However, LEGO is no longer providing support for the NXT. Although it has been replaced by the EV3, NXT materials are still available for purchase. The educational software includes data logging, which is not part of the retail kit. However, the educational version of the software will become a free download in January 2016. Currently, the educational-kit software must be purchased separately. The retail kit comes with the EV3 software. The educational set includes an ultrasonic sensor, a second touch sensor, a gyro sensor, a caster wheel, and a rechargeable battery.

The retail set also includes an infrared sensor, and a remote IR beacon. Both sets include two large motors, one medium motor, a color sensor, and a touch sensor. The EV3 kit comes in two versions, retail and educational. The tablet version is simpler than the full version it contains icons from the green Action palette and the orange Flow Control palette.Įducational vs retail. The EV3 software is also available as an iPad or Android app. The educational version of the software includes data logging.

Software is easy to learn and has greater capabilities than the NXT Software. The EV3 Software is an icon-based programming language. The EV3 kit comes with the programmable brick, motors, sensors and LEGO Technic parts. Released in 2013, the EV3 is the newest LEGO programmable brick. Trying to decide between EV3 and NXT? Read Damien Kee’s EV3 vs NXT (the Educator’s Dilemma). If you are working with young children, you may want to consider the WeDo set. The RCX is so out of date as to be problematic. If you have inherited old equipment, the NXT is still a reasonable choice. For a classroom, choose the educational version rather than the retail version. Quick advice: If you are new to LEGO robotics and working with children ten and older, the EV3 kit is probably your best bet. Here is a brief guide to the various kits. Getting started with LEGO robotics can feel overwhelming because there are so many options.

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