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+# Communication and the LEGO MindStorms RCX
+
+## LNP: The LegOS Network Protocol
+* [How to LNP](http://www.cs.brown.edu/courses/cs148/old/2004fall/brickOS/HOWTO/lnp.html)
+* [Notes on LNP](https://web.archive.org/web/20040627230632/http://www.docs.uu.se/docs/undergrad/instances/spring2002/RTSystemDvpMnp/assignments/notes_on_lnp.html)
+
+## Communicating across the LEGO Ecosystem
+* General LEGO IR
+* LEGO Visual Light Link (VLL)
+  + [Visual Light Link Programming the LEGO Micro Scout with the RCX](http://www.elecbrick.com/vll/)
+    - RCX 2.0 firmware includes support for sending VLL commands
+
+## Hardware Hacks for RCX Communication
+[BrickOS-Bibo Patch # 33](https://news.lugnet.com/robotics/rcx/legos/?n=4057), incorporated by Matthew Sheets, included Bluetooth-facilitating capabilities
+* [Serial IR Tower Hacks](http://web.archive.org/web/20060207165221/http://oase.uci.kun.nl/~mientki/Lego_Knex/Lego_electronica/IR_tower/IR_tower.htm)
+* [Smeagol Sub-projects Mars rover](https://web.archive.org/web/20080324192255/http://www.mobnets.rwth-aachen.de/smeagol/sub-mars.php)
+* [Wireless Radio Communication](http://www.robotics.sk/maine.php?page=/projects/rcxbt/)Bluetooth
+* [Hardware Hacks to Setup a Bluetooth Connection](https://web.archive.org/web/20051207031919/http://www-date.uni-paderborn.de/pub/people/dasas/Beh03.pdf)  (_in German_)
+* [Board-Soldering Communication Hacks](http://www.convict.lu/Jeunes/RCXCam/RCXCam_Journal.htm)
+* [Use an Audio Output Jack to Send IR Commands](https://github.com/legokichi/webRCX)
diff --git a/Firmware.md b/Firmware.md
@@ -38,3 +38,7 @@ These firmware release can be loaded on the RCX and will run as-is, with no addi
 * [PBrick Firmware Info](https://pbrick.info/rcx-firmware/)
 * [jverne Firmware README](https://github.com/jverne/nqc/tree/master/firmware)
 * [Francesco Ferrara Lego Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20150305024343/http://www.elenafrancesco.org/old/lego/)
+
+## Historical Lists of Known Firmware/Languages
+* [Quick Start Guide](https://web.archive.org/web/20090502162540/http://www.ee.adfa.edu.au/staff/hrp/teaching/LegoMindstorm/LegoHelpHRP.html)
+* [Old listing of various programming languages for the RCX, retrieved via archive.org](http://web.archive.org/web/20070411223240/http://club.lego.com/messageboards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=390806)
diff --git a/Quick-Start.md b/Quick-Start.md
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 # Quick Start & Setup Guide for the LEGO MindStorms RCX
 
 ## Quick Start Menu
-There are a lot of projects to explore, but where to start?
+There are 80+ projects to explore, but where to start?
 
 | You would like to program using… | Your computer type… | Suggested Project | Project Description |
 |----------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|---------------------|
-| Visual Icons | Supports Java | VisualNQC | An iconic programming tool offering functionality similar to LEGO’s original Robotics Invention System software |
-| An IDE with Debugging Support | Windows | RobotC | A full-featured Windows IDE offering the only support at this level for comprehensive, real-time debugging |
-| A Multi-Platform IDE | Windows / Mac / \*nix | BricxCC | A multi-platform IDE that supports writing NQC code |
-| A Java Environment | Supports Java | HaikuVM | A leJOS successor for programming the RCX using Java |
-| An Environment for Open Source Firmware | Windows / Mac /\*nix | BrickOS-Bibo | Offers lower-level control of the RCX and supports multiple programming languages |
+| Visual Icons | Supports Java | [VisualNQC](https://github.com/BrickBot/VisualNQC) | An iconic programming tool offering functionality similar to LEGO’s original Robotics Invention System software |
+| An IDE with Debugging Support | Windows | [RobotC](https://github.com/BrickBot/RobotC) | A full-featured Windows IDE offering the only support at this level for comprehensive, real-time debugging |
+| A Multi-Platform IDE | Windows / Mac / \*nix | [BricxCC](https://github.com/BrickBot/BricxCC) | A multi-platform IDE that supports writing NQC code |
+| A Java Environment | Supports Java | [HaikuVM](https://github.com/BrickBot/HaikuVM) | A leJOS successor for programming the RCX using Java |
+| An Environment for Open Source Firmware | Windows / Mac /\*nix | [BrickOS-Bibo](https://github.com/BrickBot/BrickOS-Bibo) | Offers lower-level control of the RCX and supports multiple programming languages |
 
-For the more technically inclined, or for more advanced educational scenarios, we strongly encourage reviewing the numerous other options available across this organization’s repositories.
+For the more technically inclined, or for more further educational scenarios, we strongly encourage reviewing the [numerous other options available across this organization’s repositories](Project-Index.md).
 
 # Important Prerequisites
 

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -21,23 +21,29 @@ Do you have a copy of a long-lost project, or would you like to help keep RCX pr
 
 # Resources & Information
 
-## Archives of Official Manufacturer Releases
-* [Official LEGO® Releases](https://github.com/BrickBot/Archive/releases/tag/LEGO):  Archive of official software, firmware, manuals, etc. from LEGO and Renesas (Hitachi)
+## Archives of Official Releases
+* [Manufacturer Releases](https://github.com/BrickBot/Archive/releases/tag/LEGO):  Archive of official software, firmware, manuals, etc. from LEGO and Renesas (Hitachi)
 * [Supporting Software](https://github.com/BrickBot/Archive/releases/tag/Win9x):  Archived drivers, updates, system prerequisites, and more
 * [Multimedia](https://github.com/BrickBot/Archive/releases/tag/LEGO-Multimedia):  Archived images, sounds, wallpaper, etc.
 
-## Advanced Scenarios
+## Advanced Topics
 * [Emulators and Simulators](Emulators.md):  Test-run your programs on a virtual RCX
 * [Alternate Firmware](Firmware.md):  Archive of notable known alternate RCX firmware images
-* [Sensors and Output Devices](Sensors-and-Output-Devices.md): Hacks and custom hardware
+* [Sensors and Output Devices](Sensors-and-Output-Devices.md):  Hacks and custom hardware
+* [Communication](Communication.md):
+  + LNP: The LegOS Network Protocol
+  + Communicating across devices in the LEGO ecosystem
+  + Hardware hacks for RCX communication
+
+## Information & Learning
+* [Education](Resources-Educational.md):  Resources for using the RCX in education
 
-## Designs & Learning
-* [Robot Designs](Designs.md):  Links and files for various robot designs
-* [Education](Resources-Educational.md):  Resources for those using the RCX in education
 
 ## Add-ons and Accessories
 * [Hardware Accessories](Accessories-Hardware.md):  Power supplies, adapters, battery eliminators, and more
 
+## Building
+* [Robot Designs](Designs.md):  Links and files for various robot designs
 
 
 * * *
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 * 
 * [Lego RCX Firmware Disassembler](http://web.archive.org/web/20011029155757/http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Thinktank/4411/)
 
-## Communication
-* General LEGO IR
-* LEGO Visual Light Link (VLL)
-  + [Visual Light Link Programming the LEGO Micro Scout with the RCX](http://www.elecbrick.com/vll/)
-    - RCX 2.0 firmware includes support for sending VLL commands
-* LNP
-  + [How to LNP](http://www.cs.brown.edu/courses/cs148/old/2004fall/brickOS/HOWTO/lnp.html)
-  + [Notes on LNP](https://web.archive.org/web/20040627230632/http://www.docs.uu.se/docs/undergrad/instances/spring2002/RTSystemDvpMnp/assignments/notes_on_lnp.html)
-
-## Hardware Hacks: Communication
-[BrickOS-Bibo Patch # 33](https://news.lugnet.com/robotics/rcx/legos/?n=4057), incorporated by Matthew Sheets, included Bluetooth-facilitating capabilities
-* [Serial IR Tower Hacks](http://web.archive.org/web/20060207165221/http://oase.uci.kun.nl/~mientki/Lego_Knex/Lego_electronica/IR_tower/IR_tower.htm)
-* [Smeagol Sub-projects Mars rover](https://web.archive.org/web/20080324192255/http://www.mobnets.rwth-aachen.de/smeagol/sub-mars.php)
-* [Wireless Radio Communication](http://www.robotics.sk/maine.php?page=/projects/rcxbt/)Bluetooth
-* [Hardware Hacks to Setup a Bluetooth Connection](https://web.archive.org/web/20051207031919/http://www-date.uni-paderborn.de/pub/people/dasas/Beh03.pdf)  (_in German_)
-* [Board-Soldering Communication Hacks](http://www.convict.lu/Jeunes/RCXCam/RCXCam_Journal.htm)
-* [Use an Audio Output Jack to Send IR Commands](https://github.com/legokichi/webRCX)
-
-## Firmware/Languages Lists
-* [Quick Start Guide](https://web.archive.org/web/20090502162540/http://www.ee.adfa.edu.au/staff/hrp/teaching/LegoMindstorm/LegoHelpHRP.html)
-* [Old listing of various programming languages for the RCX, retrieved via archive.org](http://web.archive.org/web/20070411223240/http://club.lego.com/messageboards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=390806)
-
 ## General Lego
 * [BrickLink](https://www.bricklink.com/)
 * Virtual LEGO Builders

diff --git a/Sensors-and-Output-Devices.md b/Sensors-and-Output-Devices.md
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-# Sensors & Multiplexers for the LEGO MindStorms RCX
+# Extending the LEGO MindStorms RCX
 
 ## LEGO Sensors
 
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 ## Custom Hardware
 
-## Custom Multiplexer Creation Prep
+### Custom Multiplexer Creation Prep
 * [Cutting Electric Plates](http://www.abs-robotics.com/tips/electric/cutplate.htm)
 
 ### Input & Output Multiplexers