Electronics

Increase the challenge by adding a computer engineering and sensor implementation aspect to the robotics lab.

• (1) Line Tracking Kit
• (1) Ultrasonic Range Finder
• (1) Light Sensor
• (2) Optical Shaft Encoder
• (2) Potentiometer

Measures accelerations on three axes simultaneously. By measuring the acceleration of the robot, one can calculate the velocity of the robot or the distance this robot has traveled. Accelerometers are also great for detecting collisions and determining if the robot is stopped or moving.

• Three Axis Accelerometer
• Selectable sensitivity via jumper: ±2g and ±6g
• LED indicated power and proper connection

Ruggedized bumpers allow the switch to be triggered by large impacts without sustaining damage, such as when a robot bumps into a wall.

• Provide feedback to microcontroller as events "happen"
• Rugged bumpers allow switch to be triggered without damage
• Useful as a trigger in a variety of applications
• Functionality is pre-programmed in the VEX Microcontroller

Give your robot the sense of touch with the Bumper Switch v2. Compatible with the V5 Robot Brain and the VEX ARM® Cortex®-based Microcontroller.

• Provides feedback to the brain as events "happen"
• Low force switch can detect light touch
• Use to detect walls or limit an arms motion

The Light Sensor uses a photocell that allows your robot to detect and react to light.

• Analog input of light levels
• Usable range of 0 to 6 feet
• Find dark or bright areas

These switches are great for signaling when a robot arm has reached the top or bottom of its motion.

• Bendable sheet metal switch "arm" is very versatile
• Useful as a trigger in a variety of applications
• Functionality is pre-programmed in the VEX ARM® Cortex®-based Microcontroller

Reads the difference between a black line and a white surface; can be used with programming software to follow a marked path on the ground.

• Navigate down a marked path
• Use for light sensing
• More autonomous function

With the Quadrature Encoder's two output channels you can measure both the position and direction of rotation of a VEX shaft.

• Calculate Shaft Speed
• Calculate Distance Traveled
• Increase Navigational Control

With the Potentiometer you can determine both position and direction of rotation.

• Measure Angular Position
• 250-Degrees of Adjustment
• Adjustable mounting angle

Avoid obstacles and measure distances with the ultrasonic range finder. Device emits a high-frequency sound wave that alerts the robot to things in its path.

• Measure distances from 1.5in to 115in
• Detect obstacles using high frequency sound waves

The Inertial Sensor is a combination of a 3-axis (X,Y, and Z) accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope. The accelerometer measures linear acceleration of the robot (including gravity), while the gyroscope electronically measures the rate of rotation about the V5 inertial sensor three-axis.

The combination of these two devices in one sensor allows for effective and accurate navigation, as well as controlling any change in the motion of a robot.

Give your driver the chance to see things from the robot's perspective. The Vision Sensor is capable of detecting up to 7 colors at once, including multi-colored objects. Connect a phone or tablet to the V5 Robot Brain through built-in WiFi to stream a live feed of your robot's view to your device.

• Tracks up to seven individual colors at once
• Analyze objects for advanced tracking and path planning
• Built-in Wi-Fi radio
• Compatible with VEX IQ (coming soon)