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  1. How do you build your own VI with inputs?How do you build your own VI with inputs? []
    As an example program, here is a VI that receives sensor readings from a motor sensor:

  2. How can I use the formula container?How can I use the formula container? []
    The formula container is another way to do algebra with containers. Co

  3. Can I use the LEGO USB Camera on a Mac?Can I use the LEGO USB Camera on a Mac? []
    Yes! A group of open-source developers created a program called macam (

  4. Why can't I open my ROBOLAB program on other computers?Why can't I open my ROBOLAB program on other computers? []
    Problem: ROBOLAB programs created on one computer will not open correctly on another machine.

  5. I tried to use the touch sensor, but it didn't work.I tried to use the touch sensor, but it didn't work. []
    Often times programming problems are the result of how you have built your robotic

  6. I'm having problems installing the NXT drivers in Windows XP SP3.I'm having problems installing the NXT drivers in Windows XP SP3. []
    This problem is caused by one of the following two problems: 1. There is a bug so that the NXT driver cannot be installed separately in Windo

  7. What is the NXT-G Calibration block for?What is the NXT-G Calibration block for? []
    The Calibration block (located in the 'Advanced' section in the 'complete palette' tab on the left side of the screen) is used to determine what real-li

  8. 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

  9. My NXT is frozen and I can't reload the firmware (I'm using NXT-G)! (Answer in Deutsche)My NXT is frozen and I can't reload the firmware (I'm using NXT-G)! (A... []
    LEGO Mindstorms NXT Firmware Verfahren zum Herunterladen:

  10. 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

  11. How can I make both motors move to an exact position, in sync?How can I make both motors move to an exact position, in sync? []
    To bring two motors to an exact angular location together, you should use the motor sync icon and the SMART rotational encoder. The program below accomp

  12. 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)! []
    Make sure the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT is connected directly to the computer using a USB cable (a Bluetooth connection will not work).

  13. How do I multiply floating point values (decimals) in ROBOLAB 2.9?How do I multiply floating point values (decimals) in ROBOLAB 2.9? []
    The multiply block does not preserve the floating point status of its input factors (the digits to the right of the decimal point).

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. I can’t figure out what threshold values I should use for my light or sound sensors so that they control an action at the right moment. How can I figure this out?I can’t figure out what threshold values I should use for my light or sound se... []
    Place your sensor in the light or noise environment that it will experience while the program is running. T

  17. Does MINDSTORMS NXT (NXT-G) 1.0 run on Windows Vista?Does MINDSTORMS NXT (NXT-G) 1.0 run on Windows Vista? []
    Yes, since Windows Vista can run applications that were designed for Windows XP. In some instances, the user may need administrator privileges for Mindstorms 1.0 to operate correctly. A new version o

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. What are the limitations on Windows Vista?What are the limitations on Windows Vista? []
    Some files are virtualized under LEGO Software so they may be hard to find in Windows Explorer. Because files are virtualized in Windows Vist

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