Python Motor Synchronization: Coordinating SPIKE or MINDSTORMS motors
In this article, I’ll share some MINDSTORMS Python code to help you coordinate motor movements. Synchronized motors are essential when you make robots dance or …
Advanced undocumented Python in LEGO SPIKE Prime and MINDSTORMS hubs
When writing Python on the new LEGO MINDSTORMS and SPIKE hubs, the default methods are somewhat limited. With ‘import hub,’ you can use some hacks …
How to remote control an EV3 Brick with SPIKE Prime over Bluetooth
Both MINDSTORMS EV3 and SPIKE Prime have an onboard BlueTooth chip. It turns out that it isn’t too hard to make them talk to each …
Building and Coding Voice-controlled EV3 race cars with optional FPV
Ever longed for the true Formula 1 experience with LEGO MINDSTORMS? Now you can have it! Flappy paddles and all. Just yell V12 engine sounds …
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 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 …
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 …
EV3 Robot Swarm
I’ve always been fascinated by the behavior of flocks and herds when many animals move with seeming coordination. I’ve been lucky to have had the …
