LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 - Page 31

Ш] NXT TECHNOLOGY
Test it!
You can test the color sensor in different ways:
Connect the color sensor to the NXT.
Using the sensor as a Light Sensor
The sensor can be used to take single light intensity readings.
It Functions as a light sensor when the light color is set to red.
Using another light color [green or blue] can give different
results.
The sensor can be used to take readings of light intensity from
ambient or reflected light. Any of the three colors can shine
when reading reflected light.
Using the sensor as a Color Lamp
You can use the sensor as a color lamp to control the individual
output colors (red, green or blue] and add personality to your
robot.
Select the View submenu on the NXT's display. Select the color sensor icon and the
port where you have connected the sensor.
Select the Try My submenu on the NXT's display and test your
Color Sensor. You'll get a fun reaction.
Hold the color sensor approximately
1 cm above the different colors on the
Testpad, and the NXTs display will
show the value and name of the color.