Archive for Standard NXT Motors
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 Bug Bot
I originally built this LEGO Mindstorms NXT Bug Bot Robot as part of a display at the TAZ-Brick (www.tazbrick.com) Collector Clubs Brixhibition North. The robot proved a hit with the under 10, LEGO Fanatics. Since then I’ve been playing around with the design of my Mindstorms NXT Bug Bot. In this new version I have [...]
Holonomic Platform for 125mm Rotacaster Omniwheels
I’ve been working on a very solid, Holonomic Platform to be used with the large 125mm Rotacaster Omniwheels as part of my display for the TAZ-Brick Collector Club’s Brixhibition to be held on the weekend of 20-21 April 2013. LEGO Technics Compatible 125mm Rotacaster Omniwheel This Holonomic Platform is built around a very solid “Triangle” [...]
The Raspberry Pi gets NXTified
Dexter Industries are currently working a LEGO Mindstorms NXT Interface/ Shield for the Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your HDTV. Add a mouse and a keyboard and you have a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, [...]
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 [...]
Mindstorms NXT Forklift Truck & Bin Emptying Machine
I'm currently working on a Sorting Factory, complete with LEGO Mindstorms NXT Forklift Truck and Bin Emptying Robot. Part of a larger project I'm currently working on (partly visible in the upper-left corner of photographs). The Forklift is used to deliver full Bins of balls to be emptied by the Bin Emptying Machine, and then [...]
Mounting a Mindsensors GlideWheel-M to a Worm Gear
The Mindsensors GlideWheel-M, Power Functios (PF) Motor controller for the NXT is designed to control PF motors from NXT. Providing high precision speed and rotation control, in an easy to use design. The GlideWheel-M PF Motor controller allows direct connection of PF Motors to your NXT. No extra power needed as Power for the motors is [...]
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 [...]
LEGO Mindstorms NXT Forklift – Mark II (Follows Line)
My Original Forklift was part of my NXTLog FoodFactor Competition Entry, which 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. I felt that the original Forklift's Mast Lifting and [...]
LEGO Mindstorms NXT X-Y Plotter
I’ve have built my first LEGO Mindstorms NXT Plotter (printer) which is programmed with RobotC. The plotter draws pictures by drawing whole lines, known as vectors. An X–Y plotter is a plotter that operates in two axes of motion ("X" and "Y") in order to draw continuous vector graphics. The term was used to [...]
Rotacasters: Big, Bigger, Biggest!
Yes it 's another Holonomic Platform Robot, but this ones special. I built this Robot to celebrate a package that arrived in the post today from Australia. Yes, more omni-wheels to' Beta Test'. But these are monsters compared to the original 48mm (2") Rotacaters. These new [rotacater] measure 125mm (5") in diameter, and weigh in [...]
RobotC: Autonomous Holonomic Platform using 4x Sonars
This Autonomous Tri-Drive Holonomic Platform is fitted with and uses 4x Ultrasonic Sensors for navigation. The RobotC Code is based on my previous post on using multiple Sonar Sensors in RobotC. The main challenge is to use all 4 Ultrasonic Sensors without them interfering with each other, resulting in non-valid measurement readings for distance values [...]
‘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 3
This is Part 3 of my Melon Factor Project, which is part of my NXTLog Food Factor Competition Entry for May 2012. In Part 1 of my project, involved transportation of the Melons using a Forklift Truck to transport the boxes of melons from the delivery depot to the processing plant. Part 2 of my [...]
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® [...]
