PRIZM Programming Guide: Drive in a Circle

Adding PRIZM to the TrackBot

Adding the TETRIX PRIZM robotics controller to an existing robot needn't be a daunting task. RoboBench's Tim Lankford will show you how it's done on the MAX TrackBot.

Date Added 3/14/2017

Educator Review: Coding Essentials Curriculum Pack

Tune in as guest Aaron Maurer and RoboBench Host Tim Lankford discuss Aaron's in-class testing of the Coding Essential Guide and materials, which was created to teach programming with the TETRIX PRIZM Robotics Controller.

Date Added 9/1/2017

Expanding Your Bot with TETRIX Max Expansion Controllers and TETRIX PRIZM

More ports, more motors, more control. In this RoboBench, Tim talks you through using the TETRIX MAX DC Motor Expansion Controller and the TETRIX MAX Servo Motor Expansion Controller with the TETRIX PRIZM to build a better bot. Plus see how daisy-chaining is easier than ever now too.

Date Added 1/27/2020

Meet Mr.Robot II

Meet the new and improved Mr. Robot II. In this special RoboByte, Tim shares the updates of TETRIX's iconic figure.

Date Added 2/3/2020

Adding PRIZM to the TETRIX MAX WorkCell

Automation in manufacturing is a reality in today’s world. If you’ve already built the TETRIX ® MAX WorkCell model, you can take that build to the next level by adding the PRIZM ® controller to automate the system like it would be in the real world.

Date Added 6/9/2017

Introduction to TETRIX PRIZM Robotics Controller

Coding in the classroom is easier than ever with the TETRIX ® PRIZM ® Robotics Controller that uses the Arduino Software (IDE) platform. Want to know all the details? TETRIX designer Paul Uttley discusses all the PRIZM features with RoboBench’s Tim Lankford.

Date Added 9/14/2016

PRIZM Programming Guide: A Look at the Guide

Before starting the TETRIX ® PRIZM ® Programming Guide activities, watch this visual walk-through by RoboBench’s Tim Lankford to help you prepare. He discusses compatibility issues, explains where to find the resources you need, and more.

Date Added 10/12/2016

PRIZM Programming Guide: Hello World!

Kickstart TETRIX ® PRIZM ® robotics programming in your classroom with this simple sketch that will blink the red LED – a classic beginning activity. In this first activity, RoboBench host Tim Lankford guides your students through the process.

Date Added 10/13/2016

PRIZM Programming Guide: Moving the DC Motor

Continue building the robotics programming foundation with this second TETRIX ® PRIZM ® programming activity. Following RoboBench host Tim Lankford, learn how to rotate the DC motor while looking closely at comments.

Date Added 10/13/2016

PRIZM Programming Guide: Moving a Servo

In Activity 3, RoboBench host Tim Lankford discusses what a servo is and then shows you how to program it to move it to a set position with the TETRIX ® PRIZM ® . You will continue to learn about sketch syntax, focusing on the include statement and object declaration.

Date Added 10/13/2016

PRIZM Programming Guide: Line Finder

In Activity 3, RoboBench host Tim Lankford discusses what a servo is and then shows you how to program it to move it to a set position with the TETRIX ® PRIZM ® . You will continue to learn about sketch syntax, focusing on the include statement and object declaration.

Date Added 10/13/2016

PRIZM Programming Guide: Ultrasonic Sensor

As RoboBench’s Tim Lankford works through Activity 5, learn how to code the TETRIX ® PRIZM ® and an Ultrasonic Sensor to read the distance from an object, plus understand how a serial monitor works and learn several new functions.

Date Added 10/13/2016