I want to start coding in Python or Ruby. Since I own a Lego Midstorms kit I thought it would be nice to program against it. Are there any good translators / interpeters for the Mindstorms brick?
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I wonder if LeJos nxj (java and relatively active) could be used with jruby http://lejos.sourceforge.net/forum/index.php – Peter Ehrlich May 27 '12 at 00:55
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The nxt-python and ruby-nxt projects are remote control interfaces to the NXT. They both run on a PC and remotely control the NXT via Bluetooth or USB. If you are looking for running alternative firmware on the NXT, there are several different alternatives.
Steve Hassenplug has a webpage with a comprehensive list of all of the known alternative firmware and remote control options.
NXT Software
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Hi, thanks for the pointer to the site, I guess there's a good starting point ;-) – nojevive Jun 22 '09 at 21:56
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Thanks, I know it wasn't exactly the answer you were looking for, but like you said, it is a place to start. Maybe someone will create an interpreter for python or ruby in the future. There are already projects for Java and Lua, so python and/or ruby might not be far behind. :) – Louis Davis Jun 22 '09 at 22:02
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With python you can use jaraco.nxt or nxt-python to control the NXT robot. I don't own one so I've never used any of those.
Found this example using nxt-python:
#!/usr/bin/env python
import nxt.locator
from nxt.motor import Motor, PORT_B, PORT_C
def spin_around(b):
m_left = Motor(b, PORT_B)
m_left.update(100, 360)
m_right = Motor(b, PORT_C)
m_right.update(-100, 360)
sock = nxt.locator.find_one_brick()
if sock:
spin_around(sock.connect())
sock.close()
else:
print 'No NXT bricks found'
Seems nice.
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nojevive, if you test this, I'd appreciate some feedback on this python module. – GuiSim Jun 19 '09 at 20:59
