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Creating and Configuring Variable Blocks

The document discusses variable blocks and math blocks in programming the NXT robot. Variable blocks are used to store values in the NXT's memory by defining a variable name and data type. Math blocks perform arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction by selecting the operation and input values from variables or wires. Configuring the blocks involves selecting the variable to read or write data to and the operation for math blocks.

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Creating and Configuring Variable Blocks

The document discusses variable blocks and math blocks in programming the NXT robot. Variable blocks are used to store values in the NXT's memory by defining a variable name and data type. Math blocks perform arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction by selecting the operation and input values from variables or wires. Configuring the blocks involves selecting the variable to read or write data to and the operation for math blocks.

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Math and Variable Block

Variable Block
Variable Block

❖ A block used to store a


value in the NXTs built-in
memory
Creating a Variable

Choose the Define Variable


command in the Edit menu of
the software.
Creating a Variable
In the dialog window, give
your new variable a short,
easy-to-understand name
and set the type of data that
the variable will hold.
Configuring The Variable Block
1. In the list, select the variable that you want to
pass or write a data.
Configuring The Variable Block
2. Choose to either read the variable’s current
value or write a new data to the variable.
Configuring The Variable Block
3. Used if you want to give your variable block a
starting value.
Math Block
Math Block
❖ This block performs simple
arithmetic operations like
addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and
division.
Configuring The Math Block
1. Input values can be typed in or supplied
dynamically by data wires.
Configuring The Math Block
2. The pull-down menu will let you choose from
six arithmetic operations you can perform.

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