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WorksheetsVEX Bucky Basketball: Lesson 2 – Check Your Understanding
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which component is essential for the CatapultBot to intake Buckyballs effectively?
The EXP Brain
The red gear mechanism
The rubber band tension
The Controller's A button
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
How does the CatapultBot's intake system differ from a traditional conveyor belt system?
It is powered by a single motor
It uses a chain and sprocket system
It relies on gravitational force
It uses two wheels and a rubber band for precision
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
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
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
Describe a challenge or obstacle your team experienced during the build and how your team overcame the issue.
Explain what worked well with your team's build of the CatapultBot? What features were successful? How did it perform?
The image depicts which process?
Reversing the CatapultBot’s right intake motor
Changing the driver configuration from Tank Drive to Right Arcade
Turning the EXP Controller off
Downloading a VEXcode EXP project to the EXP Brain
To intake a Buckyball, which buttons on the Controller should be pressed?
L1 and R1 at the same time
L2 and R2 at the same time
L1 and R2 at the same time
A and B at the same time
Which button on the Controller is used to launch the catapult?
R2
L2
A
B
This size of the VEX field will be (a) for the Bucky Basketball Warmup.
How many motors are used to control the CatapultBot?
(a)
Match the following time allowed to the correct activity
Warm Up - (a)
Challenge - (b)
What is the primary function of the CatapultBot's rubber bands?
To provide traction for the wheels
To store potential energy for launching
To stabilize the robot during movement
To connect the intake to the catapult
