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Turning at Different Velocities

Next, turn the Autopilot at different velocities!

Setting the velocity for driving and setting the velocity for turning are two separate blocks. This is helpful when you want the robot to drive at a certain velocity but turn at a different one. In a timed competition for example, the robot might drive very quickly around the field but turn more slowly and carefully.

Add the following blocks to your Drive Velocities:

Set turn velocity block set to 50% and a Turn for block set to turn right for 90 degrees.

VEXcode IQ project beginning with a When started block, with 10 blocks attached. The blocks read, in order, Drive forward 5 inches, Turn right for 90 degrees, set drive velocity to 25%, drive reverse for 5 inches, set turn velocity to 75%, turn left for 90 degrees, set drive velocity to 75%, drive forward 5 inches, set turn velocity to 25%, turn right for 90 degrees.

  • The Programmer should add these blocks to your project and then download it to your Autopilot.
  • The Driver should then run the project.
  • Notice how the turning velocities compare to each other. Also, notice how they are different than the driving velocities.
  • Your group should discuss your observations and the Recorder should write them in your engineering notebook.