A system of representing numbers using only the two digits 1 and 0. Also known as binary
What is Base 2
100
A single binary digit
What is Bit
100
A unit of computer memory consisting of 8 bits
What is Byte
100
The point about which an object would be balanced.
What is Center of Gravity
200
The line about which an objects revolves, rotates or spins. Also called the fulcrum.
What is Axis of Rotation
200
The basic robot platform for all REC projects.
What is BaseBot
200
The center hole of a gear where the axle or shaft is inserted.
What is Bore
200
A computer programming language
What is C
200
The smallest variable type, consisting of 8 bits and having 256 possible values.
What is Char
300
The rod on which a wheel or gear rotates
What is Axle
300
A device that converts stored chemical energy into electrical energy.
What is Battery
300
The process of creating a pool of ideas for analysis and testing.
What is Brainstorming
300
To cause program flow to switch to a function
What is Call
300
Rotating in the same direction as the hands of a clock.
What is Clockwise
400
The unwanted activation of a loaded motor after the electrical power has been shut off, usually as a result of external forces applied to a driven component or wheel.
What is Back Drive
400
A component used to reduce friction between moving parts of a machine.
What is Bearing
400
A code or algorithm error.
What is Bug
400
The negative electrode of a battery.
What is Cathode
400
Using feedback from sensors as a basis for making program decisions
What is Closed-Loop
500
Looseness or slackness in the meshing of gears in a gear train
What is Backlash
500
Cone-shaped gears with teeth cut at an angle with respect to the axis of rotation.
What is Bevel Gears
500
- A digital sensor that reports zero to the VEX controller when it is in physical contact with an object, and one at all other times.
What is Bumper Switch
500
The distance between the centers of two gears that engage one another.
What is Center Distance
500
Computer Numerical Control: A category of automated machine tools, such as mills, routers and lathes, which operate using Numerical Control (NC) instructions received from a computer program.