VEX Robotics I Unit 1, Top Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED.

VEX Robotics I Unit 1, Top Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. Radio Control - -Use of radio signals to remotely control another device Electromagnetic Waves - -Created when an impulses are sent through the atmosphere at a specific radio frequency Power Switch - -Turns the joystick power on and off The Control Program - -The program stored in the controller instructs the robot how to interpret the input it receives from the robot transmitter and sensors Tank Control - -Tank control is a style of controlling a robot's drive train with two joysticks Vex jumper clips - -Used on the controller to close two open points in a circuit like a short Input - -Information going into a computer Joystick - -A control device consisting of stick that can be moved forward/backward or left/right Limit Switch - -A switch that controls the limit of travel of a moving part Output - -Signals from the controller to another device such as a motor Vex Tools - -designed to help get into small and tight spaces Assembly Procedures - -guide you through the steps to build the robot Robotic Drive Train - -system of components that allows the robot to move from one point to the other includes motors, gears, and wheels. Motor - -converts electricity energy into mechanical energy Continuous Motors - -used for drive trains that require continuous rotation Gears - -transmit motion and force un machines Caster - -a type of wheel that is able to spin freely Bearing - -component used to reduce friction Shafts - -connecting link between the motors, gears and wheels in the drive train Turn off the robot immediately - -What do you do if you notice a burning smell?, Write all entries in ink; number each page; keep it neat; date each entry; correct properly - -What are the engineering notebook requirements? safety goggles - -What is used to protect your eyes?