Hi,

I need help in identifying the RJ-12 or MMJ styled connector that can
be seen in these pictures.

http://tinyurl.com/e37cf

In fact, you could say it is an MMJ DEC 6. Sadly it is not. The MMJ
has an offset clip to the "left" were as the one in the picture is
offset to the "right"

I believe this is an off the shelf device, it might even be
discontinued, probably of European design. I can not believe that this
is a new proprietary mold.

I do not have any more information other than this picture other than
it is a 6 wire cable. If this post is in the wrong group, or not
appropriate, or off topic, then I apologize in advance.

Thank you,

Chris

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Hi,

I need help in identifying the RJ-12 or MMJ styled connector that can
be seen in these pictures.

http://tinyurl.com/e37cf

In fact, you could say it is an MMJ DEC 6. Sadly it is not. The MMJ
has an offset clip to the "left" were as the one in the picture is
offset to the "right"

I believe this is an off the shelf device, it might even be
discontinued, probably of European design. I can not believe that this
is a new proprietary mold.

I do not have any more information other than this picture other than
it is a 6 wire cable. If this post is in the wrong group, or not
appropriate, or off topic, then I apologize in advance.

Thank you,

Chris


Well its a LEGO product, and they can just about mold or make whatever they
wish. :-)

This connector is not standard -- and you can tell by looking at the major
crimp tool vendors -- who would have to support any wide distribution.
http://www.gtk.co.uk/cable/plugs/telephone.htm

gb

wrote in message
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Hi,

I need help in identifying the RJ-12 or MMJ styled connector that can
be seen in these pictures.

http://tinyurl.com/e37cf

In fact, you could say it is an MMJ DEC 6. Sadly it is not. The MMJ
has an offset clip to the "left" were as the one in the picture is
offset to the "right"


Actually this is the connector for the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT
http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=8527

Past week at CES Show in Las Vegas:

LEGO(R) MINDSTORMS(TM) Issues Call for ''NXT'' Great Developers
LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 4, 2006 --

-100 People Invited to Pioneer Development of Next Generation of LEGO
Robotics-
-MIT Media Lab's Mitch Resnick to Chair Selection Panel for Participants-

The LEGO Group's robotics development team today announced a call for
entries to secure one of 100 seats on the newly expanded LEGO(R)
MINDSTORMS(TM) Users Panel (MUP), an exclusive group of MINDSTORMS
enthusiasts who have helped guide the NXT product development process.
Beginning today through February 5th, 2006, individuals can apply to be part
of the developer team by filling out a simple form at www.mindstorms.com,
and if selected, will have four months to experiment with the product prior
to its availability to the public.

The recruited developers will be chaired by Mitch Resnick of the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, a pioneer of the original
LEGO MINDSTORMS platform and consultant on the development of the next
generation product. Participants will have an opportunity to work within one
of four areas: testing, development and hacking of either software or
hardware, creation of unique and innovative robots or development of
community programs and activities.

Developers will be encouraged to let their imaginations run wild, building
robots that communicate with each other or remote devices through
Bluetooth(R) communications, creating training modules for the FIRST LEGO
League program, writing a book or articles, developing an NXT technology
website or blog, or helping leverage the tool set for educational purposes.

"We are delighted to open up the development of MINDSTORMS NXT to the
passionate fans and enthusiasts who can truly bring the product to the next
level," said Soeren Lund, director of LEGO MINDSTORMS. "Because we are in
the business of making a robotics toolset, not robots per se, we feel that
inviting pioneers from the community will broadly enhance the new product
and experience for all MINDSTORMS users in ways that will exceed
expectations at both building and programming levels."

Developer Program Details

The Developer Program runs from February 15, 2006 to June 15, 2006.
Individuals selected to participate in the program will have an opportunity
to purchase a final production unit of MINDSTORMS NXT at a reduced price of
$149.99 (USD) five months prior to its public availability (shipping and
batteries will be included free of charge). The CD-ROM shipping with the
unit is a beta candidate of the NXT software and packaging will not be
final. All active participants will receive the final CD-ROM and a special
Power Pack of elements, selected by the participants during development, at
the program's conclusion. Participants also will have opportunities to share
their experiences with the community and MINDSTORMS fans at large.

To date, the program has evolved from four charter members to include a
total of 14 members who are helping to guide various phases of the product's
development in areas ranging from software to hardware to community
involvement. This community-based product development is a first of its kind
for the LEGO Group and is profiled extensively in the February 2005 issue of
WIRED Magazine. To learn more, visit www.wired.com.

About LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT is a robotics toolset that provides endless
opportunities for armchair inventors, robotics fanatics and LEGO builders
ages 10 and older to build and program robots that do what they want.
Building upon the success of the globally-renowned Robotics Invention
System, the next generation of LEGO robotics is smarter, stronger and more
intuitive than ever, leveraging new technologies and expanded sensor
capabilities to add a level of sophistication to excite and challenge more
experienced robot creators.

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT includes 519 LEGO TECHNIC pieces, the NXT intelligent
brick, touch, light, ultrasonic and sound sensors, 3 servo motors,
Bluetooth, USB 2.0 cable and PC/MAC compatible programming software powered
by LabVIEW from National Instruments.

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT will be available at most toy and discount merchandise
retailers, select consumer electronics retailers or online at
www.LEGOshop.com in August 2006 and will have a suggested retail price of
$249.99 (USD) and $ 379.99 (CAD). A special version for school and
institutional use is also releasing later this year.

Jin Sato wrote the book on this Lego product
http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=B565&cn=55&d=11&t=5