LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 Programming Basics

Title

LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 Programming Basics

Description

LEGO Mindstorms EV3 tutorial series produced by the Washington State Library. These videos and accompanying written instructions touch on the topics covered by the in-person library staff trainings offered by WSL during the initial launch of the LEGO® Mindstorms® Robotics: Coding and robotics kits circulating program.

Creator

Washington State Library

Presentation Type

Virtual

Target Audience Minimum Age

11

Target Audience Maximum Age

111

Event Type

Train the Trainer

Life Skills

Coding
Problem Solving

Career Fields

Computer Science
Engineering

Tech Level

Mid

Materials/Costs in $

0

Materials

The LEGO® Mindstorms® Robotics: Coding and robotics kits are available for checkout from the Washington State Library. The loan period is six weeks. These kits are available free of charge from the State Library, shipping to and from the library is also included.

The kit will come with the following equipment:

  • LEGO® Mindstorms® Education EV3 Core Set (x5)
  • Laptops w/licensed LEGO® EV3 software (x5)
  • Projector
  • IR Sensor and IR Beacon/Remote (x4)
  • Extra Ultrasonic Sensor
  • Assorted extra LEGO Accessories and parts
  • All housed in two shipping containers

Resources

WSL Circulating Program Kits

Files & Other Media

00 - LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 Programming Basics [pdf] 01 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Brick Overview [6:54] 02 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: The EV3 Program [5:23] 03 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Program Screen Overview [6:28] 04 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Hardware Page Details [11:44] 05 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Running Untethered [1:35] 06 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Action Block Basics [18:03] 07 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Action Block Exercise - Moving Straight [0:50] 08 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Action Block Exercise - 90 Degree Turn [0:48] 09 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Action Block Exercise - Move Arm [0:49] 10 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Action Block Exercise - Straight Arm [0:54] 11 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Action Block Exercise - Play Sounds [0:52] 12 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Flow Block Basics [15:35] 13 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Flow Block Exercise - Blink Lights [0:50] 14 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Flow Block Exercise - Color Sensor Stop [0:54] 15 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Flow Block Exercise - Ultrasonic Sensor Stop [0:56] 16 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Flow Block Exercise - Move in a Square [1:01] 17 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Flow Block Exercise - Change Lights - Part 1 [1:25] 18 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Flow Block Exercise - Change Lights - Part 2 [1:13] 19 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Flow Block Exercise - Line Follow [0:54] 20 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Flow Block Exercise - Final Challenge [1:05] 21 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: More Fun Stuff [8:19] 22 - LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Basics: Brick Maintenance [2:33]