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Before you can compete in the Freeze Tag Challenge, you first need to learn about the Bumper Switch and how to print to the TrainingBot's Brain screen. You will also learn how to configure the sensors and your Controller in VEXcode V5.

Using the Bumper Switch

The VEX V5 Bumper Switch is a device that reports if it is currently being pressed or not.

Watch this video to learn about the Bumper Switch and how to configure this device in VEXcode V5.

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Printing to the Brain Screen

VEXcode V5 can be used to print text, values, colors and shapes to the Brain's screen.

Watch this video to learn about the printing to the VEX V5 Brain screen. 

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Assigning a Drivetrain to Your Controller's Joysticks

You can assign a Drivetrain to the Controller's joysticks in VEXcode V5. This allows you to drive your robot using the Controller, and code the Bumper Switch at the same time.

Watch this video to learn how to assign the Drivetrain to your Controller's joysticks in VEXcode V5, change the driver style on your Controller, and download the project to the Brain.

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Check Your Understanding

Before moving on to the Practice section, ensure that you understand the concepts covered on this page by answering the questions in the document below in your engineering notebook. 

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Select Next > to practice driving your TrainingBot with the Bumper Switch.

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