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Learn to program your MINDSTORMS hub with Python
Your first MINDSTORMS program. Display text on the LED matrix and play sounds.
from mindstorms import MSHub
hub = MSHub()
hub.light_matrix.write("HI")
Learn to control motors with run_for_degrees, run_for_seconds, and speed control.
from mindstorms import Motor
motor = Motor('A')
motor.run_for_degrees(360)
Read color sensor and distance sensor values to make robot decisions.
color = color_sensor.get_color()
if color == 'red':
motor.stop()
Build a robot that follows a black line using proportional control (PID basics).
error = brightness - target
steering = KP * error
drive(steering)
Use the built-in gyroscope for precise turns and straight-line driving.
yaw = hub.motion_sensor.get_yaw_angle()
turn_to_angle(90)
Upgrade to Pybricks for 2-3x performance and professional-grade motor control.
from pybricks.pupdevices import Motor
motor.run_target(200, 360)
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