Robotics
Robotics explores the expanding field of the design and manufacture of robotic devices. Interested students can join the school's robotics team and participate in regional and national competitions.
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Quizzes
- Quiz 1-Torque and Force
- Quiz 2- Friction and Tractive Force
- Quiz 2-Traction and Power
Introduction to Robotics
Anatomy of a Robot
- Components (Doug Bertain)
- Vex Solid Models
Electronics
- Robot Sensors and Controllers (Doug Bertain)
History
- History of Robotics (Doug Bertain)
Motors
- Vex Gear Reduction Worksheet (Excel Spreadsheet)
- Vex Motor Spec Sheet Worksheet (Excel Spreadsheet)
- Servos 101
- Building a DC Motor (GEARS)
- Motor Selection
- Choosing the correct motor (Michael Ciavaglia)
- Intro to Motors( Kurt Heinzman)
- Motor Specs
Physics
- Applied Physics (Carnegie Mellon)
- Motor Calculations speed/torque/etct\ (Joe Johnson)
Drive Train Design
- Drive System Fundamentals (Ken Patton, team 65 & Paul Copioli, team 217)
- Advanced Drive Train Calculations (John E. Neun, Team 29)
- Drive Train Basics (Chris Hibner, Team 308)
- Co-efficient of Friction
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