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- 11 May 2012, 03:00
- Forum: Mindstorms Hardware
- Topic: Controlling multiple LEDs individually with NXT question
- Replies: 9
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Re: Controlling multiple LEDs individually with NXT question
No PWM, it's straight on and off. I wanted to build Stargate ring with the light up chevrons. It would light up each LED in sequence in between motor driving the ring. I already have the script for motor running in random direction for random time. I can easily add one block (motor output or sensor ...
- 11 May 2012, 00:53
- Forum: Mindstorms Hardware
- Topic: Controlling multiple LEDs individually with NXT question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12676
Re: Controlling multiple LEDs individually with NXT question
I wanted to add I also have older RCX brick 1.5 that could be pressed in service but I have no way to program it as all of my computers are 64 bits Windows, no serial port, and as I understand the USB tower doesn't work with 64 bits OS. If RCX is better for LED, how would I communicate bvetween RCX ...
- 11 May 2012, 00:50
- Forum: Mindstorms Hardware
- Topic: Controlling multiple LEDs individually with NXT question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12676
Controlling multiple LEDs individually with NXT question
I wanted to be able to control 7 or 8 LEDs individually with NXT but a search of this turned up only a $50 device: http://www.hitechnic.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=SPR2010 Is there something cheaper? Or maybe cut up a spare NXT cable and use motor wire to control a multiplexer dir...