What are the 4 steps in the robot educator process?
I used the following four steps — which is how I recommend teachers proceed with students.
- Step 1: Begin with the end in mind and know your hardware.
- Step 2: Build your robot.
- Step 3: Learn the functions of gears, motors, sensors and other components.
- Step 4: Learn to program your bot.
How do you use the EV3 Robot?
To turn on the EV3 Brick, press the Center button. After you press the button, the Brick Status Light will turn red and the Starting screen will be displayed. When the light changes to green, your EV3 Brick is ready. To turn the EV3 Brick off, press the Back button until you see the Shut Down screen.
How do I connect my sumo robot to the EV3?
Connect the left touch sensor to port 1 and the right touch sensor to port 2. Note that the wires cross underneath the EV3 brick. Connect the left motor to port C and the right motor to port B. You have completed your EV3 sumo robot.
What does the center motor do on a LEGO SUMO robot?
The center motor operates the yellow “flipper” arms for upending opposing robots in a Lego Sumo or Battlebot competition. Parts from the EV3 45544 Education Set are supplemented by the third motor and EV3 Color Sensor (for detecting the edge of a Lego Sumo arena).
How do I run the sugobot program from the LEGO SUMO ring?
Download the “Custom Remote” .ev3 project file for Remote Control operation. The EV3 Color Sensor allows for the robot to back up when “seeing” the perimeter line around the Lego Sumo ring. As an option, the pair of red 2L Technic Axles allow for mounting the Mindsensors “Sumo Eyes” to run the SuGObot program.
How many sensors does a SUMO Bot have?
It features two ultrasonic sensors and a ramp made of LEGO Brick Separators. This Sumo Bot can be built using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313 retail set’s parts. It features a front flipper, wide rubber tires for good traction, and the EV3 Infrared Sensor for manual operation via the EV3 Remote Control.