We review Lego 31313 Mindstorms EV3 a programable customizable robot that allows for a perfect mix of lego building and amateur robotics.
The Latest and Greatest in Custom Programable Robot Toys for All Ages
Lego’s EV3 is the latest in their series of customizable programable robots that have been coming out since 1998. While we haven’t had the pleasure of using some of the older models reading old reviews and looking at the specs shows us that the EV3 benefits from new advances in technology.
| EV3 | NXT | RCX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | September 2013 | July 2006 | 1998 |
| Display | 178×128 pixel Monochrome LCD |
100×64 pixel Monochrome LCD |
segmented Monochrome LCD |
| Main Processor | TI Sitara AM1808 (ARM926EJ-S core) @300 MHz |
Atmel AT91SAM7S256 (ARM7TDMI core) @48 MHz |
Hitachi H8/300 @16 MHz |
| Main Memory | 64 MB RAM 16 MB Flash microSDHC Slot |
64 KB RAM 256 KB Flash |
32K RAM 16 KB ROM |
| USB Host Port | Yes | No | No |
| WiFi | Optional dongle via USB port |
No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | No |
| Connects to Apple devices | Yes | No | No |
Is the EV3 Fun?
Without getting into more detail at the moment the EV3 is a ton of fun and is easy enough to use that we would recommend it for the 10+ audience Lego does. That being said it can be enjoyed by an adult just as easy. We would argue, that with a parents help, younger kids perhaps in the 7-9 range would enjoy it as well.
Date posted: April 16, 2015
