LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 - REVIEW (English version)

MIND STORMiDEAS is a blog created to promote the theme of LEGO MINDSTORMS in Portugal, since this is a rare theme to see here! Nevertheless, I think lots of people would love it! 

I had the opportunity to buy this set recently, and honestly it was a purchase that exceeded my expectations! 

With this blog, I intend to give my opinion about the set and share all buildings, including models made by LEGO, some interesting models that I found in the internet and even original creations. 

This is a set that includes nearly 600 Technic pieces, an infrared sensor, 3 servo motors (two large and one medium), a touch sensor, a color/brightness sensor  , a remote control that allows you to control the different robots if you wish to, and the most important of all, the programmable "brick" improved over the previous version! Also included is a practice mat to the varied functions of TRACK3R. (Batteries are not included). 

The sensors were redesigned and are more effective than the NXT 2.0's version, and the programmable brick, now, has more internal memory and capacity for a microSD card, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity. 

I advise you guys that before you begin to assemble, you should organize the pieces by category, as it will facilitate the work and save you time! (see the photos) 

   

Also take the opportunity to save these same pieces by categories ... You can buy boxes, or modify ones like I did.

        

Before making the purchase, I had read different opinions, and I saw some comments saying that the number of pieces to the "core" was very small, it was just more pieces to the "outside" but others were saying the exact opposite! Honestly I think the number of pieces is sufficient, though a few more pieces would be great ... But this does not become an obstacle. 

Lego provides instructions for models such as: 

- TRACK3R: a simple robot, easy to assemble and program with varied functions (is the only one that comes with physical instructions); 

-SPIK3R: a robot that looks like a kind of scorpion; 

-EV3RSTORM: the most popular of all, it is the "classic" robot; 

-R3PTAR: A robotic snake that has very interesting movements; 

-GRIPP3R: a robot that has claws and has the ability to lift objects; 

(these last 4 come with instructions in the program provided by Lego, in the site, or in the same program where the robots are programmed).

and still other bonuses available models in the same program or site! 

The programming is relatively simple, easy to learn and understand. It is used a system of blocks, which facilitates the organization and the understanding of what you're doing. 

Soon I will begin to share the different robots, with the respective description and opinion! 

In conclusion, the truth is that it is an expensive set, but who has the chance should try to get one, especially those who like technology, Lego and above all, those who have CREATIVITY!

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