To turn on your LEGO Mindstorms NXT, press the orange, square Enter button on the Mindstorms NXT brick.
Turning on your LEGO Mindstorms NXT is a simple process. The NXT brick, which is the intelligent core of your robot, has several buttons on its front face. Among these buttons, you will find a distinctive orange, square button. This button is the primary control for initiating the power-up sequence.
Steps to Power On Your NXT
- Locate the Button: Find the orange, square button on the front of the NXT brick. It is usually located below the screen and alongside arrow buttons.
- Press the Button: Simply press and release this orange, square Enter button.
- Check the Screen: The NXT screen should light up, and you will typically see the LEGO Mindstorms logo or the main menu appear, indicating that the brick is powered on and ready for use.
It's important to note that this same orange button is also used to select options within the NXT's menu system once it is on.
Identifying the Buttons
The NXT brick features several buttons:
- Orange Button: The central, square button used for power on/off and selection (Enter).
- Dark Grey Buttons: Arrow buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right) used for navigation within menus.
- Light Grey Button: The Back button (sometimes marked with a 'X') used to return to the previous menu or cancel an action.
By pressing the orange, square Enter button, you initiate the boot process for your LEGO Mindstorms NXT brick, bringing your robot to life.
