How to Program a Proportional Line Follower in NXT-G
This week’s NXT tutorial will teach you how to write a proportional line following program for your FLL robot. This will be very useful because it will increase the consistency and accuracy of your FLL...
View ArticleHow to Import EV3 Programs (.ev3s) into an EV3 Project
Today’s video will teach you how to take individual EV3 programs (.ev3s files) and import them into the EV3 programming environment to be used in an EV3 project. My Patreon supporter(s) for more than...
View ArticlePiStorms Web Interface
Check out the brand-new web interface for PiStorms! My Patreon supporter(s) for more than $5 for the month of July were: Venkateshalu and Turnabout Akamia. Thank you so much! My supporters on Patreon...
View ArticleCalibrating the Sensors on your NXT Robot
This week’s NXT tutorial will teach you how you can calibrate the sensors on your FLL robot. I will explain how to download the program onto your NXT, how to use the program and when to use the program...
View ArticleEV3 Large and NXT Motors – The Differences Explained
Have you ever wondered what the differences between the EV3 Large motor and the NXT motor are? This video will explain the differences, from the exterior to the mechanical properties! My Patreon...
View ArticleTimmyton 5.7 – EV3 Shark Returns with Updates!
The latest version of the ever-evolving Timmyton has arrived! This video covers the various software updates that distinguish T5.7 from T5.6. Song 1 is “Chunk of Lawn” by Jahzzar. Song 2 is “Valse...
View ArticleHow to Program an Acceleration MyBlock in NXT-G
This week’s NXT tutorial will teach you how to write an acceleration program for your FLL robot. This will allow you to avoid accuracy-robbing wheelspin when your FLL robot begins to drive. My Patreon...
View ArticleHow to Program a Proportional Wall Follower for EV3
In today’s EV3 programming tutorial, you will learn how to make a proportional wall follower for your EV3 robot. This will work with either an EV3 Ultrasonic sensor or an EV3 Infrared sensor. Applying...
View ArticleHow to Program a Proportional Wall Follower in NXT-G
This week’s NXT tutorial will teach you how to write a proportional wall following program for your FLL robot. The program uses an Ultrasonic sensor. This comes in handy because it allows your FLL...
View ArticleImprove the Accuracy of the EV3 Gyro – 3 Simple Tips
Many people who have used the EV3 gyro sensor may have found it to have reliability issues. Today, I will teach you three important tips that will improve the accuracy of your EV3 gyro, one of which...
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PiStorms Update – Blocky Interface
Version 4.007 of the PiStorms software is now out! With it comes a Blocky interface, which allows you to program your PiStorms using a graphical programming language called “Blocky.” This is great for...
View ArticleGyro Following – More Accurately Control your FLL Robot
The EV3 Gyro is an extremely useful sensor if you are building an FLL robot. Today, I will teach you how to make a program called “Gyro Following,” in which you can use the EV3 gyro to set the desired...
View ArticleHow to Make your FLL Robot Drive Straight – EV3 Motor Encoders
Today, I will teach you how you can use the EV3 motor’s inbuilt encoders to make your FLL robot drive straight. The program we will make today uses the difference between the encoder values of the EV3...
View ArticleHow to Program an NXT in EV3-G
Ever wondered how to program an NXT using the EV3’s programming language, known as EV3-G? This video will teach you how to unlock the benefits of programming using EV3-G on the NXT platform, as well as...
View ArticleEV3 vs NXT in FLL – Is the EV3 Really Superior?
Does an EV3 really have an advantage over an NXT in an FLL competition? Today, I discuss using an EV3 or NXT brick to power your FLL robot. I discuss what advantages an EV3 may have over an NXT, and...
View ArticlePID Line Follower for EV3 – The Ultimate Line Follower!
This video will teach you everything you need to know in order to program a PID line follower for your EV3 robot. In the video, I explain how to measure your target Color Sensor light value; I...
View ArticleThe Grunt at 2016 World Maker Faire NYC
The Grunt, an interactive, bipedal EV3 humanoid, made an appearance at the 2016 World Maker Faire in Corona, Queens on October 1st and 2nd. All who stopped by were able to have a meet-and-greet with...
View ArticleWhat is the Best EV3 Line Follower For You?
What line follower should I use for my EV3 robot? This video will give you all of the information you need to decide which line follower would work best for you, your robot and your situation. This...
View ArticleEV3 VM Instruction Break Error – The Cause + Solution Explained
The cause of the EV3’s Virtual Machine (VM) Instruction Break Error is now understood, and a solution has been announced, thanks to collaboration between the LEGO MINDSTORMS Community, the LEGO Group...
View ArticleIs the Branching Error Fixed? – Testing EV3 Software V1.2.2
This week, I will be testing EV3-G code samples to demonstrate how the latest EV3 software update (V1.2.2) has resolved the branching error discussed last week (A.K.A. VM Instruction Break Error). I...
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