Class Notes
VEX V5 Parts
Class Notes #2
Coding
Class Notes #3
100
Define automation
Automation involves a mechanical device that can imitate the actions of people or robots
100
Which VEX V5 part runs the code and programs?
Brain
100
Explain what debugging is.
Debugging is the removal or mistakes in code.
100
What coding application do we use?
VEX V5
100
Name a real-life example of oscillation.
Ex: swings, pendulum clock, springs
200
The idler gear is the _______ gear.
Middle
200
How long does the battery last?
About 8 hours (1 full school day)
200
What are hydraulic and pneumatic controlled by?
Water and pressurized gas/air
200
When coding, what color does the brain icon (on the computer) change to that lets us know it is connected and ready to download code?
Green
200
The drive gear is the input gear that is connected to a handle, crank or motor; it serves as the source or power. (true or false)
True
300
Name THREE areas of work where robots would be used?
Medical, military, and cleaning
300
What are the black cables used to connect the motors to the brain called?
Smart cables
300
Name all the steps of the design process.
1. Define the problem
2. Generate concepts
3. Develop a solution
4. Construct and test a prototype
5. Evaluate the solution
6. Present the solution
300
What is the VERY FIRST step when you are starting a new code?
Change the name OR add devices
300
_____ is the the force that tends to rotate or turn an object.
Torque
400
What is the person that writes and tests computer programs called?
Programmer
400
Name that part!
Robot Radio
400
___________ technology is the giving or exchanging of information.
Communication technology
400
What is the name of the first block you use, if you want to use a controller?
When controller button/axis ___ is changed/pressed
400
Draw and explain an electromagnet.
A conductor(coil) wrapped around an iron core (nail). The two ends of the conductor are attached to a power source (battery). When current passes through the conductor, the iron core becomes magnetized
500
Solve (yes, you can use a calculator - phone or Chromebook)...
Billy Bob has a mass of 140 pounds, he is accelerated at a speed of 3 m/s². How much force was applied to Gerald? (1 lbs = 0.453 kg)
F = M x A
(0.453 kg)(140 lbs) = 63.42 kg
(63.42 kg)(3 m/s²) = 190.26 N
500
Name that part!
Collar
500
List all 9 mechanical gears
1. Simple gear train
2. Simple gear train with idler
3. Chain drive
4. Belt drive
5. Cam & follower
6. Worm & wheel
7. Bevel drive
8. Rack & pinion
9. Lead screw
500
Ms.Montero was absent one Friday this semester. She left you guys an assignment, what was the assignment (be specific).
VEX VR - Coral Reef Cleanup
500
Fill in the blanks...
___________ apply science and math to designs.
___________ create our designed world & solve practical problems.
Technologists
Engineers