This example shows you how to use Simulink Support Package for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hardware to run a Simulink® model on a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT hardware. Simulink Support Package for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hardware enables you to create and run Simulink models on LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT hardware. The target includes a library of Simulink blocks for configuring and accessing LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT sensors, actuators and communication interfaces. Additionally, the target enables you to monitor and tune algorithms running on LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT hardware from the same Simulink models from which you developed the algorithms.In this example you will learn how to create and run a simple Simulink model on LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT hardware. See other examples for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT hardware to learn how to use External mode and to learn how to implement more complex algorithms.If you are new to Simulink, we recommend completing Interactive Simulink Tutorial, reading the Getting Started section of the Simulink documentation and running Simulink Getting Started example.
To run this example you will need the following hardware:LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent BrickSimulink Support Package for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hardware provides an easy way to create algorithms that use LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT sensors and actuators by using the blocks that can be added to your Simulink model. The blocks are used to configure the associated sensors and actuators, as well as to read and write data to them.1. Enter simulink at the MATLAB® prompt. This opens the Simulink Library Browser.2. In the Simulink Library Browser, navigate to Simulink Support Package for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hardware.3. Double-click the Button and LCD block. Review each block mask, which contains a description of the block and parameters for configuring the associated LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT sensor and actuator.In this task, you will create a simple Simulink model that detects the state of the orange button on the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick and displays it on the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick LCD.1.
In MATLAB, select HOME > New > Simulink Model.2. Drag the Button and LCD blocks to the model. Use the default settings for both blocks.3. Connect the Button block to the LCD block.4. A pre-configured model is included for your convenience.In this task, you will configure and run your model on the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT hardware.1. Connect LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick to your computer with a USB cable.2. Press the orange button on LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick. The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick LCD shows the startup screen.3. In your Simulink model, click Tools > Run on Target Hardware > Prepare To Run... .4. When the Configuration Parameters page opens up, set the Target hardware parameter to LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT. Do not change any other settings.6. In your Simulink model, click the Deploy To Hardware button on the toolbar. The model will now be deployed to the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT hardware.7. Look at the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick LCD while you press the orange button.
The LCD displays the state of the orange button, 0 for not pressed, 1 for pressed.Experiment with other LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT blocks. For example:Create and run a model that shows the level of the sound detected by LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Sound Sensor.Create and run a model that shows the intensity of the light detected by LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Light Sensor.This example introduced the workflow for creating an algorithm in a Simulink model, and then running it on LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT hardware. In this example you learned that:Simulink Support Package for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hardware provides blocks for configuring, reading and writing to LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT sensors and actuators.You can use the Deploy To Hardware button to configure and run the model on LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT hardware. Build this LEGO Creator Brick Bank, but make sure you secure it! This set features an arched entrance bank with a classic facade, large windows and spectacular grand foyer complete with a huge chandelier. It has a bank teller, a plush second floor for important financial meetings and plenty of local detail including a neighbouring launderette.
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