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How do you program a LEGO NXT Mindstorms Ultrasonic Sensor to see little cars and push them out of a box?

I have a competition on the 20th and the robot has to be done by Tuesday, any help would be appreciated. Thank You That is truly an excellent question! Unfortunately, I am not entirely sure of the answer, so therefore … Continue reading

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How can you use the lego nxt light sensor so it will not fall down stares?

Ive seen people on youtube do this but i dont know how. I am making a car that drives all by its self and i dont want it to fall down stares I don’t know for sure but it seems … Continue reading

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can anyone tell me how can i integrate the output values of gyro sensor….?

i am doing a project of making self balancing NXT segway robot using gyro sensor balance on two side way wheels so if any one can know how to integrate the output plz tell me…. There are various forms of … Continue reading

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Can the new Lego Mindstorms color sensor also detect refective/ ambient light like the light sensor?

I want to get the new lego nxt 2.0, but im wondering if i should buy the light sensor too if the color sensor doesn’t measure ambient and reflective light like the light sensor. No, I don’t think it can.

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the sensors of my lego mindstorms nxt kit stop working after a period of time, what shall i do?

please do relpy thanks Without knowing more detailed information about your situation, I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that it has to do with the programming. If the programming isn’t done right, it might appear … Continue reading

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How do I make my "Lego NXT" Robot follow a black line?

The Lego NXT robot I have only has one light sensor and that’s all that is allowed in the competition and I need to know how to have the light sensor follow a black line when it picks it up. … Continue reading

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the sensors of my lego kit do not work?

the sensors of my lego mindstorms nxt kit do not work. i have tried the try me program also but they fail to work. i tried to use them with my friend’s kit and they worked. only the touch sensor … Continue reading

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LEGO nxt Line Follow with moving sensor 1.0

Interresting facts with the concept: – Moving light sensor can replace multiple sensors in theory – I had to compensate sensor movment backlash from software – Algorythm 1.0 restricts to the seen top speed – Corrects course on slide ends, … Continue reading

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How does a hovercraft turn?

I am supposed to make a small autonomous hovercraft for engineering class (in college). We decided to have a single styrofoam skirt and use the Lego NXT Set for all the work (sensors, motors, etc). As of now, we will … Continue reading

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NXT compass sensor

Demonstration of the new HiTechnic compass sensor for the NXT, implemented as a south-pointing chariot… on a turntable Duration : 0:0:38

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