User:Kd626/Dexter Industries

Dexter Industries is a third-party developer best known for their sensors developed for the Lego Mindstorms NXT system. Dexter Industries has several products that relate specifically to the Lego Mindstorms NXT systems. The products range from sensors to switches and may be used for projects outside the scope of Lego Mindstorms.

History
Dexter Industries was founded in July 2009 by a group of engineers with an interest in robotics— specifically in the Lego Mindstorms NXT system. Their first product was the dSwitch and have since created several products for the Lego Minstorms NXT system. Dexter Industries is located out of Washington D.C.

Sensors
Dexter Industries produces flexible motion sensors, pressure sensors, and temperature sensors. The temperature sensors are thermistor-based; they are read as an analog sensor by the NXT.

Flexible Sensors
The dFlex is the flexible sensor available from Dexter Industries. This sensor measures the bend of the sensor and records mechanical motion.

Temperature Sensors
For the temperature sensors, there are two versions: an open version and a protected version. The sensors come with a 2 meter long cord.

Pressure Sensors
The dPressure sensor is made specifically for the Lego NXT Mindstorms system. It is capable of measuring up to 250 kPa (30 psi) and 500 kPa (70 psi) of pressure and gauge vacuum.

Switches
The dSwitch is designed to control household appliances. The device acts as a switch, allowing a NXT invention to control power sources. The device may be used for turning on a power function based on temperature thresholds. The device may also be used for other means, such as an automated battery recharger

Software
Dexter Industries produces third-party software for support of the Lego Mindstorms NXT Systems. The company also works with other developpers to create driver software for their products.