LEGO EV3 User Manual

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Programming Blocks and Palettes
All the programming blocks that are used for controlling your
robot are located in Programming Palettes at the bottom of
theProgramming environment underneath the Programming Canvas.
The Programming blocks are divided into categories according to
type and nature, making it easy to find the block you need.
To learn more about the EV3 Programming environment and see how
you can get started with your first program, see the Programming
and Programming Overview videos in the Quick Start section of
the Lobby.
You can also find more information about how to program in theEV3
Software Help.
ACTION BLOCKS
(In order from left to right)
+ Medium Motor
+ Large Motor
+ Move Steering
+ Move Tank
+ Display
+ Sound
+ Brick Status Light
FLOW BLOCKS
(In order from left to right)
+ Start
+ Wait
+ Loop
+ Switch
+ Loop Interrupt
SENSOR BLOCKS
(In order from left to right)
+ Brick Buttons
+ Colour Sensor
+ Gyro Sensor
+ Infrared Sensor
+ Motor Rotation
+ Temperature Sensor
+ Timer
+ Touch Sensor
+ Ultrasonic Sensor
+ Energy Meter
+ NXT Sound Sensor
EV3 SOFTWARE

LEGO EV3 Specifications

General

Processor	ARM9
RAM	64 MB
Storage	16 MB Flash
Display	178 x 128 pixel monochrome LCD
Power Source	6 AA batteries or rechargeable battery pack
Operating System	Linux-based
USB Ports	1 USB 2.0 host port
Connectivity	Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi (via USB dongle)
Input Ports	4
Output Ports	4
Programming Languages	Python
Sensors	Touch, Color, Gyro
Speaker	Built-in