Aholicknight/node-ld

Node.js library for the Lego Dimensions Toypad

Node.js Lego Dimensions Library

NOTE: This does not currently work for the Xbox version of the toypad. It will connect but no responses will be received. If someone manages to get it working, please let me know so I can make this more compatible.

Requirements

Node.js 4.1 or newer. https://nodejs.org Tested and developed on node.js 4.1+

I also have a repo available for PC and Arm

wget -O - http://repo.ags131.com/install.sh | sudo bash -
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nodejs

Linux

libusb-1.0

Installation

git clone git@github.com:ags131/node-ld
cd node-ld
npm install

Windows libUSB setup (Only if using LibUSBTransport)

The following instructions are only needed if using the LibUSBTransport.

The default transport is HIDTransport and works without a driver install.

Install node-4.1.2 (Latest version that works with node-usb) 32Bit or 64Bit

Use Zadig to (In tools folder) to install the USB driver

1. Connect the ToyPad
2. Launch Zadig
3. Select Options > List All Devices
4. Use the dropdown to select LEGO READER V2.10
5. Click Install Driver
6. You may have to unplug and replug the portal for it to take effect.
7. At this point, this library should connect to it via the LibUSBTransport

Samples

See demo.js and toypadDemo.js in the samples folder for example usage