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diff --git a/python/nxt-python/README b/python/nxt-python/README index 19157be329..bd05e263c6 100644 --- a/python/nxt-python/README +++ b/python/nxt-python/README @@ -1,26 +1,35 @@ -nxt-python is a python 2.x driver/interface for the Lego Mindstorms NXT robot. +nxt-python (python module to control Lego NXT) + +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: +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. +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. +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: +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. +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. +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 ------------------------------- |