Hexbug VEX IQ User Manual page 98

Random Mode
The robot will randomly
explore your room by driving
in a straight line. When it
encounters obstacles, it
will backup, spin a random
amount, and depart in a new
direction.
This is the default Autopilot
explore mode; tapping the
Touch LED during this mode
will change to Spiral Mode.
The Touch LED will illuminate
red when in this mode; when
the Color Sensor sees a red
object, the robot will change
to this mode.
The Autopilot program requires at least two Smart Motors and either one Distance Sensor
or up to two Bumper Switches to operate. Having both a Distance Sensor and two Bumper
Switches connected will enhance the ability of the Autopilot Robot to explore its environment.
The maximum number of sensors that the Autopilot program will utilize are:
• (2x) Bumper Switch, mounted on the back side of the robot.
• (1x) Distance Sensor, mounted on the front side of the robot
• (1x) Touch LED
• (1x) Color Sensor
• (1x) Gyro Sensor
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Spiral Mode
The robot will begin to explore
by driving in a spiral with an
ever increasing radius. When
it encounters an obstacle, the
robot will drive to a new location
and begin to spiral again.
Tapping the Touch LED during
this mode will change to either
Lawnmower Mode if a Gyro
Sensor is attached, or Random
Mode if the Gyro Sensor is not
attached.
The Touch LED will illuminate
blue in this mode; when the
Color Sensor sees a blue object,
the robot will change to this
mode.
Lawnmower Mode
The robot will begin to
explore your room by driving
back and forth, as if it were
mowing a lawn. When it
encounters an obstacle, it
will turn away and continue
in the opposite direction.
Tapping the Touch LED
during this mode will change
to Random Mode.
The Touch LED will illuminate
green in this mode; when
the Color Sensor sees a
green object, the robot will
change to this mode.