Resources
This is a list of course materials. I will post new files and website links as we progress through the course. There is a list of recent files on the homepage which will update so you can easily see if what new links I've posted.
First Lego League Resource Site - Browse this site to locate all types of resources for NXT robotics
Andy Mark — Robotics Parts for FTC
Blocky programming language — Google Blocky
BrinkLink — Lego parts resale site. Buy & sell used parts
CodeAcademy — Web HTML self-paced instruction
CodeAvengers — Self-paced programming instruction
Folder of LEGO Robot Build Guides
Forums — Discussion forums for finding answers to your questions
FTC - Judging — get an overview of what to expect during judging
FTC Resource Center — World champion team - help page
Google Sites Help — Website with help for using Google Sites
Helpful NXT tutorials by teams — YouTube channel created by student team to share programming and design ideas.
LXD - Legion of Extraordinary Dancers — TED video
Mindstorm @ Lego.com — Lots of resources. Check out the "Bonus Models" and Programs by searching for them.
NXT Programming — provides free building instructions and downloadable programs for lots of fun projects.
Parts of a Computer — First in a great series from New Egg on parts of computer, how they function and how to build your own computer.
Programming Rubric — A rubric for how written code will be graded.
PS2 - NX controller — use Play station remote to control NXT Brick
R.J. McNamara's Lego Site — Tons of resources for working with Robotics and Lego Mindstorm
Riley Rover — Build instructions for simple EV3 Robot
Robotics Trip Costs — Breakdown of costs for our trip to Bozeman to compete in the Robotics Competition. (Show this to your sponsors)
Robot Square — building and programming resources. Plus more
Scratch — programming language to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art
Senior Solutions Page — Resources for working on Senior Solutions Robot Game and Project. Make sure to check out: Robot Game Video, & Project Resources
STEMcentric NXT Programming Tutorials — STEMcentriic is intended as a repository for resources for teachers and students involved in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.
Swarm Robots — TED video of flying robots
TED - What Happens if you Guess — TED video