Robots separate themselves from simpler machines through their ability to detect and respond to their surroundings. In this section, you will learn how to take advantage of the multiple sensors available to the VEX EDR.
1. Challenge
The Grand Challenge will put both your robot and your programming skills to the test.
1. The Grand Challenge
2. Limiting the Arm
Using the Limit Switch and Potentiometer to effectively control the robotic arm.
1. Configuring Sensors
2. Limiting the Arm Part 1
3. Limiting the Arm Part 2
3. Behaviors and Functions
4. Forward until Near
Moving near an object or obstacle using the Ultrasonic Rangefinder.
1. The Ultrasonic RangefinderThis content is not available in the free preview.
2. Forward until NearThis content is not available in the free preview.
3. Straight until NearThis content is not available in the free preview.
4. Straight until Near (Fine Tuning)This content is not available in the free preview.
5. Line Tracking
Following a line using the Line Tracking sensors.
1. The Line Tracking SensorsThis content is not available in the free preview.
2. Calculating ThresholdsThis content is not available in the free preview.
3. Basic Line TrackingThis content is not available in the free preview.
4. Line Tracking for DistanceThis content is not available in the free preview.
5. Optimized Line TrackingThis content is not available in the free preview.
6. Turn for Angle
Using the Gyro Sensor to make more accurate turns.
1. The Gyro SensorThis content is not available in the free preview.
2. Turn for Angle 1This content is not available in the free preview.
3. Turn for Angle 2This content is not available in the free preview.
7. Using the LCD
In this chapter you will learn how to use the VEX LCD.
1. Intro to the LCDThis content is not available in the free preview.
2. Displaying a MessageThis content is not available in the free preview.
3. Continually Updating the DisplayThis content is not available in the free preview.