Setting up Bluetooth for NXT - Revision history

Jwatson at 18:32, 28 August 2012

2012-08-28T18:32:06Z

Jwatson at 18:09, 28 August 2012

2012-08-28T18:09:52Z

Jwatson: /* Installing USB Adapter Drivers */

2012-06-13T18:59:33Z

Installing USB Adapter Drivers

Jwatson at 20:03, 5 June 2012

2012-06-05T20:03:40Z

Jwatson at 20:03, 5 June 2012

2012-06-05T20:03:27Z

Jwatson at 20:03, 5 June 2012

2012-06-05T20:03:13Z

Jwatson at 20:02, 5 June 2012

2012-06-05T20:02:55Z

Jwatson: /* Installing USB Adapter Drivers */

2012-06-05T19:51:12Z

Installing USB Adapter Drivers

Jwatson: /* Installing USB Adapter Drivers */

2012-06-05T19:50:48Z

Installing USB Adapter Drivers

Jwatson: /* Installing USB Adapter Drivers */

2012-06-05T19:49:18Z

Installing USB Adapter Drivers

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 |''For information about Bluetooth and the NXT, see: [[NXT_Bluetooth_Overview|Bluetooth Overview]].''
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 |Before you can use your Bluetooth USB adapter with ROBOTC, you must install the drivers and set up the device for use.
 '''Note: Not all Bluetooth adapters will work with the NXT brick''' due to its built-in chip limitations. ROBOTC community member ''Laurens'' has compiled a great list of adapters that are known to work with the NXT bricks, complete with a listing of
-internal laptop adapters. [http://robotsquare.com/2012/03/04/list-of-nxt-compatible-bluetooth-dongles/ Check it out at her blog, robotsquare.com]
+internal laptop adapters. [http://robotsquare.com/2012/03/04/list-of-nxt-compatible-bluetooth-dongles/ Check it out at his blog, robotsquare.com]
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 |'''1.''' Start Windows and plug in USB adapter. Windows should automatically recognize and install your device. If you do not see a popup near the notifications area like the one shown below, click here for some workarounds.

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 |''For information about Bluetooth and the NXT, see: [[NXT_Bluetooth_Overview|Bluetooth Overview]].''
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 == Connecting via Bluetooth - Pairing ==
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-|''For ROBOTC Bluetooth NXT ''functions'', check out the [[NXT_Functions_Bluetooth|NXT Bluetooth Functions]] page!''
+|''For ROBOTC Bluetooth NXT ''functions'', see: [[NXT_Functions_Bluetooth|NXT Bluetooth Functions]].''
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 |'''1.''' Start Windows and plug in USB adapter. Windows should automatically recognize and install your device. If you do not see a popup near the notifications area like the one shown below, click here for some workarounds.
 |[[File:Windows_Install_1.jpg]]
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 |'''4.''' Turn on the NXT brick, navigate to the Bluetooth menu, and make sure Bluetooth is turned 'On' and Visibility is set to 'Visible'; then, select 'Search'. This will start the pairing process between the NXT and the computer. You will still need to register the device in ROBOTC to compile wirelessly (instructions below).
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 internal laptop adapters. [http://robotsquare.com/2012/03/04/list-of-nxt-compatible-bluetooth-dongles/ Check it out at her blog, robotsquare.com]
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 |[[File:Windows_Install_1.jpg]]
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-|'''1.''' Start Windows and plug in USB adapter. Windows should automatically recognize and install your device. If you do not see a popup near the notifications area like the one shown below, click here for some workarounds.
+|'''2.''' Open the Start Menu, click on Devices and Printers, right click on the appropriate adapter, and select "Bluetooth Settings".
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 |[[File:Windows_Install_3.jpg]]
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-|'''2.''' Open the Start Menu, click on Devices and Printers, right click on the appropriate adapter, and select "Bluetooth Settings".
+|'''3.''' Make sure "Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer", "Allow Bluetooth Devices to connect to this computer", and "Alert when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" are checked.
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 |[[File:Windows_Install_4.jpg]]
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-|'''3.''' Make sure "Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer", "Allow Bluetooth Devices to connect to this computer", and "Alert when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" are checked.
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 |'''4.''' Turn on the NXT brick, navigate to the Bluetooth menu, and make sure Bluetooth is turned 'On' and Visibility is set to 'Visible'; then, select 'Search'. This will start the pairing process between the NXT and the computer. You will still need to register the device in ROBOTC to compile wirelessly (instructions below).
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 |'''6.''' Select which port on the NXT you would like to save the connection to and enter your passkey when prompted (1234 by default) and select the check mark.
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 |[[File:Windows_Install_5.jpg]]
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