VEX IQ - STEM Labs - Lab 1 - Clawbot with Controller - Controller Exploration

Step 1: Preparing for the exploration

Before you begin the activity, do you have each of these items ready? The Builder should check each of the following:

Are all the motors and sensors plugged into the correct port?
Are the smart cables fully inserted into all of the motors and sensors?
Is the Brain turned on?
Is the battery charged?
Is the Controller paired with the Robot Brain?
Is the Radio inserted into the Robot Brain?
Is the Radio inserted into the Controller?

Step 2: Open and Save the Example Project

Before you begin your project, the Programmer needs to select the correct template from the folder of example projects in VEXcode IQ Blocks. The Clawbot with Controller Template is used for this exploration. VEXcode IQ Toolbar with the File menu open, and Open Examples selected with a red box. 'Open Examples' is the fourth item in the menu

The Programmer should complete the following steps:

Open the File menu.
Select Open Examples.
Use the filter bar at the top of the application and select "Templates."

VEXcode IQ contains many different templates. You’ll use one of them in this exploration. For help and tips on using templates, check out the Using Examples and Templates tutorial.

Select and open the Clawbot with Controller template.
Save your project as 'clawbotController'.
Check to make sure the project name clawbotController is now in the window in the center of the Toolbar.

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