Drive Forward and Reverse Exploration - Part 1
Autopilot is ready to move!
This exploration will give you the tools to be able to start creating some cool projects for your Autopilot to follow.
- VEXcode IQ Blocks that will be used in this exploration:
- To find out more information about the block, open the Help and then select the drive block.
- The Builder in each group should get the hardware required. The Recorder should get the group’s engineering notebook. The Programmer should open VEXcode IQ Blocks.
Hardware/Software Required:
Quantity | Hardware/Other Items |
|---|---|
Quantity 1 | Hardware/Other Items |
Quantity 1 | Hardware/Other Items |
Quantity 1 | Hardware/Other Items VEXCode IQ Blocks |
Quantity 1 | Hardware/Other Items |
Quantity 1 | Hardware/Other Items USB Cable (if using a computer) |
Step
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?
Check out the troubleshooting tutorial if Autopilot does not pass any of these steps.
Step
Start a New Project
Before you begin your project, the Programmer needs to select the correct template project. The Autopilot (Drivetrain) template contains the Autopilot motors and sensors configuration. If the template is not used, your robot will not run the project correctly.
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."
- Select and open the Autopilot (Drivetrain) Template.
- Since we will be using the drive block, rename your project Drive.
- Save your project.
- Check to make sure the project name Drive is now in the window in the center of the toolbar.
