Multi NXT Motor control

[aswin0]

Try to make your device modular and use one NXT per module. This is easier to build, develop and test and thus, more fun. Use as many motors in a module as you need. But don't forget to look at other possibilities as well. Gearboxes can be used to drive different functional parts, but only one at a time. Touch sensors or light sensors can replace tacho's sometimes.
Connect the modules over a network. RS485 seems the best solution for time synchronized networks. While you have two NXTs you don't even have to use custom cabling (I guess).

[patrick211]

Hi,

great advices, thank you all.

In the meantime, I purchased 2 more NXT bricks which gives me more freedom, but doesn't make it more easy.

I think I will now, setup a RS485 network, and use motor multiplexers on each port, this must do the job. Once I get it running, I hope being able to get back in here and share my experiences with you.

Patrick

[jwiger]

Didn't see this mentioned, however did see that you mentioned you had some XL Motors.

[mattallen37]

YT embedding on these forums doesn't work for all browsers. Here is a link to the video.

[jwiger]

Thanks Matt!