Robotics Lab - establishing a BlueTooth Connection

So far you have been connecting to your robot with a USB cable which can be problematic when you start running your programs. A better solution is to go wireless and in this case that means a bluetooth connection.

Here are the steps for making this type of connection.

On the Robot:
From the main window click over to the wrench icon and then select Bluetooth.
Press the center button to open the bluetooth options.
Click down to bluetooth and then press the center button to enable bluetooth - there should be a check in the box next to bluetooth.
You have now enabled bluetooth on the robot.

On the Computer:
Go to the control panel and under Hardware and Sound select Add A Device.
You should see the EV3 device show up in the window, select it and click Next.
Follow the instructions for adding the device. When prompted for a code enter 1234.
While the computer is trying to make a connection be sure to check the EV3 for a message about connecting - you must accept the connection to connect.

In the Mindstorm Application:
In the lower righthand corner of your mindstorm application is the EV3 information box. It should show that you are currently connected via the USB cable but you can now check the bluetooth box. Once the box is checked you should now be connected.
Test this by disconnecting the USB cable and running the music program.

Demonstrate your bluetooth connection for teacher check.