Applications in Engineering: Precision with Encoders

Need to get precise? Accurate? Exact? That's what the precision motor encoder is perfect for! You can use encoders to get exact speeds, consistent performance, and even plant seeds! Join Aaron as he shares his CropBot creation and how you can incorporate motor encoders in your robot.

Date Added 4/28/2021

Applications in Engineering: Lifting Mechanisms

In this Applications in Engineering video, Aaron Locke talks about robotic lift mechanisms. Whether it's lifting an object high into a goal or just picking something up and moving it to a new location, this is a common task in many engineering challenges and robotics competitions.

Date Added 3/25/2021

RoboBench Applications in Engineering: Shooting Mechanisms

In this series, Application in Engineering, we introduce two different shooting mechanisms you can add to your robot. Aaron Locke, our Robotics Curriculum Specialist, shares how to build a flywheel mechanism and a striker system while also going through the benefits and the drawbacks of each.

Date Added 1/25/2021

RoboBench TETRIX MAX RangerMAX Bot Activity

We have the need for speed! In this RoboBench, Tim walks through an activity to test and measure speed with the TETRIX MAX Ranger Bot. See how fast your bot can go!

Date Added 7/7/2020

RoboBench RangerMAX Bot Build

Follow along with Tim on this step-by-step build of the TETRIX MAX Ranger Bot. See how the RangerMax is easily assembled, all the functions and parts included, and other things to watch out for when building.

Date Added 6/3/2020

RoboBench TETRIX® MAX R/C Motor Controller

Get a more in-depth look at the TETRIX® MAX R/C Motor Controller and see it in action! Learn how to switch from single stick to mixed mode, how the four different channels can change your movement, and more!

Date Added 3/16/2020

RoboBench Using the TETRIX PRIME Gripper Kit

Get building with Tim! We heard you loud and clear and created a step-by-step guide in building the TETRIX® PRIME® Gripper Kit. From packaging to an addition to your robot, learn the in's and out's of the gripper kit.

Date Added 3/16/2020

RoboBench Getting Started in the Classroom or Competition

From the classroom to competition, how and where do you start with robotics? Getting started in robotics can be daunting, but don't worry we're here to help! Hear from Paul who's in our research and development and Aaron from our robotics curriculum to share their take on robotics in both the classroom and for competition.

Date Added 2/28/2020

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

Mr. Robot II Tips and Troubleshooting

Meet Mr. Robot II! Join Tim as he walks through different parts of the robot giving tips, ticks, and specific things to watch out for.

Date Added 1/22/2020

Building a Suspension

Adding suspensions to your robot can give you an advantage. In this RoboBench, Tim Lankford explains how adding suspension can be of benefit, how the suspension works, and shows the building process.

Date Added 1/22/2020

Parts Failure and Troubleshooting

The inevitable happens to everyone. Hear from Tim on troubleshooting tips, symptoms to notice on your robot, and looking at parts failure in the proper light.

Date Added 1/22/2020