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Overview of the VEX AIM Classroom Bundle

The VEX AIM Classroom Bundle comes with everything you need to begin teaching with VEX AIM in your setting. Understanding what components are included in a bundle, and how they are packed in the storage bags is helpful as you get started. This article will provide an overview of the contents in a Classroom Bundle, that can be used as reference in your classroom. 

This article describes each piece in the VEX AIM Classroom Bundle, organized by its location within the bag, and provides the following information in a table form, from left to right: 

  • Part: This is the name of the part. Use this for reference when working with VEX AIM.
  • Photo: This is an image of the part. Use this for reference while taking out and putting away materials in the classroom.
  • Quantity: This is the quantity of each part provided. Use this to ensure you have the correct number of parts in each location.
  • Purpose: This column provides information about how the part or parts in that section can be used with the robot or in the curricular resources.
  • Location: This is an image of the section of the bag or box where the part can be found. This information can be useful when unboxing or repacking into the bundle bag.
    • Some parts are found beneath others in the Bundle. Notes will be included to explain where certain items are located.
    • Select the image to enlarge.

An AIM Classroom Bundle showing all of the contents out of the bundle bag. From the top left, working clockwise the image shows a bundle bag, 6 AIM Kits in plastic boxes, 3 Fields with walls build, a classroom poster, two multi-charger, two allen wrenches, a complete set of spare elements and their zipper storage bag, and 6 extra USB-C cables.

AIM Kit

Each VEX AIM Coding Robot comes in its own plastic storage case, as a Kit. There are six total AIM Kits in each bundle. This section gives an overview of what is included in each Kit storage case. Note that the cases have a molded plastic insert to keep all components organized.

An AIM Kit box with the lid open showing all of the component parts nestled in the molded plastic organizer.

Part Photo Quantity Purpose Location
VEX AIM Coding Robot A VEX AIM Coding Robot 1 Used to carry out VEX AIM activities and challenges. A top down view of an open AIM Kit, with the robot highlighted in the center left side of the box.
One Stick Controller A VEX AIM One Stick Controller 1 Used to remote control drive the robot.

The same image as the one previously in this column, with the controller highlighted in the center right of the box.

 
Sports Balls A yellow and black sports ball with a soccer ball pattern. 2 Objects that can be manipulated by the robot's kicker. The same image as the one previously in this column with the two sports balls highlighted below the controller, in the center right of the box.
Barrels On the left is an orange barrel with a blue stripe around the center, on the right is a blue barrel with an orange stripe around the center.

3 blue 

3 orange

 Objects that can be manipulated by the robot's kicker. The same image as the one previously in this column with the three blue barrels along the left side of the box, and the three orange barrels along the right side of the box, highlighted.
AprilTag Signs (IDs 0-4) A set of 5 purple stands with rounded tops, with printed April Tag IDs on each.There are 5 total, each with one April Tag ID from 0 through 4 from left to right. 1 of each ID (5 total) Used as location markers with the robot's AI Vision. The same image as the one previous in this column, with the five purple April Tag Signs highlighted across the top row of the box, above the robot and controller.
USB Cable (A-C) 1m A coiled USB-C cable, showing a USB-A connector on the left and a USB-C connector on the right. 1 For connecting the robot to a computer. Also used to charge the robot and controller.

The same image as the one previously in this column, with the USB cable highlighted behind the April Tag signs at the very top edge on the box.

Note: The USB Cable is behind the AprilTag IDs and in a cutout of the plastic Kit liner.

In the Bundle Bag

In addition to the AIM Kits stacked in the bag, additional bundle materials are packed for easy storage and transportation. 

An empty VEX AIM Bundle Bag is shown open, and the zippered compartment on the lid is closed.

Part Photo Quantity Purpose Location
Field Tiles A stack of four VEX 123/AIM Field Tiles. 12 Surfaces for the robot to move on. One Field consists of 4 Tiles. A top down view of the bundle bag with the AIM Robot Kits removed, highlighting the stack of Field tiles on the right hand side.Note: The Field Tiles are located below the 6 Kits in the bottom of the bag.
Field Walls A stack of 4 VEX 123/AIM Field Walls. 24 Creates a barrier around the edge of an AIM Field. One Field has 8 Walls around the perimeter. The same image as the one previously in this column, highlighting the Field Walls located in the narrower side to the left.Note: The Field Walls are located below the 6 Kits in the bottom of the bag.
Parts Poster The VEX AIM Parts Poster. 1 Classroom resource to show the pieces in a Kit and all available emojis. A top down view of the bundle bag upon first opening, showing the folded poster sitting atop the AIM Robot Kits.Note: The poster is located on top of the Kits in the bag when it is first opened.
USB Charging Hub (4-Port, 48W) 228-7756_usb_charging_hub_4-port_48w_rqc_rev1.jpg 2 Used to charge multiple robots or controllers at once.

A top down view of the zippered compartment on the lid of the bundle bag. The USB 4-Way chargers are highlighted on the left side, in the narrow section of the zippered pocket.

Note: Located in the zippered compartment on the bag's lid.
Additional USB Cables (A-C) 1m A coiled USB-C cable, showing a USB-A connector on the left and a USB-C connector on the right. 6 Additional cables to connect and charge robots and controllers.

The same image as the one previously in this column, with six USB cables wound individually to the far right of the large side of the zippered pocket.

Note: Located in the zippered compartment on the bag's lid.
Accessories Bag The Accessories Bag included in the bundle is a zippered pouch with objects in it. 1 zipper pouch

To replace object or maintain robots as needed. 

The pouch contains: 

8 sports balls; 3 blue and 3 orange barrels;  AprilTag IDs 0-4; 2 Allen wrenches

The same image as the one previously in this column, showing the zippered pouch with accessories highlighted in the center of the zipper pocket, in the larger section to the right.

Note: Located in the zippered compartment on the bag's lid.
Allen wrenches

An allen wrench.

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 To remove the wheels on the robot if needed. View this article to learn more. In the Accessories Bag with the spare objects.

Next Steps with your Bundle

Once you have your materials, and know where and how they are packed into the bundle bag, you can get your VEX AIM Kits ready for student use.

For more information, help, and tips, check out the many resources at VEX Professional Development Plus

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