NXT Mobile Application!?

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

A FAQ can be found on the LEGO Mindstorms website about something new called the NXT Mobile Application.  Details are sketchy, but it appears to be a Java app for phones and mobile devices that allows the remote control of the NXT over Bluetooth.  Perhaps something similar to Ap0cN3t’s application.  It may also allow the control of the mobile device from the NXT — taking pictures, for instance.  We shall see.

What are the requirements for my phone to run the NXT Mobile Application?
You need Bluetooth and the option of running Java programs (JSR-82). Make sure that your operator allows third party applications and that your phone’s internet settings allow download of Java. You may have to change your phones settings to permit the use of java applications.

What are the requirements for my NXT to support the NXT Mobile Application?
Your version of the NXT brick needs to be minimum:
FW 1.03
AVR 1.01
BC4 1.01
You can find your version numbers under ‘Settings’ - ‘NXT Version’ on the NXT brick.

A sign of things to come?  Sure!  The end of October already promises a new patch.  Who knows what else is around the corner!?  Stay tuned to nxtasy.org and, most likely, the LEGO NXT’reme section for news on download availability.

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‘Yo robot, get me a soda!’

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

Another interesting video on YouTube…

The Media Factory wrote, directed, edited, produced and filmed this video podcast for Lego Minstroms [sic] NXT robot division. Lego wanted to market Lego Robots to a cool urban audience. We put our man Lee West on the job and he came up with the “Bro’bot.”

[via Media Factory]

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Robots on the Dinner Table

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

The Globe and Mail has published a well-written review of the LEGO Mindstorms NXT.

The Good: The sophisticated evolution of the classic children’s toy that can keep the young mind’s creative faculties focused

The Bad: The price; it needs a lot of space to spread out; the wordless diagram instructions aren’t always clear; it comes with no batteries (gasp!)

The Verdict: If you’re all grown up now, it’s the toy you wish you’d had when you were a kid. If you’re still a kid or a kid at heart, or have a kid that likes to tinker, Mindstorms NXT is the pinnacle of fun

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A Halloween Hand

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

I find this video absolutely hilarious. Trick-or-Treaters beware!

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Jim German’s Motocube.com

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

Forum member, Jaguar, has posted a link to his new LEGO Mindstorms NXT website at Motocube.com. I have added it to our blogroll. The latest content features video clips of the prototypes he has built for the NXTasy challenge. Check it out!

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