Instruction Guide: Powering the Brick
The NXT Video Trainer 2.0 has a lesson that discusses powering the NXT brick.
Powering the NXT: Discussion Watch video as group and discuss the NXT power options
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This is students' first exposure to" NXT Video Trainer 2.0"
- Point out icons, menus, lesson format, etc.
AA Batteries
- Use separate battery cover for AA’s
- Higher voltage than from rechargable batteries
- Slower drain from full charge/peak voltage
- Thinner profile to NXT Brick when batteries installed
- No waiting for batteries to recharge
Rechargeable battery
- Cost savings over time
- Less (hazardous) waste
- Our primary choice
- LED's shows charging status
AC Adaptor for “static” robots
- Non-mobile robots that need to run for extended periods
- Guarding, monitoring, measuring/logging data, etc.
- Requires working rechargeable battery since adaptor plugs into battery pack
