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ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin on Windows Pc

Developed By: Ferenc Hechler

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 14 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.1
Size 475.9 KB
Release Date July 06, 15
Category Education Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices. [see more (1)]

What's New:
v1.1, 2015-07-06: - Sensorenabfragen (siehe Anleitung)- Bugfix: FAHRE/DREHE ohne Zeitangabe [see more]

Description from Developer:
This is not a standalone app, but an extension of the programming language "ProLern for Android".
Need to use the functions of the app "ProLern" will be install... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin and install on Windows PC. ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin is free Education app, developed by Ferenc Hechler. Latest version of ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin is 1.1, was released on 2015-07-06 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 14 users, 3 users had rated it 5*, 10 users had rated it 1*.

How to install ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin on Windows?

Instruction on how to install ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.1.

Download ProLern mindstorms EV3 Plugin 1.1 on Windows PC – 475.9 KB

This is not a standalone app, but an extension of the programming language "ProLern for Android".
Need to use the functions of the app "ProLern" will be installed:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hechler.prolern

This plugin extends the functionality of ProLern to external commands for controlling a Lego Mindstorms robot EV3 (original firmware).

This is the first version, sensors can not be read and it is only robot with a structure analogous to TRACK3R support (chain drive on Port B / C, mid-engine in Port A).
The functional but will be expanded.

In order for the plugin can communicate with the robot must be met successfully eden condition.

* On the EV3 Bluetooth must be activated.
* The Android device must once a Bluetooth pairing to be made with the EV3.
* The default name "EV3" may this not have been changed.
Be * After starting ProLern must in the "Select external plugin" called and be touched from the list then the "Mindstorms EV3 Plugin".
* Example programs are available in the menu "programs from the book" under "MidstormsEV3Plugin"

Any kind of Feddback is welcome: ferenc.hechler@gmail.com

Details about the project here:
http://prolern4android.sourceforge.net
v1.1, 2015-07-06:
- Sensorenabfragen (siehe Anleitung)
- Bugfix: FAHRE/DREHE ohne Zeitangabe
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.