How the Gyro Sensor Works

Why can't a programmer just use the turnLeft and turnRight commands with the Gyro Sensor?

  • Both turnLeft and turnRight are controlled by degrees, time, and wheel rotations.

  • These commands must run until "completed", before moving onto the next command.

  • The setMotor command starts up a motor at a set speed, then allows robot to run the next command.

The EV3 Gyro Sensor is a MEMS Sensor (Micro-ElectroMechanical System)