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/> understand illustrations—help budding enthusiasts navigate EV3 Kits<br /> with clear language and step-by-step directions."<br /> —<b>School Library Journal</b> </p></blockquote> <ul class="resources"> <li><u><a href="/download/EV3DB_ch6.pdf">Download Chapter 6: "Understanding Sensors"</a></u> (PDF)</li> <li><u><a href="/download/EV3DB_p141-148.pdf">Download an excerpt from Chapter 12: "Formula EV3: A Racing Robot"</a></u> (PDF)</li> <li><u><a href="http://robotsquare.com/books/ev3discovery/companion-page/">Visit the companion website for example programs, videos, solutions, and other resources</a></u></li> </ul> <p><strong>Look Inside!</strong></p> <div class="lookinside" style:=""> <a href="/images/EV3DB_146-147_web.png" class="colorbox"><img src="/images/EV3DB_146-147_thumb.png" alt="EV3 Discovery Book" style="max-width:265px;border:1px solid;margin:0 10px 0 0;" /></a><a href="/images/EV3DB_070-071_web.png" class="colorbox"><img src="/images/EV3DB_070-071_thumb.png" alt="EV3 Discovery Book" style="max-width:265px;border:1px solid;" /></a> </div> <p>LEGO MINDSTORMS has changed the way we think about robotics by making it possible for anyone to build real, working robots. The latest MINDSTORMS set, EV3, is more powerful than ever, and <em>The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discovery Book</em> is the complete, beginner-friendly guide you need to get started.</p> <p> Begin with the basics as you build and program a simple robot to experiment with motors, sensors, and EV3 programming. Then you’ll move on to a series of increasingly sophisticated robots that will show you how to work with advanced programming techniques like data wires, variables, and custom-made programming blocks. You’ll also learn essential building techniques like how to use beams, gears, and connector blocks effectively in your own designs.</p> <p> Master the possibilities of the EV3 set as you build and program:</p> <ul> <li>The EXPLOR3R, a wheeled vehicle that uses sensors to navigate around a room and follow lines</li> <li>The FORMULA EV3 RACE CAR, a streamlined remote-controlled race car</li> <li>ANTY, a six-legged walking creature that adapts its behavior to its surroundings</li> <li>SK3TCHBOT, a robot that lets you play games on the EV3 screen</li> <li>The SNATCH3R, a robotic arm that can autonomously find, grab, lift, and move the infrared beacon</li> <li>LAVA R3X, a humanoid robot that walks and talks</li> </ul> <p> More than 150 building and programming challenges throughout encourage you to think creatively and apply what you’ve learned to invent your own robots. With <em>The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discovery Book</em> as your guide, you’ll be building your own out-of-this-world creations in no time!</p> <p> Requirements: One LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 set (LEGO SET #31313)</p> <p><b>Check out the trailer on YouTube!</b></p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/oRwNCfpZWV4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> <b>Watch a video of the SNATCH3R, one of the most advanced robots in the book!</b></p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/cJTkmv2beb4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author-bio field-type-text-long field-label-abovec"><div class="field-label">Author Bio </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><strong>Laurens Valk</strong> is a member of the MINDSTORMS Community Partners, a select group of MINDSTORMS enthusiasts who help test and develop new MINDSTORMS products. One of his robot designs is featured on the EV3 packaging as a bonus project. His previous work, the best-selling <u><a href="nxtdiscovery.htm">LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Discovery Book</a></u>, introduced tens of thousands of beginners worldwide to the powerful world of LEGO MINDSTORMS robotics. He blogs about robots at <u><a href="http://robotsquare.com">robotsquare.com</a></u>.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-toc field-type-text-long field-label-abovec" id="content"><div class="field-label">Table of contents </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><strong>Part I: Getting Started</strong><br /> Chapter 1: Preparing Your EV3 Set<br /> Chapter 2: Building Your First Robot<br /> Chapter 3: Creating and Modifying Programs<br /> Chapter 4: Working with Programming Blocks: Action Blocks<br /> Chapter 5: Waiting, Repeating, My Blocks, and Multitasking</p> <p><strong>Part II: Programming Robots with Sensors</strong><br /> Chapter 6: Understanding Sensors<br /> Chapter 7: Using the Color Sensor<br /> Chapter 8: Using the Infrared Sensor<br /> Chapter 9: Using the Brick Buttons and Rotation Sensors</p> <p><strong>Part III: Robot-Building Techniques</strong><br /> Chapter 10: Building with Beams, Axles, Connector Blocks, and Motors<br /> Chapter 11: Building with Gears</p> <p><strong>Part IV: Vehicle and Animal Robots</strong><br /> Chapter 12: Formula EV3: A Racing Robot<br /> Chapter 13: ANTY: The Robotic Ant</p> <p><strong>Part V: Creating Advanced Programs</strong><br /> Chapter 14: Using Data Wires<br /> Chapter 15: Using Data Operations Blocks and My Blocks with Data Wires<br /> Chapter 16: Using Constants and Variables<br /> Chapter 17: Playing Games on the EV3 </p> <p><strong>Part VI: Machine and Humanoid Robots</strong><br /> Chapter 18: The SNATCH3R: The Autonomous Robotic Arm<br /> Chapter 19: LAVA R3X: The Humanoid That Walks and Talks</p> <p><b>Appendix A</b> Troubleshooting Programs, the EV3 Brick, and Wireless Connections<br /> <b>Appendix B</b> Creating On-Brick Programs</p> <p>View the detailed <a href="/download/EV3DB_toc-detail.pdf">Table of Contents</a> (PDF).<br /> View the <a href="/download/EV3DB_index.pdf">Index</a> (PDF).</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-reviews field-type-text-long field-label-abovec" id="reviews"><div class="field-label">Reviews </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>"Directions are mostly in the form of vivid and distinct images and diagrams. . . will definitely appeal to readers who like to learn by handling and tinkering with parts."<br /> —<b>VOYA Magazine </b></p> <p>"Whether you’re new to the EV3, a FLL coach, on a FLL team, or maybe your robot has been sitting for a while and you’re looking to breath new life into it, The Lego Mindstorms EV3 Discovery Book is for you!"<br /> —<b>GeekMom</b> (<a href="http://geekmom.com/2014/10/ev3-discovery-book/" target="new">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"If you’re looking for a book that will teach you all you need to know about EV3 programming and spark your curiosity to use this new knowledge to create your own, then look no further than this one."<br /> —<b>Bot Bench</b> (<a href="http://botbench.com/blog/2014/07/09/review-the-lego-mindstorms-ev3-discovery-book/" target="new">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"A delight to read."<br /> —<b>HispaBrick Magazine</b> (<a href="http://www.hispabrickmagazine.com/sites/default/files/Descargas/hbm020_ing_high.pdf" target="new">Read More</a>)</p> <p>"Extremely helpful."<br /> —<b>Association for Library Service to Children</b> (<a href="http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2014/11/lego-mindstorms-for-tweens-or-how-i-had-to-give-myself-a-crash-course-in-robotics/" target="new">Read More</a>)</p> </div></div></div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="block-shariff-shariff-block" class="block block-shariff clearfix"> <div class="shariff" data-services="["facebook","print","twitter"]" data-theme="colored" data-orientation="horizontal" data-twitter-via="nostarch" data-lang="en"></div> </section> </div> </section> <aside class="col-sm-3" role="complementary"> <div class="region region-sidebar-second"> <section id="block-system-navigation" class="block block-system block-menu clearfix"> <h2 class="block-title">Navigation</h2> <ul class="menu nav"><li class="first last leaf"><a href="/user" title="">My account</a></li> </ul> </section> <section id="block-block-52" class="block block-block clearfix"> <p><a href="/mailchimp/subscribe">Want sweet deals? 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