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WHAT ARE THE VALUES FOR ALL OF THE VEX SENSORS?

Question: How do I know what all the values are of all the different sensors? It can be overwhelming! 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. Solution: Lucky for us, our friend Dan Keith from Williamston...

SNIP TOOL: HOW DO I USE IT?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I do I use the snip tool to take a screenshot and paste it into a word document? Solution: Simple. I use the snip tool all the time to have students “show me” stuff that they have done in Inventor, EdgeCAM, ect. . It comes free with Windows 7 & 8. I know, you’re...

WHAT ARE BOOLEAN OPERANDS?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: What are boolean operands, and how do I use them in RobotC? Solution: Boolean Operands are used in programming because there are only two conditions that can be true. (Digital) On or Off, 1 0r 0, True or false… With that being said, there are many that can be used and there is a...

WHAT’S THE PROPER START UP PROCEDURE TO GET MY CORTEX TO CONNECT?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Problem: What’s the proper start up procedure to get my Cortex to connect? Solution: Great question. I have had some people refute this, but here’s what works in my classroom: .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest Flash...

What’s the simplest way to design in Inventor?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: What’s the simplest way to design in Inventor? What’s the difference between “additive” and “subtractive” modelling? Answer: See the 6 minute video below for one way to do it. It walks you through all the steps including starting a new file, doing additive...

HOW DO I BUILD THE LYNXMOTION AL5D ARM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: The directions on line for building the Lynxmotion arms are not very good. Do you have any tips or tricks to give about building them? Also, aren’t they just cheap toys that won’t last that long? Solution: First off, let me start by saying I have built or repaired (mostly repaired)...

How do I make a fillable PDF form from a regular old PDF?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I make a fillable PDF form from a regular old PDF? Solution: If you have Adobe Acrobat Pro, it’s easy! Just do not forget to make it saveable! .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest Flash Player or Watch this...

HOW DO I CONNECT A VEX CORTEX TO A SCORBOT?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Problem: How do you communicate from a VEX to a SCORBOT? When I hook it up using an optical isolater, there is no voltage. Solution: Lets set it up like this: VEX is the OUTPUT, and the SCORBOT is the INPUT. Always use a relay, optical isolator or just a switch; NEVER HOOK UP A POWERED DEVICE TO...

CAN I SEND A MASS EMAIL WITH POWERSCHOOL?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: Can I SPAM my parents with PowerSchool? Solution: Yes you can, but SPAM is such a harsh word; unless you like canned meat! You can send a mass email using powerschool, just watch the short video below. The best part is that you can write the email ahead of time, and then on the magic...

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