Questions tagged [ev3]
EV3 is the current generation of LEGO MINDSTORMS, released in 2013.
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Loop interrupt stops all loops, not just the one designated
I have been using loop interrupts for a while, and not had an issue... until now. And it is driving me nuts.
My program has 2 main loops, titled "touch" and "end" with two more nested in the "touch" ...
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EV3 low battery communicate right after startup
I just bought an EV3 and started having battery problems. I am using 6 NiMH 1.5V batteries for my EV3. They lasted for around 10 minutes of work and went flat (that's what the EV3 kept saying but the ...
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Advanced mode in EV3 ultrasonic sensor
The EV3 Ultrasonic Sensor has an “Advanced mode" which measures either in centimeters or in inches. When exactly do you use this mode? Why doesn’t the sensor send just a single ultrasonic signal?
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What is the use of a single ultrasonic signal?
The EV3 ultrasonic sensor has an advanced mode that includes an option to use single or continuous sensing as described in the Help page:
You can choose whether the sensor sends a single ultrasonic ...
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How can I make my robot heavier?
I'm building a 3kg LEGO EV3 sumo robot and I need to make it as small as possible.
Which LEGO items do you recommend to add more weight on it? (tires, plates, wheels, blocks, minifigs etc.)
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Is there a way to convert .ev3 files to .uf2 files?
I am using Lego Mindstorms EV3 Education Edition and I am wondering if there is a way to convert the default .ev3 files to .uf2 files
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Two motors are driven forward, why are they rotating in different directions?
I have the Lego Mindstorms EV3 Pack and built a simple car with 3 wheels. The back wheels are motorized.
When I run the following code:
Motor.A.backward();
Motor.D.Backward();
both motors are ...
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Seeking HiTechnic Color Sensor V2 control block for EV3-G
I'm looking for the EV3-G control block for the HiTechnic Color Sensor V2, previously distributed by HiTechnic (https://www.hitechnic.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?key=NCO1038&preadd=action), ...
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Release date for New LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 Classroom? [duplicate]
What is the release date for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 Classroom for New macOS (macOS 10.15 Catalina)?
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Is the EV3RSTORM from Lego Mindstorms programmable using a real programming language? [duplicate]
I'm a software developer and Lego fan. I'll create a robot with Lego Mindstorms, but I'll like to know that the is EV3RSTORM is programable using a real programming language (Python, C#, JavaScript, ...
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Could Microsoft MakeCode be an alternative to the EV3 program?
Is it possible to use Microsoft MakeCode for the EV3 as an alternative to the widely used EV3 program by LEGO? What are the benefits and drawbacks?
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Can you change the sensitivity of an EV3 Touch Sensor?
My son is making a LEGO pinball machine and is wondering if it is possible to increase the sensitivity of an Ev3 Touch Sensor as when a ball hits it? Or does he need to use Color Sensors?
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Does LEGO no longer support NXT 2.0 at all?
I am running Mac OS X 10.15 (Catalina) and the EV3 software can't detect my NXT 2.0 using USB.
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how to send direct command to ev3 brick
I am new to ev3 python but am working on a project. I was reading about NXT-python that " It works by sending the direct commands detailed in LEGO's "Blue-tooth Development Kit" to the NXT brick" I ...
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What are the programming languages that can be used on Lego Mindstorm EV3?
My son is interested in robotics. For me, I would like maximum flexibility for programming. For my son, I guess something simpler would be preferable so that his interest is not killed by complexity ...
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When the Chromebook crashes after coding the color sensor switch, what can I offer students to do for troubleshoot this consistent problem?
When students use the switcher block to program the color sensor on their Chromebooks, the app crashes. We have all accessibilities turned off and ChromeOS updated. What other troubleshooting steps ...
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Is it possible to use multiple IR beacons on different channels to control EV3?
One IR beacon has very few buttons and I would like to buy additional beacons and use them simultaneously to be able to control more channels.
I can't find any information if this setup will work. ...
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can ev3 switch block take inputs
Is it possible to input values into a switch block? For example, if I have a move steering block in switch statement, can I input a value for power from a math block outside the switch statement? If I ...
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EV3: Detect distances over 255cm with ultrasonic sensor?
In my use case, I have to detect things about 3-4 meters. I don't need to be accurate, +-2 or 3cm is enough. The EV3-G and most other places have a max distance of 255cm, which I understand that it is ...
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How to import file to Mindstorm Programmer?
I got a Mindstorm set a year ago and I stumbled across a build which looked really cool! I finished the building part then I downloaded the program file but I couldn’t import it. I have a MacBook with ...
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Port Splitter for EV3 motors
I have searched all over the internet for EV3 port splitters for motors. I have got 4 large motors and 2 medium motors and I do not have enough motor ports for them all. I can usually only find sensor ...
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Do you need multiple start blocks rather than just multiple wires from one start block?
Using the Chromebook app I cannot have multiple "wires" from the start block to multiple sections of code blocks. I have to use a start block for each section. When I try to drag a wire it only ...
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Unable to change program name in EV3 IDE
My students are having a weird problem in the EV3 IDE. When we try to change the program name, in the IDE, the name reverts to program.
As an example, if the student is creating several programs, ...
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Direct control of EV3
I need to control a car with an EV3 brick. I want to control it remotely. The trouble is, I'm using an education set so I don't have the remote. What means of controlling it remotely could I use? I ...
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My EV3 program will not run despite clicking on the program from the brick
This is a new EV3 Education Core Set. I have made a simple move forward command using the Lego Mindstorm EV3 Students Edition and downloaded it into the EV3 brick. However when i press the program in ...
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Compatibility EV3 software with NXT brick - known limits?
Lego says I can I use the new software to program old NXT bricks:
Q: Is EV3 backwards compatible with NXT hardware?
A: Yes. You can program your NXT intelligent brick using the new EV3 ...
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Is there a way to restart a program with EV3?
I've got a program with a code lock, and I would like the program to restart when you enter the incorrect code. Does anyone know of a way to do that?
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EV3-specific bricks missing from Lego Digital Designer 4.3.11 (Win)?
I have LDD on my Mac and have used it to create EV3 models (like an FLL robot, or a Lego dot-matrix printer). Recently, I purchased a cheap Windows laptop for use by a FLL team.
After twice ...
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Run Code From PC
https://www.ev3dev.org/projects/2014/05/09/Python-Rubiks-Cube-Solver/
The other one gives a solution in around 20 steps, but takes around 500 MB of memory, so I need to run it on a computer
How do I ...
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How to mirror an EV3 motor?
I want to get one EV3 large motor to copy the other. So if I move one half a rotation the other copies.
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Is EV3 Device Manager still active?
Link to https://ev3manager.education.lego.com/ is broken - will this be fixed?
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What does this error symbol on the EV3 mean?
I get this error image pop up when I power on my EV3. What does it mean?
Also, is there a list of different error codes anywhere, I looked in the User Manual and I could not see anything.
Cheers!
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How to distinguish between objects using a sonic sensor?
I am trying to find a ball in the field, grab it, and drop in the specified area. I'm using an ultrasonic sensor on the front of the robot.
My current solution for locating the ball is: Turn ...
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Why is the EV3 Ultrasonic Sensor (45504) out of stock?
The EV3 Ultrasonic Sensor (45504) has been out of stock for a long time. Is the sensor discontinued due to an accuracy problem?
Is there an alternate version of "Gyro Boy" that works without the ...
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EV3 Brick Error Symbols?
I am currently developing an EV3 robot that sorts colored technic beams. However, the brick will only run part of the program and then generate a strange error code on the brick's screen. The error ...
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The center “ok” button does not work
My son has Lego Mindstorms EV3. The brick turns on when he pushes the center ok button, but he can't use it in the menu. What's the problem?
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T-R3X the look My Block problems [duplicate]
OK I am making the look My block for the T-R3X program but there is this block which don't know how to make at the end of the diagram in the book.
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Export Lego Mindstorms Code
I was wondering if it was possible in any way to see the actual code that is generated by the Lego Mindstorms IDE.
I know there isn't a direct 'export to code' option within the tool but I wondered ...
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changing ev3p file back into an ev3 project file
how do I change an ev3p file into an ev3 project file. Everytime that I click on the ev3p file to open it, it turns up as text in notepad.
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How can body segments be moved to precise angles in snake robot?
I want to create an EV3 robot similar to this:
I've glanced at the mentioned papers. To me it seems that some simpler equations to govern the motors will work also.
I have 9 segments, articulated by ...
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Code for PID for EV3-g
I want to use PID for my Ev3. I used PID for NXT-G before, but I have never used EV3-G before and don't know how to get PID. Could someone please post a screen shot of the code or upload the file?
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Is the NXT forward compatible with EV3 sensors and motors?
Is it possible to use EV3 sensors and motors with the NXT intelligent brick? I've read that the EV3 is backward compatible with NXT motors and sensors, but does vice versa work as well? Is the NXT ...
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The HiTechnic Color sensor is not detected in the port view in lab view
When I inserted the HiTechnic Color Sensor Block into the Ev3, the Ev3 detected the color sensor. But in my Mindstorms lab view, the HiTechnic color sensor does not appear on the port control. Can ...
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Stuck on “Installing rootfs” when installing leJOS on the brick
When following the instructions for creating an SD card with leJOS, the brick freezes when it comes to the screen “Installing rootfs.” I'm using a new 32 GB SanDisk SD card. I've confirmed that I'm ...
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How to make of point coordinate system for EV3
I'm trying to make a internal coordinate system for an EV3 Python project I'm doing, but at a complete loss on how to do it. It needs to keep track of how it moves (with wheels) in an X, Y coordinate ...
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Is it possible to edit a my block input parameter value?
I have created my blocks but want to change the input parameter to a negative. Is this possible or must all the myblocks be re-written?
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What does this symbol on the EV3 Brick mean?
I can’t figure out how to get my R3PTAR to open and close it’s mouth to bite. I keep getting this symbol. What does it mean?
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EV3 Brick is Stuck on Red
The EV3 brick started by flashing red. Then started where it is stuck on two red buttons. Have changed batteries, and manual reset with no change.
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Looking for custom EV3 block to control LEDs independently
The EV3 brick has 2 LED sets, one on the left side of the button panel and one on the right.
Software such as python for ev3dev let's you control them both individually, the normal EV3-G LED block ...
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Using switch block with Hitechnic color block
Can I compare the Hitechnic block --> measure --> color output in a switch block? For example, if the Hitechnic color sensor is seeing black, then do something, else do another thing. If not, then how ...
