Brick Labs

Two posts in one!

HiTechnic has released a new sensor.  It’s an Electro Optical Proximity Detector.  It detects minute changes in distance.  Very accurate and very fast.

A version of this for the RCX was using in building the famous Steve Hassenplug LegWay.

This sensor will detect objects up to 30 Centimeters away.

As you may have heard, FTC has updated its systems to use a hybrid system.  It uses some of the VEX parts, combined with the NXT brain.  Pitsco is now selling a parts kit for the FTC competitions.  Note: These parts themselves are not LEGO compatible.  You will need to get the HiTechnic controllers that allow the NXT to control the VEX motors and sensors.

News updates courtesy of The NXT Step.