Robot Olympics
Welcome to the VEX IQ Robot Olympics!
VEX IQ Resources: kb.vex.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002324792-IQ?sc=get-started
*be sure to click on links specifying Generation 1 (if applicable)
*be sure to click on links specifying Generation 1 (if applicable)
Day 1
Building the Standard Drive Base
- Start off by building the Standard Drive Base using your manual.
- When you finish, make sure your robot can move and practice driving it around the room.
- Add in a soccer ball and see how well it works as a soccer player.
- Review the event Robot Soccer. If you want to make changes to your robot, be sure to follow the guidelines in the activity.
Day 2
Robot Soccer Tournament
Introduction to Programming
Movement Challenge
- Each match is 1:15 seconds
- Double Elimination
Introduction to Programming
- Navigate to vr.vex.com
- Complete the Basketball Drills Activity
- Complete the Initials Activity
- Remove your soccer attachments.
- Complete the Drive Forward and Reverse STEM Lab - Only do the Play and Rethink sections of the STEM Lab.
- Complete the Turning STEM Lab - Only do the Play and Rethink sections of the STEM Lab
- If time permits - do the Play and Rethink sections of Changing Velocity
Movement Challenge
- Program your robot to complete the path on the field in the fastest time possible
- Add the sensors for the Autopilot build
Day 3
Movement Challenge
- Run your robot in a timed challenge
- Complete the VEX VR Activity: Storm the Castle
- Review the VEX Knowledge Base Articles on Distance Sensor and Bumper Sensor
- In VEXcode IQ, view the example programs and tutorials related to using sensors.
- Program your robot to use the distance and bumper sensor to change robot behavior using your wall
- Program your robot to complete the Sensor Maze Challenge in the fastest time possible
- With a partner, follow the instructions to build the clawbot
- Read the instructions for Speedy Delivery
Day 4 - Robot Olympics!
Resources
- Using Pair Programming: kb.vex.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060278291-Using-Pair-Programming-for-Student-Collaboration