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WorksheetsVEX EXP Bucky Basketball - T
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
Which button on the Controller is used to launch the catapult?
R2
L2
A
B
How long does each team have to score as many Buckyballs as possible?
One minute
Three minutes
Two minutes
How many Buckyballs are initially placed against the wall on the opposite side of the hoop at the start of the challenge?
One
Two
Three
Four
Where should the basketball hoop be positioned on the Field?
At any corner
Centered on one side of the Field
In the middle of the Field
On both sides of the Field
How should the robot be positioned at the start of the game?
With its back wheels against the wall opposite the hoop
Anywhere on the Field
Along the first black line on the same side as the hoop
Next to the Buckyballs
What is the objective of the Bucky Basketball game?
To hold as many Buckyballs as you can on the robot
To shoot Buckyballs outside of the Field
To score as many points as possible by shooting Buckyballs into the hoop within two minutes
To move the Buckyballs to one corner of the Field
