Software; Installing The Software - LEGO mindstorms NXT User Manual

Software

Installing the Software

About the Software
LEGO Education and National Instruments jointly
developed the LEGO ® MINDSTORMS
software. The software has an intuitive drag anddrop
interface and graphical programming environment
that makes it easyenough for a beginner yet equally
powerful for an expert. LEGO MINDSTORMS Education
NXT software is an optimized version of theprofessional
NI LabVIEW graphical programming software used by
scientistsand engineers worldwide to design, control and
test products and systemssuch as MP3 and DVD players,
cell phones, and vehicle air bag safetysystems.
System Requirements
Before installing the LEGO ®
Software, make sure that your computer meets the system
requirements.
Windows
• Intel Pentium processor or compatible, 800 MHz
minimum
• Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with
Service Pack 2
• 256MB of RAM minimum
• Up to 300 MB of available hard disk space
• XGA display (1024x768)
• 1 available USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• Compatible Bluetooth adapter (optional)*
*Supported Bluetooth software includes Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows (newer than v. 1.4.2.10 SP5), and the
Bluetooth stacks included in Microsoft Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) and Apple Mac OS X (10.3.9 and 10.4).
For more details on compatible Bluetooth adapters, see
® Education NXT
MINDSTORMS ® Education NXT
www.MINDSTORMSeducation.com
Macintosh
• PowerPC G3, G4, G5 processor, 600 MHz minimum
• Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 or 10.4
• 256 MB of RAM minimum
• Up to 300 MB of available hard disk space
• XGA display (1024 x 768)
• 1 available USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• Compatible Bluetooth adapter (optional)*
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