MINDSTORMS® EV3 Core Set
Straight Move
Investigate different ways of controlling a Driving Base moving in a straight line.
0-30 min.
Beginner
Grades 6-8
Test It
Recreate the program shown, then download and run to test.
Troubleshooting
When movement is defined in Seconds, the distance traveled is affected by the battery level. When defined in Degrees, the motion is more precise.
Hint
The Driving Base will drive in a straight line with a ’Steering’ parameter value of [0].
Program Summary
Start
Move Steering – Rotations[2]
Wait – Time[1s]
Move Steering – Degrees[720]
Wait – Time[1s]
Move Steering – Seconds[1]
Modify It
Now it’s your turn! Make the Driving Base do the exact same movement using the Move Tank block.
What is next?
Teacher Support
Students will:
Investigate different ways of controlling a Driving Base moving in a straight line.