JoshesNXTBlog

New Set

2008-05-18T16:01:00.006-04:00

The new Mars Mission sets have come out. The set I would want most would be the Crystal Reaper 7645. I have counted the treads and there are 70 of them in the new black color. And 6 orange sprockets like the ones in the bulldozer set. The price is 50 dollars. It contains 600 pieces. The below picture is not of the whole set. I have only seen it for sale in the UK. But that should change soon.

Articulated Steering

2008-05-17T16:23:00.011-04:00

I built this to test the idea of 4 wheel steering.

My challenge is for someone to build this using the NXT. It would probably be easier not to make the middle wheels move back and forth. But it would be interesting to see how you would power the axle while it moves. If you do build it with the NXT please put it on NXTLog and comment to tell me that you put it on. Also put the tag of sixwheelcar .

New Technic Sets

2008-05-07T15:03:00.009-04:00

8295 Telehandler

8294 Excavator

8297 Off-Roader

Which new Technic set do you want the most?

New Projects

2008-05-01T11:48:00.007-04:00

These are my latest projects NXHummer and ButterMilk This is the first spot you can see them at. I will put them on NXTLog eventually. I am currently programming a turret that I built.

NXShoes on NXTLog

2008-04-22T21:32:00.000-04:00

I have posted my NXShoes on NXTLog I had to renamed it NXSneakers. I have added an LDD file and program so you can build it. Look it up on NXTLog as NXSneakers. Here and Here are the links. Please tell me if you build it.

NXTLog

2008-04-03T12:59:00.000-04:00

Has anyone noticed the change on NXTLog? New look for the comments you can rate projects new Navigation. It is awesome. Check it out here.

Photoshop

2008-04-01T13:05:00.000-04:00

This is a robot I made before NXShoes I built it to take pictures of Lego creations and whatever else you have. Here is the link to more pictures and details.

NXShoes

2008-03-29T00:47:00.000-04:00

This is my latest robot and first biped based on the little plastic toy shoes.
I have posted it on NXTLog and it is pending approval But I made this video to show how it works.

NeXT Project

2008-03-24T22:20:00.000-04:00

Guess what I have recreated with the NXT. Yes NXT shoes. Not exactly identical but a pretty good job. Stay tuned for this project. Coming soon.

How do you connect?

2008-03-13T10:46:00.000-04:00

I am wondering what the best way to remotely control your NXT is? Also how do you control your NXT if you do. I was wondering about lowest price best functionality and easiest programming. So if you have experience with one NXT controller in specific or several than please post and tell me the pros and cons for price, functionality, programing and fun. Thanks to all who post.

Jumping Giant

2008-03-05T13:55:00.000-05:00

I bought the 8651 Jumping Giant.
I mainly bought it for the wheels but there are a few
Technic beams, axles and pins. Surprisingly I got it for five
dollars less that the original price including S&H.

Links galore

2008-02-11T23:00:00.000-05:00

I have added more links to my blog so welcome NXTMonger, Airkraft-NXT, 2muchcaffeine, bluetoothkiwi, NXTcentral, Team NXT, StephenVW and NXTprograms.

Angle connector

2008-02-06T16:55:00.000-05:00

This is the way I have used the angle connector.

NXJeep

2008-02-01T10:03:00.000-05:00

This is a work in progress my Jeep using NXT.
It has 4 wheel drive and articulated steering but it
isn't fast because there is a worm gear in the drive chain.
I am having a hard time replacing the worm gear to make it go faster. Because currently it is slow. any ideas would be kind.

The Bug video 2

2008-01-30T23:23:00.001-05:00

This is a shorter video of The Bug.

The Bug Video

2008-01-30T22:59:00.000-05:00

This is a pretty long video giving you a good idea
of how fast it goes and how the program works.

The Bug

2008-01-30T22:42:00.000-05:00

Whats that sound? I don't now but its getting closer. Ahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! Its a Bug look out he's coming closer. Watch out! Run! Get the raid! Kill it! Wait look its just a robot phew I thought it was real that scared me well I'm glad it was just a robotic bug not a real one. Phew.
This bug is tough and he is coming for you. So you better watch out. I got a book out of the library but it was for the old RCX kit but I wanted to build it out of NXT. This robot balances on two wheels and uses two motors to move.It was hard to take him from RCX to NXT but it was worth it. Here is a link to my project on NXTLog with more pictures. Please comment and rate it from 1 to 10 (10 is the best) Thanks.

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New Book

2008-01-10T10:02:00.000-05:00

For Christmas I got a book to help me program robots.This is the book I bought.

NXTracks

2007-12-17T00:21:00.000-05:00

This is my first tank and I think I did a pretty good job on it. I built it to see if I could make a tank with the nonlego tracks I have. It can turn and drive. It has pretty good speed and does a good job climbing. It can climb a pretty steep slope and is pretty tough. The turret doesn't turn but is used to make it look more real. You need a delay in the program so you can put the turret back on after you start the program. For more pictures go to this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectList.aspx?MemberId=4048cbe2-10c8-45e4-87d2-8ec5d2361018&UserName=®NXTThanks for looking and please comment.

NXTracks

2007-12-17T00:10:00.000-05:00

This is a video of my tank called NXTracks.

NXTracks

2007-12-17T00:05:00.000-05:00

This is the second video of my tank called NXTracks.

NXTracks

2007-12-17T00:00:00.001-05:00

This is a video of my tank called NXTracks.

Tank Joystick 2

2007-12-15T21:31:00.000-05:00

I changed the joystick to do the same thing with the third motor on the side instead of on the handle. So now it can turn further Left and Right. I used the same base for the most part then changed the height and a couple other things. Please tell me which one you like better. Feel free to copy it just make sure that you give me credit somehow. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=0d140cc1-a204-4937-8b70-dc2ea53c9d2f

Tank Joystick 1

2007-12-15T21:27:00.000-05:00

I built this joystick to control a tank. It has three degrees of freedom. They are 1.Left-Right 2. Forward-Back and 3.Turret Left-Right. The Touch sensor can be used for firing. I only have one NXT so I can't test it on anything. The NXT brick is at an angle so you can see the display better. If like me you only have one NXT then you can program it for games. It had one problem that you couldn't turn the joystick that far right before it hit the desk. Thanks to Philoo for the part that holds the Touch sensor. Thanks for looking and please comment. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=0d140cc1-a204-4937-8b70-dc2ea53c9d2f

NXTerrainiac

2007-12-15T21:20:00.000-05:00

I was inspired by my brother to build a vehicle like the Tyco Terrainiac only using the pieces from the NXT kit. But I ended up using a few pieces not in the kit that I listed further down. So this is my variation on Tyco's RC car. I hope you enjoy it as much as me and my brother. Thanks for looking and please comment. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=b1a89ab6-e290-4ea2-832d-ba28f640b20e

NXBase

2007-12-15T21:16:00.001-05:00

This is a base my brother asked me to build. It can launch a Zamor sphere and a missile. The gate can open to let the good guys out to fight. I used a variation on sqiddster's Zamor launcher. Thanks for looking and please comment on it. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=f1f395b4-d734-4f60-b0be-2690098fa1ed

SkimMilk

2007-12-15T21:12:00.001-05:00

This little guy was only alive for half of a day. He was brought to life in one hour. This guy was quite active and was just plain crazy. I used one of each: Intelligent Brick, Motor and Ultrasonic Sensor. I also put some instructions. The first pic is of the front of the bot the second and third pictures are of the side fourth and on are instructions. Thanks for looking and please comment. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=b301bcc9-67e4-4067-b693-8a9fb737d891

Robo Assasin

2007-12-15T21:06:00.001-05:00

This robot was built with the upper body of Alpha Rex and a variation on Tribots base. It can drive and turn. It shoots a missile. Three sensors are included. Touch, Ultra-Sonic and Light. I can't make a LDD file because it is a hybrid model (several sets)which is hard to put into LDD. I didn't program all the sensors into the robot but there are lots of possibilities. I have already taken this robot apart. Feel free to copy it just mention my name. Ask any questions you might have and please post on my project. Thanks for looking! For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=b9668759-0fa9-432b-ae49-f1062d9f8b7b

Wall Tram 2

2007-12-15T20:58:00.001-05:00

This is a long overdue follow up project inspired by the original Wall Tram that I built in June. I sadly have already destroyed it so I can't build on any extra ideas. The 2nd Tram has two decks for passengers. It also has light, touch, sound and ultrasonic sensors. It has the same basic design for the driving base as the first one. I also built a trailer that attached to the new tram. I redesigned the rails by lifting them off the ground see pix. I put a station at each end as well. I tried to make it stop at the end of the track by using the touch and ultrasonic sensors. I wasn't so successful as it would ram through the wall instead of stopping. I enjoy getting comments on my projects. Please post your thots about it and feel free to design your own. Hope you enjoy looking at it. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=5a7e5f1a-6a60-4e75-a5d2-f3c132eba251

Wall Tram

2007-12-15T20:50:00.000-05:00

The wall tram was built to traverse a Lego wall. It doesn't go very fast because real trams don't go very fast. but you can change that. Two motors, six wheels and lots of pieces. You will find instructions below. This robot has been assimilated. I would love for people to comment on it.For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=19026800-b1c9-4ffe-a299-8fa87cf49837

Racers

2007-12-15T20:46:00.000-05:00

This is a racing game made with 3 motors and a touch sensor. The more you press the touch sensor the faster the car goes. The other car is powered by using the third motor as a generator. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=3d87897f-8a82-4d35-b589-bca0cedcda6d

Zamor Line Follower

2007-12-15T20:42:00.001-05:00

Zamor Line Follower all sensors and motors were used. I didn't try very hard at programming it so the program is small and doesn't include all sensors. It has been taken apart already. The range is about two feet. I didn't program it to follow a line. The touch sensor starts the program. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=5de5971a-4013-471a-9d11-e44854fb4cc2

Road Blocker

2007-12-15T20:25:00.000-05:00

Road Blocker can turn, fire and inilate. For a full version use this link
http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=20e07e53-b391-4fbf-bd84-e8c892ad2edb

Batmans Tumbler

2007-12-15T20:20:00.001-05:00

This is my brother's and my second car and third robot. It is the first motorized Lego tumbler I've seen. Even though we only used two motors it is still a neat car. I hope this inspires you. Feel free to use some of my ideas and please comment! I will try to answer your questions. For more pictures use this link http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=0f64b36b-592c-4667-b12a-f2a5047e3bf8

Card Dealer

2007-12-15T20:16:00.000-05:00

It is my second project that I made without instructions. This robot shoots out five cards turns shoots out five cards repeats twice more and goes back to where it started. You can also use a touch sensor to trigger the program. For more pictures use this link. http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=eece2d95-313f-4b8c-8b44-04f3550ee492