The current robot kit coming from the Lego Mindstorms line is the EV3. It is the third generation “intelligent brick” which came after the first RCX brick and then the NXT brick.
The Lego Mindstorms EV3 was launched in two versions: the educational set was released on August 1, 2013 and the retail set was released on September 1, 2013.
Needless to say, the EV3 is definitely an improvement from its predecessors, making building toys faster and more fun. It also makes the user (especially kids) a lot smarter and more creative. It inspires one to create several interesting and fun projects, including, of course, robot kits.
The Lego Mindstorms EV3 runs on Linux operating system. Unlike its predecessor NXT whose main processor is the ARM7 microcontroller, the EV3 has the ARM9 main processor which is definitely a lot stronger and faster. Other basic features of the EV3 include:
- 64 MB RAM
- 16 MB Flash memory
- A slot for external storage (Micro SD card) up to 32 GB
- USB 2.0 interface
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-supported
- Four input ports
- Four output ports
- Matrix display
- Loudspeaker
The Lego Mindstorms EV3 comes in two versions: the retail set is called the EV3 Home (31313) and the education set which is named the EV3 Education Core Set (45544).
The EV3 Home set includes:
- 1 EV3 programmable brick
- 585 Lego Technic elements
- 2 large motors
- 1 medium motor
- 1 touch sensor
- 1 color sensor
- 1 infrared sensor
- 1 remote control
- USB cable
The EV3 Education Core Set consists of:
- 1 EV3 Programmable Brick
- 547 Technic
- 2 large motors
- 1 medium motor
- 2 touch sensors
- 1 color sensor
- 1 gyroscopic sensor
- 1 ultrasonic sensor
- USB cable
You can use the free EV3 Programmer App or download the free programming software to your desktop PC or laptop to help you bring your creations to life.
The Education Core set does not have enough Legos to build the designs featured in the Home set.
You can count on the Lego Mindstorms EV3 for its flexibility and versatility. You can do almost all sorts of cool things using this amazing “brick” such as a digital alarm clock, a robotic arm, an obstacle-sensing robot, an animal robot, a dancing robot, a gaming robot, even an instrument-playing robot! And of course, you can also use the normal Lego bricks, in addition to the Technic parts, to enhance your creations.
The Lego Mindstorms EV3 lets you create the best robot kits ever and you can find lots of design inspirations from the robot kits reviews. You can also simply follow your heart and make your own robotic creations.
The Lego Mindstorms EV3 may be more expensive than other kits but it will provide you the best robot kit deals ever! It will definitely make learning science, technology, mathematics, engineering, and electronics in a less tedious and more fun way!