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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Resetting the EV3 Brick Element List ........................................ LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 2 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    MINDSTORMS fans share your creations and your experiences, we all benefit. See you there! LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 3 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 4: Ev3 Technology

    Detects objects and can track and find the Remote Infrared Beacon. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 4 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 5: Ev3 Brick

    EV3 Brick. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 5 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Brick Status Light – Orange Brick Status Light – Green LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 6 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 7 Sound Block in the EV3 Software Help). LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 7 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 8: Installing Batteries

    Avoid unnecessary wear on the motors. Low Battery Power Indicator LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 8 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 9: Turning On The Ev3 Brick

    Run Recent screen. Shut Down screen LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 9 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 10: Ev3 Motors

    Using the Motor Rotation Sensor in the EV3 Software Help. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 10 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 11: Ev3 Sensors

    For more information, see Using the Color Sensor in the EV3 Software Help. Ambient Light Intensity Mode LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 11 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 12: Touch Sensor

    For more information, see Using the Touch Sensor in the EV3 Software Help. Released Bumped LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 12 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 13: Infrared Sensor

    For more information, see Using the Infrared Sensor Beacon Mode in the EV3 Help files. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 13 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 14 For more information, see Using the Infrared Sensor Remote Mode in the EV3 Help files. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 14 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Ev3 Technology

    LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 15 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Ev3 Brick To Your Computer

    Port (located next to Port D). Plug the USB end into your computer. USB Cable connection LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 16 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 17 More information about Bluetooth settings on the EV3 Brick can be found on page 27. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 17 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 18 None and WPA2. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 18 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 19 “*” symbol. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 19 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 20 Click OK to establish a Wi-Fi connection. Once the connection is established, you can unplug the USB Cable. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 20 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 21: Ev3 Brick Interface

    File Navigation screen Open folder in File Navigation LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 21 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 22: Brick Apps

    Press the Back button to get back to the Brick Apps main screen. Motor Control app LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 22 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 23 Press the Back button to get back to the Brick Apps main screen. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 23 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 24 Center button. Full Block Palette LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 24 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 25 Run program Save program LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 25 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 26: Settings

    This will return you to the Settings screen. Adjust volume Adjust sleep LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 26 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 27 LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 27 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 28 Bluetooth devices. Device list LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 28 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 29 Brick Info LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 29 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 30: Ev3 Software

    EV3 Software application folder. Installation will now begin. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 30 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 31: Lobby

    3. Robot Missions—Here you can get started with building and programming the five main models. Lobby overview LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 31 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 32: Project Properties And Structure

    Lobby. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 32 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 33 LEGO.com/mindstorms (Internet connection is required). Project Properties page LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 33 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 34: Robot Missions

    Create Command Robot Missions LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 34 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 35: Programming

    5. Programming Toolbar—Find basic tools for working with your program here. program here. Programming interface LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 35 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 36 Color Sensor Infrared Sensor Motor Rotation Timer Touch Sensor LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 36 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 37 LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 37 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 38: Hardware Page

    The EV3 text in the small window at the top will turn red when an EV3 Brick is connected to your computer. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 38 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 39 You can find more information about how to use the Hardware Page in the EV3 Software Help. Available Bricks tab LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 39 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 40: Content Editor

    1. Open/Close Content Editor—Here you open and close the Content Editor. Content Editor LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 40 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 41: Tools

    EV3 Software using this tool. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 41 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 42 Your program can then be further refined using the full functionality of the EV3 Software. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 42 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 43: Ev3 Software Help

    EV3 Software during installation. LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 43 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 44: Firmware Update

    Brick memory! LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 44 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 45: Resetting The Ev3 Brick

    Problems may simply be due to worn- down batteries! LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 45 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 46: Sound File List

    Insect buzz 2 Green Dog sniff Insect chirp LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 46 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 47: Lego.com/Mindstorms

    Crying Ouch Good job Morning Fanfare Shouting Good LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 47 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 48: Lego.com/Mindstorms

    Right Blip 3 Motor start Error alarm Searching LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 48 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.
  • Page 49 Nine Drop load Slide load Lift load Snap LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 49 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 50: Lego.com/Mindstorms

    Power down Connect Ready Download Start up General alert LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 50 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 51: Image File List

    Crazy 2 Middle left Tear Disappointed Middle right LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 51 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 52: Lego.com/Mindstorms

    US sensor Left Stop 2 IR beacon MINDSTORMS LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 52 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 53: Lego.com/Mindstorms

    Light on Dial 1 Dots 3 Timer 3 LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 53 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 54: Lego.com/Mindstorms

    Busy 1 Slider 4 Decline 2 Play Slider 5 LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 54 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 55: Brick Program App-Assets List

    6. Stop 12. Laser 6. Decline 12. EV3 icon LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 55 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 56: Element List

    4234429 6031821 4656205 4227155 4189936 4173941 4189131 4188298 LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 56 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 57: Lego.com/Mindstorms

    4177430 370626 4140327 4255563 4629921 4111998 4143187 4141300 LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 57 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 58: Lego.com/Mindstorms

    4211805 4526985 4535768 4211566 4539880 4630114 4540797 4494222 LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 58 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

  • Page 59: Lego.com/Mindstorms

    2 iPhone 4S iPad 3 (3rd gen.) LEGO.com/mindstorms p. 59 LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the/ sont des marques de commerce de/son marcas registradas de LEGO Group. ©2013 The LEGO Group. 041329.

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