Once you have your LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kit, kick back for a weekend and learn the basics of programming. It’s easier than you think! Here are some videos that will help you get started. We recommend that you work along with your robot as you watch.
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Getting Started
Edmonton
- Starting an FLL Team
- FAQ
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- Typical Calendar/Schedule for FLL Jr.
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How To Videos
Hints & Tips
- General robot design
- Line squaring/aligning part 1
- Line squaring aligning part 2
- Line squaring aligning part 3
- Line following
Basic programming introduction (20 minutes of instruction)
More in-depth programming (three hours of instruction)
Learning/Educational Resources
- FLL Ontario Curriculum Grade 4
- FLL Ontario Curriculum Grade 6
- FLL Ontario Curriculum Grade 8
- STEM Robotics 101
- Lego Engineering
- Engineer Girl
- NASA Robotics
- Tufts University Center for Engineering Educational Outreach (CEEO)
- Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy
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