NXT H&K MP5 Submachine Gun

I decided to experiment with rubberband shooting guns made with the NXT. Though the finished product is not nearly as good as I have seen in the past, I managed to make the gun able to shoot about 30 stretchy rubberbands in less than 2 seconds. The shape is based on the MP5 submachine gun (wikipedia). The video below doesn't very well show the rubberbands being shot out of the gun, because the camera is on the top.

NXT Programs Trailer Pull

The regularly updated nxtprograms.com created a new project that can lift shocking amounts of weight. The NXT Trailer Pull is a towing vehicle that can tow 20 times its own weight and 14 times on a 10% slope. Watch the video to see it in motion.

New NXTLog Challenge - Climate Connections

The exact title of the last First Lego League competition, NXTLog has decided to create a challenge based on the FLL. Basically, a robot that qualifies must be able to accomplish one of the missions of the 2008-09 season. The rules are here.

Emerald Night

$219.99 USD

1109 Pieces

Ages 14+

This new train has been announced for almost a month, but a new version has been revealed. The kit comes with the original train, an assortment of new train tracks, and the required Power Functions elements. See it at Shop@Home.

New Power Functions

At Lego Shop@Home, a new "theme" has been released. This theme, of course called "Power Functions", includes the already released elements of the PF system, as well as a rechargeable battery box, "Speed Remote Control", and a kit to go with the new Train system. You can find the new products, available for pre-order, here.

Alpha Rex in Slovakia

Today, Alpha Rex visited Bratislavia, Slovakia. See it here.

Also, see the robot in Antarctica.

Claw Striker

nxtprograms.com has listed a new project called the NXT Claw Striker. The basic robot was built off of the 3-Motor Chassis, with a geared up claw module. First, the robot emits three beeps, then turns around and beeps when an object comes into view. It backs up appropriately, and smashes its claw on the object.