NXT User Guide
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1. Motor degrees Rotation Motor rotations Motor degrees Rotation Motor rotations Motor degrees Ultrasonic cm Ultrasonic inch Touch Ultrasonic cm Ultrasonic inch Touch Select Port 1 2 3 4 A B C My contacts Port 1 2 3 4 A B C EH Visibility On Off Search My contacts Connections Visibility On Off Search My contacts Connections B w Searching we Connecting Searching Connecting Searching Connecting Visible Visible On I ES On On Invisible Off Invisible Off Turning on Connection Turning on Connection Failed Line is busy Failed Line is busy Technology The Touch Sensor is a switch it can be pressed or released Pressed Released Bumped Suggestions For use You can add the Touch Sensor to an NXT model and then program the model behavior to change when the Touch Sensor is pressed or released Programming ideas using the Touch Sensor are included in the Robot Educator See the current Touch Sensor response on the display using View View A zero 0 means the Touch Sensor button is not pressed A one 1 on the display means the Touch Sensor button is pressed Connect the Touch Sensor to NXT port 1 Select View Viewl in the NXT display Select the Touch icon Select port 1 Press and hold the Touch Sensor button while watching the NXT display You should see a one 1 on the display2. Now release the Touch Sensor button You should see a zero 0 on the display Technology Try Me The Try Me Try Mel feature see page 17 includes several programs already prepared for experimenting with the NXT and a Touch Sensor Using the programs available you can experiment with the following features One Touch Sensor and the face on the display Using the Touch Sensor you can activate behavior on the display face One Touch Sensor and one Sound Sensor If the Sound Sensor is active and the Touch Sensor is pressed the NXT make a sound for three seconds One Touch Sensor and one Motor The Motor reverses when the Touch Sensor is activated Program You can also use the Program Program feature to create programs right on the NXT without using a computer See the Program section on page 15 to create a program using the Touch Sensor to turn on and turn off a sound Technology The Sound Sensor detects the decibel level the softness or loudness of a sound The Sound Sensor detects both dB and dBA dBA the sounds human ears are able to hear dB all actual sound including sounds too high or low for the human ear to hear The Sound Sensor can measure sound pressure levels up to 90 dB about the level of a lawnmower Sound sensor readings on the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT are displayed in the percentage of sound the sensor is capable of rea
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5. mindstorms education T NS az Jo ou NXT User Guide Introduction WELCOME TO LEGO MINDSTORMS EDUCATION LEGO MINDSTORMS Education is the next generation in educational robotics enabling students to discover Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics in a fun engaging hands on way By combining the power of the LEGO building system with the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education technology teams of students can design build program and test robots Working together on guided and open ended engineering projects the team members develop creativity and problem solving skills along with other important mathematics and science knowledge Students also become more skilled in communication organization and research which helps prepare them for future success in higher levels of schooling and in the workplace The next technology now LEGO MINDSTORMS Education features an advanced 32 bit computer controlled NXT brick Interactive Servo Motors Sound Ultrasonic and other sensors Bluetooth communication and multiple downloading capabilities The icon based LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software is built on the LabVIEW software from National Instruments an industry standard with applications in many engineering and research fields Curriculum Inspiration Support The LEGO MINDSTORMS Education website www MINDSTORMSeducation com is your main resource for curriculum training product information and s
6. time Technology Bluetooth and the NXT Window Your current N amp T is Name Connection Tune Status gt Bluetoott Connected Free Storage Firmware version You can also view the connection status in the NXT window NXT window in the software There you can change the name of your NXT check the battery and memory levels and delete programs on your NXT Check the connection status in the icon bar at the top of the NXT display If there is no Bluetooth icon shown Bluetooth is Off Bluetooth is On but your NXT is not visible to other Bluetooth devices E Bluetooth is On and your NXT is connected to a Bluetooth device Bluetooth is On and your NXT is visible to other Bluetooth devices x Visibility Passkey On Off Use the Visible Visible option to make your NXT visible or invisible to other Bluetooth devices when they do a Bluetooth search The Passkey Passkey ensures that only Bluetooth devices approved by you can connect to your NXT Whenever you connect to a Bluetooth device for the first time using your NXT you will be asked for a passkey Select the preset passkey 1234 or make up your own code Other Bluetooth devices must know your passkey in order to confirm a connection with your NXT You can turn your Bluetooth function on or off If you turn off Bluetooth your NXT cannot send or receive data and you will have to use the U
7. Click the Close button when you are finished downloading programs to multiple NXTs Sompilng Useful Information Resetting the NXT If the running icon stops spinning the NXT has frozen and you must reset it Follow these steps to reset the NXT Make sure that the NXT is turned on 2 Press the reset button that is located on the back of your NXT in the LEGO Technic hole in the upper left corner Use for example an unfolded paperclip to press the button 3 If you press the reset button for more than 4 seconds you will need to update the firmware Updating the firmware in the NXT from your computer 1 Make sure that the NXT is turned on Note If you have just reset your NXT see above the display will not show anything A ticking sound will tell whether it is turned on or not 2 Make sure the NXT and computer are connected with the USB cable 3 Go to the Tools pull down menu in the software menu bar and select Update NXT Firmware Select the firmware you want to update Click Update NXT Firmware download Last downloaded firmware LEGO MINDSTORMS NET Firmware v1 01 CY Online Updates o Note The Windows Found new hardware wizard S Available Firmware Files will pop up the first time you update your firmware LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Firmware w103 Complete the wizard by following the on screen instruction before you continue Look In C Pro
8. Technology My Files ARE In the My Files My Files submenu you can store all the programs that you have made on the NXT or downloaded from your computer There are three different subfolders FRA 7 Software files Software files NXT files NXT files programs you programs you have downloaded from have made on the NXT your computer Files are automatically placed into the appropriate folders When you download a program using a Sound file to the NXT the program will be placed under Software files while the sound data will be placed under Sound files When you Select a file you can send it to other NXT units Read more about this in the section Connecting Your NXT to Another NXT on page 42 Sound files Sound files sounds that are part of a program that you download Technology NXT Program M UI j ama You don t need a computer to program a robot Using the NXT Program NXT Program submenu you can make many programs without your computer Try this program to see how easy it is Make the robot go back and forth when the Touch Sensor is pressed First the robot will move forward until the Touch Sensor is pressed and then it will move backwards When its Touch Sensor is pressed again the robot will move forward once again This will continue indefinitely until you stop the program Make sure the sensor a
9. Work sensors MUST be attached to the input ports 1 4 and motors MUST be attached to the output ports A C Technology Turn on the NXT Make sure the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software is installed on your computer before connecting the NXT to the computer See page 44 for installation instructions Connect the PC and the NXT with the USB cable When the PC identifies the NXT it will automatically finalize the installation of the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software i Found New Hardware x Your new hardware is installed and ready to use Connecting the NXT to a Macintosh with a USB cable Make sure the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software is installed before connecting your NXT to your Macintosh See the installation instructions on page 45 Turn on your NXT Connect the USB cable to the NXT Connect the USB cable to the Macintosh and you re ready to go Technology USB port Connect a USB cable to the USB port and NXT inte rFace download programs from your computer to the NXT or upload data from the robot The NXT brick is the brain of the LEGO MINDSTORMS to your computer You can also use the Education robot It is a computer controlled LEGO brick that wireless Bluetooth connection for uploading provides programmable intelligent decision making behavior and downloading Output ports The NXT has three output p
10. corner of the computer screen click Run Run type d autorun exe where d is your CD drive Follow the on screen instructions Apple Macintosh Exit all open programs Insert the CD ROM Open the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT CD ROM and double click Install Select your preferred language Follow the on screen instructions When the installation procedure is complete click Finish You are now ready to use the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software and create programs to control robots Software This simple program will make the NXT play a sound file It will help you understand how to connect your computer to the NXT D Start the software on your PC or Macintosh by double clicking a the program icon MINDSTORMS Edu WAT Type in the name of your first program or just click Go jaj gt j Start New Program h Muy First Program Go gt gt me 272 r gt Open Recent Program First click on the Sound Sound block icon in the programming palette Software Drag a Sound Sound block and drop it to the right of the Starting point in the work area Your program is now ready to download and run Make sure you turn on your NXT and connect the USB cable to both your computer and the NXT see page 9 Connecting the NXT Technology Locate the Controller in the lower right cor
11. left 21 Empty Backward Backward 5 Forward 5 Back left 2 Tone 2 Tone 1 Back right Back right 2 a tf fx cs Back right 2 Turn right Back right 2 Turn right Forward Turn right 2 Er Forward Turn right 2 Forward Turn right 2 Back right Back left 2 Tone 2 Tone 1 Back right Back left 2 Tone 2 Tone 1 Sound Sound Light Light Touch Touch Empty Empty Object Wait 10 Wait 5 Wait 2 Object Wait 10 Wait 5 Wait 2 General Icons File exsists Loop Stop overwrite Run Save Ne Loop Stop CJ a y File exists Overwrite File exists Overwrite File name Untitled File name Untitled Run Save Save Send Delete Main menu em W Sending file i nl Send Sending file Delete Main menu File saved Sending file Delete Main menul File saved Technology Bluetooth Settings Try Me Bluetooth Settings Try Mel Reflected Ii ght Ambient i gh t k Volume Sleep Delete files A Volume Sleep Delete files Sound dB Sound dB Sound dBA Reflected light Ambient light Sound dBA Reflected light Ambient light Deleting a Files Ore YOU sure 4 X Deleting all files Temperature F Temperature C Light Sensor Are you sure Temperature F Temperature C Light Sensor Deleting all files Are you sure lemperature _ LI gb Sensor
12. through the Loudspeaker NXT buttons Orange On Enter Light gray arrows Navigation left and right Dark Gray Clear Go back Turning off your NXT 1 Press the Dark Gray button until you see this screen 2 Press the Orange button to turn off the NXT Press the Dark Gray button to go back to the NXT main menu Turn off A X Technology Naming the NXT You can change the name of your NXT by going to the NXT window in the software This window is accessible from the Controller NXT names can be at most eight characters long Le Name Connection Type status Connected Communications Your current NXT is Name Battery Connectiolt Free Storage 84 3 KB Firmware version 0 4 alla anlag Technical specifications e 32 bit ARMY microprocessor 256 Kbytes FLASH 64 Kbytes RAM XT e 8 bit microprocessor 4 Kbytes FLASH 512 Byte RAM e Bluetooth wireless communication Bluetooth class II V2 0 compliant e USB 2 0 port e Four input ports six wire digital platform Three output ports six wire digital platform e Dot matrix display 60 x 100 pixels e Loudspeaker 8 KHz sound quality NXT display options e Power source Rechargeable lithium battery Your NXT has many other features or six AA Batteries pages UK EU AUS 230 50Hz Read more about them on the following e Plug for power adapter US 120VAC 60Hz
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14. EW graphical programming software used by scientistsand engineers worldwide to design control and test products and systemssuch as MP3 and DVD players cell phones and vehicle air bag safetysystems System Requirements Before installing the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software make sure that your computer meets the system requirements Windows Intel Pentium processor or compatible 800 MHz minimum Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 2 256MB of RAM minimum Up to 300 MB of available hard disk space XGA display 1024x768 1 available USB port CD ROM drive Compatible Bluetooth adapter optional NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS LabVIEW Macintosh PowerPC G3 G4 G5 processor 600 MHz minimum Apple Mac OS X 10 3 9 or 10 4 256 MB of RAM minimum Up to 300 MB of available hard disk space XGA display 1024 x 768 1 available USB port CD ROM drive Compatible Bluetooth adapter optional Supported Bluetooth software includes Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows newer than v 1 4 2 10 SP5 and the Bluetooth stacks included in Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and Apple Mac OS X 10 3 9 and 10 4 For more details on compatible Bluetooth adapters see www MINDSTORMSeducation com Software Microsoft Windows Exit all open programs Insert the CD ROM If the CD ROM does not run automatically click the Start Start button at the bottom left hand
15. SB cable for downloading programs To save battery power turn off the Bluetooth function when it is not in use Note Bluetooth is turned off by default Technology Connecting Your NXT to Another NXT N 1 FRAN a Select the Bluetooth submenu on the Select the Search Search icon to Depending on how many are detected NXT display search for other Bluetooth devices in the area the Bluetooth devices will Your NXT automatically searches for appear in a list on the NXT display after Bluetooth devices in a range of 0 30 a few seconds meters roughly O to 33 yards Select the device to which you want to Select the line on which you want the connect Remember that you can give connection to be listed 1 2 or 3 You each NXT a unique name see Naming can connect your NXT to three different the NXT on page 13 devices at the same time If you connect to a device for the first time your NXT asks for a Passkey Just press Enter to use the default passkey 1234 or make up your own code The other Bluetooth device must know your passkey in order to confirm the connection This means the two NXT bricks need to enter the same passkey in order to connect If you want to connect your NXT to more than one Bluetooth device you can start a new Search or go to My Contacts My Contacts submenu to select a trusted contact Te
16. T bricks that are currently available 2 Choose Programs lists all of the programs that are currently open By default all NXTs and all programs are selected when the Download Multiple NXTs window opens You can click the check boxes to deselect NXTs or programs Useful Information Note If you do not see an NXT on the list close the Download to Multiple NXTs window and open the NXT window Make sure that all the NXTs have been configured in this window before opening the Download to Multiple NXTs window Pownload to Multiple NXTs ones E Choose Programs TJBot EE Mi Examplei O CHBot Available W Examplez fa HMBat USB Available O Examples fy Examples Select Al Select Al Deselect All When you are ready click the Download button below the program list This begins the download process The Progress column displays the download progress There are several possible Status and Progress options displayed in the Choose NXT area of the Download to Multiple NXTs window Status Available if the NXT can be selected but is not for this download Unavailable if the NXT is not seen by the computer Connected if the NXT is selected and ready for downloading Progress Skipped if you did not select that program file Downloading if it is in progress OK when downloading that program is complete Error if a problem is encountered during the downloading process
17. Try Me The Try Me Try Me feature see page 17 includes several programs already prepared for experimenting with the NXT and an Ultrasonic Sensor Using the programs available you can experiment with the following features One Ultrasonic Sensor and the face on the display Using the Ultrasonic Sensor to measure distance from an object you can make the display face become smaller or larger based on the distance from that object One Ultrasonic Sensor and sounds The pitch of sound increases as the distance to an object decreases One Sound Sensor and one Motor The Motor speed increases as the distance from an object decreases Program You can also use the Program feature to create programs right on the NXT without using a computer See the Program section on page 15 to create a program using the Ultrasonic Sensor to control a Motor Technology The three Interactive Servo Motors provide the robot with the ability to move Using the Move Move block automatically aligns their speed so that the robot moves smoothly Built in Rotation Sensor The Interactive Servo Motors all have a built in Rotation Sensor The rotational feedback allows the NXT to control movements very precisely The built in Rotation Sensor measures the Motor rotations in degrees accuracy of one degree or full rotations One rotation is 360 degrees so if you set the Motor to turn 180 degrees the hub will make half a turn Suggestio
18. Ultrasonic Sensor enables the robot to see and recognize objects avoid obstacles measure distances and detect movement The Ultrasonic Sensor uses the same scientific principle as bats it measures distance by calculating the time it takes for a sound wave to hit an object and come back just like an echo The Ultrasonic Sensor measures distance in centimeters and inches It is able to measure distances from O to 2 5 meters with a precision of 3 cm Large sized objects with hard surfaces provide the best readings Objects made from soft fabrics from curved objects e g a ball or from very thin and small objects can be difficult for the sensor to read Suggestions For USE Note Two Ultrasonic Sensors You can add the Ultrasonic Sensor to an NXT in the same room may model and then program the model behavior to interfere with each other s change when the Light Sensor is activated readings Programming ideas using the Ultrasonic Sensor are included in the Robot Educator Test the Ultrasonic Sensor s ability to measure distance using View View Connect the Ultrasonic Sensor to the NXT Select View in the NXT display O ee Select the Ultrasonic Sensor icon Try to measure the distance to an object Move the object closer and Select the port in which you have see the different readings placed the sensor Technology
19. You can use the color chart on page 66 placed the sensor of this guide or page 69 of the NXT Building Guide Technology Viewing Ambient light Viewing ambient light turns off the flood light so that the sensor reads only the light around it Connect the Light Sensor to the NXT Select View in the NXT display Select the ambient light icon Select Test the Light Sensor s ability to read the surrounding light by the port in which you have placed the measuring the light level in different places of the room For example sensor first hold the sensor against the window then hold it under the table Notice the difference in the readings Higher numbers indicate more light as a percentage of the light the sensor can read Lower numbers indicate a lower amount of light Try Me The Try Me Try Mel feature see page 17 includes several programs already prepared for experimenting with the NXT and a Light Sensor Using the programs available you can experiment with several features For example using one Light Sensor and the face on the display Using the Light Sensor you can make the eyes open and close on the display face Program You can also use the Program Program feature to create programs right on the NXT without using a computer See the Program section on page 15 to create a program using the Light Sensor to control a Motor Technology The
20. and one Touch Sensor If the Sound Sensor is active and the Touch Sensor is pressed the NXT make a sound for three seconds One Sound Sensor and one Motor The Motor speed increases as the sound level increases Program You can also use the Program feature to create programs right on the NXT without using a computer See the Program section on page 15 to create a program using the Sound Sensor to control a sound Technology The Light Sensor enables the robot to distinguish between light and darkness to read the light intensity in a room and to measure the light intensity on colored surfaces This is what your eyes see This is what your robot sees using the light sensor Suggestions For use You can add the Light Sensor to an NXT model and then program the model behavior to change when the Light Sensor is activated Programming ideas using the Light Sensor are included in the Robot Educator You can test the Light Sensor in different ways using View View Viewing reflected light turns on the flood light in the sensor Viewing Reflected Light to see Colors Connect the Light Sensor to the NXT Select View in the NXT display 1 SE a Select the Reflected light icon Hold the Light Sensor close to the different colors in your surrounding Select the port in which you have and see the different readings
21. black 4x 4211432 Gear 8 tooth grey 4x 4211563 Gear 16 tooth grey 2x 4211434 Gear 24 tooth crown grey 2x 4211635 Gear 20 tooth double bevel grey 4x 4211565 Gear 24 tooth grey pt o 4x 4211398 Plate 1X2 grey 8x 4211388 Brick 1X2 grey 4x 4211387 Brick 2X2 grey 8x 4186017 Connector peg with axle beige 10x 4206482 Connector peg with friction axle blue 8x 4140801 Connector peg with bushing black 10x 4239601 Bushing 2 module yellow 10x 4211622 Bushing grey 2x 4211052 Tile 1X2 dark grey 4x 4177431 Gear 12 tooth double bevel black 2x 471626 Gear worm black 4x 4248204 Gear 4 tooth black LEGO Bricks 4x 4211445 Plate 1X4 grey 2x 4211444 Plate with holes 2X4 grey 2x 4211542 Plate with holes 2X6 grey 2x 4211449 Plate with holes 2X8 grey 2x 4255563 Gear 36 tooth black 2x 4210655 Cross block 2X1 module dark grey 2x 4107783 Angular block 2 180 black 2x 4100396 Belt 24mm red 2x 70905 Belt 33mm yellow 60x 4121715 Connector peg with friction black O0 gt 36x 655826 Connector peg with friction 3 module black 2x 4210935 Studded beam 1X2 with cross hole dark grey 8B A 2x 4285634 Gear 40 tooth grey 4x 4211440 Studded Beam 1X2 grey 4x 4211441 Studded Beam 1X4 grey 4x 4211466 Studded Beam 1X6 grey 4x
22. chnology Connecting to more than one NXT You can connect three NXT bricks or other Bluetooth devices to your NXT at the same time However you can only communicate with one device at a time Sending files from NXT to NXT Its easy to send programs from your NXT to another NXT Make sure that your NXT is connected to the NXT to which you Select Send Send want to send the program see page 42 Connecting your NXT Select the connected devices to which you want the program to another NXT Select the My Files My Files submenu in the sent Lines 1 2 or 3 NXT display and Select the program you want to send Your NXT then sends the file Connecting your NXT to a mobile phone If you have a mobile phone with Bluetooth capability you can use it with LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Go to www MINDSTORMSeducation com to download the MINDSTORMS Bluetooth connection program for your mobile phone On the website you can also find more information on how to connect the NXT to your mobile phone Software About the Software LEGO Education and National Instruments jointly developed the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT software The software has an intuitive drag anddrop interface and graphical programming environment that makes it easyenough for a beginner yet equally powerful for an expert LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT software is an optimized version of theprofessional NI LabVI
23. devices allow you to create your own Passkey but some devices require a fixed one earch d NXT Discovering Bluetooth Devices Search Again l BNC NO Start CS ET Tyoe CTE a Bluetooth JE marr rie Data fes SRE Your current N amp T is Connect Remove Enter the passkey on your NXT and confirm the connection by pressing the Orange Enter button If you have chosen the default passkey just click the Orange Enter button Your Macintosh and NXT are now connected and can share data Technology Bluetooth Submenu On NXT I Bluetooth Select the Bluetooth submenu on the NXT display Search Search Search for other Bluetooth devices After you have chosen the Search Search icon the NXT will automatically start to search for other Bluetooth devices to which it can connect My Contacts My Contacts This list includes the devices to which your NXT has previously been connected Devices in this contact list can automatically connect to your NXT and send it data without using a passkey To add devices to My Contacts My Contacts use the Search function Connections Connections This list includes all the devices to which your NXT is currently connected You can connect to three items at one time Lines 1 2 and 3 and one can connect to you Line 0 You can only communicate with one at the
24. ding For comparison 4 5 is like a silent living room and 5 10 is about the level of someone talking some distance away From 10 30 is normal conversation close to the sensor or music played at a normal level and 30 100 represents a range from people shouting to music playing at high volumes These ranges are assuming a distance of about 1 meter between the sound source and the sound sensor Suggestions For use You can add the Sound Sensor to an NXT model and then program the model behavior to change when the Sound Sensor is activated Programming ideas using the Sound Sensor are included in the Robot Educator Test the Sound Sensor s ability to measure sound volume using View View Connect the Sound Sensor to NXT port 2 ces Select View View in the NXT display Make sounds into the microphone Sound Sensor and see the Select the Sound dB icon readings on the NXT Try also to read the sounds around you Select port 2 How loud are the nearest voices Technology Try Me The Try Me Try Mel feature see page 17 includes several programs already prepared for experimenting with the NXT and a Sound Sensor Using the programs available you can experiment with the following features One Sound Sensor and the face on the display Using the Sound Sensor you can make the mouth open and close on the display face One Sound Sensor
25. e Motors Technology The Lamps can be turned on and off creating flashing patterns of light They can also be used to activate the Light Sensor or to show that a motor is on or to indicate the state of a sensor You can also use them to liven up your robot eyes or other features Use the converter cables to attach Lamps to output ports A B or C There are three Lamps and three converter cables included Use the lamps to activate the Light Sensor Select Ambient Light O N Use the lamps to activate the Shine the lamp near the Light Notice that the reading Light Sensor Sensor changes Select Ambient Light Technology 63 Bluetooth Bluetooth is a communication technology that makes it possible to send and receive data without using wires Using the Bluetooth features you can set up a wireless connection between your NXT and other Bluetooth devices such as other NXT units mobile phones and computers If you have a mobile phone with Bluetooth capability you can use it to control robots You may even be able to use it as an advanced sensor such as a camera sensor Visit www MINDSTORMSeducation com for more information on mobile phone requirements Once the Bluetooth connection is set up you can use it for these features Downloading programs from your computer without using a USB cable Sending programs from devices other t
26. ensor Port 3 Light Sensor Port 4 Ultrasonic Sensor Enables the robot to measure distance to an object and to respond to movement Technology Lamps amp Converter Cables Add lamps and then program flashing lights or use them to activate the light sensor or just for fun Three Lamps and three Converter cables are included in the Base Set a Interactive Servo Motors Ensure that robots move smoothly and precisely Li Lui Rechargeable battery Provides power to the NXT so the robot can move and respond Attaching the Motors and Lamps Motors or Lamps can be plugged into any output port A B or C The default settings used for the test programs on the NXT and for many sample programs in the Robot Educator are as follows Port A Motor or a Lamp for an extra function Port B Motor for movement for a two Motor chassis often this is the left side Port C Motor for movement for a two Motor robot often this is the right side Technology Rechargeable battery The rechargeable battery fits into the bottom of the NXT To install the rechargeable battery move the plastic tab on the side with your thumb to open the back The NXT comes with an extra cover that is used when 6 AA batteries are used See details on the next page Holding the rechargeable battery press in the plastic tab and snap the battery into place To recharge t
27. er 56 tooth outer black 20 CM 8 INCH 1x 4297187 Cable 20 cm 35 CM 14 INCH 4x 4297188 Cable 35 cm 50 CM 20 INCH 2x 4297185 Cable 50 cm Useful Information 2 1 AOS MINDSTORMS Education N O Example MINDSTORMS Education NXT Calibrate Sensors Update MAT Firmware Download to Multiple NXTs This function allows you to download one or more programs to multiple NXTs This is especially useful if you need to load a number of NXTs with the same program s for a competition or classroom assignment a Before using this function make sure that all of the programs you would like to download are open in the software When you open more than one program at the same time the program names appear as tabs along the top of the work area Also make sure your NXT bricks are Available by clicking Scan in the NXT window Otherwise they will not appear in the Download to Multiple NXTs window When the programs that you would like to download are open launch the function by choosing Download to Multiple NXTs in the Tools menu This will launch the Download to Multiple NXTs dialog box E Choose Programs Nae OOOO OO O Comeon ous Pme Program s E F om HAT USB il M TE LISE fl MAT LISE Select All Deselect All Anrailable HF Exaripled Available M Examplez Available M Examples M1 Exampled 1 Choose NXTs lists all of the NX
28. ette contains all of the programming blocks you will need to create your programs The tabs at the bottom of the palette let you switch between the common palette containing the most frequently used blocks the complete palette containing all of the blocks and the custom palette containing blocks that you can download or create on your own The configuration panel Each programming block has a configuration panel that lets you customize the block for the specific input and output that you want The Controller The five buttons on the Controller let you download programs or parts of programs from your computer to the NXT With the Controller you can also change the settings of the NXT The NXT window This pop up window provides information about the NXT memory and communication settings Software The Robot Educator is a series of tutorials that shows how to program a two Motor robot using the main features of the FOX LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software Robot Educator Common Palette J Complete Palette vi Select HSpeaker HUltrasonic Sensor 4 Touch Sensor HDisplay Flight Sensor HILamp a Motor HSound Sensor All p Click to see a list of challenge examples for the palette EE Click again to open the example ee Home Common Palette Robot Educator El Common Palette 01 Play Sound try S 02 Use Display O 03 D
29. gram Files LEGO SoftwarelLEGO MINDSTORMS Edu N amp Tlengine Firmware Browse 3 Firmware Download Progress Locating NXT Preparing NXT Download Useful Information a Managing NXT Memory You can download other files to the NXT until the memory is full When the memory is full you can select programs to delete in order to make space Example4 Examplet Untitled 2 Untitied 1 mdtest mdtest2 Clicking Delete All removes only your programs not your system files For more Troubleshooting help go to www MINDSTORMSeducation com Useful Information US Model MINDSTORMS NXT FCC ID NPI53788 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses an can radiate radio frequency energy and if not ins
30. han your computer including your own NXT e Sending programs to various NXT units either individually or in groups A group can contain up to three NXT devices Technology Before you set up a wireless Bluetooth connection make sure that your computer has Bluetooth capability If your computer does not have Bluetooth built in you must use a Bluetooth USB dongle Make sure that you use the right type of Bluetooth USB dongle Read more about the different types of Bluetooth dongles at www MINDSTORMSeducation com Making The Connection To PC Make sure that the NXT is turned on Also make sure that Find the Controller at the lower right work area in the Bluetooth is set to On On and that the NXT is set to Visible software Click on the NXT window button the one on the Visible Read how in Bluetooth Submenu on page 40 Also upper left and the NXT window NXT window opens make sure that Bluetooth is installed and enabled on your computer Technology 5 Click Scan Scan Your computer automatically searches for Bluetooth devices Name Connection Type Status Connection Free Storage Firmware version Scal After a short interval a list of devices appears in the window on the computer screen Select the device to which you want to establish the connection and click the Connect Connect button CO EC ET 0 Bluetoo
31. he battery attach one end of the power adapter cord sold separately into the charge plug just below the NXT input ports Attach the other end of the power adapter cord into the wall socket The battery may also be charged when not inserted into the NXT The green indicator light turns on when the power adapter is connected to the NXT The red light turns on when the battery is recharging The red light turns off when the battery is fully recharged e Fully recharging the battery requires approximately four hours The NXT can be used when the battery is recharging however recharging then requires more time e This Li lon Polymer battery can be recharged up to 500 times When you first use the rechargeable battery in the NXT itself attach the transformer and let the battery and NXT charge together for approximately 20 minutes before starting You may also need to do this if the rechargeable battery was completely depleted before recharging Note You will need to charge the battery first before using it Technology Other battery types The NXT also operates using six AA LR6 batteries Alkaline batteries are recommended e Rechargeable AA LR6 type batteries can be used however the power performance of the NXT may be reduced 1 5V LR 6 AA 1 1 Batteries low When the battery power is low this icon flashes on and off in the NXT dis
32. ion NXT Software Connecting Software The programming palettes contain all of the programming blocks that you need to create programs Each programming block includes instructions the NXT can interpret You can combine the blocks to create a program When you are done creating a program you download it to the NXT Remember to turn on and connect your NXT before downloading a program Download Software C ommon Palette Move block The Move block makes your robot Motors move or Lamps turn on Record Play block The Record Play block enables you to program the robot with physical movement and later play back the movement elsewhere in the program Sound block The Sound block enables your robot to make sounds including pre recorded words Display block The Display block enables you to control the display on the NXT You can type show icons or even draw through your program To simplify its use the programming palette has been divided into three different palette groupings the Common palette the Complete palette and the Custom palette containing blocks that you create or download from the web The Common palette is recommended as a starting point Wait block The Wait for block makes your robot wait for sensor input such as a sound or a time interval Loo
33. n to select it program Press the Orange button again to Run the Try Touch program Select some other Try Me programs to experiment with other Sensors and the Motors Try Me files can be deleted in the Settings Settings submenu see page 19 However to get them back onto the NXT you would need to download the firmware again see page 63 Technology In the View View submenu you can do a quick test of your Sensors and Motors and see the current data for each Connect Sensors or Motors to the NXT port s View View will help you select the right port or check the default settings Select View View in the NXT display Select the icon of the Sensor or Motor Select the port to which the Sensor or The data from the Sensor or Motor that you want to test You can only get Motor is attached appears on the display readings from one sensor or motor at a time Technology Settings ar In the Settings Settings submenu you can adjust the different settings of the NXT such as Loudspeaker volume or Sleep Sleep mode In this submenu you can also delete the programs that you have stored in the NXT memory Sleep Sleep mode Change Volume Delete all programs You can set your NXT to be turned off Here you can adjust the volume of the You are able to delete the programs after 2 5 10 30 or 60 minutes when itis NXT speakers in a
34. nd motors are connected to the right ports The Touch Sensor is connected to port 1 The Motors are connected to ports B and C Select Forward Forward Use the Light Select Touch Touch Gray Arrow buttons to move through the choices and then press the Orange button Enter Enter to make your selection I ae Select Backward Backward Technology Now select Loop Loop to make the Now you can run the program Simply program run again and again until you select Run Runl turn off the NXT Select Touch Touch again Try these programs as well EHEHE HA HO LA PHA H LER SHAH AHO Technology Try Me Important Use the default port settings for the Motors Lamps and Sensors as explained on pages 5 6 See pages 23 33 for specific examples using each of the Sensors and the Motor The Try Me Try Mel feature allows you to experiment with the Sensors and Motors using programs that are ready to run To start press the Light Gray Arrow on the left to go to Try Me Then press the Orange button to select Try Me 1 RE Ugn 2 Press the Light Gray Arrow to the right to Make sure the Touch Sensor is in port 1 The program Loops continuously so go to Try Touch program Press the Touch Sensor button press the Dark Gray button to stop the Press the Orange butto
35. ner of the work area Click Download and run the center button and listen to what happens Congratulations you have completed your first program Download and Fun Software quick overview 1 Robot Educator 2 My Portal 3 Tool bar 4 Work area 5 Little Help window 6 Work area map 7 Programming palette 8 Configuration panel 9 Controller 10 The NXT window A LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT EU E Untitled 1 Need help Move the cursor over an object to read about its function For additional help click the More help link More help ORA Wak for Completion 5 Software Robot Educator Here you can find building and programming instructions using the Robot Educator model My Portal Here you can access www MINDSTORMSeducation com for tools downloads and information The tool bar The tool bar includes the most frequently used commands from the menu bar in an easy to reach location The work area This is the space on the screen where programming takes place Drag programming blocks from the programming palette to the work area and attach the blocks to the sequence beam Little Help window Here you can always get help if needed The work area map Use the pan tool on the tool bar to move around the work area and use the work area map tab in the lower right corner to get an overview The programming palette The programming pal
36. ns For use The built in Rotation Sensor in each motor along with the Power configuration in the Move or Motor blocks in the Software see page 53 55 allow you to program different speeds for your Motors and move the robot accurately Test the Rotation Sensor s ability to measure distance Connect the Motor to the NXT Select View View in the NXT display nd VN TER Select the Motor rotations Select the port in which you have placed the Motor icon Now try to attach a wheel to the Motor and measure the rotations by pushing the wheel over the floor Technology lj Motor Core Hub with an axle hole for attaching Tachometer for a wheel Built in Rotation Built in gearing Sensor Try Me The Try Me Try Mel feature see page 17 includes several programs already prepared for experimenting with the NXT and the Motors For example try this program controlling Motor and Sounds As you turn the Motor a series of sounds in a scale will be played The tone increase one note for every 10 degrees Turning the Motor direction toward the right clockwise increases the pitch Turning the Motor to the left counterclockwise decreases the pitch Program You can also use the Program Program feature to create programs right on the NXT without using a computer See the Program section on page 15 to create a program using th
37. orts labeled A B and C for Motors or Lamps Bluetooth icon The Bluetooth icon shows the current status of any wireless Bluetooth connections If there is no Bluetooth icon shown Bluetooth is Off Bluetooth is On but your NXT is not visible to other Bluetooth devices Bluetooth and On and your NXT is visible to other Bluetooth devices Bluetooth is On and your NXT is connected to a Bluetooth device USB icon when you connect your NXT to a E computer with a USB cable a USB icon will be displayed If you disconnect the USB cable the icon will disappear USB connected and working fine USB connected but not working properly Power Plug If you are using the rechargeable battery and need to recharge it or if you are not using 6AA batteries you can connect a power adapter to the NXT using the power plug Power adapters are sold separately Technology Input ports The NXT has four input ports for attaching sensors The sensors must be attached to port 1 2 3 or 4 w Running icon When the NXT is turned on the running icon spins If the running icon stops spinning the NXT has frozen and you must reset it See page 63 for Troubleshooting steps Battery level The battery icon displays the NXT power level When the battery power is low below about 10 capacity the battery icon flashes on and off Loudspeaker When sounds are included in a program you can hear them
38. p block Use the Loop block if you want your robot to continue to do the same things again and again such as moving forward and backward until a Touch Sensor is pressed Switch block The Switch block enables the robot to make its own decisions such as going left when it hears a loud sound and turning right when it hears a soft sound Software Complete Palette mi ie d as 20 7 ae Common blocks The Common blocks are the same blocks available in the Common palette Action blocks The Action blocks allow you to control specific types of behavior related to various output devices the Interactive Servo Motor NXT Sounds NXT Display Bluetooth Send Motors and Lamps Sensor blocks Use these blocks in combination with the sensors on your robot to control behaviors The blocks correspond to Touch Sound Light and Ultrasonic Sensors NXT buttons Rotation of the Interactive Servo Motors Timers Bluetooth Receive and Touch Rotation Light and Temperature Sensors Flow blocks These blocks allow you to create more complex behaviors Blocks include control for Repeat Wait For and Variable conditions blocks to Stop behavior or logical flow in a program and Decision blocks to program responses to specific sensor conditions Software Complete Palette Data blocks Set up Boolean logic random conditions ranges and th
39. pa 4 Connection Connect A list of devices appears in the Select Bluetooth Device window on the screen Select the device to Pe ne eee which you want to establish the connection and click To find devices in range of your computer click the Search button Then the Select Select button select a Bluetooth Device from the list of devices Device Type All Types Device Category All Categories HA The NXT that you want to connect to appears in the NXT window as available Click the Connect Connect button CE CES ET Bluetoott Awailable Connect to selected NXT Technology The Pair with a Bluetooth Device window pops up Select the NXT Click Pair Pair Pair with a Bluetooth Device Select a Bluetooth Device and click the Pair button To find devices in range of your computer to pair with click the Search button If your device is not found make sure it is discoverable and search again Show only All Devices Device Category All Categories LH When you connect to a device for the first time a Passkey Passkey window pops up Enter the passkey to use with this device the default passkey is 1234 and click OK Please enter a Passkey to use with this device gt Passkeys are required to pair with a Bluetooth device The same passkey must be entered on the device as well as this computer Most
40. play mportant f e Never mix different types of batteries in the NXT Always remove batteries prior to long term storage Promptly remove depleted batteries from the NXT Only recharge batteries under adult supervision Never attempt to recharge non rechargeable batteries The NXT will Sleep to conserve power To change the time or set Sleep to Never go to Settings Sleep Never You can also change the Settings to wait before going to Sleep from 2 5 10 30 or 60 minutes Technology Connecting Motors To connect a Motor to the NXT plug one end of a black wire to the Motor Plug the other end into one of the output ports A B C Connecting Sensors To connect a Sensor to the NXT plug one end of a black wire into the Sensor Plug the other end into one of the input ports 1 2 3 4 Downloading and uploading The USB port and wireless Bluetooth connection are used for downloading and uploading data between your computer and the NXT If your computer has Bluetooth you can download programs to the NXT without using the USB cable If your computer does not have Bluetooth you must use the USB cable or buy a Bluetooth dongle for your computer Read more about the wireless Bluetooth connection on pages 34 43 Note that ALL of the black 6 wire cables can be used in both input and output ports sensors and motors
41. ppens Did instructions for a robot are provided MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software your robot perform as you expect If not with this User Guide There are also Many examples are included in the adjust your robot or your program and building instructions for the same robot Robot Educator part of the software try again in the NXT Building Guide found in Download your program to the NXT brick the Base Set 9797 and in the Robot with the wireless Bluetooth connection Educator which is part of the LEGO or the USB cable MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software Start Here If you prefer to start by building and programming using the NXT brick display without a computer go to the NXT Building Guide Technology NXT Brick 7 An intelligent computer controlled LEGO brick the NXT is AX the brain of the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education robot Touch Sensors Enable the robot to respond to obstacles in the environment Sound Sensor Enables the robot to respond to sound levels Attaching the sensors Sensors can be plugged into any input port numbered 1 4 Any wires except the converter wire can be used to connect the sensors Light Sensor Enables the robot to respond to Ultrasonic Sensor The default settings used for the test programs variations in light level and color on the NXT and for many sample programs in the Robot Educator are as follows Port 1 Touch Sensor Port 2 Sound S
42. range of O Off to 4 from four subfolders Software files NXT not being used You can also select the Loud files Sound files and Try Me files Never Never setting so that the NXT remains on until you turn it off Please be aware that this drains the batteries more quickly Technology Bluetooth NXT main menu mr In the Bluetooth Bluetooth submenu you can set a wireless connection between your NXT and other Bluetooth devices such as other NXT units mobile phones and computers You can use a wireless connection to download programs without using a USB cable You can even program a mobile telephone to control the NXT Read more about wireless Bluetooth communications on pages 34 43 Technology NXT Program NXT Program My Files My Files Sound Files E Software Files NAT Files Software files NXT files Software files NXT files Sound files Sound files Port 1 Touch Sensor Touch Sensor Please use port Port 2 Sound Sensor Sound Sensor 1 Touch Sensor p z Sound Sensor ort 3 Light Sensor Light Sensor Li i 3 Light Sensor Port 4 Ultrasonic Sensor Ultrasonic Sensor 4 Ultrasonic Port B C L R motors Left Right motors B C LIR motors Backward Backward 5 H M Forward 5 5 fil Back left Turn left Turn left 2 Empty E E Back left Turn left Turn left 2 Empty Backward Backward 5 Forward 5 Back left Turn left Turn
43. reshold for sensors and logical comparisons using these blocks Advanced Use these blocks to add text convert data to text control the sleep function of the NXT save files on the NXT calibrate sensors and reset motors Custom Palette My Blocks Using the My Blocks you can save a program as one block that you can then reuse in other programs Web Downloads Using the Web Downloads block you can save programs that you download from your friends e mail or from the Portal or from a website such as www MINDSTORMSeducation com Software Each programming block has a configuration panel in which you can adjust the settings of the selected block When a block is selected in the work area its configuration panel becomes visible and active at the bottom of the screen By changing the parameters on each configuration panel you can change how a particular block will behave For example to make your robot move faster you can change the Power Power property on the Move block configuration panel z i fi Mext Action bl Brake f 0 yy eee The Controller The five buttons on the Controller communicate from your computer to the NXT brick The Download and run selected button downloads and runs just a pieces of your program code e g a single block or just a few blocks You will then be able to see how the small sequence of your program performs on the NXT without ha
44. rive Forward 04 Reverse 05 Accelerate 6 DE OMS Common Paiste Psy Sound The challenge presents a situation to solve using the building Robot Educator and programming examples or on your own Back 1 01 Play Sound vk Challenge Brief Software Follow the building instructions to build the Robot Educator model Over in the workspace drag and drop the blocks to match the program shown in the Programming Guide Download the sample program to your robot and see how the robot responds In the Common palette are many program examples using the seven Common blocks Q 05 Accelerate Software z A series of examples show how the Complete palette icons can be used to program a model Home Complete Palette Robot Educator O Common Palette Complete Palette sis 21 Speed Control Ag de 4 22 React To Distance SR 4 Ta 23 React To Light 2S 4 RH 24 Rotation Sensor J To see a list of examples for specific NXT Technology click an item under Select Home Robot Educator z Common Palette w HSpeaket HUltrasonic Sensor Touch h HDisplay Light Sensor Lamp Motor HISound Sensor Hal Q 18 Detect Touch de 4 19 Sensor Bumper ek Go to My Portal to find useful information and updates related to the LEGO MINDSTORMS Educat
45. talled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off an on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAN Model MINDSTORMS NXT FCC ID NPI53788 Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de la section 15 des r glements du Conseil sup rieur de l audiovisuel FCC Son fonctionnement ast soumis aux 2 conditions qui suivent 1 Cet appareil ne peut causer de brouillage nocif 2 Cet appareil doit accepter tout brouillage re u y compris le brouillage pouvant engendrer un code d op ration non souhait Avertissement Les changements ou modifications apport s cette unit et n ayant pas t express ment autoris s par l quipe responsible de la conformit aux r glements pourraient annuler la permission accord e l utilisateur quant l op ratuib de l quipement REMARQUE Cet quipement a t test
46. th Available Note You can increase the number of devices found by clicking Scan multiple times Connect to Le Nxt When you connect to a device for the first time a Passkey ee Passkey window pops up Enter the passkey to use with this a device the default passkey is 1234 and click OK Connection Type Bluetooth Technology Enter the passkey on your NXT and confirm the connection by pressing the Orange Enter button If you have chosen the default passkey just click the Orange Enter button In the NXT window NXT window the status of your NXT has now changed from Available Available to Connected Connected Your NXT and computer are now connected and can share data Your current NXT is CE CET D NXT Lo JE Make sure that the NXT is turned on Also make sure that Find the Controller at the lower right work area in the Bluetooth is set to On On and that the NXT is set to Visible software Click on the NXT window button the one on the Visible Read how in Bluetooth Submenu on page 40 Also upper left and the NXT window NXT window opens make sure that Bluetooth is installed and enabled on your computer Technology Click Scan Scan The Bluetooth device window pops onto the screen Your current NXT is tines Battery p
47. upport Our partners provide a strong network of information technical advice and teacher support as well Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy is our partner for developing curriculum materials and activities Tufts University Center for Engineering Education Outreach CEEO is our partner for product development workshops and conferences In addition local support is provided by our trade partners If you are interested in a competitive challenge check our website to find out more about the FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Start here This User Guide provides an overview of the components and features in the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT materials Enjoy EAMnodsTaAcmMs education Introduction Introduction Software Build Program Test 41 Installing The Software Technology Your First Program Overview E ee MAO Software User Interface Installing Batteries In The NXT The Robot Educator Connecting The NXT Technology Programming Palette About The NXT Brick The Configuration Panel NXT Main Menu The Controller Touch Sensor Parts List For Base Set 9797 Sound Sensor Useful Information Light Sensor Download To Multiple NXTs Ultrasonic Sensor Troubleshooting Interactive Servo Motor Introduction ER ry r ETS Se day G a F Build Program Test Build your robot Specific building Program your robot using the LEGO Run your program What ha
48. ving to download the whole program The NXT window button gives you access to D the NXT memory and communication settings Le The Download button downloads the program to the NXT You can then run the program from the NXT The Stop button stops a running program The Download and run button downloads a program to the NXT and then starts running the program LEGO Bricks The LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT set 9797 is the main set for building NXT robots Here is a list of the building elements included in the set OO tm 1x 448521 Minifigure cap red 1x 609326 Minifigure ponytail wig black 1x 4261269 Minifigure head yellow 1x 4275606 Minifigure body white with surfer 1x 4120158 Minifigure legs orange 1x 306548 Brick 1X2 green translucent 1x 306541 Brick 1X2 red translucent 1x 306544 Brick 1X2 yellow translucent 2x 4299119 Hub 18X14 grey 2x 4153005 Tire 24X14 black 4x 4494222 Hub 24X4 grey 4x 281526 Tire 30 4X4 black 23 A Q 3 Ys gt 2x 4119589 Sonne anne 2 module double black 2x 4211688 Connector peg handle grey 2x 4225033 Connector peg 3 module Hee Plo grey 4x 4239896 Ye beam 3X5 curve dark grey 20x 4211775 Cross block 2 module grey 4x 4210857 Cross block 3 module dark grey 8x 4121667 Cross block double black 4x 4113805 Bushing axle extender
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