Mindstorms EV3 questions

[david4662]

Hello,

I have a couple of questions regarding Lego Mindstorms EV3

1) Is it possible to program the EV3 brick using C++? Is it a viable option when programming?

2) Is there some software that could help me programme an EV3 robot with NXT sensors? I have not been able to find this option in Labview so far? Can you recommend me an alternative?

I’ll be highly grateful for any answers.

[TheMindGarage]

There are way to use other programming languages - I've heard of leJOS but I think that uses Java.

Under the Advanced tab, there should be a "Raw Sensor Value" block. I've never tried it since I don't have a NXT, but that might get you something. You'll have to do all the behind-the-scenes stuff (converting the raw value to something meaningful, then doing all the "wait until xxx happens" stuff that's normally handled by the sensor blocks).

[letsbuild]

4 hours ago, david4662 said:

2) Is there some software that could help me programme an EV3 robot with NXT sensors? I have not been able to find this option in Labview so far? Can you recommend me an alternative?

I'm pretty sure you can straight-up use mindstorms buttons, light sensors, sound sensors and motors on EV3. I do know that you, for sure, cannot use the ultrasonic sensor.

[BusterHaus]

Hi @david4662, welcome to Eurobricks.

You can program EV3 using many languages, including C++. I suggest visiting http://www.ev3dev.org/docs/programming-languages/ for a complete list. Visit the rest of that website for instructions on downloading and using the Linux image required for programming in different languages.