Lego Release Mindstorms NXT Infrared Link Sensor & RF ID Sensor [Lego NXT Accessories]

For those of you into building Mindstorms NXT robots – which is far removed from mere childs play – you may be interested to know that Lego have now released two Mindstorms NXT accessories in the form of a Mindstorms NXT Infrared Link Sensor and a Mindstorms NXT RF ID Sensor, the former of which, somewhat tantalisingly, will allow your NXT robots to actually control either other Mindstorms NXT creations or even Lego IR remote-controlled trains and/or Lego power function motors.

According to the official Lego product pages, the two NXT accessories are as follows:

Infrared Link Sensor for MINDSTORMS NXT!

Enhance your MINDSTORMS NXT creations with an Infrared Link Sensor! With 3 NXT-G blocks, you’ll be able to build robots that can communicate with other devices, including the MINDSTORMS RCX, LEGO IR remote-controlled trains, and LEGO Power Functions motors.

• Includes 1 Infrared Link Sensor.
• Does not include connector cable.

RF ID Sensor for your MINDSTORMS NXT robots!

Another great MINDSTORMS NXT accessory for experienced programmers! Add an NXT-G program loop that needs a specific transponder to run. When you have the key transponder, only you can start the program – use multiple transponders to run multiple program paths!

• Includes sensor and 2 RF transponders!
• Does not include connector cable.

Both accessories come without the all important NXT Intelligent Brick and require the Lego Mindstorms NXT set #8527 in order to run and will set you back around £33 and £40 for the Mindstorms NXT Infrared Link Sensor and a Mindstorms NXT RF ID Sensor respectively. Extra keyfob transponders for use with the latter are also available for just shy of £25 for a pack of 10 units.

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