NXT is the latest installation in the [Mindstorms](http://robotics.stackexchange.com/tags/mindstorms) line launched by LEGO. The NXT includes many improvements over the old RXC line, including a smarter 'NXT Brick', powerful sensors, and an easy-to-use graphical programming language.
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Mindsensor Motor Multiplexer jump on run_unlimited
I am trying to run a nxt motor using the mindsensors motor multiplexer at a slow speed. When I turn it on, it tends to jump approx 20 to 40 degrees before moving at a slow speed. Has anyone seen ...
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Does anyone know what might be giving me this error coming from an i2c device
Here is the background. I am trying to write a service for the HiTechnic prototype board.
Using the Appendix 2 from the blue tooth developers kit from Lego's site I am able to understand what is ...
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How do I interpret this data, received by the I2C controller on an NXT 2 brick?
I have been trying to write code to connect a HiTechnic prototype board to my lego brick. Although I am using MSRDS studio, that isn't the issue; reading and writing to the serial port that the device ...
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PID line follow with three sensors in Not eXactly C
I'm currently working on a line-following robot which uses three sensors to follow a black line. The sensors are pretty much in line and right next to each other.
Right now, I'm doing a simple line ...
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Check if task exists in Not eXactly C
Is there a way to check if a task, function or variable exists in Not eXactly C?
I know that in PHP you can use isset() to check if a variable exists and ...
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What are the notable limitations on using Java with Mindstorm NXT 2.0 ?
I'm a long time Java developer that's starting to learn on the NXT 2.0. Are there any limitations to using the Java API? Which language is the most robust on the platform?
I found this post which ...
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Will turning an NXT motor by hand damage it?
Many people claim that turning an NXT motor by hand will damage it. Is this true? Does it matter if the motor is idle or set on break? Are there any facts to confirm or refute this argument? I know ...
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Which programming language should I use with the NXT?
We have an optional course in our high-school which is about robotics. We're using the Lego Mindstorms NXT and program it with the original Mindstorms-software.
However, we want to advance and use a ...
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More powerful alternatives to Lego Mindstorm NXT 2.0? [closed]
I'm interested to build Robot from my imagination, and I was looking to purchase a robotic kit.
I find the Lego Mindstorm NXT 2.0 really interesting for many reasons : You can plug whatever brick you ...
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Properly flashing the firmware on a Lego Mindstorms NXT
I am attempting to upload a custom firmware to a Lego Mindstorms NXT and am having issues.
First of all, I'm attempting to use nxtOSEK, which would let me run C++ programs on it. The problem is, ...
