Project Idea: Dual Lynx To Vex Handshaking Modules

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?

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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

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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 iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required...

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

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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?

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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?

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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 iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest...

WHERE’S THE IFJUMP COMMAND IN ROBOCELL?

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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 iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the...

DO I HAVE TO USE A 9V BATTERY WITH MY LYNXMOTION ARM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

This post is relevant to the SERIAL version of the SSC-32 ONLY. This post is ARCHIVED, meaning links may or may not work, and it may not scale well on a mobile device as it was written a while ago. Question: Do I have to use a 9 Volt battery with my Lynx Arm? In the directions it says you don’t...

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