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Robocell: Palletize and Storage

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...

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...

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...

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...

How do you wire the Lynxmotion AL5D?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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 url=”https://youtu.be/J8EE-z8kouI” width=”800″] Gaylord box of...

Tips & Tricks for Building a Lynxmotion AL5D Robot Arm

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: I heard building the AL5D was really hard. Do you have any tips or tricks for building it? Answer: Of course we have tips and tricks! Best one yet? Read the new manual; you can find it Here: PLTW-AL5D-Guide-11. They just spent a lot of time rewriting the manual, and added a lot of our suggestions...

Get a deal on a Dobot Magician through Chrisandjimcim!

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We have found a way to get a Dobot Magician for teaching in your classroom! All you have to do is go to InPosition Technologies here: https://www.dobot.us/ and when your district makes the purchase, use the code chrisandjimcim...

How do you install the HSM Toolstore and a Post Processor?

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Question: How do you install the HSM Toolstore and a Post Processor? Solution: The trick is to have the right files and know where to put them! Watch the video below as Jim tells us where to put the files that can be downloaded at the link below. Be sure to unzip them first. Download the Post...

The VEX Testbed is boring….

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: The VEX Testbed is boring; do you know of another way to make learning RobotC programming more appealing to high school students? Answer: Well, in my classroom we build clawbots, then add all of the sensors to them. we then get to program the sensors on a real, mobile robot! Kids love it...

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