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Overview:

Computers are sometimes so small and hidden that we don’t even realize we’re using a computer. Many of us never think about automobiles containing computers. However, today’s vehicles are packed with tiny computers that regulate and monitor systems such as air bags and cruise control. How much more control will computers take from drivers in the future? What are the barriers for autonomous cars?

In this lesson you will learn how to control mechanical processes using computer software and hardware. The software communicates through a hardware interface with different inputs and outputs.

Setting up the VEX Cortex (Teacher Use Only)

All About the VEX Equipment - VEX Wikipedia

Overview: VEX Curriculum

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Key Terms

Introduction to VEX and Robot C Notes

VEX Testbed Build Instructions Notes

Activity 3.1.1 - Inputs and Outputs Observation Key

ROBOTC Rules

VEX Programming Design Notes

Creating Flowcharts Notes

 

Activity 3.1.2 - Basic Outputs Programming Key

ROBOTC Natural Language Basic Commands

Thresholds with Natural Language (Robot C)

 

Activity 3.1.3 - Basic Inputs Programming Key

 

While and If - Else Loops Programming Notes

Flowchart for Conditional Statements

 

Activity 3.1.4 - If Else and While Loops Key

 

Variable Function Notes

 

Activity 3.1.5 - Variable Function Key

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