VEX Principles Of Engineering Kit (270-1921) - VEX Robotics

Published: 01/05/2012VEX Principles Of Engineering Kit (270-1921)276-1622 8-Bay AA/AAA Smart BatteryCharger:Is capable of charging up to eight Ni-MH or Ni-Cd rechargeable AA or AAAbatteries. Smart Charger technologyprovides automatic trickle charging andtemperature cutoff during the chargecycle while LEDs provide userfeedback on the status of eachcharging battery276-1696 AAA NiMH Rechargeable Battery (6-pack):Standard rechargeable AAA batteriesfor use in the VEXnet Joystick11276-1926 Linear Motion Kit:The Linear Motion Kit provides amethod for VEX builders to createlinear mechanisms utilizing low-frictionplastic slides and metal tracks.1276-2154 Line Tracker:Program your robot to follow a line.This sensor can also be used as abeam trigger. Includes three IRemitter/receivers.1276-2155 Ultrasonic Range Finder:Use this sensor to measure distanceusing high frequency sound waves.1Project Lead The Way, Inc.Copyright 2012Page 4

Published: 01/05/2012VEX Principles Of Engineering Kit (270-1921)276-2156 Optical Shaft Encoder (2-pack):The Quadrature Encoder can measureboth the position and direction ofrotation of a VEX shaft. This will allowyou to calculate the speed of the shaft,as well as the distance it has traveled;these are very useful measurementsfor autonomous programming.1276-2158 Light Sensor:Uses a photocell that allows your robotto detect and react to light. With thelight sensor, you can program a wholenew range of capabilities to your robot.1276-2159 Bumper Switch (2-pack):Includes a pair of simple bumperswitches custom built for the VEXRobotics Design System. RuggedizedBumpers allow the switch to betriggered by large impacts withoutsustaining damage.1276-2161 Metal & Hardware Kit: More tools forbuilding the ultimate robot. Additionalmetal and hardware pieces let youcreate more complex devices.1Project Lead The Way, Inc.Copyright 2012Page 5

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Published: 01/05/2012VEX Principles Of Engineering Kit (270-1921)276-2162 3-Wire Servo:Servos rotate to a certain orientationbased on their input signal, rather thanjust spin forward or backward at a setrate like a motor.1276-2168 Tank Tread Kit:Contains over five feet of tank treaddesigned specifically for the VEXRobotics Design System. Use this tanktread to build robot tracks which canovercome tough terrain, or build aconveyor belt for scooping up objects.276-2174 Limit Switch (2-pack):Includes a pair of simple limit switchsensors custom built for the VEXRobotics Design System. Switchessend a signal to the Microcontrollerwhen they are triggered. Theseswitches are great for signaling when arobot arm has reached the top orbottom of its motion.276-2176 LED Indicator Pack:Compatible with VEX MicrocontrollerDigital Outputs. Use these for feedbackindicators, to debug code, verifyMicrocontroller mode, or for cool lightpatterns.276-2177 2-Wire Motor 393:Add motors to power more wheels oradd an end effector to take your robotto the next level.1212276-2184 Advanced Gear Kit:Provides several options for advancedmotion. These parts allow advancedmechanical VEX designers to createnew ingenious mechanisms.1Project Lead The Way, Inc.Copyright 2012Page 7

Published: 01/05/2012VEX Principles Of Engineering Kit (270-1921)276-2192 VEXnet Joystick:The VEXnet Joystick allows a humanoperator to control a robot in real-timeusing the innovative VEXnet 802.11Wireless link. The joystick has two 2-axis analog joysticks, 4 trigger buttonsand two 4-button directional pads. Italso has a 3-Axis Accelerometer thatprovides X-Y tilt outputs, X-Y-Zacceleration and a shake output.276-2194 VEX Cortex Microcontroller:The brain of every VEX robot.Coordinates the flow of information andpower on the robot. All other electronicsystem components must interface tothe Microcontroller.12276-2210 Flashlight:Turn night into day with this powerful 4-LED flashlight. It draws power directlyfrom the VEX Controller. Switch it on,and see in the dark. Easy to mount upoff your robot using the includedthreaded standoffs.1276-2214 Tank Treads Upgrade Kit:These upgrade links should be usefulto designers wishing to create moreadvanced mechanisms utilizing thetank tread.1Project Lead The Way, Inc.Copyright 2012Page 8

Published: 01/05/2012VEX Principles Of Engineering Kit (270-1921)276-2216 Potentiometer (2-pack):Can determine absolute position of aVEX shaft. Use this sensor to get ananalog measurement of angularposition. This measurement can help tounderstand the position of robot armsor other mechanisms.1276-2219 Battery Strap (2-pack):Are used to mount the 7.2v battery toyour robot. The strap is reusable. TwoBattery Straps and Mounting Hardwareincluded1276-2231 Protobot Robot Kit:Contains over 300 parts and pieceswhich can be used to build the VEXProtobot, the VEX Tumbler, or somecreation of your own!1276-2232 Booster Kit:Includes pieces specificallyrecommended by VEX builders tomaximize versatility. Contains over 600pieces of VEX Structural and MotionComponents1276-2243 Backup Battery Holder:The VEXnet Backup Battery allows youto mount and connect (1) 9V battery.This battery keep VEXnet alive whenthe main battery fails.1Project Lead The Way, Inc.Copyright 2012Page 9

Published: 01/05/2012VEX Principles Of Engineering Kit (270-1921)276-2245 VEXnet USB Adapter Key:These keys are the robot’s means ofcommunicating over the customVEXnet 802.11 wireless link.2276-2252 High Strength Sprocket & Chain Kit:These reinforced sprockets and chaincan transmit higher loads over longdistances. Use this kit to withstandhigher stresses and lift heavier loads.For any application where regularchain just won't cut it.1N/AHeliocentris Alternative Energy Kit:Includes (2) Heliocentris Solar Cellsand (2) Heliocentris Fuel Cells alongwith required connectors.1Project Lead The Way, Inc.Copyright 2012Page 10