Questions and Answers
What is an angle structure?
An 'L' shaped structure part used to form the skeleton of the robot.
What does the battery provide in the VEX system?
7.2 volts of electricity at 2000 milliamps.
What is the function of an axle?
A long, rigid piece through the rotational center of an object.
What is a bearing (flat)?
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What does a bearing (pillow block) do?
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What is a pop-rivet?
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What is the purpose of a bumper switch?
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What is a c-channel?
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What does the chassis refer to in a vehicle?
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What is the function of a rail in robotics?
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What do chain and sprocket parts provide?
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What is the role of a clutch in the VEX system?
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What is a collar used for?
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Define drive train.
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What is the purpose of a bar in the VEX system?
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What is a gear?
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What is a claw kit designed for?
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What are gussets used for?
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What is an allen wrench?
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What is a jumper?
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What is a KEPS Nut?
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What does a limit switch do?
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What is Cortex in robotics?
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What does the motor controller do?
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What is an electric motor?
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What is the function of a plate in robotics?
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What does a potentiometer measure?
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What is a screw with a hexagon-shaped hole used for?
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What are spacers designed for?
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Study Notes
VEX Robotics Parts Overview
- Angle Structure: An "L" shaped component forming the robot's skeleton.
- Battery: Provides 7.2 volts and 2000 milliamps for power.
- Axle: Rigid rod through rotational centers, often utilizing square bars in VEX.
- Bearing (Flat): A common VEX bearing with three aligned holes for axle support and free rotation.
- Bearing (Pillow Block): Holds moving pieces, such as axles, in place within the system.
- Pop-Rivet: Plastic fastener system used to secure flat bearings to the robot structure.
- Bumper Switch: Durable digital sensor detecting physical contact.
- C-Channel: Beam structure utilized in robot skeleton construction.
- Chassis: The foundational frame plus locomotion systems of the vehicle.
- Rail: Another beam structure part forming the robot's skeleton.
- Chain and Sprocket: Components for creating a chain drive system in the robot's motion mechanism.
- Clutch: Protects motors from shock loads by being detachable.
- Collar: A spacer that stabilizes at any point along an axle.
- Drive Train: Includes motors, gears, axles, and wheels for robot movement.
- Bar: A flexible structural part for robot skeletons or specialized uses.
- Gear: Spinning discs that transfer rotational motion and provide mechanical advantage.
- Claw Kit: Attachment for gripping or lifting objects.
- Gussets: Strengthen angled joints in the robot's structure.
- Allen Wrench: Tool for hex screws, shaped like an "L".
- Jumper: A wire in plastic housing to make or break electrical connections.
- KEPS Nut: Nut with a toothed crown to prevent slipping on mounting surfaces.
- Limit Switch: Digital sensor for regulating internal robot movement.
- Cortex: The robot's brain, managing programming, signals, and power allocation.
- Motor Controller: Bridges motor and microcontroller, controlling motor functions.
- Electric Motor: Converts electrical energy into kinetic energy.
- Plate: Flat part providing mounting surfaces for other components.
- Potentiometer: Analog sensor measuring angular positions.
- Screw: Features a hex hole for tightening with an Allen wrench.
- Spacer: Plastic pieces sliding onto axles to prevent parts from overcrowding.
- Tether: Cable connecting the transmitter to the microcontroller.
- Standoffs: Threaded parts allowing screws to be secured into them.
- Wrenches: Tools for tightening or loosening nuts and bolts in assemblies.
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