Coding with the VEX GO Electromagnet – VEX Library

The VEX GO Electromagnet is used to transport Disks.

Electromagnet with its cable plugged into one of the Brain's Smart Ports.

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.

Code Base Eye + Electromagnet GO Build with a green Disk piece being picked up and carried by the Electromagnet.

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

VEXcode GO Energize electromagnet block that reads Energize electromanget to boost.

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

VEXcode GO Energize electromagnet block with its dropdown menu open to demonstrate that the magnet's setting can be changed to boost or drop.

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

VEXcode GO Energize electromagnet block with its dropdown menu open to change the setting from boost to drop.

Transport Disk Example Project

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

VEXcode GO blocks project that uses the Electromagnet to transport a Disk. The project reads When started, energize electromagnet to boost, drive forward for 200 mm, energize electromagnet to drop, and finally drive reverse for 200 mm.