Resources

Introductory Presentations & Tutorials

These LEGO presentations and videos are designed to introduce the basic robot components, assembly, programming, and challenges to engage beginners in STEM and robotics.

STEM Lego Robotics Introductory Presentation

• Welcome to LEGO Mindstorms (.pptx)
  

Chad Cardwell's Introduction Videos

• A Brief Introduction & Tutorial - Part 1 (.mp4)
  
  
  • Assembly Booklet used in Video (.pdf)
    
    
• A Brief Introduction & Tutorial - Part 2 (.mp4)
  
  
  • v. 2.1.0 Software used in Video:
    
    
    • Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (.zip)
      
      
    • Mac Global OSx (.zip)

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Basic Bot Building Instructions

9797 - LEGO Mindstorms Education Kit

• Basic Bot Instructions (.pdf)
  

8527 - LEGO Mindstorms Retail Kit

• Basic Bot Instructions (.pdf)
  

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Software

NXT software v. 2.1.0 - LEGO Mindstorms 2.1.0 delivers a drag-and-drop icon based programming environment, USB/Bluetooth connectivity, and intuitive robot control tools for Windows and Mac.


• Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (.zip)
  
  
• Mac Global OSx (.zip)

EV3 Classroom App v. 1.5.0.1 - The Education EV3 Classroom App's format is very similar to Scratch, a widely recognized and popular graphical programming language based on a drag-and-drop icon based programming environment, USB/Bluetooth connectivity, and intuitive robot control tools for Windows and Mac.


• Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (.msi)
  
  
• Mac Global OSx (.dmg)

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STEM Lego Robotics Extended Projects

The following Extended Projects and Challenges use the Mindstorms "Express-Bot" to offer diverse, advanced builds ranging from autonomous vehicles to creative gadgets, using sensors, data logging, and custom sensors to deepen programming and engineering skills.

Mindstorms "Express-Bot" Building Challenge

Completed Model	Building Hints	Completed Model + Hints	Step-by-Step Instructions
PDF (2 pages)	PDF (2 pages)	PDF (4 pages)	PDF (6 pages)
			PowerPoint (6 pages)

Express-Bot Attachments

	Completed Model	Building Hints
Robot Base (included in Driving Base)	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Balance Wheels (included in Driving Base)	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Touch Sensor	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Double Touch Sensor	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Ultrasonic Sensor	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Light Sensor, Downward	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Light Sensor, Horizontal	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Sound Sensor	PDF (1 page)	n/a
Pusher	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Lamp	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Vertical Motor	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Kicker	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Karate Arm and Chopping Block	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Forklift Arm	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Box Trap	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Horizontal Motor	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Long Arm	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Driver	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Forklift Objects	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Game Objects	PDF (1 page)	PDF (1 page)
Selected Attachment Combination Ideas	PDF (1 page)