Ranger 2-Way (TOF2) × MINDSTORMS EV3
Using the Ranger 2-Way (TOF2) with MINDSTORMS EV3: check the edition and the wiring, then pick your software; its page covers that software only.
Which edition
Get the EV3 edition (RJ12 plug) and plug it into sensor port 1~4. Power the EV3 on first, then plug the sensor in, pushing the plug all the way in, in one go; replug if the numbers freeze or the EV3 detects the wrong device.
Tip
Tested on the EV3 (2026-11-02): the stock EV3 firmware (EV3-G / EV3 Classroom / clev3r) and Pybricks v4 pass; ev3dev / EV3 MicroPython v2 are supported (same mode table as the LEGO infrared sensor). The EV3 detects it as an infrared sensor (type 33).
- Switching sensor modes on the EV3 takes about 1.1 s (the same for the LEGO infrared sensor): read one mode only and do not switch modes inside a loop.
Note
The EV3 edition cannot take commands from the hub: it uses exactly the same format as the LEGO infrared sensor, so the EV3 (stock firmware, Pybricks, ev3dev) cannot send MBC commands. To send commands, use SPIKE, Arduino, etc.
Wiring
② Pick your software
EV3-GCommon in school labs and WRO teams
EV3 ClassroomSame blocks as SPIKE; easy for first-time EV3 users
PybricksPython code with access to every mode
clev3rBASIC text code for existing clev3r usersInteractive tutorialEV3
No hub needed: click through it in your browser. Pick a function on the left, watch the code or blocks build up on the right, and drag the simulated sensor to see the values.
Pybricks / EV3 MicroPythonclev3rEV3 ClassroomEV3-G (LEGO software)