NXT

NXT Intelligent Brick Part Description The NXT brick has 4 buttons on the front with different functions. The bottom gray is the on and off switch of the brick and the orange button serves as the enter key. The arrows allow someone to choose what they want on the brick. This brick is run by a rechargeable battery.  Interfaces Pegs are one of the most important things that the NXT brick can connect with. Placing pegs into the brick allows for supports and beams to be attached to it. The NXT also connects with the USB chord that transfers the data from the computer to the NXT brick and the NXT Converter Cable.

Possible Uses The NXT brick tells the robot the intended action action of the programmer. It also serves as "the brain" of the robot. The brick complies the program that the programmer creates and performs the intended functions. There are up to 4 ports for taking in data through a USB chord and 3 output ports for telling the brick the received data. The brick can also be connected to the computer by Bluetooth.

Picture of the NXT Intelligent Brick