Welcome to ev3dev’s documentation!

Introduction

ev3dev is a Debian Linux-based operating system that runs on several LEGO MINDSTORMS compatible platforms including LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone.

Supported Hardware

• LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3
• Raspberry Pi with one of the following:
  • Dexter Industries BrickPi, BrickPi+ or BrickPi3
  • Mindsensors PiStorms-v2
• BeagleBone Black/Green with:
  • FatcatLab’s EVB

Follow the links below for a side-by-side comparison of supported hardware devices as well as detailed ev3dev-specific information on each device.

• Hardware Platforms
  • FatcatLab EVB
  • LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3
  • Dexter Industries BrickPi and BrickPi+
  • Dexter Industries BrickPi3
  • Mindsensors PiStorms
  • Quest Institute QuestCape

Versions

ev3dev-buster is the current development version. It is currently in alpha, meaning that it may or may not actually be usable. Use this version if you like the cutting edge and making good bug reports.

ev3dev-stretch is the current stable version. It only receives important bug fixes and security updates. It is the recommended version for new users.

ev3dev-jessie is no longer supported.

Where to Start

For ev3dev-jessie, getting started instructions and additional documentation are on the main ev3dev.org website.

For ev3dev-stretch, pick the getting started guide based on your device.

• Getting Started with LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3
• Getting Started with Dexter Industries BrickPi
• Getting Started with Mindsensors PiStorms
• Getting Started with FatcatLab EVB

Additional Documentation

General information on programming using ev3dev:

• Programming
  • Fundamentals
  • Languages and Libraries
  • Development Environments

The following are links to documentation for various ev3dev sub-projects:

• Kernel hardware drivers