How Do You Build A Lego Mindstorms Robot?
Lego Mindstorms is a Lego set that includes a computer brain and a variety of parts for assembling kits into robots that can be programmed to perform a variety of tasks. The computer brain can be programmed independently or with a computer, and it interacts with input from various sensors. Prepare your building space. It should be well-lit. You will need something to build in or on to prevent missing pieces. A towel will keep pieces from bouncing and make them easy to spot. A low, wide cardboard box will make it easy to keep track of parts. Having several plastic containers on hand may be useful for sorting parts. Remove the Mindstorms computer brick and set it aside. Place with it the sensor systems, batteries and cables. Sort the remaining parts by task. Place wheels, axles and tires in their own area. Likewise, place struts and blocks apart. Smaller, moving pieces, such as hinges and pivots, should also be grouped together. Determine what kind of robot you would like to build. The M
