Two new packages of code for the NXTBee!

To show off the power of the NXTBee and XBee radios, we decided to integrate the Lego Mindstorm NXT with the Arduino.  Normally, to get the two to talk, it takes some wires, some serious understanding of I2C protocol, and lots of patience. Using the NXTBee, an XBee, an Arduino, and of course a Lego Mindstorm NXT, we created...

A long-range Radio Controlled Car from the Lego Mindstorms NXT kit and the Dexter Industries NXTBee.

Demonstration of the DI Wireless solution.

A toast to a new, wireless year for the NXT!

Never get a speeding ticket again.

Quick posting on how to install 3rd party NXT-G blocks.

Lego and Google Earth are brought together with the Dexter Industries GPS sensor and RobotC!

It was a rainy day and we were brainstorming.  So we built this hand cranked shuttle.  Others have built a much more complex version before.  But it’s simple enough, and it helps us think.  Sort of like a stress ball. Some pictures are below in case you need to think too.

Mightor just released NXC drivers for the dGPS.  Thanks Xander!