Computer programming
Computer programming
The reader of this book will be someone looking for more detailed information on the NXT-G programming language used to program the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robotics kit.
LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G Programming Guide is suitable for young programmers, age 10 and up, as well as parents and teachers who want to learn the new language for themselves or be able to assist students/children with learning to properly program their robots.
- Includes easy-to-follow examples for each and every programming block
- Provides programming techniques simple enough to be understood by young programmers, age 10 and up.
- Provides a test robot (with instructions) in the appendix for running the programs
What youll learn
- Understand the basics of computer programming.
- Easily program your robot with the NXT-G visual programming language.
- See how to implement basic, intermediate, and advanced programs.
- Learn how to program for
- Moving
- Waiting
- Recording
- Stopping
- Displaying messages
- Sending messages
- Defining the duration of an activity
- Creating random behavior
Who is this book for?
This book is for people new to programming (10 years old and up) or for experienced programmers new to the NXT-G programming language.
Author: James Floyd Kelly
Paperback: 196 pages
Company: Apress (2007-07-12)
ISBN: 1590598717
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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT has hit the world by storm, giving you the ability to build your own robots and program them to perform all types of actions. What kind of robots? How about five exploratory robots, used to explore the newly discovered tomb of an ancient Mayan king?
You are along for the ride with Evan and his archaeologist uncle as they explore a Mayan pyramid complete with traps and treasures. Using a variety of NXT robots, the archaeology team is able to move deeper into the tomb towards the secrets of King Ixtua. But beware of the traps! The pyramid's design has successfully deterred unwanted visitors through the centuries, and your team will need to be careful and alert.
You will learn and use a design methodology that will teach you about the new motors and sensors that your robot can use. Complete building and programming instructions are provided for each robot, allowing you to follow along and learn as you build.
Can you help Evan and the team of explorers navigate through the old pyramid and discover King Ixtua's tomb? Read the stories, examine the environments, and build and program the robots that will allow the team to move closer to the secrets of The Mayan Adventure.
- This book shows how to design a NXT robot to solve real-world problems.
- It includes worksheets that encourage constructive brainstorming techniques.
- You'll gain access to four new and unique robot designs.
- This book is suitable for both adults and kids exploring NXT.
Author: James Floyd Kelly
Paperback: 336 pages
Company: Apress (2006-12-11)
ISBN: 159059763X
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Learn how computers work with more than 100 fun and illuminating experiments, from building an egg timer to constructing a Morse code device. Features:
- Learn how computers work by building circuits and writing programs
- Infrared interface sends data between the microcontroller and your PC
- Build sensors to monitor and record data
- Use the data to control motors, buzzers, lights and more
- 100 fun experiments
- Build a light meter, traffic light, dice game, stopwatch, voltmeter, generator, digital thermometer, noise meter, amplifier, digital recorder and more
- Microcontroller
- Dual digital display module
- 3 transistors
- 7 light emitting diodes
- Motor
- Light sensor
- Temperature sensor
- Microphone
- Buzzer
- Diodes
- Resistors
- Switches
- Wires and more
- 144-page manual
Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.
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Assemble circuits and write programs, Conduct experiments with light, heat and sound sensors, Learn how computers and programs work, 144-page, full-color experiment manual guides the user through circuit assemblies and programming, For ages 12 and above
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The Linux kernel is at the heart of the Linux operating system. Programmers can correct bugs and add features to Linux installations by modifying the source code. However, they must first understand how it works and why it works the way it does. Line-by-line, the Linux Core Kernel Commentary, 2nd Edition examines the Linux kernel version 2.4 in depth with corresponding commentary. It explores selected components of the kernel in detail including the memory manager, process scheduler (along with the change in structure), and interprocess communication. It covers changes from kernel version 2.2 and expanded coverage of signal handlers and "itimers" plus added coverage of notifier chains. Includes additional selected system calls and expanded memory coverage including the slab allocator and the lazy buddy allocator. The book features extensive cross-referencing and architectural flow charts to enhance understanding of the structure of the code.Author: Scott Andrew Maxwell, Scott Maxwell
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Company: Coriolis Group Books (2001-07-31) (2008-04-08)
ISBN: 1588801497
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Do you know what hypertext markup language is? If not, you need Learning HTML. This DVD will explain what HTML is, web pages, scanners, servers, web page design issues, and more. If you want to create a web page, or simply want to be up-to-date with today's technology, you don't want to pass on this DVD! (Formerly titled Learning HTML DVD)Director: Cerebellum Corporation
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The Python Cookbook is a collection of problems, solutions, and practical examples for Python programmers, written by Python programmers. Over the past year, members of the Python community have contributed material to an online repository of Python recipes hosted by ActiveState. This book contains the best of those recipes, accompanied by overviews and background material by key Python figures.The recipes in the Python Cookbook range from simple tasks, such as working with dictionaries and list comprehensions, to entire modules that demonstrate templating systems and network monitoring. This book contains over 200 recipes on the following topics:
- Searching and sorting
- Manipulating text
- Working with files and the filesystem
- Object-oriented programming
- Dealing with threads and processes
- System administration
- Interacting with databases
- Creating user interfaces
- Network and web programming
- Processing XML
- Distributed programming
- Debugging and testing
- Extending Python
The recipes in the Python Cookbook were edited by David Ascher, who is on the board of the Python Software Foundation and is the co-author of Learning Python, and Alex Martelli, who is known for his numerous and exhaustive postings on the Python mailing list. The book contains a foreword by Guido van Rossum, the creator of Python.
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Sold as each. Easy to program using a personal computer. Includes interactive software that simplifies timer set up and programming using a home computer. Scheduling advisor- recommends watering schedule (frequency and duration) minimizing the potential for over or under watering. Annual upgrades possible to meet the changing watering environment including 365 day calendar, odd/even, interval, plus: day exclusion. Includes: all current and updated ECXTRA features, expandable to 12 zones (outdoor) with 2 zone expansion module, programmable pump start/master valve connection, valve failure detection, non volatile memory, 3 programs/4 start times, season adjust, snap-in wire connectors, and rain delay. Free interactive CD on planning, installing and maintenance of an irrigation system. Boxed . Manufacturer's number: 53768. Country of origin: China. Distributed by Toro Irrigation.Misc.: Easy to program using a personal computer, Includes interactive software that simplifies timer set up and programming using a home computer, Scheduling advisor- recommends watering schedule (frequency and duration) minimizing the potential f, Annual upgrades possible to meet the changing watering environment including 365 day calendar, odd/e, Includes: all current and updated ECXTRA features, expandable to 12 zones (outdoor) with 2 zone expa
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Write your own programs with Microsoft® Visual Basic® .NET—faster, smarter, and better. Use easy coding techniques and expert tips to learn syntax and language elements, functions and classes, Windows® Forms, Microsoft ASP.NET, data access, and more.Author: Jim Buyens
Paperback: 352 pages
Company: Microsoft Press (2002-12-13)
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Introduce yourself to C# programming with Charles Petzold, one of the industry’s premier authors. This uniquely enjoyable tutorial requires no programming experience but will expertly help you build the fundamental skills for writing code with C#.Author: Charles Petzold
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Company: Microsoft Press (2003-09-03)
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Learn how to develop and deliver ultrafast, ultracool digital media solutions using the powerfully enhanced Windows Media 9 Series platform. Created by a digital media on Microsoft s Windows Media team, this guide walks you through platform architecture architecture and components providing inside insights, real-world programming scenarios, and reusable code samples to help power your own streaming media solutions. You get step-by-step instructions on how to create applications to encode Windows Media files and streams, serve and receive audio and video streams, create customized players, and even build a complete broadcasting system your own Internet radio station.Discover how to: Develop 20 complete applications that use Windows Media to create, distribute, and play digital media over the Internet Create a custom version of Windows Media Encoder to convert MP3, WAV, AVI, and other multimedia files to the Windows Media format Program the server that runs on Windows Media Services to publish files on demand, broadcast unicast streams, and multicast to all listeners at once Develop unique UIs for Windows Media Player using banners, borders, embedded Web pages, and the skin programming language Add the Player to a Web site and a Web site to the Player Make the encoder, server, and Player work together to create end-to-end multimedia applications Build an Internet radio station with dynamic playlists that respond to listener requests Get sample programs, music files, utilities, and more on CD CD features: Programs and forms for all the book s examples Sample music files to encode, serve, or play Essential Windows Media utilities, including Windows Media Encoder Complete Windows Media 9 Series Jumpstart CD contents, including demos of multichannel audio, high definition video, and fast streaming Fully searchable eBookAuthor: Seth McEvoy
Paperback: 448 pages
Company: Microsoft Press (2003-10-22)
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This practical, authoritative, popular reference title--now in its third edition--shows developers how to design sleek, high-performance applications for the newest generation of smart devices such as the Pocket PC. Readers learn the basics of event-driven development and discover how to tackle the intricacies of the modular, compact Windows CE .NET architecture. The book examines platform-specific programming considerations and shows how to use techniques for handling memory, storage, and power constraints. It also dives into serial, network, and RAPI communications, advances reader skills with modules, processes, and threads, and demonstrates how to build or modify code to meet the requirements of devices such as the Pocket PC. With this resource, readers discover XML Web services and get expert advice on debugging.Author: Douglas Boling
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Company: Microsoft Press (2003-06-25)
ISBN: 0735618844
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When Halo® hit the shelves with the launch of the Xbox® in 2001, it was an immediate sensation. This action-packed science fiction—military combat game, set on a distant, war-torn, artificial planet, became an instant triumph with gamers–and scored numerous awards for its innovations, irresistibility, and sheer thrills. The Art of Halo is a showcase of its stunning visual style, a fascinating guided tour through the making of the phenomenon–from bright idea to brilliant result–and a testament to the creativity of the artists at Bungie Studios.• Meet the brains behind Bungie, the birthplace of Halo
• Feast your eyes on a panorama of all-new artwork from its spectacular sequel Halo 2–one of the most eagerly-awaited games of 2004
• Discover the art of game design from the inside out, in interviews with–and illustrations by–the Halo creative team
• Learn the secrets of designing gear from the artists themselves
• Follow the construction of a crucial sequence from storyboard to completion, along with pages from the actual script
• Thrill to a gallery of glorious Halo artwork, including action figure designs, game packaging, cartoon strips, posters, T-shirts, and more
It’s all here–the story behind the sensation that GamePro declares “above and beyond what console gamers have come to expect”–in one virtuoso volume!
Author: Eric S. Trautmann
Paperback: 176 pages
Company: Del Rey (2004-11-09) (2004-11-09)
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"Requirements" are essential for creating successful software because they let users and developers agree on what features will be delivered in new systems. Karl Wiegers's Software Requirements shows you how to define and get more out of software requirements with dozens of "best practices" and tips that make this book a valuable resource for both software project managers and developers.The book's commonsense approach provides exemplary project management skills tailored to gathering (and refining, implementing, and eventually tracking) software requirements. While the book often cites recent software engineering studies, the focus always returns to practical management techniques. A case study for a chemical tracking application frames the book, and most chapters begin with anecdotes that demonstrate situations in which users and developers misunderstand each other about a software project's ultimate goals. (If you've ever worked in the field, these stories will probably sound all too familiar.)
This book offers hope, though, for improving your software design process, with dozens of tips on getting better design input from your customers and then using these requirements to generate a variety of design documents. There are numerous templates and sample documents too--a big help for the busy software manager.
Several standout sections cover negotiating difficult steps in the process, particularly how to manage shifting requirements as projects move forward and keep the various users and stakeholders content throughout the software process. Late in the book, the author surveys today's software management tools and shows how to pick the right ones for your organization.
Anchored by the author's considerable experience and software engineering expertise, this jargon-free and practical guide to software requirements can definitely give you the edge in managing software projects more efficiently. --Richard Dragan
Topics covered: software requirements specifications (SRS); business and user requirements; risk management; the requirements process; sample documents and templates; requirements development: elicitation, analysis, specification, and verification; rights and responsibilities for software customers; best practices; project management tips; process assessment and improvement; types of users; product champions; use cases and other diagrams; tips for prototyping; managing requirements change; change centered boards (CCBs); evaluating and using requirements tools; requirements traceability matrix; impact analysis.
Author: Karl E. Wiegers
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Company: Microsoft Press
(2003-03-26)
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The machines at the center of the information age have revolutionized our lives and digitalized our world, making previously unthinkable tasks automatic and linking people from around the planet. MODERN MARVELS® presents a fascinating exploration into the history of the computer. See Charles Babbage's Victorian "counting machine," a mechanical computer that produced perfect results for any mathematical problem of six figures or less, and discover how IBM was launched through a punch-card counting machine built to accelerate the 1890 census. Trace the technological advancements that led to the first modern computers and witness the rapid progress that allowed them to shrink from room-sized monsters to the desktop units that revolutionized life in the '90s. THE CREATION OF THE COMPUTER journeys into the fast-paced world of technology and innovation to expose the phenomenal history of the most influential invention of modern times. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene SelectionDVD: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
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