NXT Brick

Instead of the RCX 2.0 Bricks, we are now going to use the more advanced NXT Bricks. The NXT Brick is shown in the picture below: [1]

The benefits of the NXT Brick in contrast to the RCX 2.0 Brick are:

• The NXT Brick is able to communicate using bluetooth.
• The NXT Brick can be connected to the computer by cable.
• The RCX 2.0 Brick has three sensor input ports, while the NXT Brick has four sensor input ports.
• The NXT Brick comes with an accessory Lithium Rechargeable Battery.

All specifications of the NXT Brick are listed below: [2]

The NXT Brick includes:

• 32-bit ARM7 microprocessor.
• Support for Bluetooth wireless communication.
• 1 USB 2.0 port.
• 4 input ports.
• 3 output ports.
• Powered by 6 AA (1.5v) Batteries, not included, or lithium Rechargeable Battery (#9798 or #9693), sold separately.
• Up to three NXT Bricks can be connected at the same time; however, you can only communicate with one NXT Brick at a time.

References

• [1] Picture NXT Brick
• [2] NXT Brick Specifications

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