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Robotics

Students will design, build and program robots that will perform in a number of events.

Topic
Purpose
Lesson
1. Robot Assembly Students will assemble a V5 Clawbot Robot as they follow a step-by-step guide. Step-by-Step Guide
2. Pairing Controller & V5 Robot Brain (& Reset!) Students will create a connection between their micro controller and their robot. Pairing Guide
Reset Controller
Reset Brain
3. Install Vex Coding Studio Students will download "VEXcode V5 Blocks" which is the application they will use to program their robots. Click Here.
4. Program The Robot to Move Thru   "The Maze!"

Students will begin the process of learning how to program their robots so that they successfully complete the "The Maze" using "VEXcode V5 Blocks."

Click Here

5. Programming The Sensor & Solve: "The Sensor Puzzle?" Students will learn how to code their robot so that it will respond to a variety of sensors: 1. Bumper, 2. Limit Switch, 3. Ultrasonic Range Finder, 4. Vision Sensor, 5. Line Sensor and finally, the Sensor Puzzle. Click Here.
6. Programming the Controller Students will learn how to program their Controller so that they can control the movement of their robots. Click Here. 
7. Competition (optional): "JADDAH!" Depending upon how much the students have achieved at this point in the course, they will get to compete in  "Jaddah", a game designed by the former CSP students. Click Here.
8. Competition: "Rocket League!" Students will reengineer their robots to compete in "Rocket League . This is the final robotics competition of the year - the goal is purely to have fun!  Click Here.
Dismantle Robots Students will dismantle and repack their robots so next year's students are ready to receive them. Click Here.


Questions? jharrington@sthelenaunified.org