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Alternative programming languages for LEGO MINDSTORMS

  • 29 November 201829 November 2018
  • EV3, NXT, RCX
  • Reference
Posted by Wayne Burnett
For anyone getting started with LEGO MINDSTORMS, the EV3 Software provides a great introduction to programming, but sooner or later you and your students might be ready for something different. For example, one option is […]

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Alternative programming languages for LEGO MINDSTORMS

  • EV3, NXT, RCX
  • Reference

Online training courses

  • 31 October 201731 October 2017
  • EV3, NXT, RCX
  • Reference
Posted by Wayne Burnett
There is a range of training courses and related support materials available for teacher’s online. The websites below differ in length, focus and cost, but all provide teachers (and sometimes students) resources and skills to […]

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Online training courses

  • EV3, NXT, RCX
  • Reference

Robotics Competitions

  • 30 September 20151 July 2016
  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX
  • Challenge ideas
  • Reference
Posted by Wayne Burnett
There are several ways to introduce LEGO robotics into your school or club. Dr. Amy Eguchi suggests three ways: thematic, project, and competition (see Alemisis, 2013 who references Eguchi). This post introduces some of the more […]

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Robotics Competitions

  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX
  • Challenge ideas
  • Reference

Building with RCX/NXT lamps and EV3 pieces

  • 5 April 201521 December 2017
  • EV3, NXT, RCX
  • How to
  • Reflections
Posted by John Burfoot
On 27 February 2015, a small group of EDGErs went to LEGOLAND for an EV3 Hackathon. This post documents one of the projects that came out of the event. At the EV3 Hackathon, I was […]

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Building with RCX/NXT lamps and EV3 pieces

  • EV3, NXT, RCX
  • How to
  • Reflections

RCX USB tower support

  • 31 March 201521 December 2017
  • RCX, ROBOLAB
  • Getting started
  • How to
Posted by Rob Torok
This article provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers to use the RCX USB tower with ROBOLAB for LabVIEW. These instructions have been tested on Mac OS X 10.9 and 10.10 as well as 32-bit and […]

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RCX USB tower support

  • RCX, ROBOLAB
  • Getting started
  • How to

Learning sequence: Learn to build with LEGO

  • 17 December 20147 September 2017
  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX, WeDo
  • Getting started
Posted by CEEO
This sequence of activities introduces the basic LEGO system pieces. It’s great for beginners and works well with young children. It also introduces the concept of testing and redesigning. How can we build a sturdy […]

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Learning sequence: Learn to build with LEGO

  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX, WeDo
  • Getting started

Learning sequence: Learn about gears

  • 28 October 201414 December 2017
  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX, WeDo
  • Getting started
Posted by CEEO
This suggested sequence of activities begins with an exploration of simple hand-powered gear trains. The second and third activities use gears to decrease the rotational speed of motor-powered music boxes and fans. The last three […]

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Learning sequence: Learn about gears

  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX, WeDo
  • Getting started

RCX constructopedia

  • 20 September 201321 December 2017
  • RCX
  • Downloads
  • Getting started
  • How to
  • Reference
Posted by CEEO
The RCX constructopedia (PDF, 55Mb) includes an extensive set of instructions designed to introduce beginners and advanced builders alike to new concepts in building with the RCX. 418 pages. Contents include: Stationary builds Sturdy structures Bracing […]

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RCX constructopedia

  • RCX
  • Downloads
  • Getting started
  • How to
  • Reference

Platform 9 3/4

  • 5 September 201321 December 2017
  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX
  • Challenge ideas
Posted by CEEO
Design and construct a car and learn to program the car to travel a specified distance using multiple methods (time, touch and light). Get your car’s passenger from home to the train station. Going too […]

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Platform 9 3/4

  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX
  • Challenge ideas

Smart house

  • 2 September 201321 December 2017
  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX, WeDo
  • Challenge ideas
Posted by CEEO
Design and construct a house that uses sensors to change itself in some way. For example, have the house greet incoming cars by turning the house lights on.  Resources Smart House lesson plan – NXT-G […]

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Smart house

  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX, WeDo
  • Challenge ideas

Bulldozer

  • 2 September 201321 December 2017
  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX, WeDo
  • Challenge ideas
Posted by CEEO
Design and construct a sturdy car that can push dirt, and program it to be controlled by touch sensors.      How can the touch sensor be used to trigger the bulldozer to generate more […]

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Bulldozer

  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX, WeDo
  • Challenge ideas

Cross the pit!

  • 23 August 201321 December 2017
  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX
  • Challenge ideas
Posted by CEEO
Design and construct a car that can bridge a one foot gap without falling.       See also Crossing the Gap. Resources Cross the Pit – NXT Cross the Pit – RCX

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Cross the pit!

  • Cross-platform, NXT, RCX
  • Challenge ideas

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