Bricklink reference catalog sets category educational. An overview of dacta control lab from the 19951996 lego. Mark it also sounds to me as if you have the old control lab interface boxes. Find complete inventory of pieces and free instruction manual scans for lego control lab software doswin 9705 at the toysperiod online toy guide toys.
The current version of the ev3 lab software is not compatible with the upcoming release of appleas operating system for mac computers, called a. The interface b connects to the host serially and provides a large number of sensor and motor ports. This move also introduced new 9 v sensors, which would later become a key component for the firstgeneration mindstorms sets. Home lego set reference educational dacta technic control lab lego 9751 control lab serial interface and adapter. Vintage lego dacta 9751 mindstorms control lab interface. The lego dacta computer interface 70909 findings by anders isaksson i recently may 2002 bought the lego dacta sets 9701 and 9702, with accompanying computer interface. The international fancreated lego users group network.
Library for controlling the lego control lab interface. We will be updating the software with additional functionality in november, followed by windows 10 and iosandroid tablet releases in spring 2020. All images of lego products and scans of original building instructions are the lego group. The interface b was sold to be used with the robolab software, but. Find complete inventory of pieces and free instruction manual scans for lego control lab serial interface and adapter 9751 at the toysperiod online toy guide toys. The lego dacta interface b connects to the computer via a serial port connection. Solution support get the most out of your lego education solutions with productspecific quickstart guides, troubleshooting tips, and downloadable lesson plans to meet all your classroom needs. While we stopped producing the control lab software a few years ago, you can use the newest version of robolab to. Flowol 3 and flowol 4 support the old lego dacta interface b. The latest incarnation of lego, the lego dacta control lab, puts the power of a mac or windows computer behind those dumb little bricks. Also known as interface b, it was sold by the educational division of lego in the dacta product. Find lego mocs with building instructions rebrickable. Control labs interface box connects via cable to the serial port of a macintosh or msdos computer.
A place for lego fans of all ages to find information, meet one another, and share ideas. This special product line was exclusively developed for usage in kindergarten and schools so the sets typically contain a large amount of pieces for playing and learning together in groups. These instructions were written for the software using a macintosh computer a vintage motorola processor for a real authentic experience but should be similar for windows users. I am trying to add support for the lego dacta interface b.
The dos software is a closed, monolithic program designed exclusively for driving the control box using the logo language. Vintage lego dacta 9751 mindstorms control lab interface for. Lego also included a new serial interface box with eight output and eight input ports. Also 8 outputs, 4 of which can be used for motors with speed control. Lego dacta control lab b so far im very skeptical about the wedo 2. Control lab s interface box connects via cable to the serial port of a macintosh or msdos computer.
Jan 31, 2020 an overview of dacta control lab from the 19951996 lego education catalog. Jul 25, 2014 lego s first programmable product, the technic control center 4. It also comes with a some example code that will enable you to control the box. Unlike lego tc logo, this product does not require users to pop the hood of a computer. How to install the control lab windows 95 software. Technic 9704 control lab software is a dacta technic set released in 2000. Jan 31, 2020 the new software used a special version of the logo programming language called control lab. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the ebay partner network. Find complete inventories and free online instruction manuals for lego educational and dacta technic control lab sets at the toysperiod lego set reference guide. Use the file menu to choose the new project command. The interface box was still there, allowing students to send signals from. If you get an error message cant find control lab interface, it. I immediately came upon my disused lego dacta 9701 control lab building set.
I will include a link where you can download various hard to find softwaredrivers for this interface but it may require an older pc to function properly. The parts and the control box are available as a kit, called the lego dacta control lab. The software for technic interface a is said to be the same for the lego dacta interface aka interface b. Also known as interface b, it was sold by the educational division of lego in the dacta product line, as part of set 9751, part number 70909. Oct 29, 2016 i am trying to add support for the lego dacta interface b. The purpose of this research is to a investigate the use of the logo language in robotics control applications, and b build the community of. Model number printed on the bottom is 70909 but this interface is also known as 2954 and 9751. These are the instructions for building the lego dacta control lab building set that was released in 1995. Lego dacta control lab serial interface 70909 aka 2954 9751. A selection of smart companion apps allows kids to control reallife models and robots for lego technic, lego boost and lego mindstorms. Handson control technology with new lego dacta tools. I immediately came upon my disused lego dacta 9701 control lab building set, bought after saving many years of birthday money. We have therefore decided to replace the current ev3 lab software and ev3 programming app with a completely new app, called legoa.
Lego mindstorms wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Lego dacta interface 70909 peripheral computing history. Lego dacta control lab serial interface 70909 aka 2954 9751 ebay. It also comes with a some example code that will enable you to control. I have managed to write user mode code to talk to it, i have noticed that the. Jan 25, 2009 the lego dacta 70909 controller has 8 outputs and 8 inputs that can be controlled from a pc via the serial port. Double click on the lego control lab icon on your computer screen. Lego 9751 control lab serial interface and adapter set parts. All text, images, or trademarks on this website are the intellectual property of their respective owners.
Plug the transformer into an outlet and connect the other end to the interface. As a part of my thesis in computer science that i did in 2006, i coded a java class that can control the box. Lego 9701 control lab building set instructions, dacta. Handson control technology with new lego dacta tools springerlink. Are there any alternative products on the same line as. Lego robotics became popular with mainstream with the release of mindstorms, but there were a number of robotics kits previous to that.
Lego education, formerly known as dacta, deals with all things that can be used with educational facilities, such as duplo and technic. Those sets are the precursor to the modern cybermaster and mindstorms sets, but still quite capable. Some lego sets contain small parts that are not suitable for and may pose a hazard to children under 3 years of age. The lego control lab interface b consists of the interface itself along with a power. Dacta control lab software lego technic and model team. Lego dacta interface b flowol flowchart controlrobotics. Lego 9751 control lab serial interface and adapter set. An overview of dacta control lab from the 19951996 lego education catalog dacta control lab software interface. Unfortunately, the software in the kit was on floppy, and a cursory search showed.
At the introductory level front panel programs, students fig. A 19951996 catalog shows students making a wide range of models, including a. The control lab is a computer control interface for lego electrical elements, like motors and sensors. Here you find instructions of lego sets and lego catalogs. This paper will focus on two new lego dacta control environments. The software interface our general philosophy in the development of software for both hardware sets was to introduce the user to programming through levels.
There are several official options available for programming the 9751 control lab interface. Hook up the interface cable the grey cable to the computer. Lego mindstorms controled by scratch discuss scratch. Its yet another lego electrical plug standard thats incompatible with both the existing wedopf range or the ev3. Findings by anders isaksson i recently may 2002 bought the lego dacta sets 9701 and 9702, with accompanying computer interface. The lego dacta 70909 controller has 8 outputs and 8 inputs that can be controlled from a pc via the serial port. Lego dacta also makes robolab, the software necessary to run lego engineer. Instructions for lego 9701 control lab building set. It is a predecessor to lego mindstorms products, and is compatible with many of the elements that work with the mindstorms rcx. One distinguishing feature of lego dacta control lab is its versatile interface box. Technic control center ii 15 elements, 0 figures, 1996 dacta technic control technology accessories. Partner with pitsco education to transform your school with futureready learning that gives students the confidence and skills needed in an everchanging world.
Lego dacta is the maker of the serial interface box, the hardware necessary to run lego engineer. Lego duplo sets have larger pieces which are specially designed for children under 3. Install the lego dacta software according to the directions. Control lab building set technology building set 555 parts, 11 books, 7 gear, 1993. It is a predecessor to lego mindstorms products, and is compatible with many of the elements that work with the mindstorms rcx product. In the mid1990s, the lego dacta control lab released as a followup for lego 9 v system, using a standard serial port rather than a custom hardware interface card. Teaching engineering with labview from kindergarten to graduate school ben erwin, martha cyr and chris rogers. Lego has been producing programmable educational sets since the mid 80s. Instructions for lego 9701 control lab building set these are the instructions for building the lego dacta control lab building set that was released in 1995. Control lab technic educational and dacta lego set reference.
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. What follows is a summary of the programming language, commands, and primitives used to operate the lego constructions using lego dacta control lab software. As an independent site by fans, for fans, it is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the lego company. It has 8 digital and 4 analogue inputs calibrated sensors. Lego s first programmable product, the technic control center 4. To keep up with the fast pace of technology, this line received an upgrade in 1993 with the lego dacta control system. Lego brick plugs are used to connect inputoutput devices. Dacta interface a mid 80s dacta control lab 1993 1995 mindstorms rcx 1998 mindstorms nxt 2006 mindsto. The new software used a special version of the logo programming language called control lab. I understand that this software is distributed as part of a research agreement between the mit media laboratory and lego dacta. Lego education, formerly known as dacta, deals with all things that can be used with educational facilities, such as duplo and technic this special product line was exclusively developed for usage in kindergarten and schools so the sets typically contain a large amount of pieces for playing and learning together in groups. Unlike technic control, the software in the pilot utilized a special version of logo. Both of them build on a handson learning and create an environment which encourages the. Unfortunately, the software in the kit was on floppy, and a cursory search showed that it was not even close to supported in windows 7.
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