The NXT is the brain of a MINDSTORMS
®
robot. It’s an intelligent,
computer-controlled LEGO
®
brick that lets a MINDSTORMS robot come
alive and perform different operations.
Please note that all text on the NXT display is in English.
The NXT has four input ports for attaching sen-
sors. The sensors need to be attached to port 1,
2, 3 or 4.
Connect a USB cable to the USB port and down-
load programs from your computer to the NXT (or
upload data from the robot to your computer).
You can also use the wireless Bluetooth connec-
tion for uploading and downloading.
When you connect your NXT to a computer with
a USB cable, a USB icon will be displayed. If you
disconnect the USB cable, the icon will disappear.
The Bluetooth icon shows the current status of
any wireless Bluetooth connections. If there is no
Bluetooth icon shown, Bluetooth is OFF.
Bluetooth is ON but your NXT is not visible to
other Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth is ON and your NXT is visible to other
Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth is ON and your NXT is connected to a
Bluetooth device.
USB connected and working ne.
USB connected but not working properly.
The NXT has three output ports for attaching
motors. To make the motor work, the motors
need to be attached to port A, B or C