LEGO EV3 User Manual

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Overview
Colour Sensor
+ Recognizes seven different
colours and measures light
intensity.
Gyro Sensor
+ Measures how fast and how far
your robot is turning.
Touch Sensor
+ Recognizes three
conditions – touched,
bumped, and released.
Rechargeable Battery
+ Economical, environmentally
friendly, and convenient power
source for your robot.
Large Motor
+ Lets you program precise and
powerful robotic action.
Medium Motor
+ Maintains precision, while
trading some power for
compact size and faster
response.
Ultrasonic Sensor
+ Uses reflected sound
waves to measure distance
between the sensor and
any objects in its path.
EV3 Brick
+ Serves as the control centre and
power station for your robot.
EV3 TECHNOLOGY

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