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What are some possible uses for the NXT ultrasonic / proximity sensor? How do I ... []
The ultrasonic sensor is primarily used to determine the distance to the nearest object within range of the sensor. Some ideas for the integration of th
Do I need to set special classroom rules for LEGO engineering time? []
It depends on you, your students, and your current classroom management scheme. You may need to make some adjustments to your classroom
Does the NXT work with Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard)? []
YES - a new LEGO driver was deployed on 12/7/07 that addresses the issue of firmware updates in Mac 10.5 (Leopard). ROBOLAB Users - The new d
Is it possible to log more than three data sets simultaneously? I can find icon... []
Yes, but it gets fairly complicated. The following are examples of how to log 5 sets of data. The first program (Log5Things.vi) records 5 dat
What is the difference between the LEGO Mindstorms for Schools product and the L... []
...ed to be used in a curriculum setting. LEGO Mindstorms is designed for use in an individual play environment.
I have purchased ROBOLAB software version 2.5.4, but on the packaging the softwa... []
There is only one 2.5.4 software version, but unfortunately we had to recall the first 2.5.4 version because of problems. Therefore, the correct version
How do I change the background color in ROBOLAB Inventor? []
To change the Inventor background color, use the Paintbrush tool box. This tool box is located at the bottom of the Tools palette. Notice that there are
How can I gradually increase the speed of my motors (i.e., make my car accelerat... []
The only way to adjust the power level during a program is to have it wired to some sort of varying function. The motor block, like many blocks in NXT-G
What is the NXT-G Text block for? []
The 'Text' block (located under the 'Advanced' section in the 'complete palette' tab on the left side of the screen) is used to combine up to three piec
How do I create a loop in NXT-G so that I can repeat one sequence of events over... []
Create a sequence of events that you would like to repeat, and then create a 'loop' from the loop function on the left side. Then drag that whole sequen
How do I fill a container with a floating point value (decimal) in ROBOLAB 2.9? []
... a container with a decimal value: Drag a "Fill Container" block into your program. Select the wiring tool, and right click on the "Set container to" node. A m
What are the Set and Poll System Parameter icons used for? []
These icons set or read (poll) system parameters of the NXT or RCX. The available parameters can be explored in the Hardware Settings view of the Detect
How do I install ROBOLAB software on my network? []
First, install ROBOLAB on each computer. Then enter the Administrator - ROBOLAB Settings screen and click on the 'Path to Program Vault' display. You ca
What is the Variable block for? []
The Variable block (located in the 'Data' section in the 'complete palette' tab on the left side of the screen) is used to store information for later u
How do I display text on the NXT display screen? []
There are two angles from which to approach this question. First, you can directly display text on the screen using the 'display' function in NXT-G. To
How do I change the IR transmitter range level? []
For ROBOLAB 2.5.4: With the serial IR transmitter there is a switch on the front panel. Select Short Range (small
Why won’t my NXT or RCX download programs after I change the batteries? []
If you replace the batteries in the RCX or NXT you may also have to replace the firmware before you can dow
Why do my motors stop running even though I have them running in loops? []
If the Move button is in the loop, very often the problem is how long the motor is set to run. The best way to make the motor run continuously is
In NXT-G, how can I write a program that allows two touch sensors to control the... []
Here are three possible ways for two touch sensors to control a car's movement: Firstly, and most simply, have a sensor in front and a sensor
Can I control two motors separately after I've synced them? []
Once you have synced two motors, they will only respond correctly to commands for the controller motor. For example, the writer of the p

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