Download NXT WifiBlock - User documentation

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Introduction to the WifiBlock
The WifiBlock for Lego Mindstorms NXT is a standalone enclosure containing an electronic
board with a Wifi device. Useful features are:
1. 2 leds (one green and one orange)
2. A NXT compatible female connector
3. An ON/OFF switch
Figure 1: Overview of the WifiBlock
The WifiBlock is powered by 3 AA (LR6) batteries (not supplied) that must be inserted into
the WifiBlock as shown on the battery hatch marking:
Figure 2: Battery hatch
The WifiBlock connects to your Lego Mindstorms NXT brick enabling it to have a complete
TCP/IP connectivity with an access to the internet. With such equipment, your NXT robot will
be able to send data to a computer over the internet or receive information from this computer.
Let’s introduce some use case for the WifiBlock.
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