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Redesigning the site: A Fresh Start and A Sincere Apology
In the ever-evolving world of technology, websites are like digital gardens. They require regular care, pruning, and sometimes, a complete makeover to thrive. That’s precisely why I’ve embarked on a journey to redesign AntonsMindstorms.com. It’s not just about keeping up with the latest tech trends; it’s about making our shared space more welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable for you. A Leap … Read more
How to connect a Gamepad and drive NeoPixels with your SPIKE hub
This advanced tutorial explains how to combine a SPIKE3 robot with custom RGB NeoPixels using LMS-ESP32 and emulating a Lego Sensor. It covers firmware installation, connecting LEDs, programming with SPIKE Word Blocks or Python, and configuring LED properties with a web configurator tool.
How to use a Gamepad with SPIKE Prime word blocks
LMS-ESP32 now supports LEGO SPIKE Prime 3.0 for real-time gamepad control, allowing easy setup through firmware updates and customizable template programs for creative robotics applications.
SPIKE ‘Simon Says’ game with tin foil touch sensors
The LMS-ESP32 board’s capacitive touch sensors power a DIY “Simon Says” game with custom LEGO foil sensors, programmed through MicroPython and PyBricks.
Troubleshooting the Gamepad connection with LMS-ESP32
Pairing issues with your Bluetooth gamepad, Pybricks and the LMS-EPS32 board can come from many parts in the system. Here’s a step-by-step troubleshooting guide to find and elimintate these problems. Preliminary Checks Initial Testing of the gamepad connection Run the gamepad_print.py program. Do this with the LMS-ESP32 connected to the correct port and the controller paired. Observe the PyBricks IDE … Read more
Gamepad remote control with PyBricks Block coding
Learn how to use a Bluetooth gamepad with PyBricks Block Coding for precise control over LEGO smart hubs without lag. No Python knowledge needed!
PyBricks Custom Blocks for Gamepad Block coding
We created some custom blocks in Pybricks Block Coding, to make it easy for you to integrate a gamepad controller in your block code. Any kid can do it! In this blog you get an overview of all blocks we created and the way they work. The only things you need for lagless remote control are an LMS-ESP32 board and … Read more
Remote controlling LEGO Technic Mars Rover Perseverance with MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor
I’m excited to share my latest project: converting the LEGO Technic Perseverance set into a fully programmable rover using MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor electronics. This journey wasn’t just about building; it was about reimagining, learning, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with LEGO. Here’s the video of the end result. If you prefer watching videos over reading articles, you can … Read more
Connect Gamepads and NeoPixels to Your Lego Hub with Ease: PUPRemote tutorial
Want to control your next project with a gamepad and light up some NeoPixel LEDs? How about adding servo motors managed by your Lego hub? You can do it all with our LMS-ESP32 board and PyBricks software for the Lego Hub. Our new BluePad32 firmware lets you skip programming the ESP32 and dive right in. In this comprehensive tutorial, you … Read more
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This website contains in-depth articles about LEGO Robotics. I detail everything I discover to get more out of my MINDSTORMS EV3, Robot Inventor, and SPIKE Prime kits. This includes connecting third-party hardware like gamepads, apps, i2c devices, and more. The digital downloads section has building instructions for most of my models. On Anton’s Mindstorms, I take pride in designing building instructions up to LEGO standards. The instructions have clear steps and include cable management.
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