Comments on: Using HiTechnic sensors with the LEGO Mindstorms software

By: Maryanne

Maryanne — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:13:59 +0000

Thank you for the help I have a class using this and needed to download the move motors blocks.

By: Gus

Gus — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:34:17 +0000

The LEGO software is very finicky and requires that there are a bunch of required files and that the name of the block matches the name of the folder containing the files. Make sure that when you expand the zip file that you extract the entire file tree contained within including the folder itself. If any files are missing, are invalid, or if the folder name does not match the name of the block, then the LEGO software will show the block in gray and not let you import it.

By: Sohan

Sohan — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:18:03 +0000

I tried to download the pf irlink block but the letters are gray in the import export wizard they are unclickable is it because i am using nxt 2.0

By: Gus

Gus — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:07:36 +0000

What is not working? The best way to get help is to use the online support form.

By: Farjad

Farjad — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:10:48 +0000

THIS DOESNT WORK

By: Gus

Gus — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:51:53 +0000

Brandon, Double check the block import instructions. The LEGO software is very particular about the all the files being present and that the folder name matches the name of the block. If any file or sub folder or if the folder holding the block files is misnamed, then the entry in the list will be gray.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:28:00 +0000

When I download the gyro sensor block, I try importing it. When the importer comes up, I navigate to the file but the “gyro sensor” letters are gray and it won’t let me click it to import. The letters are unclickable. I deleted my file and remade it but it doesn’t work.

By: Gus

Gus — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:56:24 +0000

This is was not a bug. It was just the block designer being creative!

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:24:36 +0000

I downloaded your “Train IR Link” NXT-G blog, and I found an error. The Train logo, when the block is dragged around the programming page, is backwards. You need to fix the PNG File and re-import the block into the program software. But its an easy fix.

By: SMUX NXT-G Blocks Now Available « HiTechnic Blog

SMUX NXT-G Blocks Now Available « HiTechnic Blog — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:21:57 +0000

[...] You will find the new blocks on the HiTechnic downloads page. You can also find the blocks with the SMUX support on the bottom of the SMUX product page. If you need help downloading and installing sensor blocks, please look at Using HiTechnic sensors with the LEGO Mindstorms software. [...]