# Connecting a LEGO NXT Controller to TRIK Studio

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The LEGO NXT controller can be connected to the TRIK Studio using:

1. [USB](/en/nxt/connect-to-studio.md#usb).
2. [Bluetooth](/en/nxt/connect-to-studio.md#bluetooth).

In each of the two options, you must first select the LEGO NXT platform in the TRIK Studio settings under "Robots".

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## USB connection

[Download](https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/downloads/NXT/NXT_Installer_2.1.0_Global_WIN.zip) drivers from the manufacturer's official website: [education.lego.com](https://education.lego.com/en-us/downloads/retiredproducts/nxt/software) and install it to you system. Only drivers is necessary to work with TRIK Studio.

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1\. In the TRIK Studio settings under "Robots" select "Interpretation (USB)" in the "Robot Model" window.

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2\. Connect the LEGO NXT controller to your computer via USB.\
3\. Click the Connect button on the toolbar.

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4\. A message should appear in the output window indicating a successful connection. After that, the robot is ready to work.

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## Bluetooth connection

The robot connects to your computer via Bluetooth as a normal Bluetooth device. No special robot drivers are required for connection. 

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**Warning!** The connection process depends on the operating system and the drivers of the specific Bluetooth adapter.
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Below are instructions on how to set up a connection for Windows 10 using the drivers built into the OS.

1\. Open "Start" → "Settings" → "Devices". 

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2\. In the window that appears, select "Add Bluetooth or other devices".

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3\. Select "Bluetooth".

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4\. In the window that appears, select the "NXT" device.

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5\. The robot should display the Bluetooth connection password at this time. You can leave the default password and press the orange button.

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The default password is 1234.
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6\. After you press the orange button on the robot, a password window should appear on your computer. Enter the password and click "Connect".

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7\. Click "Done".

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8\. From the "Bluetooth or other devices" menu, open "Devices and Printers".

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9\. In the list that opens, find the "NXT" device and double-click the icon.

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10\. In the window that appears, go to the "Services" tab and remember the number of the COM port.

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11\. In TRIK Studio in the settings on the "Robots" tab, put a marker next to the LEGO NXT platform and the "Interpret (Bluetooth)" robot model.

In the Bluetooth settings, specify the port from the previous step.

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12\. Click OK.


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