About The Nxt - LEGO Mindstorms User Manual

NXT TECHNOLOGY

ABOUT THE NXT

The NXT is the brain of a MINDSTORMS
computer-controlled LEGO
alive and perform different operations.
Please note that all text on the NXT display is in English.
Motors ports
The NXT has three output ports for attaching
motors. To make the motor work, the motors
need to be attached to port A, B or C
Bluetooth icon
The Bluetooth icon shows the current status of
any wireless Bluetooth connections. If there is no
Bluetooth icon shown, Bluetooth is OFF.
Bluetooth is ON but your NXT is not visible to
other Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth is ON and your NXT is visible to other
Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth is ON and your NXT is connected to a
Bluetooth device.
USB icon
When you connect your NXT to a computer with
a USB cable, a USB icon will be displayed. If you
disconnect the USB cable, the icon will disappear.
USB connected and working fine.
USB connected but not working properly.
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USB port
Connect a USB cable to the USB port and down-
load programs from your computer to the NXT (or
upload data from the robot to your computer).
You can also use the wireless Bluetooth connec-
tion for uploading and downloading.
Sensor ports
The NXT has four input ports for attaching sen-
sors. The sensors need to be attached to port 1,
2, 3 or 4.