Chromebook as a LEGO EV3 Controller?

[Aaron Maurer]

Is it possible to turn a chromebook into a LEGO EV3 controller? Is there a website or tool that we could have kids code a controller?

The reason I ask is that I want to have students create a robot for our summer camp that would require them to control the robot. I know there is the app, but I cannot ask each kid to bring a phone or tablet. That is just feasible.

Seeking solutions to be able to provide options for the design challenge I have in mind.

[Martin Dillon]

I assume you have tried the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Commander from the Play store.  

here are some instructions I found.

I found a workaround to get the commander app working with the EV3. Try the following steps.

 

1. Unpair the EV3 from the Android device in case they are paired.

2. Goto Bluetooth options on the Android an initiate Bluetooth pairing.

3. On EV3 accept the pairing request but don't enter the passcode yet

4. Start up the comannder app and choose the desired model.

5 On the EV3 enter the passcode (e.g. 1234).

6. On the Android enter the passcode as well (e.g. 1234).

7. Immediately press play in the commander app.

8. The commander app will change to the remote control screen instead of initiating another bluetooth pairing.

 

Unfortunately the above steps have to be repeated every time you start up the commander app or if you want the change the EV3 model.

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[Martin Parlow]

You can now with coding with chrome, http://codingwithchrome.foo/ or another online IDE called https://www.open-roberta.org/