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Evaluation
Tumbler Challenge
In this challenge, you set up a basic obstacle course to test drive the Tumbler. You learn to drive a VEX
robot, while discovering some of the neat features that Tumbler showcases.
Challenge Instructions
1.
Choose any two "obstacles" available to you in your classroom. These obstacles act as pylons for
the robot to navigate around.
Place the two obstacles approximately 4' apart. See the following figure.
2.
3.
Place Tumbler beside the obstacle furthest from the wall. See the previous figure.
4.
Turn Tumbler and its transmitter on.
5.
Using the joysticks, have Tumbler drive the path shown in Figure 1.
6.
When Tumbler approaches the wall, drive directly into it and cause Tumbler to flip over.
7.
Follow the same path back to your starting position.
8.
If time permits, experiment with Tumbler and drive it around your classroom.
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Autodesk's VEX Robotics Unit 1: Introduction to VEX and Robotics
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