You've just gotten a LEGO robotics kit. Now what? Getting Started with LEGO MINDSTORMS teaches you everything you need to know to go from beginner to proficient robotics engineer, using examples compatible with the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor and SPIKE Prime sets. You'll be making interactive games, competition-ready autonomous vehicles, and practical inventions like motorized grabbers and recycling sorters in no time. Rather than feature step-by-step instructions for building a handful of models, you'll find basic information and expert tips and tricks for designing, building, and programming your own robotic creations. You'll explore programming with both Scratch-based word blocks and Python, and discover techniques for building sturdy structures, working with gears and motors, and using input from sensors. Loads of challenges and open-ended projects will inspire you to try out what you've learned.

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