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

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 url=”https://youtu.be/9avNWaFHzwI?list=PLJuwb3xnlvclN4IrWinNBLRAeW2QE_C-J” width=”800″] ...

HOW DO I CONNECT A VEX CORTEX TO A SCORBOT?

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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?

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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...

HOW DO I GET MY LINE FOLLOWER TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Problem: I want my AGV to stop at an intersection in the black line using the linefollowers so it can pick up parts. How do I do it? Solution: Thanks Matt B for the ideas. There are a couple ways to make this happen. 1.You could do three if(sensorvalue)’s in a row downward. or 2. Cut...

Is There A Better Way To Teach G & M Coding By Hand?

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Question: Initials on a wax block are boring and expensive! Do you have a better way to teach G & M code basics? Solution: Sure do! How about doing initials, or a simple graphic on a wooden yo-yo? That’s right, a yo-yo. Students love it! Special thanks to Chris Lallier...

I WISH I HAD SOME EXAMPLE PROGRAMS IN ROBOTC!

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Problem: Are there any example programs in RobotC that will help me with beginning programming? Download zip file with all the programs below here. Solution: As a matter of fact; here they are! Download the zip folder for all of the programs and notes listed below. These programs were written...

VEX EXTRA PARTS

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Question: I have my VEX kits, and it seems I have a bushel basket of extra wheels, and not enough sensors or cool stuff for my kids to use. What do you suggest I buy as extras, and how many? This post is ARCHIVED, meaning links may or may not work, and it may not scale well on a mobile device as...

DO YOU HAVE A BLANK CORTEX I/O TEMPLATE?

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Problem: Is there a template in Word, that I can use as a template for students to plan out inputs and outputs on the cortex? Solution: Yep. Download the file here

IS THERE AN EASIER WAY TO MAKE THE VEX TESTBED?

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Question: Is there an easier or faster way to make the testbed? The VEX take a very long time to work with, and there must be an easier way to do it. Solution: Well, there is; if you have a laser and access to some acrylic. Jim has designed a VEX testbed that can be made out of a 1/8″ or 1/4″...

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