By Joshua Shaw

 This presentation demonstrates how to create a program  Take as much time as you need to go through this PowerPoint  Just remember that you need to get the program finished as soon as possible so the drivers can practice  Good Luck 2

 In this power point I will walk you through as many steps as possible to ensure that the program runs smoothly  This includes several of the most obvious steps ◦ Such as using the start menu  This power point will act as if I am there to help. ◦ I will say “we” often  So, let us begin 3

 Easy C is a simpler version of C++  It uses cause and effect statements, which allow you to manipulate the robot  The next slide gives an example of a basic program  It can be modified to fit the conditions of the game 4

A Basic Program It does have limit switch capability which will be discussed later. 5 This is the program used by Hillcrest at the 2011 Crowley's Ridge Best Competition in Jonesboro.

 The first step to create the program is to start the Easy C software ◦ It will most likely be found on the desktop of your computer ◦ If not, then click the Start menu (indicated by red arrow below) ◦ Go to All Programs ◦ Click on easy C V4 for Cortex 6

 To begin a new program for the robot, click on New Standalone Project under New/Open  Select Joystick Project (WiFi)  Click Ok  If you have already begun a program, click on the name of your program under Recent Projects 7

 We are going to need a statement that is always true in order for the program to be effective  We will be applying a While Loop  To do this, go to the Function Blocks box beside your program and click the “ +” beside Program Flow 8

 Then click and drag While Loop from the list and place it on the vertical line between Variable box and End box.  At this point a dialog box appears ◦ Type a true expression such as (2<3)  Click OK 9

 The next PowerPoint is Programming a Motor