5.2 Vex IQ Sensors and Coding

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Follow the instructions at the right, depending on which generation robot you are using.

You will learn how to:

•  Follow instructions to assemble a basebot

• Check connections between the brain, motors and sensors

• Sync the controller with the brain

• Operate the robot in “Driver” mode

Follow the instructions at the right, depending on which generation robot you are using.

You will learn how to:

• Build the basebot

• Correctly connect the motors and calibrate the drive train

5.2.3 Use VEX IQ Distance Sensor

Follow the instructions at the right, depending on which generation robot you are using.

You will learn how to:

• Correctly connect the VEX IQ distance sensor

• Code the sensor to read a value

• Use the sensor to detect an object

Follow the instructions at the right, depending on which generation robot you are using.

You will learn how to:

• Correctly connect the VEX IQ bumper sensor

• Code the sensor to read a value

• Use the sensor to detect an object

Follow the instructions at the right, depending on which generation robot you are using.

You will learn how to:

• Correctly connect the VEX IQ touch LED sensor

• Code the sensor to read a value (touch) and do an action

• Code the sensor to display different colors

5.2.6 Use VEX IQ Color/Optical Sensor

Follow the instructions at the right, depending on which generation robot you are using.

You will learn how to:

I know how to:

• Correctly connect the VEX IQ color sensor

• Code the sensor to read a color and do an action

*Important: Gen 1 color sensor and Gen 2 optical sensors have different capabilities. Make sure you know which one you are using.

Follow the instructions at the right, depending on which generation robot you are using.

You will learn how to:

I know how to:

• Correctly connect the VEX IQ Gyro sensor (1st generation)

• Code the sensor to read a value and do an action

*Important: Gen 1 color sensor and Gen 2 optical sensors have different capabilities. Make sure you know which one you are using.