EV3 Remote Challenges

This series of challenges will take us through the programming basics for Lego Mindstorms EV3 units of different designs.

It has been designed for those who do not have direct access to the robots.

The learning outcomes will hopefully be:

The ability to design various programs for the EV3 units
Development of logical thinking
Recognition of the complexities involved with programming different hardware set-ups

Getting Started

We have two options for the software to program our EV3 units:

The official Lego Mindstorms software (which involves installation) - available on PC, tablet or Mac (although works best on PC)

Microsoft MakeCode for Mindstorms (in-browser)

For full functionality, the official software is the best option. However, this is designed for beginners with no programming experience, those with some experience tend to prefer the MakeCode option.

For links to, screenshots and help pages please read this Getting Started pdf.

Introducing the Challenges

Hello?
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Can anyone hear me?
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I am Supervisor Tango Alpha Lima Lima Yankee of Deep Mine #31313
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In need of assistance
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Earthquake
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Systems and Structural Damage
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Must retrieve all EV3 worker units
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Remote control systems damaged
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Need programs for each unit to return to control
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Programming software damaged
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Someone please assist by sending me programs to upload
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Transmitting requirements for each unit's retrieval
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I just hope someone out there is receiving this
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Challenge Selection

Robot with grippers on the front and a 'punk-like hairdo'

A smaller robot with 'hands' that runs on track tyres