Here I am sharing with you downloads for some of my MINDSTORMS robots! The LDD’s are digital models that require the LEGO Digital Designer installed on your computer and the programs are .ev3 files. Click on the link for the file you want to go to the download page. I apologize in advance because the building instructions are auto-generated and can be pretty weird at times. Also, If there are any free floating parts or rubber bands, please see the YouTube video or pictures of the robot to see where they go (as sometimes LDD likes to be annoying and prevents me from putting every part where it belongs).
Happy building,
-Kyle 😀
NOTE: You must have LEGO Digital Designer (LDD) installed on your computer in order to open the LDD (.lxf) files. It is a free download, and you can get it here: http://ldd.lego.com/en-us/
Welcome to the Download Page. Here you can download any number of LXF (LDD) files that relate to their name. File Size: 11 kb. By clicking on the Arrow (in the menu) you see all the categories where you can find the LDD files. Clicking on a sample of each category on the bottom of each page jumps to the specific category Clicking on a picture within a catogorie shows a larger image. Clicking on the description leads to the possibility to download the LXF-file.
- Under ' Select lxf file to open ', click on browse (or your browser equivalent) Select the file you wish to extract. Click 'Extract'. It will list the content of the lxf archive. Click the green 'Save' button on the individual files to save to your local drive. OPTIONAL: Click blue 'Preview' button to open directly in the browser.
- Thank you for all the kind comments. The.lxf file is available through a Facebook group I set up. Search Modular Construction Site and you'll find it. You'll need LDD to be up to date. Once you have it you can generate a brick list through LDD. I know there are more sophisticated software packages available but I like using LDD.
HiTechnic Programming Blocks
In early 2019, all of the HiTechnic downloads migrated to the Modern Robotics website. However, some of their important programming blocks were lost in the transition. I provide them below for your use.
Each of these blocks must be imported into the EV3 Software before they can be used. See my tutorial for instructions on how to do this.
Disclaimer: I did not create these programming blocks, rather they were created by HiTechnic. I provide them here so that students and hobbyists may have access to them.
Also, I have made PDF building instructions available for the six models featured in my book, Building Smart LEGO MINSTORMS EV3 Robots. The building instructions are much easier to use than the LDD. They also include a parts list, which will help you source the pieces necessary before you start building.
Security Tank
*Note: These PDF building instructions are a work in progress. I am in the process of remaking them, and they will be available by mid May.
For more information on the Security Tank, please see the video.
This robot is featured in my book, Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots. Click here to learn more about my book!
Omnilander
Note: The PDF building instructions for this model are a work in progress and will be done soon. In the meantime, this link allows you to download the LDRAW CAD file. When opened in LDCAD, this file shows you how to build the robot in ordered chunks. It is a better alternative to LDD.
For more information on the Omnilander, please see the video.
This robot is featured in my book, Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots. Click here to learn more about my book!
Timmyton (v5.7)
Thank you to Jetro de Chateau for creating these PDF building instructions.
For more information on the Timmyton, please see the video.
To see what’s new with Timmyton v5.7 (compared to v5.6), check out this video.
This robot is featured in my book, Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots. Click here to learn more about my book!
*Can be made using parts from one EV3 (31313) retail set.
Grunt
Thank you to Citra S. for creating these PDF building instructions.
For more information on Grunt, please see this video.
This robot is featured in my book, Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots. Click here to learn more about my book!
Falcon
Note: The PDF building instructions for this model are a work in progress and will be done soon. In the meantime, this link allows you to download the LDRAW CAD file. When opened in LDCAD, this file shows you how to build the robot in ordered chunks. It is a better alternative to LDD.
For more information on the Falcon, please see the video.
This robot is featured in my book, Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots. Click here to learn more about my book!
GPS Car
Note: The PDF building instructions for this model are a work in progress and will be done soon. In the meantime, this link allows you to download the LDRAW CAD file. When opened in LDCAD, this file shows you how to build the robot in ordered chunks. It is a better alternative to LDD.
These are the downloads for the 3rd-party programming blocks used in this build:
Dexter Industries EV3 Blocks (dGPS included)
For more information on the GPS Car, please see the video.
This robot is featured in my book, Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots. Click here to learn more about my book!
K3MOSAB3 (Sumo Robot)
For more information, please see the video, “K3MOSAB3, an EV3 Sumo Robot.”
*Requires parts not included with the EV3 (31313) retail set.
Plethora II
LEGO Digital Designer:
—Chassis
Ldd Lxf Files Download
—Cosmetic Shell
For more information, please see the video, “Plethora II, an EV3 Racecar.”
*Requires parts not included with the EV3 (31313) retail set.
Sirius (FLL Robot)
For more information, please see the video, “Sirius, an FLL Robot.”
IMPORTANT NOTE: This model is provided for inspiration ONLY! You cannot use my exact design if you intend on competing in a robotics competition, such as FLL, WRO, etc. Copying the designs of others is strongly discouraged and goes against the rules and core values of the competition. For more information on the difference between “inspiration” and “copying,” and a discussion of what is okay for competition, see the video “When is Copying Robot Designs for Competition Bad?”
*Requires parts not included with the EV3 (31313) retail set.
Sirius 1.2 (Modified FLL Robot)
This is a slightly modified version of my Sirius FLL robot. It is modified to use more obtainable wheels, as well as NXT motors.
For more information, please see the video, “Sirius 1.2 – Same FLL Robot, More Obtainable Parts.”
Ldd Lxf Files Download
IMPORTANT NOTE: This model is provided for inspiration ONLY! You cannot use my exact design if you intend on competing in a robotics competition, such as FLL, WRO, etc. Copying the designs of others is strongly discouraged and goes against the rules and core values of the competition. For more information on the difference between “inspiration” and “copying,” and a discussion of what is okay for competition, see the video “When is Copying Robot Designs for Competition Bad?”
Ldd Lxf Files
*Requires parts not included with the EV3 (31313) retail set.