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How do I use a switch as an input for the Dobot Magician?

Question: How do I use a switch as an input for the Dobot Magician? Answer: CAUTION: NEVER PLUG IN OR UNPLUG WIRES FROM THE DOBOT WHILE IT IS POWERED ON! Always turn off the dobot first, and use the input output manual to plug into the correct port! Wire it like this: Wire the VEX switch using...

VEX Encoder Doesn’t Work!

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: I can’t seem to get my encoder to work no matter what I do! It will only ever return a value of 0 or 1, and only for a moment. What’s up? Answer: Well, did you restart your software and hardware? Then check this out! I’ll bet you have another analog sensor plugged into...

Are there other VEX Parts?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: Do you have a list of all the VEX parts? I want to order just a few, but I do not know what the part numbers are can you help? Answer: Sure can! Ryan Stobaugh, CIM Master teacher, has put together an updated spreadsheet that has been updated with all of the parts with numbers and prices...

What else do we need to teach CIM?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: What else do we need to really teach CIM? Are there any “extras” that you recommend? Answer: We get this question weekly. So here’s what we are going to do. Give you a preview to a Google doc that is live so we can update it on the fly. You will see it right below this...

CalPoly Pomona: Factory Smackdown!

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

The new CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) teachers at CalPoly Pomona’s CTI successfully completed another “Factory Smackdown”. See the videos below! Concierge Factory: In our factory cell an AGV stops at each of four stations, where a signal is sent to a robotic arm. The...

Factory simulations from UK show off automation

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Doesn’t get much better than this! 18 teachers from around the country gathered at the University of Kentucky to learn about CIM for two weeks. They spent two days showing off what they learned by making a factory simulation. The class was broken up into two teams, and both successfully completed...

VEX: Transfer System Example & Hydraulic Parts Feeder & Gripper

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: There really isn’t one. Just this video with examples of a VEX Transfer System, a VEX hydraulic parts feeder, and a VEX hydraulic gripper. .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest Flash Player or Watch this video on YouTube. ...

WORK UNPLUGGED: VEX ROBOT? IT ONLY WORKS WHEN TETHERED!

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I get my robot to work when I unplug my cortex from the computer? Solution: Just change the setting you see in the picture here, and you will be all set! After you change this it will ask you to power cycle your cortex. Just turn it off and back on again, and it will run your program...

2016 Lynxmotion VEX Handshaking in CIM Class

Written by Chris Hurd.

This year’s CIM class is doing amazingly well with handshaking and is well on their way to being successful making work cells, and possibly even a factory. [widgetkit id=1497] 1,011 total views

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How do I use a switch as an input for the Dobot Magician?

VEX Encoder Doesn’t Work!

What else do we need to teach CIM?

CalPoly Pomona: Factory Smackdown!

Factory simulations from UK show off automation

VEX: Transfer System Example & Hydraulic Parts Feeder & Gripper

WORK UNPLUGGED: VEX ROBOT? IT ONLY WORKS WHEN TETHERED!

2016 Lynxmotion VEX Handshaking in CIM Class

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