Tag: vex

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...

Continue reading

VEX EXTRA PARTS

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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...

Continue reading

IS THERE AN EASIER WAY TO MAKE THE VEX TESTBED?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

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″...

Continue reading

HOW DO YOU STORE YOUR VEX KITS?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do you store your VEX kits to keep them separate, yet mobile? 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: I’m going on my third year here at Cal Poly Pomona in sunny California...

Continue reading

Chris and Jim CIM
© Copyright 2020

Visits: 4,617,431