NXTComm Processing Library
Description
The NXTComm Processing
library allows you to control the Lego Mindstorms NXT
robots.
This Processing library uses another Java library to
control the NXT that I have implemented and will probably publish soon.
Download and Install
Download the NXTComm.zip
(beta version 0.91, 216.960 bytes) file and unpack it to the
"libraries" folder of your Processing installation folder.
You will also need the RXTX library (gnu.io namespace)
from here. Put
RXTXcomm.jar in the "lib" folder and native libraries in the Processing
root instalation folder.
Your "processing" folder should look something like
this:
Processing
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-- lib
| |
| -- (other files)
| |
| -- RXTXcomm.jar
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-- libraries
| |
| -- (other libraries)
| |
| -- NXTComm
| |
| -- library
| |
| -- NXTComm.jar
| -- javadoc
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-- (other folders and files)
-- rxtxParallel.dll (on Windows)
-- rxtxSerial.dll (on Windows)
Javadoc
The javadoc for the LegoNXT class is bundled in the zip
file, but you can read it
online too.
The source code can be viewed on Google
Code's SVN (this library is part of a larger project)
Known Uses
| Project |
Description |
| Viral Blocks, by Diego Baca |
"Viral Blocks is an interactive program, ideally forming part of a museum exhibition. It was created with the intention to inform users on the subject of genetics and viruses. The target audience for this program is primarily middle-school/high-school biology students. Viral Blocks presents genomic and viral information visually as 3D animations, making it easier to understand abstract concepts and promoting learning through fun exploration." -- http://www.diegobaca.co.uk/viralblocks/main.html |
Change Log
| Version |
Comments |
Date |
| 0.91 |
+ Removed annoying debug messages when starting motors.
+ Added init version message. |
05-December-2007 |
| 0.90 |
+ Added getBatteryLevel(), getMotorTachoLimit(),
getMotorTachoCount(), getMotorBlockTachoCount(),
getMotorRotationCount() and resetMotorPosition(). |
01-October-2007 |
| 0.81 |
-Corrected bug in playTone(int, int) which made it
throw a NullPointerException. Thanks to Diego Baca! |
29-August-2007 |
| 0.8 |
+First public version |
23-July-2007 |
Contact (bug reports, comments, etc)
If you use this library in a project, drop me a line. I like to know this stuff, and I'll link to your project's website. Also if you find a bug or need help, let me know.
Jorge Cardoso
jorgecardoso at [ieee] [org]
http://jorgecardoso.org
Last updated:December 5, 2007
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