Getting Started with LEGO MINDSTORMS (Paperback)

Paperback. A hands-on, beginner-friendly guide to building and programming robots with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor and LEGO SPIKE Prime.A hands-on, beginner-friendly guide to building and programming robots with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor and LEGO SPIKE Prime.You're the new owner of a LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor or SPIKE Prime kit. Now what? This full-color, illustrated instructional guide teaches you the basics of robotics engineering, using examples relevant to both LEGO sets. You'll be making remote-control vehicles, motorized grabbers, automatic ball launchers, and other exciting robots in no time!Rather than feature step-by-step instructions for building a handful of models, you'll find essential information and expert tips and tricks for designing, building, and programming your own robotic creations. The book features a comprehensive introduction to coding with Word Blocks, an intuitive visual programming language based on Scratch, and explores topics such as using motors and sensors, building sturdy structures, and troubleshooting problems when things go wrong. As you learn, loads of challenges and open-ended projects will inspire you to try out ideas. Your journey to becoming a confident robot designer begins here. "This beginner's guide covers basic concepts and tips for designing, building, and programming robotic creations with the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor and SPIKE Prime kits. It teaches programming with Scratch-based word blocks and explores techniques for building structures, working with gears and motors, and using input from sensors."-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…