1. Most Basic Programming
Vex IQ

2. Programming Welcome to the second quarter
Programs to run your robot will no longer be provided
Your team MUST write their own program to make your robot move
We will be using ModKit for Vex IQ
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3. To start modkit, select the modkit icon on your computer

4. Programming A modkit app window should open
Note: Make sure modkit link is also running, if not, you will be required to start it before programming
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5. Always name your project first, use a name that makes sense, so when you are looking to open the program later, it is easily found.
Two possible program names
Shakey Snake 42
Tag Robot Green
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6. To drag systems onto the program, make sure “robot” is selected
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7. Drag and drop whatever is on your robot onto the screen Make sure to include a controller
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8. Select the ports where each motor is connected
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9. Each item that is dragged onto the screen includes a settings icon
Each item that is dragged onto the screen includes a settings icon. Use this to customize the item as needed
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10. Here is the drivetrain settings Most basic drive trains are available
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11. There is also a controller icon available for some systems
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12. Here is a closer look at the controller options for the drivetrain
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13. TANK
Name this drive/control system
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14. Arcade 1
Name this drive/control system
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15. Note: You have the option to enter information about the size of the robot wheel base
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16. What might the computer control do with this information?
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17. When you want to test your program, use the controls in the upper right First select a slot, then download to the brain
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18. Test the program to make sure everything is running in the correct direction
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19. New task (and teams) Build a robot to pick up a ping pong ball, and drop it into a paper cup. Teams will race to see how many balls can be delivered into the cup in one minute
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20. Programming Order of events New teams will design a robot on paper
Designs must include individual control layout (different for each student)
The robots will be “approved” by a teacher
Teams will build the robot
Each team member will create their own code to operate the robot. It is expected that each person’s code will be a little different to reflect each person’s desires for control layout.
Teams will test each of the programs to make sure they work as expected
Teams will be given time to practice the task before the official timing
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21. Teams
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