Downloading the required firmware on to the NXT Brick

Primary Objective

To run the LabVIEW programs on the NXT Brick, we need to update the firmware that exists on the NXT Brick.

Connecting NXT to the Computer

The NXT brick is connected to the computer using the USB cable that comes with the kit. Make sure the NXT brick is connected to the computer and switched on before continuing with the following steps.

Updating Firmware

We do this by the following steps.

1. Open Labview 8.6. This can be done by : Start -> All Programs ->Robotics-> LabVIEW 8.6

2. Select Blank Vi from the Getting Started window.

Figure : Choose Blank VI from this Getting Started window.

2. Go to Tools and select NXT Module -> Update NXT Firmware, in the Block Diagram window

Figure : Updating Firmware

3. In the window that comes up, click on Download.

Figure : Select Download to download the firmware to the NXT Brick.