Probably the hand held controller. It’s pretty cool to use. I’m psyched about the gear box I’m going to try to use this weekend. I didn’t realize how versatile the VEX IQ system is. I can see where students would need sponsors, especially when you get into the VEX robotics. My next purchase it going to be RobotC, I’ve got enough parts to build a lot of structure. I’ll post some vids if I get a chance.
The video is from a VEX IQ Add It Up tournament. The robot is remote control, but the kids programmed it to do a few things “automatically”. Pressing one button runs both of the grabber motors in, while another button runs them both out. (notice the motors must run opposite directions)
There are also two motors connected together that control the height of the basket. The basket has 4 pre-set heights, and they have two buttons to move it up or down to one of those heights.
That was done in Robot C
Steve
Programming is pretty simple… the six bar is a bit more complex, I suggest if you are starting out try the 4 bar before moving to the 6 bar.
1 89 2587X DiscoBots - Xray Texas, United States South Texas - Add It Up 2/22/14 I want to know how to do this? 60 sceond one robot ,MY student’s best score is 60 points!
Lots of iteration of robot design. The students have been working since September to develop a robot that has the potential to score way more than 89 points.
We will be happy to demonstrate at the world championship in April. We have two designs on our 2587X and 2587A that have a large capacity for balls.
Make your robot pick up a large number of balls and you will get closer to higher scores.
Lyncas,
The most the kids have done so far is 78 points, but I think they can score more. Kids have been rather lazy at practice lately… it has been a long season and they are eager for some rest. As of the moment we are going to try to increase robot speed to be able to score more points.
Are both groups elementary school?