Instructables: exploring - play - lego - nxt http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 10:19:32 PDT BLOX v1.01 Replace Old Lego Electric Wires http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-Old-Lego-Electric-Wires/
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Wed, 15 May 2013 20:27:42 PDT
Crab Bot, sidestepping robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Crab-Bot-sidestepping-robot/
Crab Bot, sidestepping robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/ZB48/HGH6V6BX/FIGZB48HGH6V6BX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/ZB48/HGH6V6BX/FIGZB48HGH6V6BX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/ZB48/HGH6V6BX/FIGZB48HGH6V6BX.SMALL.jpg michaelgohjs Ok, the title might be a little deceiving, the robot does not actually have claws or does it walk sideways. But this robot is designed to turn on a dime and be able to move sideways apart from the usual four wheel powered platforms maneuvering. For this ible i will be assuming that you are familiar...
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Thu, 9 May 2013 22:36:11 PDT
Lego Mindstorms Balancing Game http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Mindstorms-Balancing-Game/
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Thu, 6 Sep 2012 12:43:23 PDT
NXT DYNAMO POWER SAW! http://www.instructables.com/id/NXT-DYNAMO-POWER-SAW/
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Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:50:35 PDT
LEGO MINDSTORMS CREATIONS http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-MINDSTORMS-CREATIONS/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/80NM/H5Y9VY06/FJA80NMH5Y9VY06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/80NM/H5Y9VY06/FJA80NMH5Y9VY06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/80NM/H5Y9VY06/FJA80NMH5Y9VY06.SMALL.jpg muchensmile This is a collection of Lego Mindstorms instructables. So far, these are mine reations. However, if you want to include your's please comment below:) null null null null null null null null null null null null
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Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:43:37 PDT
NXT Dynamo Car! NO BATTERIES! http://www.instructables.com/id/NXT-Dynamo-Car-NO-BATTERIES/
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Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:35:44 PDT
Make a Hi-tech Multi Tool Lego NXT Pencil Case! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Hi-tech-Multi-Tool-Lego-NXT-Pencil-Case/
Make a Hi-tech Multi Tool Lego NXT Pencil Case! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/U9AP/H5TUCK7K/F1UU9APH5TUCK7K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/U9AP/H5TUCK7K/F1UU9APH5TUCK7K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/U9AP/H5TUCK7K/F1UU9APH5TUCK7K.SMALL.jpg muchensmile Hi, and welcome to this Instructable. I built this because I'm going back to school soon and I want to show off to my friends my new cool pencil case! I will give you an guide on how to build a cool lego pencil case but the finished project may look different to mine as i don't have step by step ins...
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Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:37:36 PDT
My Lego NXT 2.0 Rubberband Rifle http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Lego-NXT-20-Rubberband-Rifle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/QRAK/H5IRVSDA/F85QRAKH5IRVSDA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/QRAK/H5IRVSDA/F85QRAKH5IRVSDA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/QRAK/H5IRVSDA/F85QRAKH5IRVSDA.SMALL.jpg muchensmile This is my rubberband rifle i made. It is one of my best lego creations.  It has a laser pointer, it can hold up to five rubberbands, and fire them all in just one second. here is some pictures and a video.
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:38:45 PDT
Wheels challenge entry: (HELS) Highly Experimental Lego Skateboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Wheels-challenge-entry-HELS-Highly-Experimental/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/AAQ7/H3QFEHFK/F5UAAQ7H3QFEHFK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/AAQ7/H3QFEHFK/F5UAAQ7H3QFEHFK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/AAQ7/H3QFEHFK/F5UAAQ7H3QFEHFK.SMALL.jpg XxsonicxX This is my Highly Experimental Lego Skateboard or HELS for short. It can do lots of things like take off a lego characters hat, change his/her position, turn into a tank (that doesn't shoot), make the lego character fall over, make a roof, chop him up into little pieces (with the gear wheels, and so...
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Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:16:42 PDT
Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Grabber Arm http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Mindstorms-NXT-20-Grabber-Arm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/WHDG/H2MYK4LQ/FMWWHDGH2MYK4LQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/WHDG/H2MYK4LQ/FMWWHDGH2MYK4LQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/WHDG/H2MYK4LQ/FMWWHDGH2MYK4LQ.SMALL.jpg MINDSTORMER 2.0 This is just a grabber arm I made with my nxt 2.0 kit .It only took me a couple hours to build.Remember that this isnt finished.Dont underestimate me, its my first robot I EVER made . This was made completely and originally by me though the grabber might look like it was copied from Mr. Dice Guy whi...
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Sun, 27 May 2012 09:13:12 PDT
LEGO Mindstorms claw machine http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Mindstorms-claw-machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/3CPG/GWKKN9CM/F7H3CPGGWKKN9CM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/3CPG/GWKKN9CM/F7H3CPGGWKKN9CM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/3CPG/GWKKN9CM/F7H3CPGGWKKN9CM.SMALL.jpg toy-maker This is a claw machine made entirely from a Mindstorms 2.0 kit. It is controlled by two touch sensors and utilizes the timer function, so to operate you hold down the buttons to move left or right, and tap both at the same time to "grab".  this was really fun to build and rather simple, so go ahead ...
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Sun, 1 Jan 2012 16:34:43 PST
Singularity Mk II (Update 1) http://www.instructables.com/id/Singularity-Mk-II/
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Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:44:00 PST
Project Singularity http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-Singularity/
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Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:51:55 PDT
Lego NXT Machine Gun http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-NXT-Machine-Gun/
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Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:40:45 PDT
Lego Mindstorms NXT Flight Simulator http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Mindstorms-NXT-Flight-Simulator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/E6FO/GPBDHO1D/F48E6FOGPBDHO1D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/E6FO/GPBDHO1D/F48E6FOGPBDHO1D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/E6FO/GPBDHO1D/F48E6FOGPBDHO1D.SMALL.jpg optimist123 Hello guys, thanks for looking at my project! This is my last minute entry to the toy challenge. This is a flight simulator with a helicopter that can move up, down, forward and backwards. The rotors can spin no matter what position they are in. The intro video is the first video. I originally w...
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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 10:30:34 PDT
How to Make a Simple Missle Launcher for the LEGO NXT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Simple-NXT-Launcher/
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Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:57:19 PDT
Lego Minsdstorms NXT AC adapter mod http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Minsdstorms-NXT-AC-adapter-mod/
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Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:44:33 PST
small and simple lego technic rubber band shooter http://www.instructables.com/id/small-and-simple-lego-technic-rubber-band-shooter/
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Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:25:18 PDT
Lego Nxt "Secrets": Light Sensor Music/Wand http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Nxt-quotSecretsquot-Light-Sensor-MusicW/
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Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:43:38 PDT
How to charge your mp3 player using Lego mindstroms NXT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-charge-your-mp3-player-using-Lego-mindstrom/
How to charge your mp3 player using Lego mindstroms NXT - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/LN7T/FXA2Z6V7/FMELN7TFXA2Z6V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/LN7T/FXA2Z6V7/FMELN7TFXA2Z6V7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/LN7T/FXA2Z6V7/FMELN7TFXA2Z6V7.SMALL.jpg ikestarm17 I have seen many things ( not only Instructables) on generating power with the OLD Mindstorms lego set. However there have been no new ones. Since I couldn't find instructions on how to charge an mp3 player with the NEW set, I set off to do it on my own. I was able to do it, but found many other use...
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Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:31:15 PDT
Rubber band shooter / minifigure launcher http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubber-band-shooter-minifigure-launcher/
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Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:18:40 PDT