How to use a PS3 Gamepad with Pybricks MicroPython on the EV3 brick
MicroPython is the new kid on the block for programming the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Intelligent Brick. It’s lightning fast because it’s so lightweight. Python 3 …
How to install Python and MicroPython on the EV3 brick and program it
Step by step guide for LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 to install and run both Python and MicroPython. It’s really easy and requires no hacking or weird …
How to connect a PS3 Sixaxis gamepad to an EV3 brick via Bluetooth
In this article I’m sharing step by step instructions for connecting a PS3 gamepad to an EV3 brick over Bluetooth. It includes Python code to …
Liz4rd – Robot Remix 6
My contribution to #RobotRemix6 was a lizard. In this article, I’m sharing some of the design thinking behind it. I also included building instructions. I …
Adding wires to the LEGO MINDSTORMS vertical plotter
In this post I’m sharing detailed instructions for the most difficult part when building the plotter: adding the dental floss wires. You’ll learn how to …
How to program a synchronized move for two EV3 Motors
This article describes how to let two LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 motors do the exact same movement in total harmony and synchronization. Even when the motors …
How to build a vertical plotter with LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3
In this article I’m sharing Building instructions for making a vertical plotter with a single retail kit of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3! The plotter is hung …
How to Calculate Coordinates in a Vertical Plotter
People think the math for programming a vertical plotter is really hard. Still, I used only second grade high school math to calculate them. I …
How to Control LEGO NXT from your laptop with a Gamepad
The EV3 has fancy ipad remote control. Infrared too. But I happen to have an NXT in perfect working condition. And I had an old …
How to create a Realtime video stream with a Raspberry Pi and PiCam
I want to build remote controlled Lego robots with an onboard camera so I can drive around with them without having to see them. I …
