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Building and Programming Links
There are numerous resources available for becoming a better LEGO builder or programmer. This list is not inclusive but does
include the resources we at the LEGO Club have relied heavily on in the last few years.
Building:
A 93 page manual with building techniques galore from hightechkids.org. This includes the science behind sound design.
blrforfllversion1.3.pdf
Carnegie Mellon link to the National Robotics Center
http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/lego/index.htm
Programming:
A good site with short podcasts explaining essential and advanced programming concepts using NXT-G.
http://www.ortop.org/NXT_Tutorial/
An excellent site using podcasts for programming with Robolab or NXT-G.
http://www.legoengineering.com/content/view/52/114/
Carnegie Mellon link to the National Robotics Center
http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/lego/index.htm
Explaining the logic behind a gostraight program.
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Outer sub vi Inner sub vi(both are required to work and require Robolab 2.9.4 to open)
Materials:
BRICKLINK A site like ebay, but for LEGOs where you can buy or sell LEGOs.
http://www.bricklink.com/
LEGO Education A good site for buying materials.
http://www.legoeducation.com
Klutz Contraptions An inexpensive book that comes with pieces and building ideas. You can find it at Barnes & Noble or at :
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/1131
Building instructions:
These are instructions for basic LEGO models.
Basic Car
Click here to download these car instructions to your computer so you can print them. Technic car (.zip file 235 kB)
To view these instructions on a webpage click here. Technic car
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