One way to get around the 3 port limit is to use the NXT to RCX conversion
cables.  They allow you to not only hook things up as a simple series or
parallel circuit, but even do some basic logic.  Hope this helps.

-Jason Wampler
Team #155
Crazy Ninja Flying Squirrels


On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Lloyd O'Hara <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>  a side question:  is there actually a way to hook up four independent
> motors on a NXT?  If I remember correctly there are only three motor ports
> (A, B, and C).
>
> I've decided to not go with the EV3 for our team because I currently have
> three NXT controllers and two or three RCX controllers and I'm thinking our
> team will be aged out after next season.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lloyd O'Hara
> Crestwood Monarchs
>
>
> On 09/11/13, Scott Rakestraw<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>
> Rule 4 – Equipment addresses motors, page 19 of the Challenge.    “MOTORS
> - You are allowed a maximum of four MINDSTORMS motors in the competition
> area. Choose your
>
> favorite combination from among the LEGO-manufactured types shown here. No
> other motors are allowed.”   It shows both NXT and EV3 motors.  The NXT
> motors and sensors do work with the EV3.
>
>
>
> Scott
>
>
>
> *From:* First Lego League in Virginia and DC [
> mailto:[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>] *On
> Behalf Of *Naren Botlaguduru
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:41 AM
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* [VADCFLL-L] EV3 - Servo Motors
>
>
>
> I know we can use 4 Servo Motors this year when you are using EV3. Can you
> mix and match the Servo Motors that came in EV3 and old NXT Motors.
>
>
>
> Is there any rule about this.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Thx
> Naren
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