How do I Handshake Lynx Robot to Lynx Robot

Question: I have two lynxmotion robots, and I want to make them talk to one another via inputs and outputs. How do I do this? Answer: You will need two robot arms using SSC32U controllers, a few 4N25 optical isolators a few resistors, FlowArm software and some wires and a breadboard and you are ready...

Feetech Servo on the Lynxmotion AL5D Arm

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: My new Lynxmotion AL5D robot arm from RobotShop came with a new servo called a Feetech. How come my arm works backwards now? Answer: Well…. because the servo may be installed backwards. I know, you looked at the picture on the directions, but the first one may be wrong. When they...

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...

Project Idea: Dual Lynx To Vex Handshaking Modules

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Sorry it took so long, but here is some info on how to make the Dual Handshake Module Jim & I designed two years ago. All files are attached in a zip file at the link below. These files include: All inventor part files: tweak to your heart’s content STL and Makerbot files DXF files for...

HOW DO I GET THE NEW SSC-32U UP AND RUNNING?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I get the new SSC-32U up and running? Is it any different than before with the old one? Solution: It is a little bit different, in that there is now only one switch, and it will connect every single time, as long as you follow the right steps. The steps are listed below and can...

WHAT KIND OF ACCESSORIES CAN I MAKE FOR MY LYNXMOTION ROBOTIC ARM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: What kind of accessories can I make for my Lynxmotion Robotic Arm? Solution: With a few tools and some ingenuity you can make some pretty cool accessories to make your Lynxmotion robot way cool. I have to admit, having a laser really helps! Click on the picture to get many ideas, some...

Example Factories

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: Do you have any sample factories I can show my students to get them excited? Solution: Sure do…. see the links below! Be sure to send us any that you and your students do… we would love to feature them here! [youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/ee0ut-RfTgU” width=”800″] CalPoly’s...

How do I Handshake A VEX Cortex With a Lynxmotion Arm?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

IF YOU CANNOT READ THE DIAGRAMS BELOW,PLEASE CLICK ON THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO GET A PDF VERSION! Lynx-VEX Handshaking Notes Question: How do I receive a signal on a Cortex from the SSC-32 (Lynx Robot) in RobotC? Answer: One way to do it is shown in the example below. A machine is waiting for a signal...

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...

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