Questions tagged [software]
Questions about software related to planning models or programming LEGO robots.
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Do any programs exist that allow you to build your own LEGO manuals?
What I'm looking for is a program or website/webapp that allows "virtual" building of a LEGO model, step-by-step, and allows you to save these single steps to get a complete building plan in the end. ...
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EV3-specific bricks missing from Lego Digital Designer 4.3.11 (Win)?
I have LDD on my Mac and have used it to create EV3 models (like an FLL robot, or a Lego dot-matrix printer). Recently, I purchased a cheap Windows laptop for use by a FLL team.
After twice ...
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Is there anything like a 'recipe generator' for LEGO models?
For me, most of the fun of LEGO toys, is building new things from the instructions. Rebuilding things can be fun, but if I know I have certain bricks (or even sets), is there somewhere to cross-...
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Where can I download the LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 IDE?
I want to see how well that IDE runs on my old Windows XP laptop.
I looked on www.lego.com, but it seems to all be documentation (downloads).
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LEGO Digital Designer Alternatives
I am been using LDD (LEGO Digital Designer) for my latest NXT project and noticed a major delay in building and making instructions for my Projects (My Mindstorm projects contain well over 500 pieces) ...
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Where can I download the software for old RCX-era Mindstorms sets?
These days I've been coming across a lot of people who've purchased used MINDSTORMS sets from the RCX era, only to find they didn't come with a CD. And in order to use the set, assuming that using an ...
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Is there a way to convert a 3D model into a lego sculpture?
After researching this question for a few days, I want to post it here so I can share what I learned in an answer, and hopefully learn some new techniques too.
If anyone has found another way to do ...
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Explaination of LXFML file contents
I am interested in writing a game that interprets LXF files into worlds (to create a game such as Lego Universe). After finding out how to extract the LXFML file from the LXF archive, I need to know ...
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RCX firmware download problem
I hope someone can help me with a problem with getting an original RCX 1.0 system working with a current PC.
I bought the RCX 1.0 system back in (I think) 2000 but its been in storage a long time. In ...
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Good LEGO CAD Design Software with Technic elements and animation
I'm taking computer engineering in Gr. 11 right now and our final project is to create a robot with the first version of Mindstorms. My partner and I are making a sumo robot for the class competition. ...
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How can an EV3 motor "remember" it's starting position?
I am currently working on a project that uses large motors. I want the project to return to a "starting position" (0,0,0) at the touch of a button so that it can be used multiple (identical) times. ...
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How to load an RCX from a modern system?
I recently bought a new in box 1.5 Mindstorms kit featuring the RCX. My computer unfortunately does not have a 9-pin connection, and the software does not appear to work on Windows 10. Short of buying ...
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Vision Command and Exploration Mars software for Mindstorms RIS 2.0
I recently bought a set 3804 LEGO Mindstorms RIS (Robotics Invention System) v2.0 very well maintained but did not have the installation CD of the RCX program and IR tower. With some research on the ...
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Where can I download the EV3 education edition software for free?
I have a site license but I'm not able to find the download for the software anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Lego Mindstorms RCX RIS 2.0 IR tower Windows 10 64-bit driver
I found this question:
Lego Mindstorms RCX RIS 2.0 IR tower Windows 7 / Windows XP driver
and I wanted to ask if someone found a solution.
But due to my lack of reputation I couldn't create a ...
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How can I create synthetic imagery (rendering) of LEGO models?
I'd like to know how I can create computer imagery of my own models or existing models.
How can we do photographic quality or cartoon like images?
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Is there any application to keep an inventory of owned sets and pieces?
I'm looking for a desktop application that keeps track of sets and pieces owned. Ideally something that would look up LEGO databases such as Peeron or others in order to add the pieces in a set ...
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How can I automate orders from Lego Pick-a-Brick?
Is there a way to automate the process of ordering from Lego's online Pick-a-Brick? I'd like to be able to go from a .csv with part IDs to a filled cart on their site, or even all the way through to ...
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What software was used to create the LEGO Movie?
So I've just seen the LEGO Movie and I was amazed at the such intricate details of all the minifigures and sets.
I was wondering if anyone knows what software was used to create the film. Animal ...
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Is it possible to build Lego bricks with a makerbot replicator 3D print?
Is it possible for plates, tiles or small pieces ? Is it possible to use MLCAD with a Makerbot replicator?
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How can I convert an image's pixels to actual LEGO colors?
The LEGO Group released a few "mosaic" sets a while back, which came with clear baseplates and a bunch of 1x1 bricks. I have been wondering recently if it is possible to use an image as a reference ...
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Is there an XML format for Lego?
I've seen some pretty neat applications using customized XML formats. There is a Musical Notation XML so that a user can create sheet music on XML. With the right software, that XML can be converted ...
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Digital tool for roller coaster physics
I'm currently working on a roller coaster MOC with a looping. I started physically building the MOC but quickly recognised that it is quite a mess to build something, tear it down rebuild it, etc. ...
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Software to help inventory set
Are there any software applications to help check the inventory of a lego set?
Currently I load the set-up as a bricklink wanted list and then delete each part one by one until I have only the ...
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How to visually search for specific parts in a 3D model?
For a missed/loose piece that needs to be reattached, I plan to check all the steps where the piece was used. If I can also get an overview of the possible piece locations from the existing 3D models, ...
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Does the Mindstorms EV3 software run on OS X El Capitan?
El Capitan was released a few days ago, and I want to upgrade. Will there be issues with the software, or will it run nicely on El Capitan?
My Mac:
Retina MacBook Pro 13", Early 2015
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What is the best way to program Mindstorms EV3?
I'm just starting to use the LEGO Mindstorms EVE robot and I'm a bit hesitant which way to choose for programming: the official graphic software or any alternative (preferably the Linux based ev3dev)?
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Where can I get RCX 1.0 software?
We've got a LEGO RCX 1.0 without any Software.
I've installed the USB IR Tower, what should I do now?
I've downloaded the EV3 Software from the LEGO homepage and thought I could use this, but I don't ...
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EV3 Education Edition software license
I got a new EV3 education kit.
Can I install it on a several computers or does the license work on one computer only?
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Can additional MyBlock icons be added to the EV3 palette of icons available in the MyBlock builder?
I'm a big believer in using MyBlocks when using EV3. For FLL teams, every robot needs to move forward, backward, turn right, turn left, arm up, arm down. Even before a robot is built, those MyBlocks ...
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"Heads up! Could not open project" error message when opening project
When I try to open my project it gives me error saying "Heads up! Could not open project". Could you please help me? Let me know if you want me to share the file.
We were working on that ...
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EV3 IDE flickering
I'm using the Mindstorms IDE for EV3 on OSX.
Everytime I'm moving the cursor the screen starts to flicker.
See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3JkonowmD0&feature=youtu.be .
Any ideas what's ...
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