LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313
If you’ve ever wanted the ability to create and build a robot from scratch; then LEGO Mindstorms EV3 is probably what you’re looking for. This LEGO Mindstorms EV3 combines the versatility of the original LEGO system with very advanced technology, giving the ultimate product for robot gaming.
By following the detailed step-by-step 3D building directions, you will be able to create different models of advanced robots that can be commanded to do virtually anything you can think of – they can walk, think, and even talk.
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 allows anyone to participate in the world of robotics construction.
The Product:
With the use of an infrared sensor system and intuitive software, LEGO Mindstorms EV3 gives you all that you need to build and command robots.
• Step-by-step 3D instructions to create and bring to life: TRACKR3, R3PTAR, SPIK3R, EV3RSTORM, and GRIPP3R
• Easy icon-based interface
• Enclosed Remote Control
• Intelligent EV3 Brick with ARM9 processor
• Wi-Fi USB port for Wifi and Internet connectivity
• Micro SD card reader
• Backlit buttons and 4 motor ports
• 3 interactive servo motors
• Redesigned touch sensor
• Redesigned color sensor
• Infrared sensor and 550+ LEGO Technic elements
• Building instructions for 1 robot included
Logging on to their (LEGO.com/mindstorms) and share and view the newly built robots. Online there is access to relevant content as well as the growing community of LEGO Mindstorm fans with stories to tell and information waiting to be shared.
You can download 4 more building instructions plus bonus instructions build by real fans on the website. LEGO Mindstorms essentially is a game that keeps on growing with possibility.
Pros:
For the novice gamer with a sincere desire to build advanced robots from start to finish – this is the right LEGO set for you. The software is easy to use and works for both MAC and PC.
With over a dozen robots to chose from as well as the limitless creations, you can design the possibilities for this game are literally endless.
The interactive features allow you access to a community of LEGO Mindstorm fans which is both informative and gives the opportunity to take the robots even further then you might have imagined on your own.
Cons:
In order to achieve the most with this particular LEGO set, you should have access to a computer, and perhaps this is both the biggest drawback, as well as what can be expected when working with advanced technology.
A computer is absolutely necessary in order to download the instructions for building 4 robots, as the box only comes with instructions for one. Other than this, it is hard to find anything wrong with such a well-designed system.