LEGO MindStorms NXT User Manual

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Build. Program. Test.
Build
Build your robot. Specifi c building
instructions for a robot are provided
with this User Guide. There are also
building instructions for the same robot
in the NXT Building Guide found in
the Base Set #9797 and in the Robot
Educator, which is part of the LEGO
®
MINDSTORMS
®
Education NXT Software.
Program
Program your robot using the LEGO
MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software.
Many examples are included in the
Robot Educator part of the software.
Download your program to the NXT brick
with the wireless Bluetooth connection
or the USB cable.
Test
Run your program. What happens? Did
your robot perform as you expect? If not,
adjust your robot or your program and
try again!
Start Here
If you prefer to start by building and programming using the
NXT brick display without a computer, go to the NXT Building
Guide.
Introduction

LEGO MindStorms NXT Specifications

General

Processor	32-bit ARM7 microcontroller
Clock Speed	48 MHz
Memory	256 KB Flash, 64 KB RAM
Display	100x64 pixel LCD
Power	6 AA batteries or rechargeable battery pack
Sensors	Touch, Light, Sound, Ultrasonic
Motors	3 Interactive Servo Motors
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB
Programming	NXT-G
Input Ports	4 sensor ports
Output Ports	3 motor ports