Introduction for new and prospective team members.
Basic Training
Basic Training
Program Details
This is the introduction to get you started in competitive robotics. We will be learning the basic Design, Build and Code techniques to build a competitive robot. We will spend about 1 hour Designing, 1 hour Building, 1 hour Coding and conclude with a robotics competition.
Topics covered
- Strategy and Requirements
- Tools, Materials and Fasteners
- Building Techniques, Geometrical Principles
- Introduction to C++ Code
- Robotics Competition
The Competition
Vex robotics tipping Point
The Robot we will Build
Claw Bot Build Instructions.
The Code we will Learn
We will be using VEXCode. C++ to program our robot in both autonomous and user control portions of the competition. Download VEX Code Here. Select VEX Code Pro and the version for your operating system.
Back to the course
Lessons
Lesson 4: Fasteners and Tools
60 Minutes
Design Rules
60 Minutes