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Are there other VEX Parts?

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Question: Do you have a list of all the VEX parts?  I want to order just a few, but I do not know what the part numbers are can you help? Answer: Sure can!  Ryan Stobaugh, CIM Master teacher, has put together an updated spreadsheet that has been updated with all of the parts with numbers and prices...

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Robocell: Handshaking

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Question: How do I complete Robocell Activity H, Handshaking? It’s not that hard to do once you understand the concepts behind variables.   Here are some video tutorials to get you on your way: Handshaking: Cell Setup .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is...

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Robocell: Palletize and Storage

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Question: How do I do Robocell Activity G, Palletization & Storage? That’s hard! Answer: It’s not that hard to do once you understand the concepts behind variables.   Here are some video tutorials to get you on your way: Palletize & Storage: Concepts & Cell .youtube_sc...

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The Lynxmotion AL5D V2: Putting it all together

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So you have new Lynxmotion robots for your classroom, so now you have to build and wire them. I’ve put together 4 videos to help you assemble and wire them. This is not meant to replace the manual, but rather to supplement it. You can find the manual here: PLTW-AL5D-Guide-11.  Lots of new...

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Centering Servos

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Question: How do you center the servos when you build your lynxmotion AL5D? Answer: Best way is to NOT turn the servos; like that’ll happen! There is a whole section in the new manual that can help you teach how servos work, so check the manual too! You can find it here: PLTW-AL5D-Guide-11. One...

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Wiring the Power for Lynx AL5D

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Question: How do you wire the AL5D Lynxmotion robot arm for power? Answer: You really have to make sure that you do this right, or you will damage the SSC-32U and/or the power supply, and it will not work. So, start by reading the manual; you can find it Here: PLTW-AL5D-Guide-11. Also, see the video...

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How do you wire the Lynxmotion AL5D?

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Question: How do you wire the AL5D Lynxmotion robot arm? That’s a lot of wires! Answer: Well, start by reading the manual; you can find it Here: PLTW-AL5D-Guide-11. Also, see the video below. .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest...

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