WHAT ARE BOOLEAN OPERANDS?

WHAT ARE BOOLEAN OPERANDS?

Question: What are boolean operands, and how do I use them in RobotC? Solution: Boolean Operands are used in programming because there are only two conditions that can be true. (Digital) On or Off, 1 0r 0, True or false…  With that being said, there are many that can be used and there is a […]
WHAT'S THE PROPER START UP PROCEDURE TO GET MY CORTEX TO CONNECT?

WHAT'S THE PROPER START UP PROCEDURE TO GET MY CORTEX TO CONNECT?

Problem: What’s the proper start up procedure to get my Cortex to connect? Solution: Great question. I have had some people refute this, but here’s what works in my classroom:    1,730 total views
HOW DO I CONNECT A VEX CORTEX TO A SCORBOT?

HOW DO I CONNECT A VEX CORTEX TO A SCORBOT?

Problem: How do you communicate from a VEX to a SCORBOT? When I hook it up using an optical isolater, there is no voltage. Solution: Lets set it up like this: VEX is the OUTPUT, and the SCORBOT is the INPUT. Always use a relay, optical isolator or just a switch; NEVER HOOK UP A […]
HOW DO I GET MY LINE FOLLOWER TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION?

HOW DO I GET MY LINE FOLLOWER TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION?

Problem: I want my AGV to stop at an intersection in the black line using the linefollowers so it can pick up parts. How do I do it?   Solution: Thanks Matt B for the ideas. There are a couple ways to make this happen. 1.You could do three if(sensorvalue)’s in a row downward. or […]
I WISH I HAD SOME EXAMPLE PROGRAMS IN ROBOTC!

I WISH I HAD SOME EXAMPLE PROGRAMS IN ROBOTC!

Problem: Are there any example programs in RobotC that will help me with beginning programming? Download zip file with all the programs below here.   Solution: As a matter of fact; here they are! Download the zip folder for all of the programs and notes listed below. These programs were written by Jim and I […]
VEX EXTRA PARTS

VEX EXTRA PARTS

Question: I have my VEX kits, and it seems I have a bushel basket of extra wheels, and not enough sensors or cool stuff for my kids to use. What do you suggest I buy as extras, and how many? This post is ARCHIVED, meaning links may or may not work, and it may not […]
DO YOU HAVE A BLANK CORTEX I/O TEMPLATE?

DO YOU HAVE A BLANK CORTEX I/O TEMPLATE?

Problem: Is there a template in Word, that I can use as a template for students to plan out inputs and outputs on the cortex? Solution: Yep.   Download the file here      1,730 total views
IS THERE AN EASIER WAY TO MAKE THE VEX TESTBED?

IS THERE AN EASIER WAY TO MAKE THE VEX TESTBED?

Question: Is there an easier or faster way to make the testbed? The VEX take a very long time to work with, and there must be an easier way to do it. Solution: Well, there is; if you have a laser and access to some acrylic. Jim has designed a VEX testbed that can be […]
I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ROBOTC AND/OR MY CORTEX, WHAT DO I DO?

I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ROBOTC AND/OR MY CORTEX, WHAT DO I DO?

Problem: I’m having problems with RobotC and/or my Cortex, what do I do? This post is ARCHIVED, meaning links may or may not work, and it may not scale well on a mobile device as it was written a while ago. We kept this around for its humor content. And yes…. I really did have a competition […]

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