將NXT發揮得淋漓盡致(Extreme NXT)

(書本封面連結：Philo' Home Page)

前文曾經介紹過Philo先生的網頁，裡面有許多精彩的內容，包括RCX和NXT的各種作品及研究。
Philo先生原本預定4/9出版的新書，已經提前在AMAZON上市。

書名為：Extreme NXT: Extending the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT to the Next Level

這本書共有三位作者：Michael Gasperi, Philippe E. Hurbain, Isabelle L. Hurbain
(Philippe E. Hurbaim就是Philo 先生)

Michael Gasperi曾經出過Extreme Mindstorms (Apress, 2000)

這本書的內容比較「硬」，不過對於有興趣研究NXT的樂高機器人迷，或是大專研究生，應該是一本不錯的參考書。

詳細內容請參考http://www.extremenxt.com/books.htm，還有四部放在Youtube的示範影片連結，還真的蠻有創意的喔！

（非廣告：博客來已經可以訂書，湊十本85折喔！）

書本內容大概如下：括弧中文是筆者的意見

CHAPTER 1 In the Beginning
The RCX and the Robotics Invention System
The MINDSTORMS NXT

（應該是NXT簡單介紹，與RCX，RIS的比較。）

CHAPTER 2 In the Box
The Sensors
The Motors
The Lamp
The Languages

（大概就是零件積木簡介）

CHAPTER 3 Connecting to the NXT
NXT Ports
Sensor Input Pinout and Signal Description
Motor Output Pinout
Physically Connecting to the NXT
Making Your Connectors
Screw Terminal for Passive Sensors
RCX Compatibility Cable

（對NXT電子零件，接線做一說明，包含下面各章節的自製感應器，或是利用其他電子零件與NXT的結合應用，例如那個有趣的乒乓球電子遊戲機。還有NXT馬達內部探索，I2C介面。的確很「硬」喔！）

CHAPTER 4 Contact Sensors
Touching Wires
Electronic Surfboard
Switches
Parallel and Series
Antenna Sensor

CHAPTER 5 Resistive Sensors
Analog to Digital Conversion
Ohmmeter Program
Measuring Salinity
Homebrew Temperature Sensor
NXT Digital Thermometer
Relative Humidity Sensor
Light Sensor
Comparison of LEGO and CdS Light Sensor
Theremin
Braitenberg Vehicle 2
Two Switch Input
CHAPTER 6 Potentiometer Sensors
Resistance Selection
NXT Protractor
Pressure Sensor
Broom Balancer
Bottom Mounted Joystick
Top Mounted Joystick for the T-56
CHAPTER 7 Voltage Sensors
Design of a -5V to +5V Sensor
NXT Battery Tester
A -15V to +15V Sensor
CHAPTER 8 4.3V Powered Sensors
Hall Effect Sensor
Robot Mouse
Transistor Buffer
Infrared Rangefinder
Wall Follower
Differential Light Sensor
Digital Sundial
Enhancing the Transistor Buffer
CHAPTER 9 Two-Wire Powered Sensors
Signals
Programming
NXT-G
NBC
Half-Volt Sensor
Current Sensor
Electronic Whistler
Pressure Sensor
CHAPTER 10 Aftermarket Vendors
HiTechnic
Mindsensors.com
Techno-Stuff
Vernier and DCP Microdevelopments
LEGO Education
CHAPTER 11 NXT Motor Interfaces
The Clapper
The Etch-A-NXT
The Pneumatic Gripper
CHAPTER 12 Beyond NXT Motors
The Motor Block
Output Control Program
Lamps
Muscle Wires
Electromagnets and Solenoids
Kinetic Sculpture
Relays
Doubling Outputs
Light Emitting Diodes
More Power
One MOSFET Amplifier
Bipolar MOSFET Amplifier
CHAPTER 13 I2C Bus Communication
I2C Communications
PCF8574
Eight Outs
Magic Wand
Four Ins and Outs
Simon Game
Relay Outputs
PCF8591
Four Analog Ins
Color Sensor
Going Further
CHAPTER 14 Cool Combinations
Data Logging
NXT-to-NXT Bluetooth Remote Control
LEGO Train Station
Panoramic Camera
Graphics
NXT Pong Video Game
Remotely Guided Vehicle
APPENDIX A Breadboard Construction Technique
Solderless Breadboard
Building on the Breadboard
Soldering
Building a Printed Circuit Board
APPENDIX B References, Links, and Sources
APPENDIX C Code Listings

歡迎有買這本書的朋友提供閱讀心得，謝謝！