Setting up Bluetooth for NXT
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For ROBOTC Bluetooth NXT functions, check out the NXT Bluetooth Functions page! |
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Installing USB Adapter Drivers
Before you can use your Bluetooth USB adapter with ROBOTC, you must install the drivers and set up the device for use. This guide is for Windows 7, other operating systems have varying procedures.
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. Check it out at her blog, robotquare.com |
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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2. Open the Start Menu, click on Devices and Printers, right click on the appropriate adapter, and select "Bluetooth Settings". |
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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). |
5. The NXT will pull up all available devices within range, including other eligble NXT bricks, that have Bluetooth enabled and turned on. Select your computer from the list and select 'Connect'. If you do not know your computer's name, navigate to Start Menu> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools> System Information. Your computer's name is "System Name". |
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. |
7. Windows should recognize that there is a new connection and will pop up another notification saying so. Click on the notification and enter the passkey for the NXT when prompted, then click 'Next'. |
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8. Windows will finish connecting to the NXT and display "Your device is ready to use notification" when completed.
PC/NXT Pairing with ROBOTC
Connecting Two NXT Bricks
Disconnecting Two NXT Bricks
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