Objective: In this activity, you will add a rotational sensor to your mobile robot and have it move a precise distance.

Design Specifications

• Your robot must move a distance of precisely 1.20 meters.
• You must do this for two different sized wheels.
• You will store two separate programs in the RCX.

What You Should Know

Circumference

Gears and Accuracy

Programming: Rotation Sensor

Rotation Sensor

Helpful Hints

• Use gears to both move your robot at a reasonable speed and increase the resolution of the rotation sensor.

 

Student Worksheet

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