Beginning LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3: (B&W)

Beginning LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 shows you how to create new fun and fantastic creations with the new EV3 programmable brick along with other new EV3 pieces and features. Youll learn the language of the EV3 brick, and then go on to create a variety of programmable vehicles using MINDSTORMS and Technic parts. Youll then move into creating robot parts, including robotic arms. Youll even learn how to make different types of MINDSTORMS walkers. Finally, youll learn how to incorporate light and sound into your amazing EV3 creations. Whether youre a MINDSTORMS enthusiast wanting to know more about EV3, a robotics competitor, or just a LEGO fan who wants to learn all about what EV3 can do, Beginning LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 will give you the knowledge you need. What you’ll learn How to program the new EV3 brick The different components new to the EV3 system How to program the EV3 with LabView How to build fantastic robotic creations How to incorporate Technic creations into MINDSTORMS Who this book is for MINDSTORMS and robotics enthusiasts who want to learn about EV3, and people who are completely new to MINDSTORMS and want a thorough and fun introduction. Beginning LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 shows you how to create new fun and fantastic creations with the new EV3 programmable brick along with other new EV3 pieces and features. You'll learn the language of the EV3 brick, and then go on to create a variety of programmable vehicles using MINDSTORMS and Technic parts. You'll then move into creating robot parts, including robotic arms. You'll even learn how to make different types of MINDSTORMS walkers. Finally, you'll learn how to incorporate light and sound into your amazing EV3 creations. Whether you're a MINDSTORMS enthusiast wanting to know more about EV3, a robotics competitor, or just a LEGO fan who wants to learn all about what EV3 can do, Beginning LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 will give you the knowledge you need. Note: the printed book is in black and white. The Kindle and ebook versions are in color (black and white on black and white Kindles). Front Matter....Pages i-xxii What’s New with LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3....Pages 1-27 Programming with the EV3 Language....Pages 29-83 Creating a LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Vehicle....Pages 85-108 Creating Visuals, Making Sounds, and Using Data on the EV3 Brick....Pages 109-140 Data Logging and Advanced Programming Blocks....Pages 141-158 Special Construction Projects and Macros....Pages 159-197 The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robot Arm....Pages 199-224 Thinking like a LEGO MINDSTORMS Creator and the Walking Robot....Pages 225-248 Back Matter....Pages 249-253