Lego Mindstorm Construct and Code Robot

Don't forget to log every day with specific details about what you planned or accomplished.  

Goal:  For this project, you will be creating one or more video games using Scratch.

Artifacts:  Pictures and videos of your creations--uploaded to classroom in the ARTIFACTS assignment.  You should work on the project for the full 8 days.  The number of contraptions created will depend on the intricacy of the contraptions.  

Project Details To Know:

• We have several books Lego Mindstorms Idea Books which you can use to follow step by step or to use for inspiration for your own project.  

• You will need to use a classroom computer to code the robot.  You need to check your computer for the software for the Lego Mindstorm to do the coding.  If it is not on your computer, let Mrs. Pennington know so that we can update it.  We will also try to see if we can utilize one of the tablets for coding the project.  

• The brick is battery operated and Mrs. Pennington has replacement batteries.

• The Clever Contraptions book has many smaller projects  They are quicker builds and requires less coding.  You can make smaller projects that run on simple codes.  It could be a good way to learn how to make smaller contraptions if you are interested in later designing your own project.  

• You may create a preset robot from one of the Lego books or create a robot that can complete a specific task.  Check out the lists below.

• If there is a tablet available, you may be able to use a tablet to code the robot.  

The Lego Mindstorms EV3 Discovery Book

4 Robot Ideas:

ANTY: The Robotic Ant 

Formula EV3: A Racing Robot

SNATCH3R: Autonomous Robotic Arm

LAVA R3X:  The Humanoid that Walks and Talks

The Lego Mindstorms EV3 Laboratory Book

5 Robot Ideas:

ROV3R: A Car with a Grabber

WATCHGOOZ3: A Walking/Honking Goose Robot

SENTIN3L: A Walking Robot With Weapons and A Shield

T-R3X:  A Walking Robot

Your Creation

• Build a robot that can approach and greet someone--a hand wave, a fist bump, saying hello!

• Build a robot that can throw a ping pong ball 3 feet.

• Build a robot that can pick up 3 cotton balls.

• A Robot "Vacuum" that can clean the floor by traveling over every space on a "floor"

• A Robot that can complete an Bang and Bump course.  

Dr. E's Challenges--Click on the "Challenges" drop down on the top left hand corner of the page.  Choose a Cycle to find the challenges within that cycle.