the parts
DESCRIPTION
The Parts. Cables. Used to hook up inputs/outputs Three sizes: 20 cm 35 cm 50 cm Directions mention specific holes. Programmable Brick. The main piece to any Mindstorm creation CPU for robot Takes 6 AA batteries Runs out quite fast Input Capable of running advanced programs - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Parts
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Cables
• Used to hook up inputs/outputs
• Three sizes:• 20 cm• 35 cm• 50 cm• Directions mention
specific holes
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Programmable Brick• The main piece to any
Mindstorm creation• CPU for robot• Takes 6 AA batteries
– Runs out quite fast• Input• Capable of running
advanced programs• Programmable 2 ways:
– on the brick– on the computer
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Sensors
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Ultrasonic Sensor
• input• Allows robot to “see”• Can measure distances• Can react to movement• x1
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Touch Sensor
• input• Reacts to environment• Senses if robot bumps
into anything• Hole in front• x2
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Light sensor
• input• Senses light• Differentiates colors• Lamp• x1
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Ports
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The Pieces
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normal pieces
• Mostly look like this• Match pieces to pics• Bars go through holes• Round= rotate (ex: wheels)• Plus-shaped= holding
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connector beams
• Used for structure• Size= number of holes• Can be strung together
on axel• Can have plus holes
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Axels
• Used to allow movement
• Can fit into both plus and round holes
• Ex: wheels, pivot points, etc
• Secured by end caps and spacers
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The buttons
• Orange button:– On button– Selects options– Accept
• Gray button:– Backs up one layer (go back)– Turns off machine
• Arrow keys– Scrolls through options
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Connecting to the Computer: USB
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This is what you’ll need
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Step 1: attach USB cord to Brick
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Step 2: Attach USB cord to Computer
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Step 3: Load up Software
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Step 4: Open tools and click on remote control
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Step 5: open connections
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Step 6: If connected, it should show up in the Window (yellow)
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Step 7: You should now be able to use the keyboard to move the motors
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Connecting to the Computer: Bluetooth
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Attention:
• This will only work if your computer has Bluetooth installed in it. If it does not, please use the previous method, using the USB wire.
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Step 1: turn on Bluetooth on the Brick
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Step 2: Set Brick to visible
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Step 3: Make sure Bluetooth is on on your computer
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Step 4: go to The lower right corner of the work area and click the nxt window button
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Step 5: click scan
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Step 6: select NXT from the list to connect
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Step 7: If you are asked for a passkey, enter 1234 as the code. If not, skip to step 9
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Step 8: Enter the passkey on your NXT. Hit the orange button to accept