EV3 Parts
what is is the “brain” of the LEGO EV3 robot.
What is the EV3 Brick?
This block repeats actions multiple times.
What is a loop
This sensor detects objects in front of the robot using sound waves.
What is the ultrasonic sensor?
This part is used as the basis for the chassis
Technic Standard or H frame
These components detect things like touch, color, and distance.
What are sensors?
This block uses one value to control both motors, making steering easier.
What is Move Steering?
This sensor can detect colors and light intensity.
What is the color sensor?
This part is used to secure to Technic beams together
What is a black pin, grey pin, tan pin, blue pin or red pin
This part allows the robot to move by spinning.
What are motors?
To download code to the EV3 brick, the programmer must use this
What is Bluetooth download or PC cable
This sensor detects whether it is being pressed.
What is the touch sensor?
High torque is best for moving this kind of load.
What is heavy objects?
What ports on the EV3 brick are used for motors
What are letter ports?
This block starts every program in LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Software.
What is the Start block?
This sensor measures the robot’s rotation or angle
What is the gyro sensor?
Low torque motors are typically associated with this characteristic.
What is high speed?
What ports are used on the EV3 brick for sensors?
What are the number ports
This block allows the robot to choose between different actions based on a condition.
What is the Switch (if/else) block?
This sensor measures proximity
What is the IR Sensor
A robot geared for high torque will usually move this way.
What is slower but stronger?