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NXT IRLink Sensor (NIL1046)

Price : $54.95

Control LEGO R/C trains and other motorized LEGO sets with the HiTechnic IRLink Sensor for the Mindstorms NXT. The IRLink uses Infrared signals to communicate with trains, Power Functions Motor controller and the Mindstorms RCX . Control the speed and direction of up to three LEGO R/C trains (7897 and 7898) and other sets including the new Technic Motorized Bulldozer (8275) and the Monster Dino (4958). The IRLink enables NXT programs to read values from RCX sensors and control motors connected to the RCX.

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HiTechnic NXT IRLink Sensor for LEGO Mindstorms NXT

Introduction

The NXT IRLink Sensor allows communication between the NXT and other LEGO models that utilize infrared communications.

The new LEGO R/C trains and sets using Power Functions motors and controllers such as the Technic Bulldozer and the Monster Dino can all be easily controlled with the NXT using an IRLink. 

Programming

Mindstorms NXT-G

The IRLink Sensor can be programmed using LEGO Mindstorms NXT-G Software by importing one of the available IRLink Sensor Block.  There are three blocks available for the IRLink,

• PF IRLink Block - Controls Power Functions motors with IR Control unit
• Train IRLink Block - Controls LEGO R/C trains
• RCX IRLink Block - Transmits commands to a Mindstorms RCX and receives RCX sensor readings 

These and other HiTechnic sensor programming blocks are available from the downloads page. 

PF IRLink Block

 The Power Functions IRLink Block allows you to select the channel (1 - 4) to match the channel selected on the Power Functions Controller.

Each motor may be controlled independently by setting the command to Stop, Forward or Reverse.

PF IRLink Block

The Train IRLink Block allows you to select the channel (1 - 3) to match the channel selected on the Train.

The train can be controlled by setting the command to Stop, Forward or Reverse.

RCX IRLink Block

The RCX Block allows communications between the NXT and the RCX.  An NXT program can send commands to the RCX to control the RCX motors, read RCX sensors among other functions.  More information is available in the RCX IRLink block help file.

Other Programming Environments

The IRLink can be programmed using any of the available programming languages including NXC, RobotC and LabVIEW.

Downloads

HiTechnic IRLink IRBeacon Block for Mindstorms NXT Software

This block turns the HiTechnic IRLink into an Infrared Beacon. The IR signal produced by the IRLink can then be detected by the IRSeekerV2. Block can be used stand-along as a single block program or it can be used in a loop.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	HiTechnic IRLink IRBeacon Block for Mindstorms NXT Software	1.0	August 19th, 2011	122.32 KB	Download Now

HiTechnic IRLink RCX Get Message

This block allows the IRLink to be used to receive RCX IR messages. The LEGO RCX sends messages as a number from 1 to 255; this block will return that number or 0 if there is no message. Also works with the three message buttons on the RCX remote.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	HiTechnic IRLink RCX Get Message	1.0	January 12th, 2012	255.98 KB	Download Now

HiTechnic Power Functions IRLink Sensor Block for Mindstorms NXT Software

The Power Functions IRLink Sensor Block adds support for Power Functions motor control with the IRLink to the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Software. This block provides features enabling the NXT program to control PF motors.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	HiTechnic Power Functions IRLink Sensor Block for Mindstorms NXT Software	1.0	February 18th, 2009	158.34 KB	Download Now

HiTechnic Power Functions Extended IRLink Sensor Block for Mindstorms NXT Software

The Power Functions Extended IRLink Sensor Block allows full speed and direction control for Power Functions motors with the IRLink. This block provides features enabling the NXT program to control PF motor speed, direction and brake or coast.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	HiTechnic Power Functions Extended IRLink Sensor Block for Mindstorms NXT Software	1.0	February 18th, 2009	206.58 KB	Download Now

HiTechnic Power Functions Single IRLink Sensor Block for Mindstorms NXT Software

The Power Functions Single Output IRLink Sensor Block allows full speed and direction control for a Power Functions motor with the IRLink. This block provides features enabling the NXT program to control PF motor speed, direction and brake or coast.
Note:This block sends a PF command that is not subject to timeout by the PF controller. Once the motor is started, it will keep running until another command is sent to stop it.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	HiTechnic Power Functions Single IRLink Sensor Block for Mindstorms NXT Software	1.0	December 25th, 2010	242.23 KB	Download Now

HiTechnic Train IRLink Sensor Block for Mindstorms NXT Software

The Train IRLink Sensor Block adds support for LEGO R/C Trains with the IRLink to the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Software. This block provides features enabling the NXT program to control up to three LEGO R/C trains at the same time.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	HiTechnic Train IRLink Sensor Block for Mindstorms NXT Software	1.0	February 18th, 2009	151.44 KB	Download Now

HiTechnic RCX IRLink Sensor Block for Mindstorms NXT Software

The RCX IRLink Sensor Block adds support for communications between the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT and the Mindstorms RCX. This block provides features enabling the NXT program to send commands to the RCX and read RCX sensors.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	HiTechnic RCX IRLink Sensor Block for Mindstorms NXT Software	1.0	February 18th, 2009	445.84 KB	Download Now

HiTechnic IRLink IRBeacon VI for LabVIEW 2009

This vi turns the HiTechnic IRLink into an Infrared Beacon. The IR signal produced by the IRLink can then be detected by the IRSeekerV2. Block can be used stand-along as a single block program or it can be used in a loop. Also included is a demo program that uses the VI.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	HiTechnic IRLink IRBeacon VI for LabVIEW 2009	1.0	November 10th, 2011	31.09 KB	Download Now

IRLink Power Functions Single Ouptut VI For LV2009 and 2010

LabVIEW 2009 and 2010 VIs for sending a Power Functions Single Output command to a LEGO Power Functions motor receiver. The Single Output VI allows you to specify which PF channel, with of the two PF outputs, and the power level to use for that output. The Single Output command is not subject to timeout by the PF receiver. See the included readme.txt file for how to install the VI.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	IRLink Power Functions Single Ouptut VI For LV2009 and 2010	1.0a	January 2nd, 2012	63.77 KB	Download Now

IRLink - LEGO R/C Train VI

LabVIEW VI to control LEGO R/C trains using the IRLink. This VI allows control of speed and direction.
Note: This vi is designed for LabVIEW 7.1 with NXT Toolkit.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	IRLink - LEGO R/C Train VI	1.0	August 8th, 2009	33.46 KB	Download Now

IRLink - Power Functions (Extended) VI

LabVIEW VI to control Power Functions motors using the IRLink. This VI allows control of PF motor speed and direction.
Note: This vi is designed for LabVIEW 7.1 with NXT Toolkit.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	IRLink - Power Functions (Extended) VI	1.0	August 8th, 2009	56.25 KB	Download Now

IRLink - RCX Communications

LabVIEW VI to communicate with the MINDSTORMS RCX using the IRLink.
Note: This vi is designed for LabVIEW 7.1 with NXT Toolkit.

	Description	Version	Release Date	Size
	IRLink - RCX Communications	1.0	August 8th, 2009	127.13 KB	Download Now