Unit 2 - Moving Your Robot - Eryn Surprenant | Library

Instructions

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.

Question 1

00:25

Question 2

00:50

A programming language is a set of rules in which symbols represent actions. Programming languages follow step-by-step instructions that a computer executes in order for a project to run. VEXcode VR is the programming language for a VR Robot.

Behaviors are the actions performed or to be performed by a robot. Moving forward, stopping, turning, looking for an obstacle — these are all behaviors. Behaviors are defined by the programming language.

To change the behaviors of a VR Robot, you can change the blocks in a project. These programming blocks are also called commands.

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A programming language is a spoken language used to communicate with the VR Robot.

True

False

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What is a behavior?

The way robots send information back to the user.

An action performed by the robot.

How to break down instructions into simpler tasks.

How robots communicate with a person.

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A user can change the behavior of a robot by changing the commands.

True

False

Do this:
Launch VEXcode VR at vr.vex.com.
Once you launch VEXcode VR, a new project will automatically start.
To name your project, select the project name box.
Enter the new project name YourLastName_Unit2, and select “Save."
Drag the [Drive for] block into the workspace and place under the [When started] block.

Select the “Open Playground” button to launch the Castle Crasher Playground if it is not already open.
Check to make sure that the Castle Crasher Playground is open.

If a different Playground opens, change to the Castle Crasher Playground. To change Playgrounds, select the Select Playground button.
Select Castle Crasher in the Select Playground menu.
Select the “Start” button to test the project.
The VR Robot will drive forward for 200mm on the Castle Crasher Playground. Note that the VR Robot did not touch the center castle. The parameters in the [Drive for] block need to be adjusted so the VR Robot can drive further.
Select the “Reset” button to reset the Playground and move the VR Robot back to the starting position.

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Take a screenshot of your work so far. Your project should be correctly named, the code and the playground window should be visible, and the date and time should be in the bottom right of the screenshot. Paste the screenshot into the "Show Your Work" box.

Do This:

Set the distance the VR Robot will move by entering the value 800 in the [Drive for] block.
Start the project.
The VR Robot will collide with the center castle and knock parts of it over.
Select the “Reset” button to reset the Playground.
We want the VR Robot to return to the starting position automatically. We will use an additional [Drive for] block and change the parameters to make it drive in reverse to return to the starting position.
Add a second [Drive for] block to the VEXcode VR project, and change the direction from “forward” to “reverse.”

Make sure the distance value is the same as the first [Drive for] block, 800 millimeters (mm), in order for it to return to the starting position.
Select the “Start” button and run the project.
The VR Robot will move forward and backward for 800 millimeters (mm), returning to the starting position.

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Take a screenshot of your project so far. It should be correctly titled, and both the project code and playground window should be visible, along with the date and time. Basically, this is a picture of your code, with the blocks knocked down, and the robot back at its original position.

For Your Information:
The [Drive for] block can accept decimals, integers, or numeric blocks. The units can also be changed from millimeters (mm) to inches.
To make a VR Robot drive forward and reverse at different speeds, the drive velocity can be increased or decreased using the [Set drive velocity] block. The [Set drive velocity] block accepts a range from 0% - 100%. The default velocity is 50%. Changing velocity will apply to any subsequent Drivetrain commands.

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Which of the following is the best description of the [Drive for] block?

Moves the VR Robot forward indefinitely.

Moves the VR Robot backward indefinitely.

Moves the VR Robot forward or backwards a specific distance.

Moves the VR Robot left or right.

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How can you make the VR Robot move in reverse on the [Drive for] block?

Changing the "forward" parameter to "reverse".

Changing millimeters (mm) to Inches.

Moving the block to the bottom of the project.

Increasing the numeric value.

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Which block is used to change the speed of the drivetrain?

[Set drive rotation]

[Set turn velocity]

[Set drive heading]

[Set drive velocity]

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What is the range of values used when setting velocity?

0% to 200%

0% to 100%

-100% to 100%

-100% to 200%

For Your Information:

To make a VR Robot turn at different speeds, the turn velocity can be increased or decreased using the [Set turn velocity] block.

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Take a screenshot of your code and the related playground at the end of the last step. Make sure that both the code and playground window are visible, along with the name of your project and the date and time.

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Which of the following is the best description of the [Turn for] block?

Turns the VR Robot left or right a specific amount of degrees.

Turns the VR Robot right indefinitely.

Turns the VR Robot left indefinitely.

Moves the VR Robot forward a specific distance.

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What types of values can the [Turn to heading] block NOT accept as parameters?

Words or text

Decimals

Integers

Numeric values

CASTLE CRASHER CHALLENGE

You have learned how to move the VR Robot forward and in reverse, as well as turn left and right to knock down buildings in the mini challenges. Now, you will combine all of these commands to create a project in order to knock over all of the buildings in the Castle Crasher Playground, to solve the Castle Crasher Challenge!

Objective: Use Drivetrain commands to knock over all buildings on the Castle Crasher Playground.

Here is an example of one way to solve the challenge:

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Take a screenshot of your solution to the challenge. Make sure that both the code and playground window are visible, along with the name of your project and the date and time.

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Upload the saved copy of your project from your device. It should be labeled with YourLastName_Unit2 and should automatically have the correct extension - ".vrblocks".

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Which of these best describes a programming language?

A set of rules where symbols represent actions.

An action performed by a robot.

A list of behaviors the robot already completed.

A set of spoken commands for a robot.

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What is the name for an action performed by the VR Robot?

Programming Language

Behavior

Command

Parameter

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How do you change the behavior of the VR Robot?

Change the programming blocks called commands.

Change the programming language.

Change the Playground.

Name and save your project.

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How far will the VR Robot move based off of this command?

400 millimeters (mm)

200 millimeters (mm)

500 millimeters (mm)

300 millimeters (mm)

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What part of the block do you select to change the direction of the [Drive for] block?

1

3

2

4

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What is the default velocity of the VR Robot?

75%

50%

0%

25%

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What is the maximum velocity setting for the VR Robot?

100%

150%

200%

50%

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How will the VR Robot move based off of this command?

Turn right 90 degrees.

Turn left 80 degrees.

Turn left 90 degrees.

Turn right 80 degrees.

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Which block turns the VR Robot to a given compass heading?

[Turn to rotation]

[Turn to heading]

[Set drive rotation]

[Turn]

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What order will the buildings on the Castle Crasher Playground be knocked over according to this project? Clicking on the picture will zoom in.

3, 2, 5, 4, 1

3, 1, 4, 5, 2

5, 2, 1, 4, 3

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Which of the following is the best description of what the VR Robot will do based on this project?

The VR Robot will drive forward 1000 millimeters (mm) at maximum velocity. It will turn right 180 degrees and drive forward 1000 millimeters (mm).

The VR Robot will drive forward 1000 millimeters (mm) at maximum velocity. It will turn left 180 degrees, set velocity back to the default, and drive forward 1000 millimeters (mm).

The VR Robot will drive forward 1000 millimeters (mm) at maximum velocity. It will turn right 180 degrees, set velocity back to the default, and drive forward 1000 millimeters (mm).

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Why is it important to correctly sequence commands in a project?

To have accurate values and parameters in commands.

To make the VR Robot skip around to random commands.

To make a project that does not work as intended.

To make a project that works as intended.

Unit 2 - Moving Your Robot

Unit 2 - Moving Your Robot

A programming language is a spoken language used to communicate with the VR Robot.

What is a behavior?

A user can change the behavior of a robot by changing the commands.

Take a screenshot of your work so far. Your project should be correctly named, the code and the playground window should be visible, and the date and time should be in the bottom right of the screenshot. Paste the screenshot into the "Show Your Work" box.

Take a screenshot of your project so far. It should be correctly titled, and both the project code and playground window should be visible, along with the date and time. Basically, this is a picture of your code, with the blocks knocked down, and the robot back at its original position.

Which of the following is the best description of the [Drive for] block?

How can you make the VR Robot move in reverse on the [Drive for] block?

Which block is used to change the speed of the drivetrain?

What is the range of values used when setting velocity?

Take a screenshot of your code and the related playground at the end of the last step. Make sure that both the code and playground window are visible, along with the name of your project and the date and time.

Which of the following is the best description of the [Turn for] block?

What types of values can the [Turn to heading] block NOT accept as parameters?

Take a screenshot of your solution to the challenge. Make sure that both the code and playground window are visible, along with the name of your project and the date and time.

Upload the saved copy of your project from your device. It should be labeled with YourLastName_Unit2 and should automatically have the correct extension - ".vrblocks".

Which of these best describes a programming language?

What is the name for an action performed by the VR Robot?

How do you change the behavior of the VR Robot?

How far will the VR Robot move based off of this command?

What part of the block do you select to change the direction of the [Drive for] block?

What is the default velocity of the VR Robot?

What is the maximum velocity setting for the VR Robot?

How will the VR Robot move based off of this command?

Which block turns the VR Robot to a given compass heading?

What order will the buildings on the Castle Crasher Playground be knocked over according to this project? Clicking on the picture will zoom in.

Which of the following is the best description of what the VR Robot will do based on this project?

Why is it important to correctly sequence commands in a project?

A programming language is a spoken language used to communicate with the VR Robot.

What is a behavior?

A user can change the behavior of a robot by changing the commands.

Take a screenshot of your work so far. Your project should be correctly named, the code and the playground window should be visible, and the date and time should be in the bottom right of the screenshot. Paste the screenshot into the "Show Your Work" box.

Take a screenshot of your project so far. It should be correctly titled, and both the project code and playground window should be visible, along with the date and time. Basically, this is a picture of your code, with the blocks knocked down, and the robot back at its original position.

Which of the following is the best description of the [Drive for] block?

How can you make the VR Robot move in reverse on the [Drive for] block?

Which block is used to change the speed of the drivetrain?

What is the range of values used when setting velocity?

Take a screenshot of your code and the related playground at the end of the last step. Make sure that both the code and playground window are visible, along with the name of your project and the date and time.

Which of the following is the best description of the [Turn for] block?

What types of values can the [Turn to heading] block NOT accept as parameters?

Take a screenshot of your solution to the challenge. Make sure that both the code and playground window are visible, along with the name of your project and the date and time.

Upload the saved copy of your project from your device. It should be labeled with YourLastName_Unit2 and should automatically have the correct extension - ".vrblocks".

Which of these best describes a programming language?

What is the name for an action performed by the VR Robot?

How do you change the behavior of the VR Robot?

How far will the VR Robot move based off of this command?

What part of the block do you select to change the direction of the [Drive for] block?

What is the default velocity of the VR Robot?

What is the maximum velocity setting for the VR Robot?

How will the VR Robot move based off of this command?

Which block turns the VR Robot to a given compass heading?

What order will the buildings on the Castle Crasher Playground be knocked over according to this project? Clicking on the picture will zoom in.

Which of the following is the best description of what the VR Robot will do based on this project?

Why is it important to correctly sequence commands in a project?

For this assignment we will load up the "Grid Map" playground.