Remote Control an NXT 2.0 using Windows and Bluetooth
This simple program allows you to connect to any Lego Mindstorm 2.0 NXT through bluetooth and control the 3 motors. It allows you to create different key configurations for the different lego builds you create.
How to Pair NXT to Computer:
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Turn on Bluetooth on NXT.
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Verify you have Bluetooth on your computer.
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Go to Start -> Devices and Printers, then "Add Device."
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Wait for your NXT device to appear, select it, and hit next.
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Your NXT will beep and ask for a password, you can use the default "1234". Hit the orange button to accept.
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Your computer will now request the same password, so type it in and hit next.
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Done!
How to Use Program:
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Open "NXTuControl.exe"
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Click Find Devices and wait for devices to appear in list below.
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If no devices found, you did not pair the NXT to your computer.
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If devices found, select one and click connect.
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Once connected, you can use arrow keys to control the motors.
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Try pressing the Beep, Battery Life, and Version buttons to get information from your NXT.
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For custom keys, click on the Key Config button.
Credits: InTheHand by 32feet for easy Bluetooth connection management.