Brick Labs

The Source for LEGO Robotics and Educational Materials

Brick Labs header image 4

iPhone Lego Mindstorms NXT Robot Demo

August 30th, 2010 · No Comments · From YouTube

This robot demonstrates iPhone to Lego Robotics communication via the Safari web browser and the Lego NXT Light Sensor. Visit www.battlebricks.com for full building instructions. This robot draws portraits, elaborating photos and images. The software on the PC is developed under MATLAB®, following the ideas of Claude Baumann and his students at www.restena.lu (Erik’s XY [...]

[Read more →]

Tags:····

Lego Mindstorms NXT Segway

August 19th, 2010 · No Comments · From YouTube

This is a direct copy of Phillippe Hurbain’s NXTWay which imitates a Segway using the NXT. This is a very plucky version that always tries to move forward. Links and details at www.robotthoughts.com Video Rating: 4 / 5

[Read more →]

Tags:··

RoboFlush: The Lego Mindstorms NXT Toilet Flushing Robot

August 16th, 2010 · No Comments · From YouTube

RoboFlush has one purpose, to flush a toilet. Using the Lego Mindstorms NXT Kit, with a motor, touch sensor for manual flushing, and the ultrasonic sensor for flush detection, RoboFlush removes the need to flush your own toilet. Check out www.battlebricks.com for instructions and more! Video Rating: 4 / 5

[Read more →]

Tags:·····

Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 From ThinkGeek

August 15th, 2010 · No Comments · From YouTube

Build a robot that recognizes color, or an automatic toilet flusher, or an obstacle avoiding robot! Everything you need is here. thinkgeek.com Video Rating: 4 / 5 Sponsored by: www.ineedhelpfast.com and http Lego Mindstorm NXT Creations Built, Filmed, and Edited by Brett Gale 1: Tribot ball Fetcher 2: Tribot Line Follower (0:40) 3: Time Lapse [...]

[Read more →]

Tags:···

Local Robotics Events

April 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment · General

We all hear about the big LEGO or Robotics events, like the National FLL challenge in Atlanta. But what about local stuff?  Events you can go spend a day and half a tank of gas to visit? There is a robotics group in Maine.  It is called: Maine Robotics.  It’s a non-profit organization run by [...]

[Read more →]

Tags:······