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  1. Where can I find technical information about the NXT bluetooth interface?Where can I find technical information about the NXT bluetooth interface? []
    The Hardware Developer Kit (HDK) published by LEGO Mindstorms provides technical documentation and schematics for the NXT, its bluetooth interface, and

  2. My car won't move when I push Run on the RCX.My car won't move when I push Run on the RCX. []
    If the wheels do not spin and car does not move: 1) Pick the car up and now see if the wheels move. If the wheels

  3. Can I use legacy RCX sensors with the NXT?Can I use legacy RCX sensors with the NXT? []
    Yes. Legacy RCX sensors can be used with the NXT. The Educational Version of the NXT kit comes with a special cable just for connecting legacy senso

  4. How do I run the Mindstorms NXT (NXT-G) 1.0 software on Windows Vista?How do I run the Mindstorms NXT (NXT-G) 1.0 software on Windows Vista? []
    The Mindstorms NXT 1.0 software will work on Windows Vista if you follow the instructions below. There are a few limitations, but please remember that t

  5. In NXT-G, how can I split a program into more than the 3 task lines or 'beams' that are initially shown?In NXT-G, how can I split a program into more than the 3 task lines or 'bea... []
    This is done simply by holding down the 'shift' key and clicking on any part of the beam. This should grow a new extension that you can use for your var

  6. Installing ROBOLAB on Windows 7Installing ROBOLAB on Windows 7 []
    1. Look in your ROBOLAB Progam Files directory (where the .exe file is) for the "Tower Drivers" folder. 2. Inside the folder, find a file called "S

  7. My NXT is frozen and I can't reload the firmware (I'm using NXT-G)!My NXT is frozen and I can't reload the firmware (I'm using NXT-G)! []
    ...STORMS NXT is connected directly to the computer using a USB cable (a Bluetooth connection will not work).

  8. Installing ROBOLAB 2.9 on Mac OS 10.5.8 (Snow Leopard)Installing ROBOLAB 2.9 on Mac OS 10.5.8 (Snow Leopard) []
    Question details: I've loaded ROBOLAB 2.9 (not 2.9.2 or 2.9.3 - the disc says it's 2.9) on my classroom iMacs and it runs fine. The OS on the

  9. How does NXT motor synchronizing work in ROBOLAB?How does NXT motor synchronizing work in ROBOLAB? []
    To synchronize motors means to have them move in lock-step with one another. One motor is the controller (or driver), and one other motor is the followe

  10. Where can I find all the sensor blocks in NXT-G?Where can I find all the sensor blocks in NXT-G? []
    They are all located in the 'Sensor' section under the 'complete palette' tab located on the left side of the screen. This is the section you

  11. My HiTechnic accelerometer will not work in ROBOLAB.My HiTechnic accelerometer will not work in ROBOLAB. []
    Try using a shorter cable. ROBOLAB will not work with the accelerometer if the noise level from the cable is too high. The noise level increases as the

  12. My IR tower and RCX are not communicating. What should I do?My IR tower and RCX are not communicating. What should I do? []
    Here is a list of things to try if you are having problems downloading to your RCX.

  13. Can I install and run ROBOLAB on Windows Vista?Can I install and run ROBOLAB on Windows Vista? []
    ROBOLAB 2.5.4* *ROBOLAB 2.5.4 has not been tested under the 64-bit versi

  14. What are some possible uses for the NXT rotation sensor? How do I program it with NXT-G?What are some possible uses for the NXT rotation sensor? How do I program it wit... []
    The rotation sensor is embedded within the NXT motor. One idea for its use is to build a joystick to control a robotic car. In the following

  15. Does ROBOLAB run on Linux?Does ROBOLAB run on Linux? []
    Yes and No. ROBOLAB is only officially supported and tested on a the PC an Mac platforms. There is no official support for ROBOLAB running on

  16. What are some possible uses for the NXT ultrasonic / proximity sensor? How do I program it with NXT-G?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

  17. Do I need to set special classroom rules for LEGO engineering time?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

  18. Does the NXT work with Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard)?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

  19. I built a car and can’t get it to turn even though I have programmed it to do that.I built a car and can’t get it to turn even though I have programmed it to do ... []
    If you have four wide wheels on the car, it is very hard for the car to turn. If there is only one wheel in the front, turning is easier

  20. How do I create a loop in NXT-G so that I can repeat one sequence of events over and over?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

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