Learning lego programming
The EV3 Mindstorm software and the WeDo software both go over what certain programming blocks mean. Confused? I was too. No worries. In case you are struggling, I have descriptions of what the most important programming blocks do and how to use them.
Programming for the WeDo
Flow Blocks:
Start Block
Wait For Block
Repeat Block
Motor Blocks:
Rotate motor to the left
Motor power
Motor for a set time
Motor off
Hub Blocks:
Light Block
Sound Block
Sensor Blocks:
Distance Change
Shake/Tilt
Programming for the EV3
Flow Blocks:
EV3 has a start, wait for, and repeat block just like the WeDo. Scroll up to see what they do.
Motor Blocks:
Move medium motor
Move large motor
Steer
Move Tank
Brick Blocks:
Display
Brick lights
Sound
Sensor Blocks:
The EV3 kit's touch sensor and gyro sensor function the same as the touch sensor and gyro sensor from the WeDo, except with this gyro sensor you get to put in an exact angle. The ultrasonic sensor is also programmed the same as the distance sensor from the WeDo. Scroll up to learn how to use them.