# Ev3Commands

A component that provides a low-level interface to a LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robot, with functions to send system or direct commands to EV3 robots.

## Properties

### BluetoothClient

The BluetoothClient component that should be used for communication. Must be set in the Designer

## Methods

### KeepAlive (number minutes)

Keep the EV3 brick from shutdown for a period of time.

### GetBatteryVoltage ()

Get the battery voltage.

### GetBatteryCurrent ()

Get the battery current.

### GetOSVersion ()

Get the OS version on EV3.

### GetOSBuild ()

Get the OS build on EV3.

### GetFirmwareVersion ()

Get the firmware version on EV3.

### GetFirmwareBuild ()

Get the firmware build on EV3.

### GetHardwareVersion ()

Get the hardware version of EV3.


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