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Comprehensive Guide to LEGO Mindstorms NXT Components and Connectivity Options

Explore the essential components of LEGO Mindstorms NXT, including programmable bricks, sensors, and cables. This guide details three cable sizes for connecting inputs and outputs, the functionality of the main programmable brick powered by 6 AA batteries, and the various sensors like ultrasonic and touch sensors that enhance robotic interaction. Learn how to connect your brick to a computer via USB or Bluetooth for programming, and understand how to use the buttons effectively. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts looking to optimize their Mindstorms creations.

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Comprehensive Guide to LEGO Mindstorms NXT Components and Connectivity Options

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  1. The Parts

  2. Cables • Used to hook up inputs/outputs • Three sizes: • 20 cm • 35 cm • 50 cm • Directions mention specific holes

  3. Programmable Brick • The main piece to any Mindstorm creation • CPU for robot • Takes 6 AA batteries • Runs out quite fast • Input • Capable of running advanced programs • Programmable 2 ways: • on the brick • on the computer

  4. Sensors

  5. Ultrasonic Sensor • input • Allows robot to “see” • Can measure distances • Can react to movement • x1

  6. Touch Sensor • input • Reacts to environment • Senses if robot bumps into anything • Hole in front • x2

  7. Light sensor • input • Senses light • Differentiates colors • Lamp • x1

  8. Ports

  9. The Pieces

  10. normal pieces • Mostly look like this • Match pieces to pics • Bars go through holes • Round= rotate (ex: wheels) • Plus-shaped= holding

  11. connector beams • Used for structure • Size= number of holes • Can be strung together on axel • Can have plus holes

  12. Axels • Used to allow movement • Can fit into both plus and round holes • Ex: wheels, pivot points, etc • Secured by end caps and spacers

  13. The buttons • Orange button: • On button • Selects options • Accept • Gray button: • Backs up one layer (go back) • Turns off machine • Arrow keys • Scrolls through options

  14. Connecting to the Computer: USB

  15. This is what you’ll need

  16. Step 1: attach USB cord to Brick

  17. Step 2: Attach USB cord to Computer

  18. Step 3: Load up Software

  19. Step 4: Open tools and click on remote control

  20. Step 5: open connections

  21. Step 6: If connected, it should show up in the Window (yellow)

  22. Step 7: You should now be able to use the keyboard to move the motors

  23. Connecting to the Computer: Bluetooth

  24. Attention: • This will only work if your computer has Bluetooth installed in it. If it does not, please use the previous method, using the USB wire.

  25. Step 1: turn on Bluetooth on the Brick

  26. Step 2: Set Brick to visible

  27. Step 3: Make sure Bluetooth is on on your computer

  28. Step 4: go to The lower right corner of the work area and click the nxt window button

  29. Step 5: click scan

  30. Step 6: select NXT from the list to connect

  31. Step 7: If you are asked for a passkey, enter 1234 as the code. If not, skip to step 9

  32. Step 8: Enter the passkey on your NXT. Hit the orange button to accept

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