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...

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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 scale well on a mobile device as...

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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 made out of a 1/8″ or 1/4″...

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HOW DO YOU FIX A SERVO WITH STRIPPED GEARS?

Question: How do you fix a wrist rotate servo with stripped gears? It’s a pain in the butt as well as costly to replace. Answer: See the steps below for an inexpensive and simple solution! Note that te metal gears cost almost as much as the servo; it takes 5-10 minutes to change the gears,...

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HOW DO I MAKE SURE MY SERVOS ARE CENTERED?

Question:  How do I make sure my servos are centered before I build my robot? How can I test my servos once it is built? Answer: The I.L.A.R. (It Looks About Right) method works ok, but if you want to be precise, you need a servo driver. This video shows you how to use one to test your servos. One...

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