, light and touch sensors, an infrared transmitter and CD-ROMs. The kits are now a staple part of engineering and computer science classes at many high profile Universities.Up until very recently, the only languages available to program Lego Mindstorms were NQC, pbForth, a
. He has been programming in Java for four years, and started programming the RCX with TinyVM almost two years ago. Ron Gonzalez is a Software Developer for Oracle Corporation, where he works on the Oracle Warehouse Builder product. Mick specializes in the design and implementation of wireless and mobile commerce systems. Mick Porter (SSJCP, MCP) is a Senior Technical Architect for Logica, a global systems integrator. Jürgen Stuber is one of the administrators of the leJOS project and one of the few people who have worked on the internals of leJOS. From that moment on, he held an important place in the creation of the Italian LEGO community, ItLUG, now one of the largest and most important LEGO users group worldwide. His work has nothing to do with LEGO Mindstorms, but is an avid LEGO Mindstorms fan and is a member of the Lejos development group. Søren has been giving talks on programming