LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT: Mars Base Command

Tackling the Prosthetic Hand Challenge

You’ll first want to assemble all of the models using the build instructions found at the end of this chapter and throughout Chapter 12. Chapter 13 will provide you with instructions for setting up the challenge using either the challenge mat or your own challenge area.

After you’ve assembled the prosthetic hand components, you’ll want to examine how each of them works and begin brainstorming how your diagnostic robot might achieve the desired actions. These actions include

1. In the wrist actuator, remove the damaged battery and replace with working battery.
2. Reposition the index finger breaker switch by rotate the switch’s arms so they are pointing toward one another and sliding the breaker from one end ...