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Create the Workcell Project

  1. Launch VEXcode V5.

    V5 icon
  2. From the Toolbar in VEXcode V5, select ‘File’ and then ‘Open Examples.’

    Lab 9 File Open Examples
  3. Select the ‘Arm’ category.

    Arm category
  4. Select the ‘Arm Workcell - No Sensors’ example project.

    Arm Workcell No Sensors tile
  5. Select the Project Name Box to name and save the project.

    Project name box
  6. Name the project ‘Lab 9- Workcell.’

    ​​Lab 9 workcell title

    Note: for more information about saving, view the Save a Blocks Project (ChromebookWindowsmacOS) articles.
     

  7. The Toolbar will now display the project as ‘Saved.’ Any subsequent changes to the project will be automatically saved.

    Lab 9 saved
  8. Input the mastering values into the [Set mastering] block.

    Mastering values
  9. Select the Robot Configuration button to open the Devices window.

    Robot config button
  10. Notice that the motors for the three conveyors and the Diverter have been added to the robot configuration. The ‘Motion’ category of blocks now appears in the Tool Box.

    Add motors
  11. Notice that the project includes the addition of the [Set motor velocity] blocks. These blocks are used to control how fast the conveyors spin. If the conveyors spin too fast, the disks could be transferred incorrectly.

    Set velocity blocks