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You can program the NTX either right on the NXT "brick", or on your computer. Programming is pretty limited on the brick, but definitely fun for beginners. For example it takes a 3rd grader about 1 minute from step-by-step instructions to program it to tool around randomly while avoiding obstacles.
For more involved programs (and a bigger screen) you need to program on a computer and download your program to the brick. For that, you need to have a connection between your computer and the NXT. That can either be via standard USB cable, or Blue-tooth if your computer has it.
NXT comes with a graphically based programming language called NXT-G. (For geeks: NXT-G supports subroutines & multi-threading, variables are global.) In addition there are currently (as of 2012) about 15 other languages/APIs available for the NXT , including standards like C and Java. Some are free, others around $50. (NXT can only handle one language at a time, so you have to initialize your brick to receive a different language. To reinitialize your brick with the original NXT-G you have to be connected to the internet and the brick at the same time. At least that's how I did it.) See a list of languages by following the link titled 'Wikipedia LEGO Mindstorms 2.0' below.
OK let's assume you're gonna use NXT-G, you are connected and have the NXT-G programming environment installed on your computer, so what's next? ...See the NXT maual for simple step-by-step. If you don't have it I'm sure its online, and there is a lot more; you can start with:
Lego Engineering (stay on NXT-G, ignore ROBOLAB). Link to website found below.
What else can I help you with?
Which is better LEGO mindstorm or mindstorm nxt?
Lego Mindstorms is the series Mindstorms NXT or Nxt 1.0 is in that Lego series it is not the latest version the latest is the Mindstorms 2.0
Is there a difference between LEGO mindstorm NXT 2.0 and LEGO mindstorm NXT 8527?
it is diffrent because the 2.0 is bigger and harder to build
Which is better LEGO mindstorms nxt 2.0 LEGO mindstorms nxt?
Lego Mindstorm NXT 2.0 is, because it can do so many new features that the last one couldn't.
How do you connect Lego NXT Mindstorm to DS lite?
superglue babe.
Does Lego still sell it's Mindstorm robot sets?
Lego still sells a wide variety of Mindstorm sets.The NXT looks really cool.
How come there is no sound sensor in Lego nxt mindstorm 2.0?
Actually, there is a sound sensor. It is built in to the NXT Intelligent Brick.
What does nxt in nxt mindstorm mean?
Nicolas Xavier Thomas
Will there be nxt 2.0 mindstorm?
There is one
Where can you buy Lego mindstorm nxt?
In singapore,one can buy nxt from ngee Ann city,orchard road,level6 from bricklinks.It causes S$468.in us,u can buy from toysrus.
What is NXT-G language?
NXT-G is the way of programming NXTs visually with the Mindstorm software that should have come with the box from the NXT.
How do you create a wireless remote in LEGO mindstorm?
your lego mindstorm comes with instructions on how to do everithing. go to the bluetooth page and follow instructions
How do you download mindstorm nxt 2.1 software without the CD free?
Type your answer here... by copying another nxt cd
