CHAPTER 2

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Programming with the EV3 Language

Now that you have been introduced to the pieces that you will need for building excellent LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 models, let’s talk about how to do one of the most important things: programming the EV3 Brick.  One of the challenges in building with LEGO MINDSTORMS is that “building is only half the battle.” Once you get your motors and sensors properly constructed on your MINDSTORMS machine, you are going to have to tell it what to do.  This will require programming skills, and the EV3 Brick is your microcomputer of choice.

Just to let you know, it is entirely possible to program your EV3 Brick using the ...

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