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	NXT Support Use the resources below to get started with using the NXT.   Jump to: Installing more than one version of ROBOTC? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Installation / Activation Troubleshooting / ERRORS Technical / Community Support Getting Started with the NXT (PDFs)	Online Mindstorms Web Help View Help Document as a PDF

 

Installing more than one version of ROBOTC?

ROBOTC 3.0 introduces a new and improved way of managing your ROBOTC software, designed to simplify the process of keeping all of your software up-to-date while minimizing the number of downloads and installations you must perform!

 

Once you have downloaded and installed any version of ROBOTC 3.x, you have everything you need (NXT and Cortex drivers excluded). No Additional downloads of ROBOTC software are required; in fact, don't try to download and install additional versions.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Having issues with ROBOTC/NXT Drivers?

If you are having a rare issue where ROBOTC crashes due to NXT drivers, click here for instructions on how to fix it >>>

 

ROBOTC 3.x: How do I Deactivate ROBOTC and move it onto a different machine?

ROBOTC 3.x includes a License Manager which takes care of all licenses for all ROBOTC products. Click here to learn more >>>

 

ROBOTC 2.x: How do I Deactivate ROBOTC and move it onto a different machine?

The deactivation feature is new to ROBOTC versions 2.0.2 and higher (prior to 3.0). To deactivate ROBOTC from a computer, go to the "Help" menu, and select "Deactivate ROBOTC". See the image below:

 

 

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Installation / Activation troubleshooting

 

• Purchase ROBOTC for MINDSTORMS - Choose CD-Rom or Internet Download and purchase ROBOTC
  
• Check the number of activations you have left or Change your Password
• Adding an additional Product in ROBOTC (ROBOTC 3.x)

• How to Install ROBOTC on a MAC
• How to install a building license file
• How to activate a license

1. Activation Help with ROBOTC 3.x
2. Activation Help with ROBOTC 2.x

• Activate without Internet - Click on this link to activate a computer that is not on the internet using User Codes.
• How to de-activate a license
• Errors:

1. List of ERROR CODES and their DEFINITIONS
2. Error 42 - After Installation
3. "Side-by-Side Configuration" Error
4. Installer "Unable to Save File" Error

 

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Technical / Community Support

 

• Forums - An online community of ROBOTC users.
• Contact Us - Use the contact form to submit a ticket.

 

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Getting started with the NXT

Listed below are a combination of PDFs and videos which will help you get started with using the NXT. It will take you through from building a robot to using code to get the NXT up and running.

 

1. Build a robot

Don't have a robot built yet? Here is a simple design, complete with step-by-step building instructions.

• NXT Building Instructions PDF
• Other Building Instructions

 

2. Download Firmware

ROBOTC requires special firmware to communicate with the NXT. This video will show you how. There is also a PDF that is the written version.

• NXT Download Firmware video
• Download Firmware PDF

 

3. Sample Programs

Sample programs provide already-working examples of how to program in ROBOTC.

• NXT Sample Programs video
• Download Sample Programs PDF
• NXT Sample Programs menu

 

4. Modify Code

Make changes to a sample program to see how your modifications affect the robot's behavior.

• NXT Movement PDF
• NXT Common Commands menu

 

5. Use web help files for any additional resources

• MINDSTORMS Web Help

 

Teaching ROBOTC for LEGO MINDSTORMS offers a complete multimedia curriculum for classroom training or self-paced learning.
Visit the Curriculum page to learn more.

 

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