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A warning that will help
you avoid running into
potential problems.
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A notification to let
you know that one or
more features are not
supported in the EV3
Programming
App.
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A handy hint or tip.
In this guide, we will tell you about everything you need to get started
with LEGO
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MINDSTORMS
®
Education EV3 Technology. From the EV3
Brick, sensors, and motors, to the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education
EV3 Software and EV3 Programming App, this guide provides a
reference to all the required elements involved in teaching robotics.
EV3 TECHNOLOGY
We start off by introducing you to the programmable intelligent EV3
Brick. Then we take you through the various motors and sensors
that you can connect to the EV3 Brick to transform it into your very
own robot, ready to perform any task. Next, we show you how to
connect your EV3 Brick to a computer, tablet or Chromebook, and
then explain the various functions and settings available in the EV3
Brick Interface.
EV3 SOFTWARE
In the next chapter, we introduce you to the EV3 Software, including
the installation process and various screens, tutorials, and tools.
EV3 PROGRAMMING APP
In this chapter, we introduce you to the various features and
functions of the EV3 Programming App.
INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING
In this chapter, we show you how to keep your EV3 technology in
top shape, from updating your firmware and software to resetting
your EV3 Brick.
USEFUL INFORMATION
In the final chapter, we list all the fun sounds and images that you
can incorporate into your programs, either via the EV3 Software
and EV3 Programming App or directly from the EV3 Brick Interface.
Lastly, we’ve provided a visual overview of every LEGO element
included with the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 Core Set.
NOTES
Throughout this User Guide, we’ve placed hexagon-shaped notes
to help expand on information provided on certain pages:
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Grey: A handy hint or tip
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Red: A warning that will help you avoid running into potential
problems
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Blue: A notification to let you know that one or more features
are not supported in the EV3 Programming App