With the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software, you can program your NXT robots and download your programs to the NXT via USB or Bluetooth connectivity.
Getting Started Is Easy
Developing programs with the all new LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software is fun and simple. The drag-and-drop software, powered by NI LabVIEW, comes with building instructions and programming guides to easily begin constructing and programming with MINDSTORMS NXT robots.
Drag-and-Drop Environment
Drag and drop blocks from the left side of the screen on to the diagram. Each block performs a unique function such as moving the motors, displaying a message, detecting a sound, or measuring a distance. By combining a series of blocks you can program your robot to do almost anything you want!
Download and Run
Once you have written your program, download it to your NXT. The compiled program is sent to the NXT using the wireless Bluetooth link or the connected USB cable. The NXT then executes the code that it receives from your host computer.
You can create multiple programs and download them to your NXT robot.
The RoboCenter
It is even easier to get started building and programming your LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software with this built-in resource center that provides step-by-step instructions for all four NXT robot models.
About the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Software – Powered by LabVIEW
LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software was developed completely in industry-leading LabVIEW graphical programming software for developing automated measurement and control systems. LabVIEW users will notice many similarities between LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software and LabVIEW, because NI and LEGO collaborated to retain all core LabVIEW graphical programming elements while optimizing the user interface for novice computer users. This makes it possible for young users as well as expert programmers to use the software to program their robots.
Program NXT Robots Using NI LabVIEW
LabVIEW users can also program their MINDSTORMS NXT robots in LabVIEW. The LabVIEW add-on for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT gives LabVIEW users the ability to create and download VIs to operate and control their LEGO robotics systems.
Download the add-on today
System Requirements
Windows:
- Intel Pentium processor or compatible 1 GHz minimum (1.5 GHz or better recommended)
- Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with SP2 or later, Vista with SP1 or later
- 512 MB of RAM minimum
- Up to 700 MB of available hard disk space
- XGA display (1024x768)
- One available USB port
- CD-ROM drive
- Compatible Bluetooth adapter (optional)1
Macintosh:
- PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor; 600 MHz minimum
- Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 (Education Software only) and 10.4 and 10.5 (Both)
- 512 MB of RAM minimum
- Up to 700 MB of available hard disk space
- XGA display (1024x768)
- One available USB port
- CD-ROM drive
- Compatible Bluetooth adapter (optional)1
1 Supported Bluetooth software includes WIDCOMM Bluetooth for Windows (later than Version 1.4.2.10 SP5) and the Bluetooth stacks included in Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 or 3), Windows Vista (with or without Service Pack 1) and Mac OS X (10.3.9, 10.4, and 10.5).
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