Getting Started with LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3¶
Hardware Requirements¶
You will need all of the following:
- LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 intelligent brick
- MicroSDHC memory card [1]
- Windows, macOS or Linux computer with an Internet connection [2]
- SD card reader for your computer
| [1] | Look for the SDHC logo on the card. Cards larger than 32GB are not supported and will likely have data corruption issues. Some users with 32GB cards have also reported data corruption issues. |
| [2] | Administrative privileges are needed for installing software and flashing the microSD card. |
Communication Requirements¶
You will need one of the following to establish communication to the EV3:
- The USB cable that comes with the EV3
- A Bluetooth capable computer
- A USB Wi-Fi dongle attached to the EV3 [3]
| [3] | A list of known working Wi-Fi dongles can be found on the wiki |
Installing Ev3dev¶
Ev3dev is distributed as a disk image that is flashed to your microSD card.
Download and install Etcher.
Download the latest ev3dev image for LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 from the ev3dev downloads page.
Note
Follow the link on that page for ev3dev-stretch snapshot images.
Run Etcher and flash the image to the microSD card. Click here if you need detailed instructions on using Etcher.
Put the microSD card in the EV3 and turn it on.
Tip
Create a pull tab to make the microSD card easy to remove.
Establishing a Connection¶
USB
Simply connect the USB cable and you are good to go.
Bluetooth
Todo
Link to BrickMan docs on how to pair with Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi
Todo
Link to BrickMan docs on how to setup Wi-Fi.