Chapter 11. LEGO Motor Interfaces
The easiest way to extend the reach of your NXT inventions is to use the motors that came with it to operate the electronic controls of appliances and other equipment. The motor simply needs to be mechanically arranged to push the buttons, turn the knobs, or flip the switches on the external device to control it. The NXT motor makes it easy because it has a lot of torque and has built-in position feedback.
Another easy way to{ " LEGO motors:extending NXT with " } extend the NXT is to use other LEGO motors. LEGO makes several other motors that are designed for use with less sophisticated sets. The shape and size of these motors may allow you to build creations that would be impossible with the NXT motors. Adapter ...
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