What is an intake?

• A lever-style mechanism used to launch objects over a distance

• A mechanism designed to precisely, effectively and adaptably pick up, hold and transport objects

• A mechanism used to locate the robot on the Field

• A mechanism used to charge the robot's battery

Why are intakes often integrated into robotic designs like the CatapultBot?

• They are efficient, precise, and adaptable

• They charge the EXP Controller

• They launch objects over a set distance

• They ensure the robot turns precisely

Which of the following is NOT true of the CatapultBot’s intake?

• It needs to be configured in VEXcode EXP to move

• It is a floating intake

• It has two motors which can be controlled using the Controller

• It has two small wheels that spin together to intake Buckyballs

Which of the following best describes the parts that make up the CatapultBot’s intake and how they work together to grab and hold objects?

• It consists of a chain and sprocket system that work together to lift objects straight up off of the ground

• It uses a conveyor belt to move objects from one place to another

• It is made up of two 4” shafts, two EXP Smart Motors, two wheels, and a rubber band that all work together to intake and hold Buckyballs

• It uses space on the back of the CatapultBot to carry objects from one place to another

Which of the following is a reason the CatapultBot’s intake is effective?

• The CatapultBot’s intake uses three 6” shafts to create a triangular base for added stability

• The CatapultBot relies solely on gravitational force to draw Buckyballs into the intake

• The CatapultBot only drives in reverse to intake Buckyballs

• The tension that the rubber band provides allows for tight contact between the wheels and the Buckyballs, allowing for precision and control

What is a Catapult?

• A heavy revolving wheel that increases a robot’s stability and momentum

• A mechanism that makes a gear train more effective

What is a catapult?

• A lever-style mechanism used to launch objects over a distance

• A mechanism designed to precisely, effectively and adaptably pick up, hold and transport objects

• A mechanism designed to precisely, effectively and adaptably pick up, hold and transport objects

Why are catapults often integrated into robotic designs like the CatapultBot?

• To provide the ability to launch objects with power and accuracy over a distance

• They charge the EXP Brain

• They allow robots to navigate in dark spaces

• They make the robot drive faster

Which of the following is NOT true about the way the catapult on the CatapultBot works?

• The rubber bands on the catapult store potential energy

• The red gear mechanism under the Brain on the CatapultBot rotates in one direction to launch the catapult

• The catapult uses a chain and sprocket mechanism to launch

• As the red gear mechanism continues to spin, the standoffs no longer make contact with the catapult arm, and the rubber bands release their tension, powering the catapult’s arm upwards and launching the Buckyball

Which of the following best describes how the catapult and intake work together with other mechanisms on the CatapultBot to launch objects?

• The intake pulls Buckyballs in and rests them on the arm of the catapult to be launched

• The intake spins the CatapultBot in circles

• The catapult plays sounds when the intake is near Buckyballs

• The catapult is not needed, the intake can pull Buckyballs in and launch them without any other mechanisms