LEGO Spike Prime for 7th Class Students

Welcome to the exciting world of LEGO Spike Prime! In this manual, you’ll find everything you need to
know to start building and programming with Spike Prime.

Lets dive in!

Heres a list of all the parts included in the LEGO Spike Prime set along with their quantities:

1. Hub: 1 (central control unit with battery, sensors, and motors)

2. Motors: 3 (for movement and functionality)

3. Color Sensor: 1 (detects colors)

4. Distance Sensor: 1 (measures distances)

5. Gyroscope Sensor: 1 (measures orientation and rotation)

6. Technic Beams: Assorted (various lengths for structural support) Examples: 5x 3-hole beams, 4x 5-
hole beams, 3x 7-hole beams, etc.

7. Technic Axles: Assorted (various lengths for connecting components) Examples: 6x 3-hole axles, 4x 5-
hole axles, 2x 7-hole axles, etc.

8. Technic Pins: Assorted (used for joining parts together) Examples: 10x 2-module pins, 8x 3-module
pins, 6x 4-module pins, etc.

9. Technic Gears: Assorted (for transferring power and motion) Examples: 2x large gears, 4x medium
gears, 6x small gears, etc.

10. Wheels: Assorted (for movement) Examples: 2x large wheels, 4x medium wheels, 6x small wheels,
etc.

11. Connectors: Assorted (for secure attachment). Examples: 10x 2-hole connectors, 8x 3-hole
connectors, 6x 4-hole Connectors, etc.

Here are short definitions of each part included in the LEGO Spike Prime set:

1. Hub: The central control unit containing a battery, sensors, and motors, used to control and power
your creations.

2. Motors: Components that provide movement and functionality to your creations by converting
electrical energy into mechanical energy.

3. Color Sensor: A sensor that detects and identifies different colors in the environment.
4. Distance Sensor: A sensor that measures distances between objects using ultrasonic waves.

5. Gyroscope Sensor: A sensor that measures orientation, rotation, and angular velocity.

6. Technic Beams: Rigid and sturdy LEGO pieces of various lengths used for structural support and
stability in builds.

7. Technic Axles: Rod-like LEGO pieces of various lengths used for connecting components and
transmitting rotational motion.

8. Technic Pins: Small cylindrical LEGO pieces used for joining parts together securely.

9. Technic Gears: Toothed wheels used for transferring power and motion between axles, controlling
speed, and changing direction.

10. Wheels: Circular components with rubber treads that provide movement to your creations.

11. Connectors: LEGO pieces with holes and protrusions used for securely attaching various parts
together.

Short questions and answers:

Q1. What is the function of the Hub?

Answer: The Hub is the central control unit that powers and controls creations.

Q2. How do Motors contribute to creations?

Answer: Motors provide movement and functionality by converting electrical energy into mechanical
energy.

Q3. What does the Color Sensor detect?

Answer: The Color Sensor detects and identifies different colors in the environment.

Q4. How does the Distance Sensor measure distances?

Answer: The Distance Sensor measures distances between objects using ultrasonic waves.

Q5. What does the Gyroscope Sensor measure?

Answer: The Gyroscope Sensor measures orientation, rotation, and angular velocity.

Q6. What are Technic Beams used for?

Answer: Technic Beams provide structural support and stability in builds.

Q7. What is the purpose of Technic Axles?

Answer: Technic Axles are used for connecting components and transmitting rotational motion.

Q8. How are Technic Pins utilized?

Answer: Technic Pins are used for joining parts together securely.

Q9. What role do Technic Gears play?

Answer: Technic Gears transfer power and motion between axles, controlling speed and direction.

Q10. Describe the function of Wheels.

Answer: Wheels provide movement to creations with their rubber treads.

Q11. What are Connectors used for?

Answer: Connectors securely attach various parts together.

Q12. Which sensor measures color in the environment?

Answer: The Color Sensor.

Q13.What do Motors convert electrical energy into?

Answer: Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Q14. What type of waves does the Distance Sensor use to measure distances?

Answer: Ultrasonic waves.

Q15. Which sensor measures orientation, rotation, and angular velocity?

Answer: The Gyroscope Sensor.

Multiple choice questions.

1. How many motors are included in the LEGO Spike Prime kit for movement and

functionality?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

Answer: C) 3

2. What is the function of the color sensor in the LEGO Spike Prime kit?

A) Measures distances

B) Detects colors

C) Measures orientation and rotation

D) Provides structural support

Answer: B) Detects colors

3. How many Technic Gears are included in the LEGO Spike Prime kit?

A) 2

B) 4

C) 6

D) 8

Answer: B) 4

4. Which component is used for joining parts together securely in the LEGO Spike

Prime kit?

A) Technic Beams

B) Technic Pins

C) Wheels

D) Connectors

Answer: B) Technic Pins

5. What is the purpose of Technic Axles in the LEGO Spike Prime kit?

A) Detects colors

B) Measures distances

C) Transfers power and motion

D) Connects components

Answer: D) Connects components

6. How many Technic Beams are included in the LEGO Spike Prime kit?

A) 12

B) 15

C) 18

D) Assorted

Answer: D) Assorted
7. What type of sensor measures distances between objects in the LEGO Spike

Prime kit?

A) Color Sensor

B) Distance Sensor

C) Gyroscope Sensor

D) Motors

Answer: B) Distance Sensor

8. Which component provides structural support and stability in builds?

A) Technic Gears

B) Technic Beams

C) Connectors

D) Wheels

Answer: B) Technic Beams

9. How many wheels are included in the LEGO Spike Prime kit?

A) 4

B) 6

C) 8

D) Assorted

Answer: D) Assorted

10. What does the Gyroscope Sensor measure in the LEGO Spike Prime kit?

A) Distances

B) Colors

C) Orientation and rotation

D) Power and motion

Answer: C) Orientation and rotation

11. Which component is used for transferring power and motion between axles?

A) Technic Beams

B) Technic Gears
C) Wheels

D) Connectors

Answer: B) Technic Gears

12. How many holes do the 3-hole axles have in the LEGO Spike Prime kit?

A) 3

B) 5

C) 7

D) Assorted

Answer: A) 3

13. Which component is used for secure attachment in the LEGO Spike Prime kit?

A) Technic Beams

B) Technic Pins

C) Color Sensor

D) Distance Sensor

Answer: B) Technic Pins

14. What does the hub in the LEGO Spike Prime kit contain?

A) Only battery

B) Only sensors

C) Only motors

D) Battery, sensors, and motors

Answer: D) Battery, sensors, and motors

15. How many connectors are included in the LEGO Spike Prime kit with 4 holes?

A) 4

B) 6

C) 8

D) Assorted

Answer: D) Assorted

Fill in the blanks:

1. The LEGO Spike Prime kit includes a total of _______________ different

sensors for various functions. (Answer: three)

2. Technic Beams are used to provide _______________ and stability to the

overall structure of creations. (Answer: rigidity)

3. The Distance Sensor in the LEGO Spike Prime kit emits _______________

waves to measure distances between objects. (Answer: ultrasonic)

4. Wheels attached to motors facilitate _______________ movement in

robotics projects. (Answer: smooth)

5. Connectors are essential for ensuring _______________ attachment of

different components in LEGO creations. (Answer: secure)

6. The Gyroscope Sensor helps detect and measure _______________ in the

orientation of a robot. (Answer: rotation)

7. Technic Gears are crucial for transferring _______________ between

different parts of a mechanism. (Answer: power)

8. The Color Sensor can distinguish between different _______________ in

the environment. (Answer: colors)

9. The LEGO Spike Prime hub serves as the _______________ control center

for programming and operating robots. (Answer: central)

10. Technic Axles provide a means of _______________ components together,

allowing for rotational motion. (Answer: connecting)

11. The larger wheels included in the kit are often used for projects requiring

_______________ movement. (Answer: faster)

12. Technic Pins are inserted into designated holes to _______________ parts

securely. (Answer: attach)

13. The Distance Sensor has a maximum range of _______________

centimeters for accurate distance measurement. (Answer: 200)

14. Technic Beams come in various lengths, including _______________ and 7-

hole beams for flexibility in design. (Answer: 3-hole)

15. The LEGO Spike Prime kit includes _______________ motors for powering

different mechanisms in robots. (Answer: three)

True or false:

1. The LEGO Spike Prime kit includes three different types of sensors.

Answer: True.

2. Technic Beams are flexible and bendable to accommodate various shapes

in builds.

Answer: False.

3. The Distance Sensor in the LEGO Spike Prime kit measures distances up to

300 centimeters.

Answer: False.

4. Technic Gears can only transfer power in one direction.

Answer: False.

5. Connectors in the LEGO Spike Prime kit are not necessary for building stable

structures.

Answer: False.

6. The Gyroscope Sensor in the LEGO Spike Prime kit detects colors in the

environment.

Answer: False.

7. The Color Sensor can differentiate between up to 10 different colors.

Answer: True.

8. Technic Axles are used primarily for providing structural support in LEGO

Spike Prime builds.

Answer: False.

9. The hub in the LEGO Spike Prime kit can be connected to a computer for

programming robots.

Answer: True.
10. Wheels in the LEGO Spike Prime kit can only move in a straight line.

Answer: False.

11. Technic Pins are used to secure wheels to motors in LEGO Spike Prime

builds.

Answer: False.

12. The LEGO Spike Prime kit includes a total of four motors for powering

various mechanisms.

Answer: False.

13. Technic Gears are used to adjust the speed of rotation in robots.

Answer: True.

14. Technic Beams are available in different colors for aesthetic purposes in

builds.

Answer: True.

15. The Color Sensor in the LEGO Spike Prime kit emits light to detect colors in

the environment.

Answer: True.