The newly announced Lego Mindstorms EV3 platform replaces the Mindstorms NXT 2.0 line and will be faster with more memory and a larger processor.
The EV3 Intelligent brick, includes a number of new features, like an infrared sensor, new Linux-based firmware, a USB port, and an SD card slot.
The new brick also works with iOS and Android, so you can use your smartphone to remotely control your Mindstorms EV3 creations. The programming software kit itself works on both Windows and Mac OS X. (so has the ability to talk to iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches through Bluetooth wireless connections.)
The new EV3 sets will be backwards compatible with NXT kits, so if you have a Mindstorms set at home, you'll be able to use it with this new generation of Mindstorms.
Due in stock early September 2013.
The EV3 Intelligent brick, includes a number of new features, like an infrared sensor, new Linux-based firmware, a USB port, and an SD card slot.
The new brick also comes with Bluetooth support, and it lets you program the brick without having to connect it to your PC thanks to improved on-brick programming capabilities. An IR beacon can direct and send instructions to the IR sensor.
The new brick also works with iOS and Android, so you can use your smartphone to remotely control your Mindstorms EV3 creations. The programming software kit itself works on both Windows and Mac OS X.
The new EV3 sets will be backwards compatible with NXT kits, so if you have a Mindstorms set at home, you'll be able to use it with this new generation of Mindstorms.
- 590+ pieces
- Downloadable 3D building instructions on app
- Linux based firmware so hackable
- Comes with instructions for 5 models to build, and 12 further downloadable instructions.
- Downloadable app to control your robot via your smart device
- SD card slot to expand the memory
- Includes: 2 large motors, 1 medium motor, 1 touch sensor, 1 IR proximity sensor/IR Proximity/IR Receiver, 1 colour sensor, (Reflected/Ambient), IR Remote/Beacon
Due in stock early September 2013.
