Chapter 2. the NXT-G programming environment

This chapter takes a close look at the NXT-G programming environment and presents a few simple programs. The NXT-G programming environment is fairly complex, with lots of features. This chapter starts with the basics, and later chapters cover some of the more advanced features. All the programs in this chapter use only the NXT Intelligent Brick.

a tour through the MINDSTORMS environment

When you start the MINDSTORMS application, you will see the Getting Started window, shown in Figure 2-1. From this window you can either start a new program or open an existing one.

The Getting Started window

Figure 2-1. The Getting Started window ...

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