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NXT IRLink

HiTechnic NXT IRLink Sensor
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Introduction

The NXT IRLink Sensor allows communication between the NXT and other LEGO models that utilize infrared communications.

The new LEGO R/C trains and sets using Power Functions motors and controllers such as the Technic Bulldozer and the Monster Dino can all be easily controlled with the NXT using an IRLink. 

Programming

Mindstorms NXT-G

The IRLink Sensor can be programmed using LEGO Mindstorms NXT-G Software by importing one of the available IRLink Sensor Block.  There are three blocks available for the IRLink,

  • PF IRLink Block - Controls Power Functions motors with IR Control unit
  • Train IRLink Block - Controls LEGO R/C trains
  • RCX IRLink Block* - Transmits commands to a Mindstorms RCX and receives RCX sensor readings 

These and other HiTechnic sensor programming blocks are available from the downloads page. 

*The RCX block will be available later in October

PF IRLink Block

     

 The Power Functions IRLink Block allows you to select the channel (1 - 4) to match the channel selected on the Power Functions Controller.

Each motor may be controlled independently by setting the command to Stop, Forward or Reverse.

 

PF IRLink Block

    

The Train IRLink Block allows you to select the channel (1 - 3) to match the channel selected on the Train.

The train can be controlled by setting the command to Stop, Forward or Reverse.

 

RCX IRLink Block

The RCX Block will be available soon.

 

Other Programming Environments

The IRLink can be programmed using any of the available programming languages including NXC, RobotC and LabVIEW.

Programming details and sample programs will be posted here shortly.

 

 

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