PDF1. LabVIEW Toolkit for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT
- Program and control NXT devices with the full power of LabVIEW
- Get real-time updates from the NXT device during program operation with LabVIEW front panels
- Create native blocks for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software
Figure 1. The LabVIEW Toolkit for LEGO Mindstorms NXT (for LabVIEW 7.1.x - 8.6.1)
Compatibility Note: You must have one of the following versions of LabVIEW installed to use the toolkit:
- For Windows: LabVIEW 7.1.x, 8.0, 8.2, 8.5.x, 8.6.x
- For Mac OS: LabVIEW 7.1, 8.0, 8.2, 8.5
If you do not have any of the above versions, you will have an opportunity to download an old version of LabVIEW upon downloading the toolkit.
2. LabVIEW Module for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT
- Upgraded module includes a new API co-developed with Tufts University
- Includes applications such as a Data Viewer and Piano Player
- Supports Pistco TETRIX and Vernier Sensor Adaptor along with the NXT
Figure 2. The LabVIEW 2009 NXT Module
Compatibility Note: You must have one of the following versions of LabVIEW installed to use the module:
- For Windows: LabVIEW 2009 and LabVIEW 2010
- For Mac OS: LabVIEW 2009 and LabVIEW 2010
If you do not have any of the above versions, you can download an evaluation here.
Additional Resources
- See how LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT works
- View the Getting Started Guide
- Learn how to create NXT blocks with NI LabVIEW [PDF]
