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diff --git a/python/nxt-python/README b/python/nxt-python/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..19157be329 --- /dev/null +++ b/python/nxt-python/README @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +nxt-python is a python 2.x driver/interface for the Lego Mindstorms NXT robot. + +Setup +------ + +In order to use nxt-python with an NXT kit, you should add a 'lego' group to your system, and add yourself to that group: + +# groupadd lego +# usermod -a -G lego YourUserName + +You will also want to set up a udev rule to identify NXT hardware and grant the 'lego' group permission to use it. + +A sample rule is included for you in /usr/share/nxt-python, but you may want to verify the vendor code of the NXT unit. + +To verify the vendor code, connect the NXT hardware to your computer and then run: + +lsusb + +Look at the ID for the Lego device; it will probably be 0694, but if not, then change the value in the sample udev rule to match. + +Save the sample udev rule (70-lego.rules) to /etc/udev/rules.d/ + +Log out and log back in, and you should now have full control, via Python, over your NXT hardware. + +Requires at least one of these +------------------------------- +pyusb (for USB communication) +pybluez (for bluetooth communication) |