User's Manual
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EV3
TECHNOLOGY
Connecting Sensors and Motors
In order to function, motors and sensors must be connected to
theEV3 Brick.
Using the flat black Connector Cables, link sensors to the EV3 Brick
using Input Ports 1, 2, 3, and 4.
If you create programs while the EV3 Brick is not connected to your
computer, the software will assign sensors to default ports. Those
default port assignments are:
+ Port 1: Touch Sensor
+ Port 2: No sensor
+ Port 3: Color Sensor
+ Port 4: Infrared Sensor
If the EV3 Brick is connected to your computer while you program,
the software will automatically identify which port is being used for
each sensor or motor.
Using the flat black Connector Cables, link motors to the EV3 Brick
using Output Ports A, B, C, and D.
As with the sensors, if the EV3 Brick is not connected when you are
writing a program, each motor will be assigned to a default port.
Default port assignments are:
+ Port A: Medium Motor
+ Port B and C: Two Large Motors
+ Port D: Large Motor
If the EV3 Brick is connected to the computer when you are
programming, the software will automatically assign the correct
port in your programs.
Connecting the EV3 Technology
Connecting Sensors
Connecting Motors
NOTE:
The software cannot
distinguish between two or
more identical sensors
or motors.