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VEX Robotics Coach Training

Andy Fulton

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Game Reveal

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Robotics Competitions Overview

Turning Point - 2018-19

Tower Takeover - 2019-20

Change Up - 2020-21

Tipping Point - 2021-22

  • New game every year - this game is played through the competition season, state, and worlds.
  • Next year, around May, a new game will be released
  • The 12’ by 12’ stays the same but the game pieces will change

Spin Up -2022-23

Over Under 2023-24

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Game Reveal

Game Manual

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Game Description

Initial setup configuration

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Game Description

Initial setup configuration

Top View of the field with High Goal and Disks highlighted

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Object of the Game

To get more points than the other alliance

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Object of the Game

To get more points than the other alliance

Blocks scored in goals are worth 3 points

The alliance with the most blocks in the center receive a 10 point control bonus

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Object of the Game

To get more points than the other alliance

Bonuses are also awarded to teams with the most blocks in an upper or lower goal

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Object of the Game

To get more points than the other alliance

The first 15 seconds of the match is called the autonomous period. During this time, teams are able to win an autonomous bonus and win point. Autonomous Bonus is given to the team with the most points at the end of the autonomous period -- 6 points

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Driver Control Period - 1:45

Next is the 1:45 Driver Control Period after the autonomous winner has been determined

Teams will move around the field scoring blocks.

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Final Ten Seconds

Finally we have the End Game

At the end of the match, Alliance will have the opportunity to score even more points by parking. Bonuses are given to teams who park both robots

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Competition Layout

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Competition Layout

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Competition Agenda

8:00am-9:30am - check-in (inspection, practice = open)

10am-10:20am - Opening Ceremonies + Driver and Coaches Meeting

10:30am-12:00 - Qualification and skills matches

12:00-1:00pm - Lunch

1:00pm-3:00pm - Qualification matches

3:00pm-3:15pm - Alliance Selection

3:30pm-5:15pm - Elimination and Finals + Awards

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Size Rules

  • Robot must fit within a 18” long x 18” wide x 18” tall

Game Reveal

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Kit of Parts

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Kit of Parts

VEX V5 Competition Kit

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Kit of Parts

VEX V5 Remote

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Kit of Parts

VEX V5 Robot Brain

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Kit of Parts

VEX V5 Robot Radio

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Kit of Parts

VEX V5 Smart Motor

Command speed, direction, time, revolutions and degrees

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Kit of Parts

VEX V5 Metal Hardware

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Kit of Parts

VEX Hardware Keep Lock Nuts vs Nylon

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Kit of Parts

VEX V5 Gears

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Kit of Parts

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Kit of Parts

Connecting the Controller

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Kit of Parts

Connecting the Controller

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Kit of Parts

Connecting motors + radio

Port 1: Left Drive

Port 3: Claw Motor

Port 6: Radio

Port 8: Arm Motor

Port 10 Right Drive

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Kit of Parts

Making Connections

Port 1: Left Drive

Port 3: Claw Motor

Port 6: Radio

Port 8: Arm Motor

Port 10: Right Drive

Port 1: Left Drive

Port 3: Claw Motor

Port 10: Right Drive

Port 8: Arm Motor

Port 6: Radio

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Kit of Parts

Calibrate the Controller

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Kit of Parts

Calibrate the Controller

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Kit of Parts

Driving Basics

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Kit of Parts

Clawbot

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Smart Field Control

For more information on connecting the controllers to the fields, click this LINK