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  1. VEX Library
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Table of Contents

  • Start Here
  • Setting Up the CTE Workcell
  • Next Steps
  • Start Here
    • CTE Workcell Educators Start Here
    • Overview of the CTE Workcell Kit
  • Setting Up the CTE Workcell
    • Connecting the 6-Axis Robotic Arm to a Computer
    • Powering the 6-Axis Robotic Arm
  • Next Steps
    • Using the Teach Pendant with the 6-Axis Arm

Table of Contents

  • In the Classroom
  • Educator Resources
  • In the Classroom
    • Implementing CTE Workcell Courses
    • Reteaching Strategies with CTE Workcell Courses
    • Co-Creating Learning Targets with Your Students
  • Educator Resources
    • Engineering Notebooks as a Learning Tool
    • Supporting Student Collaboration in VEX CTE Workcell Courses
    • Teacher Support Materials in VEX CTE Courses

Table of Contents

  • 6-Axis Arm
  • EXP Brain
  • Sensors
  • Other Devices
  • Battery
  • 6-Axis Arm
    • Troubleshooting the CTE 6-Axis Arm
    • Understanding the 6-Axis Robotic Arm End Effectors
  • EXP Brain
    • Navigating the EXP Brain Screen
    • Powering the EXP Brain On and Off
    • Connecting Devices to Smart Ports on the EXP Brain
    • Running User Programs from the EXP Brain
    • Using the Devices Screen on the EXP Brain
  • Sensors
    • Using the Object Sensor
    • Troubleshooting CTE Sensors
    • Using the Optical Sensor with CTE
    • Using the Distance Sensor with CTE
  • Other Devices
    • Using the CTE Signal Tower
  • Battery
    • Using the EXP Battery
    • Installing or Removing the Battery from the EXP Brain
    • Charging the EXP Battery

Table of Contents

  • Pneumatics
  • Conveyors
  • Pneumatics
    • Understanding CTE Workcell Pneumatics
  • Conveyors
    • Assembling Custom Serpentine Conveyors
    • Understanding CTE Workcell Conveyors

Table of Contents

  • Connect to the 6-Axis Arm
  • Creating an Arm Project
  • 6-Axis Arm Firmware
  • Brain Firmware
  • Connect to the Brain
  • Robot Configuration
  • Key Features
  • Open and Save Blocks Projects
  • Blocks Tutorials
  • Open and Save Python Projects
  • Python Tutorials
  • Connect to the 6-Axis Arm
    • Connecting a 6-Axis Robotic Arm to Web-Based VEXcode EXP – Chromebook
    • Connecting a 6-Axis Robotic Arm to Web-Based VEXcode EXP – Mac
    • Connecting a 6-Axis Robotic Arm to Web-Based VEXcode EXP – Windows
    • Connecting a 6-Axis Robotic Arm to App-Based VEXcode EXP
  • Creating an Arm Project
    • Creating a New Arm Python Project in VEXcode EXP
    • Creating a New Arm Blocks Project in VEXcode EXP
  • 6-Axis Arm Firmware
    • Updating the Firmware of the 6-Axis Robotic Arm in App-Based VEXcode EXP
    • Updating the Firmware of the 6-Axis Robotic Arm in Web-Based VEXcode EXP
  • Brain Firmware
    • Updating VEX EXP Brain Firmware in App-based VEXcode EXP
    • Updating VEX EXP Brain Firmware in Web-based VEXcode EXP
  • Connect to the Brain
    • Connecting an EXP Brain to Computer via USB
    • Connecting with App-based VEXcode EXP - Windows
    • Connecting with App-based VEXcode EXP - macOS
    • Connecting to the Brain with Web-based VEXcode EXP - Windows
    • Connecting to the Brain with Web-based VEXcode EXP - Mac
    • See all articles under the Connect to the Brain section.
  • Robot Configuration
    • Configuring Smart Motors in VEXcode EXP
    • Configuring Sensors in VEXcode EXP
    • Configuring 3-Wire Devices in VEXcode EXP
    • Configuring Pneumatics in VEXcode EXP
    • Configuring a Signal Tower in VEXcode EXP
    • See all articles under the Robot Configuration section.
  • Key Features
    • Accessing Help in a VEXcode EXP Python Project
    • Accessing Help in a VEXcode EXP Blocks Project
    • Using VEXcode EXP Blocks Example Projects and Templates
    • Using the Share and Feedback Buttons in VEXcode EXP
    • Downloading and Running a VEXcode EXP Project
    • See all articles under the Key Features section.
  • Open and Save Blocks Projects
    • Loading and Saving VEXcode EXP Projects on a Chrome Browser
    • Opening a VEXcode EXP Blocks Project on macOS
    • Opening a VEXcode EXP Blocks Project on Windows
    • Saving a VEXcode EXP Blocks Projects on macOS
    • Saving a VEXcode EXP Blocks Projects on Windows
  • Blocks Tutorials
    • Using the Print Console in VEXcode EXP with Blocks
    • Using the Code Viewer in VEXcode EXP
    • Using Comment Blocks in VEXcode EXP
    • Using Comment Blocks in VEXcode EXP
    • Understanding Waiting and Non-Waiting Blocks in VEXcode EXP
    • See all articles under the Blocks Tutorials section.
  • Open and Save Python Projects
    • Saving an EXP Python Project on macOS
    • Saving an EXP Python Project on Windows
    • Saving an EXP Python Project on macOS
    • Opening an EXP Python Project on Windows
    • Opening an EXP Python Project on macOS
  • Python Tutorials
    • Understanding the Colorization of Code in VEXcode EXP Python
    • Using the Print Console in VEXcode EXP with Python
    • Using Comments with VEXcode EXP with Python
    • Using the Code Viewer for Python in VEXcode EXP
    • Using Python Example Projects and Templates in VEXcode EXP
    • See all articles under the Python Tutorials section.

Table of Contents

  • Installation
  • Using the VS Code Extension
  • EXP Brain in VS Code Extension
  • Installation
    • Troubleshooting VEX VS Code Extension with macOS
    • Installing the VEX Extension, C/C++ Extension, and Python Extension in VS Code
    • VS Code Installation Guide for CTE on a macOS Device
    • VS Code Installation Guide for CTE on a Windows Device
  • Using the VS Code Extension
    • Understanding the VEX DEVICE INFO in VS Code for VEX CTE
    • Using the VEX Feedback in VS Code
    • Accessing Help in a VEX VS Code Project
    • Downloading and Running a CTE Project in VS Code
  • EXP Brain in VS Code Extension
    • Setting the Team Number for the EXP Brain in VS Code

Table of Contents

  • Start Here
  • V5 Workcell Storage
  • Setting Up the V5 Workcell
  • Teaching with V5 Workcell
  • Educator Resources
  • VEXcode
  • Additional V5 Workcell Resources
  • Start Here
    • V5 Workcell Educators Start Here
    • Get Started with the VEX V5 Workcell
    • Getting Started with the VEX V5 Workcell
  • V5 Workcell Storage
    • Overview of the V5 Workcell Kit Storage System
    • V5 Workcell Kit Storage - Bin 1: STEM Labs Hardware
    • V5 Workcell Kit Storage - Bin 2: Electronics and Tools
    • V5 Workcell Kit Storage - Bin 3: Competition Hardware
  • Setting Up the V5 Workcell
    • Building with the V5 Workcell - Part 1: Electronics
    • Building with the V5 Workcell - Part 2: Motion
    • Building with the V5 Workcell - Part 3: Structure
    • Fixing Joints to Master the V5 Workcell
    • Frequently Asked Questions of the V5 Workcell
    • See all articles under the Setting Up the V5 Workcell section.
  • Teaching with V5 Workcell
    • Introduction to the VEX V5 Workcell
    • V5 Workcell STEM Lab SPARK Overview
    • Facilitating the Workcell Capstone Project Competition
  • Educator Resources
    • Using VEX V5 Workcell Extensions
    • Using the VEX V5 Workcell Leaderboard
    • V5 Workcell STEM Lab Editable Previews
    • V5 Workcell STEM Lab Teacher Notes Guide
    • Accessing the V5 Workcell Educator Certification Videos for Export
  • VEXcode
    • Configuring the VEX V5 Workcell in VEXcode V5
    • Coding the VEX V5 Workcell in VEXcode V5
    • Using VEX V5 Workcell Example Projects in VEXcode V5
    • Using the V5 Electromagnet with the V5 Workcell
    • Using Custom Workcell Configurations
  • Additional V5 Workcell Resources
    • CAD Resources for the V5 Workcell Marker Attachment
    • Troubleshooting the VEX V5 Workcell
    • VEX V5 Workcell Dimensions
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