Configuring a 6-Axis Arm in VEXcode EXP

When using a 6-Axis Robotic Arm with an EXP Brain, you will have to configure the 6-Axis Arm like you would any other device. Once a 6-Axis Robotic Arm is configured, the Arm's commands will be added to the Toolbox.

Diagram illustrating the robot configuration for CTE (Career and Technical Education), showing key components and connections necessary for setup and operation.

Open a project in VEXcode EXP.

Diagram showing robot configuration for CTE (Career and Technical Education) with labeled components and connections, illustrating setup for optimal performance in robotics applications.

Select the Devices Window icon in the top right corner of the screen.

Diagram illustrating robot configuration settings for CTE (Career and Technical Education), showcasing various components and their connections to optimize performance.

Select the Add a device button.

Diagram illustrating robot configuration for CTE (Career and Technical Education), showing key components and their connections, designed to assist in understanding the setup process.

Select 6-AXIS ARM from the list of available devices.

Diagram illustrating robot configuration for CTE (Career and Technical Education), showing various components and their connections to assist in understanding setup and assembly.

Select which port the 6-Axis Robotic Arm is connected to on the EXP Brain.

Diagram illustrating robot configuration settings for CTE (Career and Technical Education), showcasing various components and their connections to optimize performance.

Once you have selected a port, it will turn green.

Now, you can rename your 6-Axis Arm to whatever you want. This will be used in all blocks and commands for this 6-Axis Arm.

Diagram illustrating robot configuration settings for CTE (Career and Technical Education), showing various components and their connections, designed to assist users in understanding the setup process.

Select Done.

Diagram illustrating robot configuration for CTE (Career and Technical Education) applications, showing key components and their connections.

Arm commands will appear in the Toolbox for the 6-Axis Arm, allowing you to begin coding the 6-Axis Arm in VEXcode EXP.

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