Robotics Summer Camp - IQ by Laura Williams

Basic Mechanism Overview

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Intro to VEX Pneumatics

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The Engineering Design Process

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Mastering the Kit

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Getting Started

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Drive Train Overview

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Drive Trains

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A drivetrain allows a robot to be mobile by using wheels, tank treads, or another method. A drivetrain is sometimes referred to as a drive base. Identifying which kind of drivetrain to use is one of the first considerations when designing a robot. The VEX IQ Clawbot drivetrain is fine for starting out, but additional drivetrain designs can allow the robot much more functionality, such as being able to move sideways in addition to turning and moving forward and backward. This type of movement is called omni-directional. Drivetrains may also be required to travel over obstacles. Robots which are being designed to play a game can gain a competitive advantage by selecting a drivetrain to match their game strategy.

VEXCode IQ Website

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Self-Paced Coding Classes

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Let Mrs. Williams know if you would like her to assign you a self-paced coding class for over the summer (python or C++)

Intro to Python 1 & 2

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Use your APS Google credentials to register for this class.

Open and Save Blocks Projects

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Motor Groupings

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When building a custom VEX IQ Robot, sometimes you just need more power. One easy way to do this is to add another motor. These two motors working together are known as a motor group.

Downloading and Running a VEX IQ Blocks Project

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Building Basic Mechanisms

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Motorized Lift

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Gears and How They Work

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Gear Assembly

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Engineering Design Process

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Engineering Notebook Rubric Breakdown

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IQ Pneumatics

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Block Coding Tutorial - 1

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Block Coding Tutrial -2. Adding Semi-Automation to Driver Control

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Block Coding Tutorial - 3. Simple Autonomous Movements

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Block Coding Tutorial - 4. Displaying Information on the Screen

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Block Coding Tutorial - 5. Using the Touch LED

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Block Coding Tutorial - 6. Using the Colour Sensor

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Block Coding Tutorial 8. Using the Colour Sensor to Sort Objects

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Build Directions

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Connecting the Controller

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Calibrate the Controller

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Coding Motors

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Overview of Sensors

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Distance Sensors

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Optical Sensors

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Bumper Switch

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Touch LED

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Pairing Directions

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