EXP Vex Robotics Parts

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EXP robot brain

The VEX EXP Robot Brain is a fully programmable device, and is what enables you to incorporate motors, sensors, a screen, and wireless controller signals all in one robot. In other words, the Robot Brain controls the flow of power and information for the entire robot system.

<p>The VEX EXP Robot Brain is a fully programmable device, and is what enables you to incorporate motors, sensors, a screen, and wireless controller signals all in one robot. In other words, the Robot Brain controls the flow of power and information for the entire robot system.</p>
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battery

the battery supplies power to the EXP robot brain and all devices connected to the brain.

<p>the battery supplies power to the EXP robot brain and all devices connected to the brain.</p>
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motor

Motors are devices that can transform electrical energy into mechanical energy. We use motors to power the robot's drive wheels.

<p>Motors are devices that can transform electrical energy into mechanical energy. We use motors to power the robot's drive wheels.</p>
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Sensors

A Robot Sensor is used to measure the condition of the robot and its surrounding environment. Sensors pass electronic signals to robots for executing desired tasks. Robots need suitable sensors that help them control themselves.

<p>A Robot Sensor is used to measure the condition of the robot and its surrounding environment. Sensors pass electronic signals to robots for executing desired tasks. Robots need suitable sensors that help them control themselves.</p>
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Bumper Switch Sensor

A high-durability sensor designed to detect physical contact. This is a digital sensor.

<p>A high-durability sensor designed to detect physical contact. This is a digital sensor.</p>
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limit switch sensor

The limit switch sensor is a physical switch. It can tell the robot whether the sensor's metal arm is being pushed in or not.

<p>The limit switch sensor is a physical switch. It can tell the robot whether the sensor's metal arm is being pushed in or not.</p>
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VEXcode EXP

The coding program we use to code our VEX robots.

<p>The coding program we use to code our VEX robots.</p>
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Optical Sensor

Detects the intensity or brightness of light

<p>Detects the intensity or brightness of light</p>
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Distance Sensor

The robot sensor that measures the distance between the front of the Sensor and an object in front of it.

<p>The robot sensor that measures the distance between the front of the Sensor and an object in front of it.</p>
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EXP Controller

The EXP controller allows for wireless robot driving.

<p>The EXP controller allows for wireless robot driving.</p>
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Smart Cables

Cables of different lengths to connect your Smart Motors and sensors to the robot brain.

<p>Cables of different lengths to connect your Smart Motors and sensors to the robot brain.</p>
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Shaft inserts

Shaft inserts are used to attach wheel to a shaft (axle).

<p>Shaft inserts are used to attach wheel to a shaft (axle).</p>
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gears

used to vary speed or torque of a robot

<p>used to vary speed or torque of a robot</p>
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Simple Gear Train

A gear train is a mechanical system formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears engage. Two meshed gears will turn in opposite directions.

<p>A gear train is a mechanical system formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears engage. Two meshed gears will turn in opposite directions.</p>
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Simple Gear Train with Idler

two meshed gears will rotate in opposite directions

<p>two meshed gears will rotate in opposite directions</p>
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long bar

A metal assembly bar that has one row of square holes

<p>A metal assembly bar that has one row of square holes</p>
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plate

A flat metal assembly part

<p>A flat metal assembly part</p>
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bearing flat

A commonly used type of bearing in the VEX system. This bearing has three holes in a row. An axle is passed through the center hole which allows it to spin freely.

<p>A commonly used type of bearing in the VEX system. This bearing has three holes in a row. An axle is passed through the center hole which allows it to spin freely.</p>
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hex keys

5/64" for motor screws and shaft collars and 3/32" for regular screws.

<p>5/64" for motor screws and shaft collars and 3/32" for regular screws.</p>
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open-end wrench

Holds nuts as you turn a screw for tighter connections.

<p>Holds nuts as you turn a screw for tighter connections.</p>
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Drive shaft

Comes in several sizes, used to attach things to motors.

<p>Comes in several sizes, used to attach things to motors.</p>
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Rubber Shaft Collar

Put on drive shafts to stop them or objects on them from slipping.

<p>Put on drive shafts to stop them or objects on them from slipping.</p>
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Spacers

Comes in several sizes, use to provide space between objects

<p>Comes in several sizes, use to provide space between objects</p>
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screws

Used with nuts to connect metal pieces in the structure of the robot

<p>Used with nuts to connect metal pieces in the structure of the robot</p>
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Standoffs

Comes in many sizes, used to make two pieces stand off from each other. Hole at each end are threaded for screws.

<p>Comes in many sizes, used to make two pieces stand off from each other. Hole at each end are threaded for screws.</p>