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HOW DO I BUILD THE LYNXMOTION AL5D ARM?

Question: The directions on line for building the Lynxmotion arms are not very good. Do you have any tips or tricks to give about building them? Also, aren’t they just cheap toys that won’t last that long? Solution: First off, let me start by saying I have built or repaired (mostly repaired)...

How do I make a fillable PDF form from a regular old PDF?

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Question: How do I make a fillable PDF form from a regular old PDF? Solution: If you have Adobe Acrobat Pro, it’s easy! Just do not forget to make it saveable! .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest Flash Player or Watch this...

HOW DO I CONNECT A VEX CORTEX TO A SCORBOT?

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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 POWERED DEVICE TO...

CAN I SEND A MASS EMAIL WITH POWERSCHOOL?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: Can I SPAM my parents with PowerSchool? Solution: Yes you can, but SPAM is such a harsh word; unless you like canned meat! You can send a mass email using powerschool, just watch the short video below. The best part is that you can write the email ahead of time, and then on the magic...

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

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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 2. Cut...

Is There A Better Way To Teach G & M Coding By Hand?

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Question: Initials on a wax block are boring and expensive! Do you have a better way to teach G & M code basics? Solution: Sure do! How about doing initials, or a simple graphic on a wooden yo-yo? That’s right, a yo-yo. Students love it! Special thanks to Chris Lallier...

I WISH I HAD SOME EXAMPLE PROGRAMS IN ROBOTC!

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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...

VEX EXTRA PARTS

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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...

DO YOU HAVE A BLANK CORTEX I/O TEMPLATE?

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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 1,313 total views

Author: Chris&Jim CIM

HOW DO I BUILD THE LYNXMOTION AL5D ARM?

How do I make a fillable PDF form from a regular old PDF?

HOW DO I CONNECT A VEX CORTEX TO A SCORBOT?

CAN I SEND A MASS EMAIL WITH POWERSCHOOL?

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

Is There A Better Way To Teach G & M Coding By Hand?

I WISH I HAD SOME EXAMPLE PROGRAMS IN ROBOTC!

VEX EXTRA PARTS

DO YOU HAVE A BLANK CORTEX I/O TEMPLATE?

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