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Introduction

In this Lesson, you will learn how to add and use a Bumper Switch with your TrainingBot. You will also learn how to print to the Brain's screen, and configure your Controller using VEXcode V5. Then, you will apply these skills to compete in the Freeze Tag Challenge, where you will play a game of one-on-one Freeze Tag.

 

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Add the Bumper Switch

For this Lesson, you will be learning about the Bumper Switch and printing to the Brain's screen. But first, the Bumper Switch needs to be added to your TrainingBot.

Open and follow along with the steps in the build instructions to add a Bumper Switch to your TrainingBot. 

Image of the TrainingBot with a Bumper Switch attached.

Select Next > to learn about using the Bumper Switch and printing to the robot's Brain screen.