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