Samples

LEGO NXT

• Infrared Technologies (Requires Power Functions remote and Hi-Technic IR Sensor)
• 1- Get the Hi-Technic IR Sensor and NXT-G block (bottom of page)
• 2- Import the IR block
• 3- Now get the Lego Power Functions Remote controller
• 4- Run my app to control NXT with Power Functions remote.

• Parallax IR kit & book
• BS2 IR control

• Bluetooth for NXT
  • ABE Bluetooth dongle (use this one)
• VB & C# remote control using the NKH_MindSqualls dll
  • VB remote control app.
  • C# version
  • VB & C# apps require NKH_MindSqualls library

• Bluetooth for Boe-Bot
  • ABE Bluetooth dongle (works on NXT also)
  • Easy Bluetooth kit
  • Documentation
  • BS2 program for keypad remote control(see notes in program)
  • Parallax Serial Terminal program to control the bot
    • Great tutorial

• Game Controller (XBOX)
• Running NXT with MS Robotics Studio via Bluetooth
• 1- Install Robotics Developer Studio
• 2- Pair the NXT with your Bluetooth computer and note the Com port #.
• 3- Modify the Lego config manifest file as described in my code.
• 4- Run this VB app and follow the instructions in the form code! I use the USB XBox controller.

• Dexter Industries NXTBEE (Port 4 only on NXT)
• Programming Guide
• Download the NXTBee Blocks with the advanced firmware to make the NXT work with this module(it is called NXTBEE complete)
• Use DIGI X-CTU as the remote controller and  interface to manage all XBee radios.
  
• The NXTBee module is designed for port 4 on the NXT only. You must configure both radios.

1. Install X-CTU download & documentation

2. Install NXT block for NXTBee

3. Configure both Xbees with X-CTU and my profile.(You load this from the Modem config. tab)

4. Run NXT app and control via X-CTU. See notes in .rbt

• Remote Control of Boe-Bot with XBee Series 1 radios
• BS2 program (I am using XBEE version 1 radios)
• I use DIGI X-CTU terminal program.
• Note: I tested the NXTBEE Pro's and they work for the Boe-Bot even though they are configured for the NXT.

• NXTBEE & Visual Studio 2010
• Simple controller(run the NXT-G program below on your NXT. Then run either the VB or C# app to control it from your PC.)
  • NXT-G program
  • VB
  • C#

• Windows Embedded Compact 7 & NXTBEE
• This C# program controls the NXT from an Ebox.
  • Use this NXT-G program(same as the one for VS2010 above)
  • XBee driver for Ebox(included with C# project above)

• Lesson 4
  GPS

• Dexter Industries GPS Module
• My NXT ReadGPS program for your NXT

• Lesson 5
  Wi-Fi Remote

• 1- Get the Dexter Industries Wi-Fi module
• 2- Download the documentation and example RobotC or NxC code.
• I am still learning this so stay tuned! Dexter is working on an NXT-G block.

• Parallax has stopped working on a WiFi module (12/19/2011).
• I will look for an alternative.

• Lesson 6
  Working with RFID

• 1-Get the RFID sensor from Codatex.com
• 2-Import the NXT-G RFID block
• 3-Run this app to read GPS on the NXT!

• Lesson 7
  Introduction to physical computing
  
  • XBee Remote Control
  • PowerSwitchTail II

• Wireless Physical Computing & Internet of Things
• PowerTail II controller (C# version)
  • Control switches/appliances from a PC using the PowerSwitchTail II.