What is NXT sensor?

What is NXT sensor?

The Ultrasonic Sensor enables your robot to see and detect objects. You can also use it to make your robot avoid obstacles, sense and measure distance, and detect movement. The Ultrasonic Sensor measures distance in centimeters and in inches.

What is the importance of calibrating color sensor?

Like with any piece of equipment or machinery, color measurement instruments need maintenance to assure that they continue to work correctly and with a predictably high degree of accuracy. Calibration allows us to set a baseline for the instrument and make sure that the baseline is maintained over time.

What are the different sensors of a NXT robot?

NXT Sensors. 1 Touch Sensor. The Touch Sensor gives your robot a sense of touch. The Touch Sensor detects when it is being pressed by something and when it is 2 Sound Sensor. 3 Light Sensor. 4 Ultrasonic Sensor. 5 Servo Motor / Rotation Sensor.

Where can I find the Lego Mindstorms NXT manual?

The Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 manuals are available for download at no charge on Lego site. Click here to check them out before you buy this awesome robotic building kit. After you have read supplied building instructions you can start building the simple entry-level Lego robots.

What do the percent readings on the Mindstorms NXT mean?

Sound pressure levels are extremely complicated, so the Sound Sensor readings on the MINDSTORMS NXT are displayed in percent [%]. The lower the percent the quieter the sound. For example: 10-30% is normal conversation close to the sensor or music played at a normal level

Can I use the color sensor in light sensor mode?

However, two complications arise out of using the color sensor in Light Sensor mode. First, “calibration” of the sensor (determining the minimum and maximum expected light values) is not supported by the NXT software.