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Unit 1 Introduction and Fundamentals

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These lessons introduce us to vr.vex.com where we will learn the basics of programming virtual VEX robots. The site codeV5.vex.com is where we will code the physical VEX robots. We will go through this in class together as a whole group, primarily mirroring my actions on your own device and taking screenshots at certain steps in the procedures. We closely follow the text and directions, so if you are unable to complete it with us, you may do it on your own or see me during Advisement. This first unit is very short, however, since this is the first time we have done this as a class, it will probably take a full class period.
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The VEX VR platform uses a basic robot whose functions are described here:

https://kb.vex.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041778591-Robot-Features-Robot-Features-VEXcode-VR

Answer the following questions about the VR-bot using the information at the resource above.
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The "Playground" is the virtual space your robot is in. There are different playgrounds to choose from, depending on the activity. The directions for selecting and loading a playground are here:

https://kb.vex.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041342392-Playground-Playground-Features-VEXcode-VR

Read them and then load the "Grid Map" playground.

This is the playground we will use for most all of the VR programming.
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In order to show you can get to the website that we program the virtual VEX robots at, open vr.vex.com in a browser window. Then take a screenshot of your entire screen, including the date and time, and add the image to the "Show Your Work" below.

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In order to show you can get to the website that we program the physical VEX robots at, open codeV5.vex.com in a browser window. Then take a screenshot of your entire screen, including the date and time, and add the image to the "Show Your Work" below.

First, go to vr.vex.com and click "Continue to Free". We do not use a class code or any other login on this site.
True or False: I need a class code to continue.
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How wide are the wheels diameter in millimeters?

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Post a screenshot of the "Grid Map" open on your device. Be sure to include the date and time in the corner.

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Their are 5 different styles of code blocks. The following document describes the 5 types:

https://kb.vex.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041342392-Playground-Playground-Features-VEXcode-VR

Read the resource and answer the questions.
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Go to the following (short) resource and answer the following question.

https://kb.vex.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041792431-Block-Size-Tutorials-VR-Blocks

Where are the controls to resize or center your code?
Bottom Right
Bottom Left
Top Right
Top Left
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The VR-bot has which 3 control systems?
Drivetrain
Pen Drawing
IR Sensor
Left and Right Bumpers
Camera
Electromagnet
Which 2 directions do the Eye Sensors face?
Down
Left
Front
Back
Right
Up
True or False: Groups of commands can be deleted by dropping them into the toolbox area
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False
True or False: To delete a single block, you can right-click on the block and select "Delete Block"
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Which of these is correct?
Only commands connected to "When Started" are sent to the robot.
All the commands - placed anywhere on the page - will be sent to the robot.
Does changing the name of the project automatically save it?
No
Yes
Where does VEX VR save projects?
Your browser's downloads folder
In the cloud
Google Drive
To the desktop
Which of the following are true statements about hat blocks?
Hat blocks go on head blocks, above the ear blocks.
They are rounded on the top so that no other blocks can be connected before them
There is one at the beginning of every program.
Typically, this is the "When Started" block
Which of the following are true statements about stack blocks?
They perform the main commands.
They have tabs on the top and bottom to connect to other commands.
They are always purple.
Which of the following are true statements about Boolean blocks?
They connect to other commands by tabs on the top and bottom of the block.
They go inside other commands.
They represent a TRUE or FALSE statement.
They are hexagonal (pointy on the ends).
Which of the following are true statements about Reporter blocks?
They are oval shaped. (Round at the ends)
They represent numbers.
They go inside other commands.
They represent TRUE or FALSE statements
Which of the following are true statements about C blocks?
They can be used to make the program repeat commands.
They can be used to make the program execute commands only if certain conditions are met.
The "wrap around" certain segments of code.
They connect to other commands by tabs on the top and bottom of the block.
Basically, "Redo" undoes the "Undo" command.
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False
"Clean up Blocks" just puts all the blocks in a vertical line.
True
False
"Duplicate" can be used to copy more than one command at a time.
True
False