Asked by: Barbara Keetley
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How do I connect to NXT Bluetooth?

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Turn on the NXT brick, navigate to the Bluetooth menu, and make sure Bluetooth is turned 'On' and Visibility is set to 'Visible'; then, select 'Search'. This will start the pairing process between the NXT and the computer. You will still need to register the device in ROBOTC to compile wirelessly (instructions below).


Moreover, how do you connect Lego Mindstorms with Bluetooth?

To connect your device to your EV3 Brick:

  1. Turn on your EV3 Brick.
  2. Click the status area in the lower-right corner of the Chromebook and then click the Bluetooth icon.
  3. If Bluetooth is off, select 'Enable Bluetooth'.
  4. Select the EV3 Brick you want to connect to from the list of available devices.

Beside above, how do I control NXT on my iPhone? Controlling a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT With an iPad or iPhone
  1. Connect your WIFI module to the internet.
  2. Open the example file “DIWIFI-RobotControlSafari.
  3. Open the example webpage: /websocket/RoboCont.html.
  4. Enter the IP number of the NXT into the box on the webpage called “IP Number”
  5. Press the “Connect” button on the webpage.

Furthermore, how do you turn on a NXT brick?

2 Answers

  1. Get into NXT-G, start a new program.
  2. Select the tools option, and from the drop-down menu, select "Update NXT Firmware"
  3. Plug your USB cable (one comes with the set) into your NXT.
  4. Click the download button on the interface which popped up at the end of step 2.

What does the Lego NXT stand for?

LEGO Mindstorms NXT is a programmable robotics kit released by Lego in late July 2006. It replaced the first-generation Lego Mindstorms kit, which was called the Robotics Invention System. The base kit ships in two versions: the Retail Version (set #8527) and the Education Base Set (set #9797).

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