Coding with the VEX GO Electromagnet – VEX Library

The VEX GO Electromagnet is used to transport Disks.

Illustration of the GO Brain Electromagnet, showcasing its components and design for coding tutorials related to robotics and electronics.

Note: In this article, the example project uses the Code Base - Eye + Electromagnet GO Build.

How the Electromagnet is Used

The Electromagnet is used to have your robot be able to pick up and drop Disks.

Diagram illustrating the GO Code Base Eye EM disk, used in coding tutorials for the GO category, showcasing key components and connections in the system.

The [Energize electromagnet] block is used to ‘boost’ and ‘drop’ Disks.

Diagram of an energize electromagnet, illustrating its components and connections, used in coding tutorials related to electronics and robotics.

The ‘boost’ setting allows you to pick up a Disk.

Illustration of the Boost feature in VEX robotics, showcasing coding elements and tools used in programming tutorials.

The ‘drop’ setting allows you to release a Disk.

Illustration of a drop icon used in coding tutorials, representing a feature or function related to the 'GO' category.

Transport Disk Example Project

The code below will pick up and transport a Disk to a new location with the Code Base.

Example project showcasing a transport disk in a coding tutorial for the GO category, illustrating the design and functionality of the transport disk in a programming context.