LMS-ESP32 and LEGO EV3
LMS-ESP32 is a microcontroller board that acts as an intermediary between non-LEGO electronics and the LEGO MINDSTORMS bricks – LMS is short for LEGO MINDSTORMS. … Read more
LMS-ESP32 v2.0: The new bridge for LEGO and electronics
When we launched the LMS-ESP32 v1.0, we were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response from the community. The board sold out quickly, proving that there was … Read more
Lighting Astro Boy with a radar sensor and RGB NeoPixel LEDs
I wanted to add lights to my Astro Boy model, but it bothers me if the lights are on all the time. For this reason, … Read more
Creating a Knight Rider NeoPixel Animation with Python
The iconic sweeping red light from the Knight Rider TV series is a memorable visual effect that has inspired many LED projects. In this article, … Read more
Build Your LEGO SPIKE FPV Pod Racer: A Step-by-Step Guide
This project describes how to build an FPV (First Person View) racer using LEGO SPIKE Prime or Robot Inventor. Whether you’re a seasoned LEGO robotics … Read more
Review of the Gravity: Digital 10.525GHz Microwave Sensor
Making robots see and feel keeps fascinating me. In this blog, I tested a microwave proximity sensor to learn whether this radar technology has any … Read more
TOF Laser Distance Sensors compared: Which One Fits Your LEGO Robotics Project Best?
When diving into the world of LEGO robotics or any STEM-related project, choosing the right components can significantly impact your results. Today, we’re focusing on … Read more
Supercharge your SPIKE LEGO Robotics with a Laser Distance Sensor
Have you ever run into the limitation of the SPIKE or Robot Inventor Distance Sensor? For a few dollars, you can buy superfast and accurate … Read more
Sensing Conductive Metal Surfaces with SPIKE Prime
Imagine your SPIKE robot has the superpower to detect conductive surfaces, like it’s feeling its way through a maze with metal tape and tin foil … 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.
