Getting Ready for Competition
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Activity Outline
In this activity, students will be introduced to different tips and tricks as well as troubleshooting techniques to prepare them for competition.
Students will first explore different techniques to troubleshoot, such as checking sensor values and ensuring the correct blocks are being used in a project, before diving into how to make their Workcell their own.
This Lab is intended for students to customize and personalize their VEX V5 Workcell to make it their own in order to get ready for competition. Since different students or groups may choose different materials, those additional materials are not listed in the Materials Needed section. Some of these additional materials could include additional disks, standoffs, white lithium grease, sensors, or other additional materials.
| Quantity | Materials Needed |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering Notebook |
| 1 |
VEX V5 Workcell |
| 1 | |
| 1 |
Device to run VEXcode V5 |
| 6 |
Colored Disks (2x red, 2x blue, 2x green) |
Teacher Tips
- Ensure the V5 Battery is charged before beginning.
- Ensure the V5 Brain is connected to a device before beginning.
- Point students to the VEX Robotics Knowledge Base if they have further questions about VEXcode V5 or the hardware.
In this section, you will be introduced to different tips and tricks as well as troubleshooting techniques to prepare you for competition.
You will first explore different techniques to troubleshoot, such as checking sensor values and ensuring the correct blocks are being used in a project, before diving into how to make the Workcell your own.