Manty is an official Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Bonus Model
This shy little robot is a 6 legged Mantis that walks around and shows emotions. It’s one of the official LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Bonus models and it appears on the NXT 2.0 package. This page will show you how to build and program your own Manty.
Requirements:
- One NXT 2.0 set (8547, learn more)
Building:
Click the picture to go to the instructions
Important: While building, pay special attention to the motor position and the orientation of the cams (those pieces that will push the touch sensor). You should build the robot exactly as indicated in the instructions, or the robot may not walk well.
Programming:
Click to download the NXT-G Program for Manty. Download and run! If the robot has problems walking straight, check the note above.
A version of the Manty Program
More pictures:
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- A Touch Sensor enables the robot to synchronize its legs
Video:
what websites can you find to help you program the nxt generations 2.0…. there is nothing on here that said anything
If u click the blue link that is under programming you can download the program for manty, if you are trying to make your own you can use that one for reference, or just put that program straight into your nxt.
I made manty and it is an amasing robot but it never sees me and puts its head down and walks away, is there anything i could try fixing?
Thank-you
You might want to check if the cable of the Ultrasonic Sensor is on port 4. Also, make sure that the cable does not prevent the head from moving down completely. Maybe the head is stuck due to the cable?
Ok, Thank-you
Hello Paul!Congratulations on the Lego Forklift challenge! It was diitnfeely fun compared to other labs in our other modules (no prizes if you guessed which)!Your picture above really shows the cultural diversity of your group. The way your group overcame whatever difficulties that were due this diversity is worth commending. I like how you brought up the “listening eyes”. It just shows how many different ways we can communicate as humans.Building connections and closing gaps is very important in intercultural communications. To successfully complete the task at hand, it does not matter what race or culture, communication within the team is essential.For my case, I am thankful to be fluent in both mandarin and the english language. It makes communication that much easier between cultures as we have a common language. Nonetheless, I am very happy to be able to interact with other cultures through the use of effective communications.CheersQinxian
Oh and Bye the way i realy like your NXT discovery book!
can i find the program from the inventor’s guide on a site???
can i find the program from the inventor’s guide on a site???
thank you
j
Is there some way I can subbstitute the peices that touch the button because I lost one and I know that’s a vital part of the robot?
Umm.. I don’t think so
when ever my manty moves, when the part gets to the touch sensor it stops because its in the way, and if I remove it only one leg moves, please help
Only one leg moves because it tries to synchronize the two legs. It can’t do that without the cam elements. It does this because the left leg set must always move half a rotation behind the right set. If you position them this way manually, you can just make it move with regular move blocks.
You may have placed the cam elements incorrectly – please go back to the according steps and retry.