NXTCam Resources

Download the user guide and visit the Software Library.

Instructions for Windows XP

Download USB Driver ZIP file to your disk and unzip in a folder, say c:\nxtcam_v1p1.
Connect NXTCam to USB Port.
The New Hardware Wizard will pop up, in this wizard, select:
(*) Install from a list or specific location.
Next, uncheck [ ] Search removable media and check [x] Include this location to search.
Specify path with 'nxtcam' subfolder. e.g. c:\nxtcam_v1p1\nxtcam **
In the next step, a dialog may inform you that the driver has not passed the Windows Logo test for compatibility.
Select 'Continue Anyway'.

Files Needed Dialog box:
In the next step, if a dialog box appears asking for path of sys files, provide the path you gave in a previous step followed by \i386. (or directory for your processor)
e.g. c:\nxtcam_v1p1\nxtcam\i386 **

When the New Hardware Wizard pops up again, follow the same steps.

NXTCam is ready to use upon completion of these steps.

** NOTE: Depending on configuration of your NXTCam firmware you may have to use subfolder 'nxtcam' or 'ftdichip'.

Installation instructions for Windows Vista

Login as Administrator
Download drivers and extract in a folder say: C:\User\Admin\nxtcam_v1p1
Connect camera and look for Found New Hardware window to appear.
In this window, select Locate and Install driver software (and give permission to continue).
Subsequently, select 'I don't have disc, show me more options...'
Then select the choice to 'Browse my computer ...' and select folder C:\User\Admin\nxtcam_v1p1\nxtcam
Vista may popup a window informing 'Cannot verify the publisher of this driver software...'
At this point choose 'Install this driver software anyway'

Follow the same steps for second driver installation.

Installation Instructions for Mac

For Macintosh, download the following file from USB Drivers area and double-click:
FTDIUSBSerialDriver_v2_2_7.dmg

Driver Support

NXTCam USB Drivers are supported on:

• Windows XP (i386 and AMD processors)
• Windows Vista (i386 and AMD processors)
• Mac OS X v10.4.10 (PowerPC G4 or Intel)

If you have a different processor or OS, please e-mail us.

NXT Firmware

To use NXTCam, please ensure to upgrade your NXT brick firmware to 1.05.
You can download this firmware from LEGO Mindstorms site at:
mindstorms.lego.com/Support/Updates/

Mounting the NXTCam

The holes on the NXTCam enclosure are designed for tight fit of Technic pins (or axles) with ‘+’ cross section.

To mount NXTCam v2 on your project we suggest that you use two dark gray ‘Technic Axle 3 with Stud’ as shown.
Insert axles from the front (lens side) of the NXTCam and secure with a bushing on the back or mount it on your project directly.

Alternately, you may use blue ‘Technic Axle Pin with Friction’, as shown.

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