Archive for Other Sensor Add-ons
LEGO Mindstorms NXT Stair Climbing Robot
After seeing this LEGO Mindstorms EV3, Stair Climbing Robot on ‘The NEXT Step Blog‘, I decided to build my own NXT Version. I had attempted a couple before several years ago, but they weren’t overly successful. Now with lots of IMU Sensor add-ons for the Mindstorms NXT, it makes the task a lot easier. A [...]
LEGO Mindstorms NXT Bin Emptying Robot – Mark II
This is a LEGO Mindstorms NXT "Bin Emptying Robot Mark II". It is part of a larger project I have been working on, my "Ball Sorting Factory". A forklift delivers full Bins of balls to be emptied. The Emptied bins are then taken away to the processing facility to be refilled. The Mark I version [...]
LEGO Mindstorms NXT Bin Emptying Robot – Mark I
This is Mark I of my LEGO Mindstorms NXT Ball Sorting Factory, which I have been working for a number of weeks. The whole project consists of three main parts. Firstly there is the 'Ball Sorting Factory', made up of Gantry System with 3-Axis: Front-Back, Left-Right, and Up-Down for the Ball Gripping Claw. The Second [...]
Tweeting Data with NXT2WiFi Webserver Module
In this Tutorial we will go through the steps required to have your LEGO Mindstorms NXT Data sent to Twitter using the NXT2WiFi Miniature Web Server Module. In this Tutorial, the code used to program the LEGO Mindstorms NXT is . You will also need a Twitter Account, if you don't already have one. To [...]
Connecting the NXT2WiFi Webserver to a WLAN
The simplest way to connect to the NXT2WiFi Mini-Webserver Module is via an Ad-hoc Network, also called WiFi Direct network where devices communicate only peer to peer (P2P). There is no base and no one gives permission to talk. But this method is limited to the fact you can only have access through a single [...]
NXT2WiFi: Using Webpage Sliders to Control Motors
This tutorial follows on from my previous NXT2WiFi Articles. In this example is used to program the NXT. Using Webpage Sliders to Control LEGO Mindstorms NXT Motors with your is relatively easy. You will need to have the latest Custom Webserver Source Code in order to use Slide Controls. Whenever the user interacts with the webpage, the NXT2WIFI [...]
RobotC: NXT Beach Buggy Controlled via NXT2WiFi
This LEGO Mindstorms NXT Beach Buggy is controlled via an Internet Browser Interface using a LEGO Mindstorms NXT . This is my first project using one of Daniele Benedettelli's . Any Internet Browser capable device can control it. The NXT2WIFI is a miniature Webserver Module featuring a fully integrated 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi interface, giving your LEGO® MINDSTORMS® [...]
LEGO NXT Thermometer using CatCan SmartSensor Lite
I decided to put my CatCan SmartSensor Lite's Temperature measuring capabilities to use by constructing a simple LEGO Mindstorms NXT Mechanical Linear Display Thermometer. The Thermometer is graduated in 1 Degree Celsius increments. The Display pointer is driven via a NXT Motor connected to a conveyor belt built from old style Technic Track Elements. As [...]
LEGO NXT Beach Buggy Controlled via Web Browser
This LEGO Mindstorms NXT Beach Buggy is controlled via an Internet Browser Interface using a LEGO Mindstorms NXT . This is my first project using one of Daniele Benedettelli's . Any Internet Browser capable device can control it. The NXT2WIFI is a miniature Webserver Module featuring a fully integrated 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi interface, giving your [...]
NXT2WiFi, Webserver Sensor – Getting Started Guide
My NXT2WiFi, Webserver module for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT robots arrived a couple of weeks ago from Daniele Benedettelli. I finally got around to unpacking this new sensor today. In fact the weather here today made the decision very easy. You can use the NXT2WIFI adapter to control everything on your robot from your Laptop, iOS [...]
‘Melon Factor’ – Conclusion
This was to be Part 4/5 of my Melon Factor Project, for the NXTLog FoodFactor Competition for May 2012. It's unfortunate, but time has not been kind. I had more important real life issues that dragged me away from the project. Link to this post!
Melon Factor – Part 2
This is Part 2 of my Melon Factor Project, which is part of my NXTLog FoodFactor Competition Entry for May 2012. In Part 1 of my project, for the transportation of the Melons I had them in 'Bottom Drop' Boxes. I used a Forklift Truck to transport the boxes of melons from the delivery [...]
Melon Factor – Part 1
Part 1 of my NXTLog FoodFactor Competition Entry needed a method to transport models of the large open top pallet type bins used to transport vegetables, such as potatoes, cabbages and pumpkins. I decided on a Forklift Truck to do the job. Forklift Navigation Details: The prime purpose of the Forklift Truck is to transport [...]
LEGO® Mindstorms NXT Forklift Truck
I've been working on building my contribution to the May 2012, NXTLog Competition. Part of my project needs a method to transport models of the large open top pallet type bins used to transport vegetables, such as potatoes, cabbages and pumpkins. I decided on a 'Line Following Forklift Truck' to do the job. My LEGO® [...]
WifiBlock for Lego Mindstorms NXT
Yet another Wi-Fi Add-on for the Lego® Mindstorms NXT development environment has become available. You can control your Lego® Mindstorms NXT creations from a computer, or from your smartphone. In control from a few meters away, or from across the other side of the world, is a reality with the HumaRobotics WifiBlock. The WiFiBlock is [...]
NXT2WiFi – Mindstorms NXT Webserver
NXT2WIFI – Webserver Module for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robots by Daniele Benedettelli Introduction: is a miniature web server module featuring a fully integrated 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi interface, giving your LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT creations access to any Wi-Fi network. Daniele Benedettelli is a robotics engineer, and inventor of the . He is currently trying to raise the [...]
My NXTLOG ‘Crazy Contraption’ Entry
Many robots are designed to do simple tasks in an efficient way to make our lives easier. But what if robotic machines did simple tasks in an over-complicated way? This is the type of Machine that 'Rube Goldberg' envisaged for his weird world. Below is an example of a 'Rube Goldberg Light Switch'. I have [...]
My NXT Says Numbers Out Aloud!
Update on NXT Sound: Dexter Industries have taken on my suggestion of using a "Quadravox QV606M1 Sound Module" for an add-on Audio solution for the LEGO Mindstorms NXT kit! For further updates on developments please check www.rjmcnamara.com regularly. I've been working on a project where I was working with lots of numbers as part of [...]
CatCan Creative’s NXT SmartSensor Lite
I received a LEGO Mindstorms NXT 'SmartSensor Lite Edition' from CATCAN Creative, a Taiwanese company dedicated to designing sophisticated sensors and servos, for hobbyists and educational use. The SmartSensor Lite Edition is a IMU (Inertial measurement unit) device on steroids. The SmartSensor Lite Edition uses the standard I2C communication interface to connect to the LEGO Mindstorms [...]
LEGO Mindstorms NXT Laser Guided Shooter
I've been busy playing with my LASER Sensors , and have put together a Zamor powered LEGO Mindstorms NXT Laser Guided Shooter. If you would like to build your own, I have included the Model Instructions and NXC Program Code. For this particular version of my LEGO Mindstorms NXT Laser Guided Shooter, I've been trialling [...]
