Need Some Distance Learning Ideas for COVID-19?

Now that more kids are attending an online high school, they will have more spare time in their hands. Here’s a short list of some of the things that you could do in CIM class with your kiddos while trying out distance learning. All will require a computer (That’s what the C in “CIM”...

Robocell: Handshaking

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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

Robocell: Palletize and Storage

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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...

What else do we need to teach CIM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: What else do we need to really teach CIM? Are there any “extras” that you recommend? Answer: We get this question weekly. So here’s what we are going to do. Give you a preview to a Google doc that is live so we can update it on the fly. You will see it right below this...

What are the Robocell shortcuts?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: What are all of the Robocell shortcuts? is there a list somewhere? Answer: There is just such a list, and special thanks to Moises Gonzalez for compiling it for us! There’s a picture below, or you can download it at the link below. The link will download a PDF with 4 per sheet so...

Where do I get Robocell and CNCmotion for CTI 2016?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: Where do I get the software for Robocell and CNCmotion before I go to CTI? Answer: In the “CIM Readiness Training LMS. Just log into MyPLTW and find the course titles Computer Integrated Manufacturing Readiness training, and follow these directions: Once you are in the course,...

HOW DO I SAVE A POSITION WITH THE SLIDE BASE IN ROBOCELL?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: My students are working on the Handshake activity, and just trying to get it to work in Robocell. They are telling me that they need the robot to move down the slide base but don’t know how to put that in their program. Can you help? Answer: The slide base is just an extra...

WHAT COMMAND DO I USE TO SET VARIABLES TO COMPUTATION IN ROBOCELL?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: What command do I use to set VARIABLES to computation in Robocell? Solution: Go HERE to learn what command to use to set variables to computation! For the whole enchilada see below. [youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/-PvJ6psB1i4?list=PLJuwb3xnlvckKHybfSEsjT3qfyKT8tYDd” width=”800″] ...

WHERE’S THE IFJUMP COMMAND IN ROBOCELL?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: Where’s the IfJump command in Robocell? Solution: IfJump is used to jump somewhere in a program in robocell. Click on the link below to learn what command to use to make an IfJump! [youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/-PvJ6psB1i4″ start=”290″]

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