Mindstorms NXT 2.0

Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 is the new set of the Lego Mindstorms Products, launched on August 5 2009 at the Lego Shop in U.S. This set contains a new sensor, called the Color Sensor, that has the ability of detecting colors. The set contains 619 pieces and its Product ID is 8547. The cost is around 280.00 US Dollars.

Features

The most innovative is the new software that has a sound editor, this may record any sound and then program the NXT Brick to play the sound previously recorded.

With the image editor you can upload a picture to the NXT Brick and when you download the picture to your NXT this will appear on the screen.

Includes 619 pieces (Including Motors and Sensors)

1 Color Sensor RGB

Includes 2 Touch Sensors: Give to the robot the Touch sense

Includes 1 Ultrasonic Sensor: This sensor could be summarized as the "eyes" of the robot

Includes 3 Servo Motors: Make the robot move

Includes the NXT Brick: Summarized is the brain of the robot

Capable of bluetooth connections with a computer or up to three other NXT Intelligent Bricks.

Models

All these models can be programmed in different ways. The following are examples:

Robogator: Is like a real animal it snaps its jaws and attacks anything that comes in his way
Shooter Bot: A robot that throws balls quickly if it detects movement.
Color Sorter: Separate the different colors of balls.
Alpha Rex: A humanoid robot that can walk forward, backward, turn, talk, grab things, and can see. This robot was redesigned for this release.
The box also promises 10 models with downloadable building instructions from Lego Mindstorms Official Webpage upon the set's release.

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Microsoft Windows Requirements

Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 2 or newer
Intel Pentium processor or compatible, 800 MHz minimum (1.5 GHz or better recommended)
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or newer
Intel Pentium processor or compatible, 1 GHz minimum (1.5 GHz or better recommended)
CD-ROM drive

Apple Macintosh Requirements

Apple MacOS X v10.4 or v10.5
PowerPC G3, G4, G5 processor, 600 MHz minimum
Intel processor (1.3 GHz or better recommended)
DVD drive

General System Requirements

512MB of RAM minimum
700MB of available hard-disk space
XGA display (1024x768)
1 available USB port
Compatible Blue tooth adapter (optional)