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VEX EDR Fundamentals
Programming guidelines and tips
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Robots are designed to solve specific problems, in specific ways. For this badge, you will learn more about your role as the Programmer, along with some guidelines and tips when using ROBOTC.
VEX EDR Setup
Setting up your VEX EDR
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In order to begin programming, you will need to install ROBOTC, build a robot, load the robot with the proper firmware to run ROBOTC programs, and then make sure it all works by downloading and running a sample program on the robot.
VEX EDR Movement
Basic movement with the VEX EDR
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Your first project-based challenge will be a maze called "The Labyrinth". Successful completion of this challenge will require a thorough understanding of the movement behaviors and commands available in ROBOTC.
VEX EDR Remote Control
Using the VEXnet remote control
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One powerful feature of the VEX EDR is its ability to be driven using the VEXnet Remote Control, in addition to being a fully capable, autonomous robot. This ability will prove to be indispensable in situations where direct human input is crucial. In this section, you will learn how to program your robot to react to input from the VEXnet Remote Control.
VEX EDR Sensing
Make your robot aware of its surroundings
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Robots separate themselves from simpler machines through their ability to detect and respond to their surroundings. In this section, you will learn how to take advantage of the multiple sensors available to the VEX EDR.
VEX EDR Engineering
Take advantage of multiple sensors
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Robots separate themselves from simpler machines through their ability to detect and respond to their surroundings. In this section, you will learn how to take advantage of the multiple sensors available to the VEX EDR.
Strength, Stability, and Balance with VEX V5
Building solid, simple structures
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mechanical foundations
In Mechanical Foundations, we are introduced to how to go about creating simple, yet durable structural foundations, essential for any robotics system. We begin by identifying important parts that help in creating simple structures, and creating examples of some simple structures. The project for this Unit, you will be creating a reinforcement crane to demonstrate your understanding of simple structural design.
Getting Started with VEX V5 (STEM Lab Ed.)
Learn to Program the VEX V5
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Getting starting with programming the VEX V5
Robot Movement with VEX V5 (STEM Lab Ed.)
Programming Robot Movement with VEX V5
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Programming with VEX V5 Smart Motors in VEX C++
Programming Logic with VEX V5 (STEM Lab Ed.)
Programming with Loops and Conditional Statements
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Programming with Loops and Conditional Statements in VEX C++
Transmissions and Mechanical Advantage with VEX V5
Introducing and transmitting force with motors and gears
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Transmissions work alongside motors to allow systems to deliver more Torque or Speed to its spinning parts. For this unit, we’ll be taking a look into a few different examples to create Mechanical Advantage. The project will be to create a moving crane arm.
Drivetrains with VEX V5
Building and evaluating multiple drivetrains with motors and wheels
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Picking a drivetrain for your robot will greatly depend on the task that the robot is trying to achieve. The most basic drivetrain for a robot usually consists of a chassis, motors that are attached to the chassis, and wheels that are attached to the motor. This unit will have students building examples of drivetrains, and for the unit project they will design a custom drivetrain that can climb obstacles.
Getting Started with VEX V5
Quickly get started with the VEX V5
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In this unit, you will learn how to quickly get started with the VEX V5 system and VEXcode V5 Text programming environment.
Robot Movement with VEX V5
Basic Movement Programming with VEX V5 Clawbot
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In this unit, you will learn how to control the basic movement of the VEX V5 Clawbot through sequential programming. You will program your robot to perform simple maneuvers and manipulate objects in its environment.
Robot Brain with VEX V5
Program the display on the VEX V5 Brain
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In this unit, you will learn how to control the output on the VEX V5 Robot Brain's screen with sequential programming. You will program with lines, shapes, colors, and text to give your robot an actual face with personality!
Loops with VEX V5
Repeating Robot Behaviors
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In this unit, you will learn how to solve problems that contain patterns can be solved by repeating a series of sequential commands. You will learn how to use several types of loops with different durations and conditions to repeat robot behaviors.
Conditional Statements with VEX V5
Enabling Robot Decision-Making
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In this unit, you will learn how to enable your robot's decision-making capability using conditional statements. You will use sensor data from the robot's environment to control the actions of the robot.
Functions with VEX V5
Reusing Sections of Code
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In this unit, you will learn how to turn multiple lines of code into a special structure called a function, that can then be referenced many times within a program. This programming technique will allow you to create shorter and easily maintainable programs.