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This LEGO Mindstorms Submersible Can Be Piloted by Your Xbox Controller

Aug 9, 2012 11:19 PM

Making little robots with a LEGO Mindstorms NXT set is already cool, but putting one underwater? Now that's just crazy. That didn't stop this engineer, who built a LEGO submarine that can not only maneuver around his fish tank, but can also be remotely controlled with his Xbox controller.

The craft has a sealed battery compartment, exposed Power Functions motors, and features real-time communication between it and a laptop using a NXTbee wireless module.

Check it out in action below.

Prefer to send your Mindstorms robots to space? Well, then check out the LEGO Mars Rover. Where else would you like to send your NXT robots?

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