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  1. How can I do I combine the values of different sensors in NXT-G? For example, how could I program the motors to start only when there is combination of a loud sound AND a bright light?How can I do I combine the values of different sensors in NXT-G? For example, ho... []
    Sensor values can be easily combined using the wiring ports on the sensor blocks. The sensor blocks are different from the 'wait for' blocks, as they ha

  2. How can I generate three-dimensional images of LEGO creations like the ones I see on LEGOengineering.com?How can I generate three-dimensional images of LEGO creations like the ones I se... []
    MLCAD and LDraw are the software applications used to generate the 3D images seen on LEGOengineering.com. You can obtain these applications for free at

  3. My camera image is too bright / dark / red / etc. How do I change the camera settings?My camera image is too bright / dark / red / etc. How do I change the camera set... []
    The camera settings probably are not set up well. 1. Open Vision Center (Project -> Vision Center).

  4. My synchronized motors won't follow the NXT-distance-control command. What is wrong?My synchronized motors won't follow the NXT-distance-control command. What ... []
    You might have a mistake like the one in the program below. The writer of this program synced the motors, commanded A to rotate a certain amount, but th

  5. The "Read Me" section refers to a file called DCOM 98, which I cannot find.The "Read Me" section refers to a file called DCOM 98, which I cannot ... []
    The DCOM 98 file is a free download from Microsoft, which we are not allowed to include on a CD that is sold. If you have Windows 98 and have not instal

  6. How do I upload data from the NXT to the NXT-G?How do I upload data from the NXT to the NXT-G? []
    By using the 'NXT window' button located near the download button, you can access the memory section of the NXT. Here, under the memory tab, you can vie

  7. How can I command my NXT car to move only when the sound in the room is more than a certain decibel level?How can I command my NXT car to move only when the sound in the room is more tha... []
    The most efficient way to do this is to use a sound switch. The only difficult part is to figure out what sound level (on a scale of 1-100) your t

  8. Does NXT-G have anything similar to events? How can I write a program that runs a whole sequence of tasks while waiting for a certain sound level to bring everything to stop?Does NXT-G have anything similar to events? How can I write a program that runs ... []
    Unfortunately, NXT-G has no equivalent to the RoboLab event. The way to get around this is to use the beams to have multiple tasks execu

  9. Is it possible to use trigonometric functions (ie sin cos tan and so on) with ROBOLAB 2.9?Is it possible to use trigonometric functions (ie sin cos tan and so on) with RO... []
    Yes, it is definitely possible to use sin, cos, tan, and many other functions in ROBOLAB 2.9 with the RCX. Use the 'Evaluate Expression' bloc

  10. How do I install the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT (NXT-G) 1.0 software on Windows Vista?How do I install the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT (NXT-G) 1.0 software on Windows Vista? []
    The installation will be very similar to installing the software on Windows XP with these exceptions: 1. When the installer launches, Windows

  11. Why can’t I display a number on the NXT screen?Why can’t I display a number on the NXT screen? []
    The 'Numbers to Text' block (located under the “Advanced” section in the 'complete palette' tab on the left side of the screen) is used to c

  12. Does Mindstorms NXT (NXT-G) 1.0 run natively on Intel-based Mac systems?Does Mindstorms NXT (NXT-G) 1.0 run natively on Intel-based Mac systems? []
    No, Mindstorms NXT 1.0 currently runs in emulation mode on Intel-based Macs. A new version of the Mindstorms NXT software that runs natively on an Intel

  13.  	My NXT is frozen and I can't reload the firmware (I'm using NXT-G)! (Answer in Francais) My NXT is frozen and I can't reload the firmware (I'm using NXT-G)! ... []
    Téléchargement du micrologiciel LEGO Mindstorms NXT

  14. Can I use rechargeable batteries in the RCX?Can I use rechargeable batteries in the RCX? []
    The short answer is yes. Alkalines are preferred, but you can use rechargeables. However, there are several disadvantages of which you should be aware.

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