Month

April 2012
21
Apr

Wifi for NXT with Humarobotics WifiBlock

The WifiBlock for Lego Mindstorms NXT by HumaRobotics is now available. The folks over at HumaRobotics have used it on the Anyway, making it possible to remotely control the balancing robot over WiFi. One of those sensors is on its way here. Check back here in a while to see new projects… powered by the...
14
Apr

Robotic Recycling Center

Students from Crabapple Crossing elementary school have used the Snatcher for their “Robotic Recycling Center”. They’ve added a color sensor to be able to track lines, too. It’s always nice to see adaptions from the standard design to add more functionality. Well done kids! If you’ve done something special with the Snatcher, let me know...
07
Apr

Printer à la Evil Danny

This is what I like about the Mindstorms community. It’s also why I publish building instructions for my robots. Beginning users will enjoy the printer as an advanced project, but advanced users like Daniele Benedettelli, take the existing design to the next level. Danny wrote a Java program to enable the printer to draw not...
04
Apr

Segway Driver Update: Support for Microinfinity Cruizcore

I’ve added support for the Microinfinity Cruizcore Gyroscopic sensor in my RobotC Segway driver. Check out building instructions and updated programming tutorial with new code. Here’s a video showing the new sensor in action. I’ve also made some changes to the balancing robot driver for all sensors: Changed how sensors are set up in sample...
02
Apr

MinuteBot Base – The Technic Baseplate

If you’ve ever wondered why there isn’t a baseplate for Technic structures, you’re not alone. They’re useful especially for stationary robots, including but not limited to brick sorters or scientific set ups. Two Danes (of course) came up with the idea to design and manufacture such Technic Baseplate. Their project, Minute Bot Base, is currently...
02
Apr

HispaBrick Magazine 13 is out

The thirteenth issue of HispaBrick Magazine is out! HispaBrick (In English and Spanish) is a fan-made LEGO magazine with articles on all things LEGO. It frequently features MINDSTORMS and TECHNIC related topics and it’s no different this time. You’ll find coverage of several MINDSTORMS events, including the Mobile World Congress (So many Snatcher‘s!), and an...

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