Who Is This Book For? Mainly, this is a book that should entertain everyone. If the reading will add something to your
knowledge, so much the better! So, this book is for the following:
• Those from 6 to 106 years old, wishing to build cool LEGO robots to have fun, without
being expert programmers.
• Those who want to build a Johnny 5 replica (more than you might think!).
• Those who need inspiration for their own new creations.
• Those who are tired of exploring the equivalent area of hundreds of computer screens
occupied by the graphical NXT-G block programs, who want to change radically the
way to program the NXT.
• Those wishing to learn a textual C-like programming language without getting frustrated
by complicated useless programs for novices, or bored by abstract exercises.
Every program in this book produces visible results.
• Those wishing to learn new programming techniques.
Children, remind your parents that LEGO MINDSTORMS is not their exclusive toy. Ask
them for help if you want—you’ll have a great time! Parents and grandparents, you can use
this book as an excuse to start playing seriously with LEGO robots, while spending time with
your kids and grandkids. But let go of that NXT brick—let ’em play too!
