Vocab
Name 2 types of motion
what is linear and rotational?
difference between a screw and a bolt
a bolt is used with a nut while a screw is used by itself
Name 2 programming languages
what is java, python, C, or anything else
The type of drivetrain that generally has the most torque
What is tank drive?
Number of red blocks on the playing field
2 types of gear ratios
what is gear reduction and overdrive?
Arguably the most important subsystem of robot (and why)
What kind of data does computers process? (we read letters/numbers, but computers read...)
what is binary (0s and 1s)?
2 types of drivetrain that increase maneuverability
Dimension of the playing field (___ by ___)
What is 6 feet by 8 feet? (or vice versa)
The driving gear, normally on motor and the smaller one of multiple gears
What is pinion?
2 ways to turn 2 shafts in the same direction
What is Chain drive and gear system with an idler in between (so total 3 gears)?
In VEX IQ specifically, name 2 digital sensors
What is bumper switch and touch LED?
2 simple machines used in a drivetrain
wheel/axle, pulley, screw
3 ways points can be earned (at least)
score blocks, partial/fully park, empty supply zone, red blocks removed from starting peg, height bonus/fill level
Where lever is supported/pivots
what is fulcrum?
2 ways to lower center of gravity
What is increase weight to base, decrease height, increase area of base?
In VEX IQ specifically, name 2 analog sensors
what is speed, torque, maneuverability, ground clearance?
What is 6?
2 linear actuators
What is lead screw and rack&pinion?
All 6 simple machines
Pulley, lever, wedge, wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw
2 sensors (have to specify the correct type: digital/analog) not used in VEX IQ
can vary
Minimum number of wheels needed for a H-drive (normal)
What is 5?