Overview
Lego robots! The first book that teaches you to program Lego Mindstorms using Java Lego Mindstorms are a new generation of Lego Robots that can be manipulated using microcomputers, light and touch sensors, an infrared transmitter and CD-ROMs. Since Lego launched Lego Mindstorms in late 1998 sales have skyrocketed - with no sign of slowing down. Mindstorms have captured the imagination of adults and children alike, creating a subculture of Mindstorm enthusiasts around the world. 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, and legOS. This is the first book detailing how to program Lego Mindstorms using the newly released Java Virtual Machine for Lego Mindstorm programming. Programming Lego Mindstorms provides readers with all of the information they need to construct and program Lego Mindstorm Robots.
The first book available on how to program Lego Mindstorms with Java Wallet-sized CD contains the programming code in Java The CD will also translate the code into NQC, pbFORTH and legOS for readers who are currently using these languages, but are considering Java The perfect gift for parents and kids alike - out in time for the Christmas rush!
This will be the first book detailing how to program Lego Mindstorms using the newly released Java Virtual Machine for Lego Mindstorms programming. The book will provide readers with all the information they need to construct and program Lego Mindstorms robots.
Synopsis
Lego robots! The first book that teaches you to program Lego Mindstorms using Java Lego Mindstorms are a new generation of Lego Robots that can be manipulated using microcomputers, light and touch sensors, an infrared transmitter and CD-ROMs. Since Lego launched Lego Mindstorms in late 1998 sales have skyrocketed - with no sign of slowing down. Mindstorms have captured the imagination of adults and children alike, creating a subculture of Mindstorm enthusiasts around the world. 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, and legOS. This is the first book detailing how to program Lego Mindstorms using the newly released Java Virtual Machine for Lego Mindstorm programming. Programming Lego Mindstorms provides readers with all of the information they need to construct and program Lego Mindstorm Robots.
The first book available on how to program Lego Mindstorms with Java Wallet-sized CD contains the programming code in Java The CD will also translate the code into NQC, pbFORTH and legOS for readers who are currently using these languages, but are considering Java The perfect gift for parents and kids alike - out in time for the Christmas rush!
Booknews
The Lego Company's robotics kit comes with a programmable component (the RCX) that contains software, but a number of hobbyists have begun to program their own software for the RCX. This handbook explains how to use Java to program the robotics kits, covering the Java communications API, communicating with the RCXPort API and the RCX Java API, the leJOS system (Lego Java operating system), programming for the leJOS environment, leJOS tool and internals, and programming the robotics kit with Jini. The CD-ROM contains all the source code from the book and RCXPort, a Java interface. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
Whether you're a Mindstorm novice or experienced user, this book is for you. It's also for people at varying programming levels, covering everything from the basics of programming the RCX to advanced topics such as embedded programming using a custom JVM. Unleash the power of this exciting system!The Lego Company's robotics kit comes with a programmable component (the RCX) that contains software, but a number of hobbyists have begun to program their own software for the RCX. This handbook explains how to use Java to program the robotics kits, covering the Java communications API, communicating with the RCXPort API and the RCX Java API, the leJOS system (Lego Java operating system), programming for the leJOS environment, leJOS tool and internals, and programming the robotics kit with Jini. The CD-ROM contains all the source code from the book and RCXPort, a Java interface. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)